History

Vivek Shukla -April 27, 2023

Tughlaq Road, steeped in history

Tughlaq Road, steeped in history

The area, which has housed political bigwigs and has the iconic police station where FIRs of the assassination of two Gandhis were registered, is in news again after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was asked to vacate his house

Vivek Shukla -April 23, 2023

Remembering the iconic Hotel Ashok and Vigyan Bhawan

Remembering the iconic Hotel Ashok and Vigyan Bhawan

The two buildings built hastily in a year for the UNESCO summit of 1956 have also hosted big-ticket events like NAM summit and CHOGM in the 1980s. But they will be silent spectators to the G20 Summit which will be held in newer venues

Rohan Chauhan -February 19, 2023

After 12 years, National Stamp Exhibition returned with flying colours

After 12 years, National Stamp Exhibition returned with flying colours

The five-day 'Amritpex' exhibition concluded on February 15 with an overwhelming response from Delhiites.

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -February 6, 2023

Tower in oblivion

Tower in oblivion

Located in a small village of western Delhi, Mini Qutab Minar has historical appeal and urban legends associated with it. But years of neglect have rendered it forgotten

Rohan Chauhan -December 14, 2022

Satpula: Defender and irrigator of Tughlaq-ruled lands

Satpula: Defender and irrigator of Tughlaq-ruled lands

Located across the famous malls in Saket, the untouched relics of Satpula lurks

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -December 8, 2022

Women who opened the door to mosques

Women who opened the door to mosques

While debate on Jama Masjid’s decision to disallow women from visiting the premises for non-praying activities rages on, it is time to look at some of Capital’s mosques built by women

Ahona Sengupta -October 31, 2022

Oozing Royalty: Nahar Singh Mahal an obscure jewel in Faridabad

Oozing Royalty: Nahar Singh Mahal an obscure jewel in Faridabad

The Nahar Singh Mahal has beautiful pavilions and courtyards with royal ambience carefully and has been converted into a motel-cum-restaurant by Haryana tourism department

Rohan Chauhan -October 12, 2022

Poetry in stone

Poetry in stone

Stepwells have a charm of their own – precise geometrical design, the cool factor and the reminder of past glory. Rajon ki Baoli is truly Mehrauli’s hidden gem