Culture & Books
Delhi: A puppetry festival bringing global traditions to life
The 21st Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival promises a mesmerising blend of heritage and innovation
Dhammar Utsav: Breathing new life into a fading Holi tradition
A festival dedicated to reviving the lost melodies of Dhrupad to be held in Delhi on February 22
Delhi: Has the curtain come down on Nukkad Natak?
Once the heart of social activism, street theatre is now struggling to stay alive in the national capital
Dalí Comes to India, promises a surreal spectacle
The landmark exhibition features Dalí’s rare etchings, watercolours, and tapestries from the Pierre Argillet Collection
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
