Heritage

-November 4, 2026

Jantar Mantar observatory, Sabz Burj, NGMA, NSD among sites chosen for upcoming India Biennale

Jantar Mantar observatory, Sabz Burj, NGMA, NSD among sites chosen for upcoming India Biennale

Delhi's iconic sites, including Jantar Mantar and Purana Qila, will host the 108-day India Biennale starting December 4.

-October 23, 2026

MCD eyes revival of Mughal-era pond lost to time to quench Delhi’s thirst

MCD eyes revival of Mughal-era pond lost to time to quench Delhi’s thirst

To combat Delhi's mounting water crisis, the MCD looks back 300 years to revive a lost Mughal-era pond for vital groundwater recharge

-October 15, 2026

Delhi HC pulls up ASI, MCD for unauthorised construction in area of protected monument

Delhi HC pulls up ASI, MCD for unauthorised construction in area of protected monument

Delhi High Court pulled up ASI, MCD, and police over unauthorized construction near the protected Tomb of Raushanara in Shakti Nagar.

-August 9, 2026

Inside a Delhi archive of forgotten histories

Inside a Delhi archive of forgotten histories

From Gandhi and Indian cricket, Memoirs of India preserves rare books, maps and manuscripts collected over nearly six decades

-July 14, 2026

MCD plans geo-mapping of over 1,300 heritage buildings, havelis in Delhi

MCD plans geo-mapping of over 1,300 heritage buildings, havelis in Delhi

The MCD has notified more than 1,300 heritage structures, including historic havelis and other old buildings, under its jurisdiction

-June 30, 2026

Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb among 20 Delhi monuments set for major ASI restoration drive

Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb among 20 Delhi monuments set for major ASI restoration drive

ASI will restore, repair and conserve around 140 protected monuments in Delhi, including major heritage sites such as the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and Safdarjung Tomb

-June 13, 2026

Pamela Mountbatten and her enduring ties with Delhi

Pamela Mountbatten and her enduring ties with Delhi

Present in Delhi on the night of India’s Independence, the daughter of India's last viceroy retained a lifelong bond with the city

-June 7, 2026

In photos: Delhi’s sleeping ruins stir back to life

In photos: Delhi’s sleeping ruins stir back to life

From stepwells to forgotten mosques, several lesser-known monuments in Delhi have undergone restoration in recent years, reflecting renewed efforts to preserve the capital’s layered architectural and cultural heritage amid rapid urban expansion