Heritage

PTI -July 16, 2024

Delhi: Forum to enhance expertise in protecting heritage sites begins

Delhi: Forum to enhance expertise in protecting heritage sites begins

India, for the first time, is hosting the UNESCO's World Heritage Committee (WHC) meeting from July 21 to July 31 in New Delhi.

Idrees Bukhtiyar -July 9, 2024

Balban Tomb, Jamali Kamali monuments to undergo complete restoration this year 

Balban Tomb, Jamali Kamali monuments to undergo complete restoration this year 

Built approximately 1287 CE in rubble masonry, the Ghiyas ud din Balban tomb holds historical importance in the development of Indo-Islamic architecture, marking the first appearance of Islamic arches in India

VIVEK SHUKLA -July 6, 2024

Delhi | A bungalow of one’s own: Welcome to 20 Akbar Road

Delhi | A bungalow of one’s own: Welcome to 20 Akbar Road

The coveted address, which is one of the only two double-storeyed bungalows in Lutyens’ zone, has been home to Lok Sabha speakers; Om Birla is now the only speaker after Balram Jakhar to occupy the house for two terms

Idrees Bukhtiyar -June 23, 2024

Delhi: Historic structures at Shalimar Bagh to get new look

Delhi: Historic structures at Shalimar Bagh to get new look

Shalimar Bagh, also known as Shalimar Garden, is a Mughal Garden located on the banks of Yamuna. It was named Aizzabad Bagh after Izz-un-Nissa, wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1653, who ordered its construction.

Idrees Bukhtiyar -June 22, 2024

Qutub Minar: City’s tallest, biggest crowd-puller

Qutub Minar: City’s tallest, biggest crowd-puller

The red sandstone tower, built in 13th century, pipped Red Fort to emerge as the most popular ASI-managed property in 2023-24

Idrees Bukhtiyar -June 13, 2024

Delhi:Plan to convert historic Town Hall into hotel scrapped

Delhi:Plan to convert historic Town Hall into hotel scrapped

MCD scraps plan to convert the 160-year-old Town Hall in Chandni Chowk into a hotel. The historic building will be conserved and repurposed for public use instead

Idrees Bukhtiyar -June 8, 2024

Red Fort to be fully lit up this Independence Day

Red Fort to be fully lit up this Independence Day

The project includes installation of over 1,000 lights and maintenance of the iconic fort's rampart

Idrees Bukhtiyar -June 5, 2024

Lady Hardinge statue restored to original brass colour

Lady Hardinge statue restored to original brass colour

The historic Lady Hardinge Medical College building is being renovated by INTACH with many old features getting touch-up