Tower in oblivion
Almost one kilometre from Uttam Nagar East metro station, at the corner of Hastsal village, stands a minaret which looks...
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Satpula: Defender and irrigator of Tughlaq-ruled lands
A 15-minute ride from Malviya Nagar metro station takes one to Satpula, a 14th-century architecture that once acted as a...
Women who opened the door to mosques
Women may have been restricted from entering Jama Masjid for non-prayer activities due to a recent decision by the committee...
Poetry in stone
Rajon ki Baoli is a stepwell in Delhi's Mehrauli Archaeological Park that dates back to 1506 AD. It comes into...
House not full: As old cinema halls crumble, wage-earners lose their haunts
On 16 June, around 8:30 pm, part of a century-old structure collapsed in Delhi's Paharganj. Closed for more than 15...
Silent sentinels of a heritage of respectability
The term khwajasara traces its roots back to the forts and harems of the sultans and Mughal emperors of Delhi....
Old Delhi’s Charti Lal Goel park serves a stroll through Mughal heritage
Recently, a new ‘Heritage Park’ opened up in north Delhi, attracting visitors who are looking to get away from the...
A Sunday at Chandni Chowk
A paradise for foodies, shoppers and heritage lovers - walking through the walled city’s redeveloped grand road is like opening...
Revenge tourism at its best as heritage walks return
Delhi-ites are rediscovering their heritage and enjoying being outdoors, stomping out the tedium of lockdowns “Kya cinema ki dehleez par...