OLD DELHI

PTI -March 24, 2025

PWD minister says Shiva temple in Old Delhi to remain untouched during raze drive

PWD minister says Shiva temple in Old Delhi to remain untouched during raze drive

According to an official, a government agency conducted an anti-encroachment drive in Yamuna Bazaar about two-three days ago and found that the temple was built on encroached land.

QAISER MOHAMMAD ALI -September 18, 2024

How one of city’s last hardboard bookbinders keeps his craft alive

How one of city’s last hardboard bookbinders keeps his craft alive

As modern technology takes over, Zafrul Islam struggles to keep the tradition alive amid dwindling demand and fading public awareness

Patriot Bureau -February 14, 2024

Daawat-E-Khaas at Edesia

Daawat-E-Khaas at Edesia

For authentic flavours, try dishes like the heavenly Daulat ki Chaat, Parathe Wali Gali's savory offerings, and Jama Masjid ke Non Veg Kabab. The chaat specialties of Chatori Delhi Ka Jayaka or traditional delicacies like Biryani by plate, Korma, and Nihari are not to be missed

VIVEK SHUKLA -February 3, 2024

No Urdu in walled city’s Urdu Bazaar

No Urdu in walled city’s Urdu Bazaar

The iconic Urdu Bazaar that once housed bookshops thronged by lovers of the language, is now packed with restaurants selling meat dishes with Urdu missing even from the sign boards

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -August 13, 2023

Ahead of I-Day, Patang Bazaar decks up in Tricolour

Ahead of I-Day, Patang Bazaar decks up in Tricolour

Old Delhi's Patang Bazaar in Lal Kuan takes the colour of Indian flag as Independence Day approaches with a boom in business

Neha Kirpal -August 6, 2023

Romance with the past: A Delhi museum bringing old to the new

Romance with the past: A Delhi museum bringing old to the new

Kathika Cultural Centre, which recently hosted a monsoon festival, is looking to promote the art and culture of old Delhi

Rohan Chauhan -December 15, 2022

On a tinderbox

On a tinderbox

Sadar Bazaar is the go-to place for wholesalers and retailers but threat of fire accident looms large

FAISAL MALIK -November 10, 2022

Home of parathas losing appeal

Home of parathas losing appeal

Paratha is one of the many delicacies that Old Delhi offers with a lane dedicated entirely to it. But exactly 150 years after it took root in a bylane, it is finding hard to satiate calorie-conscious customers with more adventurous taste-buds