Heritage

Idrees Bukhtiyar -June 3, 2025

Boating relaunch at Purana Qila misses second deadline

Boating relaunch at Purana Qila misses second deadline

Shortage of boats, redesign delays and a new parking plan has pushed the much-awaited relaunch to July 20

Idrees Bukhtiyar -June 1, 2025

From Hazaaron Khwahishen to Dastangoi: Children discover joy in Urdu arts

From Hazaaron Khwahishen to Dastangoi: Children discover joy in Urdu arts

Urdu Academy’s first free summer camp helps Delhi uncover new songs and modes of self-expression in the language of the Nawabs

Idrees Bukhtiyar -May 18, 2025

International Museum Day: A look at Delhi’s hidden heritage

International Museum Day: A look at Delhi’s hidden heritage

From Indraprastha to Azadi: A journey through the capital’s hidden archives

Idrees Bukhtiyar -May 13, 2025

Heritage under threat: 9 Delhi monuments fading under the urban sprawl

Heritage under threat: 9 Delhi monuments fading under the urban sprawl

From forts and tombs to colonial cemeteries, protected sites are being encroached upon through collusion and neglect

Idrees Bukhtiyar -May 11, 2025

Delhi: 20 forgotten monuments get a much-needed facelift

Delhi: 20 forgotten monuments get a much-needed facelift

The state archaeology department has begun conservation of the historic structures across the capital, using traditional methods and expert supervision

Idrees Bukhtiyar -April 30, 2025

Lights on, but no crowd: Delhi’s night tourism dream flickers

Lights on, but no crowd: Delhi’s night tourism dream flickers

Despite illuminating 17 monuments to boost night tourism, poor planning, safety concerns, and agency conflicts dim the ASI’s ambitions

Idrees Bukhtiyar -April 9, 2025

Humayun’s and Safdarjung’s tombs: A distant view of night tourism

Humayun’s and Safdarjung’s tombs: A distant view of night tourism

Despite extended hours and illuminated monuments, visitors are denied close access, raising questions about the effectiveness of the initiative

Idrees Bukhtiyar -March 17, 2025

Purana Qila’s light and sound show delayed amid revamp plans

Purana Qila’s light and sound show delayed amid revamp plans

Multilingual narration, immersive technology, and enhanced accessibility expected to boost night tourism at the heritage site, but visitors would have to wait some more