Culture & Books
70 years on: The legacy of 3 iconic buildings that shaped Delhi
Eight years after independence, construction work started on Ashok Hotel, Dak Tar Bhawan, and Vigyan Bhawan; the buildings went on to transform the national capital, and seven decades later, they continue to stand tall
A timeless spectacle: Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path
The Republic Day parade, which finds its roots in the raj, now symbolises the modern India and showcases the nation's culture, unity and diversity
Secrets of the Delhi Assembly: Revolutionaries, a hidden tunnel, and a gallows room
Once a site of trials and executions, the assembly walls whisper tales of a turbulent past
Delhi’s first assembly election: A journey back to 1952
A look at some of the people who were instrumental in first electoral battle in the national capital
Delhi gave me the exposure, journalism gave me voice: says Varun Soni, author of India Beyond Metros
Delhi gave me the exposure, journalism gave me voice: says Varun Soni, author of India Beyond Metros
Varun’s journey from journalism to being a writer is a story of India’s hidden gems; his books offer travellers a guide to 50 lesser-known cities that are rich in culture, heritage, and natural beauty
Know your Maghai paan from Sindhi and where to have them in Delhi
A nostalgic journey through the dwindling paan stalls of Delhi, where tradition lingers in every leaf and beetle nut
Slice of life: Lockdown tales from Delhi’s streets
In the New Delhi Book Club, Radhika Swarup crafts a vivid mosaic of life during the pandemic and traces ideas such as community, isolation, and resilience through a neighbourhood in the national capital
Exploring Delhi’s heritage through immersive walks
A five-day festival celebrates the Capital’s rich history and culture
