History

VIVEK SHUKLA -July 15, 2023

End of an era: Authors’ space shuts down

End of an era: Authors’ space shuts down

The 'South Indian Restaurant' in Karol Bagh was the meeting point of renowned Hindi and Punjabi writers, including one Sampuran Singh who went on to become Bollywood lyricist Gulzar

VIVEK SHUKLA -July 11, 2023

Architect of Capital’s fortune

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

Khurram Habib -June 19, 2023

This Master’s Voice

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

VIVEK SHUKLA -June 11, 2023

Icons on the road

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

VIVEK SHUKLA -June 3, 2023

Labour of love a footnote in pages of history

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

VIVEK SHUKLA -May 27, 2023

Nehru’s first house in Delhi

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 

Vivek Shukla -May 22, 2023

Punjab bigwigs’ home away from home

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

Tahir Bhat -May 15, 2023

Feroz Shah Kotla: Where djinns are beckoned for help

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