Five turning points for Delhi since 1947

From the upheaval of Partition to the rise of the NCR, these forces reshaped the Capital after Independence

Rolling into memory lane: looking at Delhi’s history of trams

As the Delhi government considers reviving trams in Old Delhi, former passengers recall its slow journeys, low fares and ringing bells

75 years of Khalsa College: a legacy born of Partition

Inspired by Master Tara Singh's vision, the college brought higher education within reach of refugee families

Central Secretariat Library faces uncertain future as Shastri Bhawan set for demolition

One of India's oldest government libraries, the Central Secretariat Library stands at a crossroads as Shastri Bhawan prepares for redevelopment

Will this Kerala institution vanish from CP?

The Connaught Place institution has served as a cultural hub for Delhi’s Malayali community for more than eight decades

Delhi’s British Book Depot keeps a pre-Partition legacy alive

British Book Depot has helped generations of readers discover books by prioritising access over profit through a return-based reading model

When Connaught Place followed the British to Shimla

Between 1933 and 1946, many traders at CP left for Shimla with the British administration, which shifted to the summer capital

A walk through Delhi’s Japanese heritage

Beyond official diplomacy, Delhi’s landmarks and residents tell the story of a relationship shaped by Buddhism, culture and shared history