Heritage

SHASHI SUNNY -December 30, 2023

Hauz Khas Village through the lens of its pioneers

Hauz Khas Village through the lens of its pioneers

The story of how a little-known village in south Delhi with remnants of the Sultanate era was transformed into a trendy hotspot in the late eighties, and still attracts crowds, especially on New Year’s Eve, even as it has changed from being a fashion destination to a party place

VIVEK SHUKLA -December 27, 2023

Why Ghalib was buried so far away from his abode

Why Ghalib was buried so far away from his abode

Mirza Ghalib’s final resting place, far from his home, is better maintained than the graves of two of the other great poets of Delhi

Patriot Bureau -December 23, 2023

Dastkari Haat Samiti presents its 38th Craft Bazaar

Dastkari Haat Samiti presents its 38th Craft Bazaar

Dastkari Haat Craft Bazaar's new edition will feature familiar faces, as well as, new goods and styles

VIVEK SHUKLA -December 16, 2023

Why did Jinnah visit Hindu College?

Why did Jinnah visit Hindu College?

The college, which began in Chandni Chowk's Kinari Bazar before moving to Kashmere Gate and then to North Campus, has produced many luminaries and continues to draw top students even as the college enters its 125th year

VIVEK SHUKLA -December 9, 2023

End of an era: Why travelling on DTC’s route 851 was more than a journey

End of an era: Why travelling on DTC’s route 851 was more than a journey

Delhi Transport Corporation’s decision to stop the service of buses connecting areas in west and east Delhi with New Delhi has left many commuters inconvenienced and nostalgic

Khurram Habib -November 27, 2023

Production in AIR Urdu stalled, service transmitting old Hindi programmes

Production in AIR Urdu stalled, service transmitting old Hindi programmes

All India Radio’s Urdu service, once running 24 hours and external services division’s most transmitted broadcast, is slowly dying following lack of fresh production since April 2023 with the slots repeating old Hindi programmes which have become stale

Rana Siddiqui Zaman  -November 15, 2023

Keeper of the lost culture

Keeper of the lost culture

Zillur Rahman, a professor, poet and hakim, has established a museum-cum-library in Aligarh to preserve books and artefacts that tell the story of Delhi of yore

Tahir Bhat -October 18, 2023

Malcha Mahal’s haunting legacy and hope for restoration

Malcha Mahal’s haunting legacy and hope for restoration

The monument, which came into focus six year ago after the death of a self-proclaimed descendant of the royal family of Awadh, is a picture of decay and neglect