History
History teacher
Anjum Hasan’s latest novel, History’s Angel, describes the life of a middle-class school teacher and his family in contemporary Delhi
International Museum Day: PM inaugurates International Museum Expo
Modi said 10 special museums are being built to immortalise the contribution of the tribal community in the country's freedom struggle
Tower in oblivion
Located in a small village of western Delhi, Mini Qutab Minar has historical appeal and urban legends associated with it. But years of neglect have rendered it forgotten
Women who opened the door to mosques
While debate on Jama Masjid’s decision to disallow women from visiting the premises for non-praying activities rages on, it is time to look at some of Capital’s mosques built by women
Oozing Royalty: Nahar Singh Mahal an obscure jewel in Faridabad
The Nahar Singh Mahal has beautiful pavilions and courtyards with royal ambience carefully and has been converted into a motel-cum-restaurant by Haryana tourism department
Karwaan: Where the past takes students into the future
With more than 300 historians on board, Karwaan – a student-led initiative now entering its fourth year of existence – bridges the gap between history and the masses
Time travel through Delhi’s rustic doors
The doorways of old Delhi serve as a portal to the times of architectural beauty. Some of them remain intact, some are ruined, while others are replaced by modern doors
Roshan Ara Bagh: Where sleeps a princess
Being a heritage site and a monumental garden, Roshanara Park is one of the many gardens Delhi boasts of. With the unmarked tomb of princess Roshan Ara Begum, her elegant palace, and a dense garden, the park narrates a beautiful tale of lost history