Culture & Books
The artist in Central Park: PK Mahanandia’s Connaught Place legacy
Decades before Central Park’s new musical fountain, a young artist sat beneath the old one, sketching portraits for a few rupees — until a chance encounter changed his life and led him from Delhi to Sweden on a bicycle
At 7 Jantar Mantar, echoes of India’s freedom and forgotten glory
Once the Congress nerve centre, the decaying mansion now stands as a relic of India’s political past
A slice of Ladakh in the heart of Delhi
From monasteries to cultural artefacts, Ladakh’s presence in the Capital offers peace, heritage, and identity
70 Years of SIS: JNU’s global powerhouse marks a milestone
As one of India’s pioneering centres for international studies, the school continues to nurture voices that define the nation’s place in global affairs
Welcome to Daryaganj’s Durga Puja, where tradition meets history
From the city’s first Kali Bari to today’s vibrant pandals, the festival in the central Delhi area reflects the long and layered Bengali heritage in the national capital
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
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
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
