Culture & Books
SRCC at 100: how one man’s vision shaped India’s commerce education
As Shri Ram College of Commerce marks its centenary in 2026, its journey from a modest commercial school in old Delhi to one of India’s most sought-after institutions reflects the enduring educational vision of its founder, Lala Shri Ram
Wenger’s at 100: celebrating a century of sweetness
The bakery, which introduced European-style confectionery to the capital in 1924, has transitioned from an elite colonial tea room into a democratic landmark. Today, the Tandon family continues to serve classic recipes that have survived world wars and independence
North and South in dialogue: Uttar Dakshin opens the year with a rare musical meeting
North and South in dialogue: Uttar Dakshin opens the year with a rare musical meeting
Shivraj Patil and Parliament’s house of knowledge
Conceived under Shivraj Patil as Lok Sabha Speaker, the Parliament Library stands as a quiet testament to his belief in knowledge-driven democracy
Why Delhi’s Punjabi Partition families still seek matches from Lahore and Rawalpindi
For Delhi’s Punjabi Khatri and Arora families, marriages still follow roots across Lahore, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala
A century of quiet faith: the free church at Jantar Mantar
Built by Scottish missionaries in 1925, the Free Church in Central Delhi has stood through wars, protests and Delhi’s rapid growth. A modest sanctuary in the city’s political heart, it has served soldiers, refugees, worshippers and generations of migrants for a hundred years
ED action brings Delhi’s iconic Ranjit Hotel back into spotlight
Once home to wrestling icons and football teams, the landmark near Ramlila Maidan was sold to the Anil Ambani group and redeveloped into Reliance Centre — now under the ED’s scanner
Prithiviraj Road: from Tata House to Ambedkar’s abode
From the Tatas’ Delhi base to Ambedkar’s study and Octavio Paz’s poetic retreat, Prithviraj Road has quietly witnessed chapters of India’s industrial, constitutional and cultural history
