Culture & Books

-May 17, 2026

Jackals, ghosts, and silence: walking Delhi’s ancient Ridge

Jackals, ghosts, and silence: walking Delhi’s ancient Ridge

A walk through Delhi’s Central Ridge reveals a rare surviving wilderness of rocky trails, ancient trees, wildlife, and layered history, even as renewed legal protection raises hopes for preserving one of the Capital’s most important ecological and historical landscapes

-May 14, 2026

Allnutt to Elias: principals behind 145 years of excellence at St. Stephen’s

Allnutt to Elias: principals behind 145 years of excellence at St. Stephen’s

Nearly 145 years after its founding, St. Stephen’s College is set to appoint its first woman Principal, Prof Susan Elias, marking a historic moment in the institution’s long history shaped by influential educators, nationalist figures and generations of academic leadership

-May 13, 2026

‘Dastangoi has brought Urdu back to the stage’

‘Dastangoi has brought Urdu back to the stage’

Noted dastango Mahmood Farooqui reflects on reviving the forgotten art of Urdu storytelling, reimagining the classical art form for contemporary audiences, and building a new generation of performers over two decades, in an interview with Patriot

-May 10, 2026

Beyond the Red Fort: Delhi’s hidden Mughal past

Beyond the Red Fort: Delhi’s hidden Mughal past

From Zafar Mahal in Mehrauli to lesser-known mosques, gardens, and sarais, Delhi’s Mughal heritage extends far beyond its iconic monuments, revealing stories of decline, continuity, and neglect that continue to shape the city’s historical landscape today

-May 3, 2026

Khan Market: stories behind a landmark

Khan Market: stories behind a landmark

Built to rehabilitate Partition refugees, Khan Market has evolved into one of Delhi’s most exclusive retail and dining hubs. Beneath its modern sheen lie stories of displacement, resilience, and enterprise that continue to shape its identity more than seven decades later

-May 2, 2026

Delhi Assembly to host musical Ram Katha: Speaker Vijender Gupta

Delhi Assembly to host musical Ram Katha: Speaker Vijender Gupta

Ram Katha exponent Kumar Vishwas is set to present the "Apne Apne Ram" event, where several Union, cabinet ministers, alongside other VIPs have been invited

-April 26, 2026

Reimagining Civil Lines beyond the Raj

Reimagining Civil Lines beyond the Raj

As the Centre considers reshaping Civil Lines, the historic neighbourhood stands at a juncture between preserving its colonial-era architecture and redefining identity through contemporary use, sparking conversations on heritage, and the future of one of Delhi’s oldest administrative districts

-April 19, 2026

Unchanging addresses in a changing Delhi

Unchanging addresses in a changing Delhi

Across parts of Delhi, some families have continued to live at the same address for generations, rebuilding their homes over time but remaining rooted to place, offering a glimpse into continuity and belonging in a city shaped by constant change