Culture & Books

VIVEK SHUKLA -September 20, 2025

Two Delhi schools, whose alumni became global leaders, turn 60

Two Delhi schools, whose alumni became global leaders, turn 60

Navy Children School and GHPS mark six decades of producing global leaders who embody discipline, creativity, and service

VIVEK SHUKLA -September 6, 2025

Double-decker nostalgia returns to Delhi

Double-decker nostalgia returns to Delhi

The Capital may soon see electric double-decker buses on its streets, reviving memories of an era that shaped the city’s transport culture

VIVEK SHUKLA -August 25, 2025

Delhi’s Old Secretariat: a witness to India’s political journey

Delhi’s Old Secretariat: a witness to India’s political journey

From the 1911 Durbar to Vithalbhai Patel’s election as Speaker, the building has witnessed history unfold

Mokshita Guha Gautam -July 12, 2025

Shankar’s International Dolls Museum charms visitors with miniatures

Shankar’s International Dolls Museum charms visitors with miniatures

A vibrant collection of figurines at Shankar’s International Dolls Museum offers a glimpse into global cultures, craftsmanship, and history

PTI -June 25, 2025

Emergency: When Indira Gandhi donated Rs 90,000 for JP’s treatment

Emergency: When Indira Gandhi donated Rs 90,000 for JP’s treatment

A new book reveals that the donation, which Narayan declined, came at a time when his health had deteriorated and he required a life-saving portable dialysis machine.

VIVEK SHUKLA -June 14, 2025

First Census in Delhi: A walk down memory lane

First Census in Delhi: A walk down memory lane

India's first post-Independence census revealed a city transformed by Partition and migration, with all the makings of a modern new capital

VIVEK SHUKLA -May 10, 2025

Names that outlived war: Two memorials, one city, countless sacrifices

Names that outlived war: Two memorials, one city, countless sacrifices

In Delhi, the War Cemetery and National War Memorial offer a quiet meeting spot for history, grief, and pride

Yusra Nazim -April 25, 2025

Celebrating National Telephone Day: Time to relive the old world charm

Celebrating National Telephone Day: Time to relive the old world charm

We speak to the aficionados of the bulky rotary dials who are passionate about keeping the vintage telecommunication devices alive against all odds