Connaught Place

When Connaught Place followed the British to Shimla

When Connaught Place followed the British to Shimla

Between 1933 and 1946, many traders at CP left for Shimla with the British administration, which shifted to the summer…

July 4, 2026

Another landmark fades from Connaught Place

The closure of Snowhite, a long-standing clothing store in Connaught Place, marks the fading of another iconic establishment, reflecting a…

May 9, 2026

Super Bazar’s rise, fall and uncertain future in Connaught Place

Once Delhi’s busiest cooperative store, the landmark now stands deserted as NDMC considers revival

November 22, 2025

The last Chinese of Connaught Place

George Chew, the only remaining Chinese-origin showroom owner in Connaught Place, recalls Delhi’s once-vibrant Chinese community of artisans, teachers, and…

November 1, 2025

Delhi: A Connaught Place landmark set for makeover

The iconic first fire station in CP, the first in Delhi, is set for redevelopment; old-timers reflect on the building's legacy and…

April 6, 2025

A house for Mr. Rushdie?

The celebrated author’s family is involved in an intergenerational property dispute regarding 4 Flag Staff Road, just two doors down…

October 17, 2024

Porn video runs on advertisement board in Delhi’s Connaught Place, case filed

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), under whose jurisdiction the area falls, issued a statement saying it could be a…

August 25, 2024

Delhi: A culinary odyssey through Asia

Radisson Blu Marina hotel’s pan Asian food festival offers a variety of oriental dishes and includes options for vegetarians

July 16, 2024

Hanuman Jayanti celebrations hit Delhi traffic; routes diverted in CP, Kashmere Gate

Route diversions are planned near Hanuman temples in Kashmere Gate and Connaught Place, where thousands are anticipated to join the…

April 23, 2024