Heritage

Idrees Bukhtiyar -December 18, 2024

ASI restores 9 domes of Khirki Masjid after decades of neglect

ASI restores 9 domes of Khirki Masjid after decades of neglect

Rs 50 lakh construction project breathes new life into the historic South Delhi Mosque

Idrees Bukhtiyar -December 15, 2024

Exclusive: Budget woes stall conservation efforts at Delhi’s iconic monuments

Exclusive: Budget woes stall conservation efforts at Delhi’s iconic monuments

Restoration of Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, and other monuments delayed as ASI grapples with a Rs.3 crore shortfall

Idrees Bukhtiyar -December 14, 2024

Delhi’s Purana Quila to reintroduce boating in January 2025 after long hiatus

Delhi’s Purana Quila to reintroduce boating in January 2025 after long hiatus

Purana Quila has served as the backdrop for several Bollywood blockbusters, including Shah Rukh Khan's Chak De! India, Kangana Ranaut's Tanu Weds Manu Returns, and Jannat 2

Idrees Bukhtiyar -December 8, 2024

Revival of Rajon Ki Baoli restores its historic grandeur

Revival of Rajon Ki Baoli restores its historic grandeur

A two decade long wait ends as desilting and conservation efforts bring back the charm of this heritage stepwell

Idrees Bukhtiyar -December 4, 2024

ASI plans stricter regulations for filmmakers violating shooting norms at Delhi monuments

ASI plans stricter regulations for filmmakers violating shooting norms at Delhi monuments

Film shoots at Delhi’s UNESCO world heritage sites, such as Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutub Minar, costs as much as Rs 1 lakh per day

Idrees Bukhtiyar -November 18, 2024

ASI to provide free sanitary pads at Delhi’s Agrasen ki Baoli and Qutub Minar

ASI to provide free sanitary pads at Delhi’s Agrasen ki Baoli and Qutub Minar

The initiative has been made possible through ASI's “Adopt A Heritage 2.0” program, which enables the government body to partner with private firms for upkeep of monuments across India

Idrees Bukhtiyar -November 8, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: ASI to turn Delhi’s 400-year-old Barapullah Bridge into a tourist destination

EXCLUSIVE: ASI to turn Delhi’s 400-year-old Barapullah Bridge into a tourist destination

Built by Emperor Jehangir and described by historians as 'the most beautiful bridge in Delhi', Barapullah once served as a beautiful, tree-lined path for the Mughal entourage travelling from Agra to Nizamuddin Dargah and Humayun’s Tomb

Idrees Bukhtiyar -September 25, 2024

Delhi: On a crusade to save legacy of India’s artisans

Delhi: On a crusade to save legacy of India’s artisans

The Indian National Trust for Art and cultural heritage has adopted a multipronged strategy to keep the traditional crafts vibrant and relevant