Declaring Delhi’s Jama Masjid protected monument will have substantial impact, ASI tells HC

In an affidavit filed in response to PILs on the issue, the ASI said once a monument is declared a protected monument, certain regulations and prohibitions in the area around it come into force.

Eid-ul-Fitr: Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims mark the end of the holy month of Ramzan

At the venerable Jama Masjid, a historic 17th-century mosque nestled within the old city, a sizable assembly congregated for the morning prayers, engaging in warm exchanges and embraces

Succession: What the new Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid can learn from history

Shahi Imams of the Mughal-era mosque in the national capital have been known to root for communal harmony and peace, however, controversies have often followed them through the years; Syed Shaban Bukhari will have to do his best to steer clear of them

Entry of ‘girls’ banned from Delhi’s Jama Masjid, Shahi Imam clarifies not for those who visit the mosque to offer prayers

Notice regarding the restriction of women to enter the mosque appeared outside the three main entry gates

Perfect Combo: A cafe overlooking the spectacular Jama Masjid

With its spectacular terrace views overlooking the majestic domes of the iconic Jama Masjid, Café Gumbad gives the Delhiites the much-awaited rooftop experience at the heart of Chandni Chowk

Monuments to secularism

For those who live in Chandni Chowk, communal harmony is a lived experience, as places of worship share the same space, sometimes the same architectural aesthetic. On Independence Day, everybody gets a chance to celebrate the spirit of brotherhood

Harkback to history

Even today, when few people remember that Old Delhi was once the seat of power and called Shahjahanabad, its monuments are a reminder of the era of the Mughals

Bomb scare at Jama Masjid, turns out to be a bag with religious books

Panic among the crowd at the religious monument punctured the traffic flow in the narrow streets of old Delhi