History
Architect of Capital’s fortune
Rana Man Singh, who built landmarks such as the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, which has now been renamed, seems to have been forgotten
This Master’s Voice
Ravi Chaturvedi, a former Zoology teacher in DU, cannot give up on his love for cricket which he has commentated on for four decades. he recently finished his PhD in the sport at the age of 83
Icons on the road
Delhi has statues of many historical personalities that may interest world leaders like Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin and Rishi Sunak during the G-20 summit
Labour of love a footnote in pages of history
Labourers from West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha who built the new Parliament are likely to be forgotten; much like the labourers of Rajasthan of the old Parliament who have been rendered invisible in pages of history
Nehru’s first house in Delhi
7, Moti Lal Nehru Marg has memories attached to India’s first Prime Minister who lived there before shifting to Teen Murti House
Punjab bigwigs’ home away from home
Kapurthala House that came to life due to Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra’s engagement is one of the many royal houses that served as embassies in British Raj
Feroz Shah Kotla: Where djinns are beckoned for help
The 14th century fort, built by Tughlaq dynasty ruler Feroz Shah, has turned into a sanctuary for troubled souls who beseech supernatural beings
Bastion of dissent
Jantar Mantar, which was originally built as an observatory, has hosted some landmark protests over the past three decades since it was named as the exclusive venue to hold dharnas
