Culture & Books

-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.

-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

-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

-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

-November 24, 2022

Parampara series: Bringing traditional art through new media

Parampara series: Bringing traditional art through new media

The National Festival of Dance & Music saw the physical presence of audience for the first time after the pandemic and witnessed performances from famous musicians and dancers

 and  -November 21, 2022

When Purana Qila grooved to Asean music

When Purana Qila grooved to Asean music

With 15 bands from different ASEAN nations and performances by Papon and Sukhbir Randhawa of Bollywood, Delhi celebrated the second ASEAN-India music festival at the Purana Qila

-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

-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