Heritage

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  

Idrees Bukhtiyar -June 1, 2024

Authorities abandon boating plan at India Gate

Authorities abandon boating plan at India Gate

Public works body turns down tourism department’s request to reintroduce boating at the iconic monument in central Delhi

VIVEK SHUKLA -May 13, 2024

The mango that eluded Ghalib in Delhi

The mango that eluded Ghalib in Delhi

As the mango season unfolds, it is time to remember poet Mirza Ghalib’s love for mangoes; but there was one variety he may not have tasted due to its shortage in Delhi

Idrees Bukhtiyar -May 6, 2024

Iconic Balban tomb to see multiphase restoration

Iconic Balban tomb to see multiphase restoration

ASI embarks on a meticulous journey to restore the historic tomb, discovered in the mid-20th century, blending architectural preservation with cultural revival in the lush Mehrauli Archaeological Park