Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list

The decision was taken during a key meeting of UNESCO being hosted at the Red Fort in Delhi.

Café du Jardin: where Delhi trades concrete for croissants along a revived Yamuna

A French-style open-air café is drawing Delhiites back to a river they long forgot

Urdu’s fading print legacy finds new life in digital revival

Once the pride of Delhi’s Urdu Bazaar, the language’s print culture declines even as new readers discover it online

Chef Davinder Kumar: five decades of culinary mastery

The veteran chef reflects on his 50-year journey from a young kitchen trainee to a celebrated culinary leader shaping India’s gastronomic identity

A quiet revolution is unfolding in Mehrauli

Run by volunteers and donations, a community library has become a haven for children, fostering learning, creativity, confidence and redefining access to learning

5 jewellery stores in Delhi-NCR to visit this Dhanteras

From timeless Polki and antique silver to vintage treasures, these iconic jewellery destinations symbolise prosperity and majesty

AI into kitchen: IIIT-Delhi’s ‘Ratatouille’ reimagines science of cooking

The team also developed algorithms that can predict how ingredients combine, identify healthier alternatives, and even generate new recipes that never existed before.

5 must-visit Diwali events lighting up Delhi-NCR

From Surajkund to Dilli Haat, Delhi-NCR’s Diwali celebrations unite culture, community, and creativity