American landmarks throbbing in the heart of Delhi

From the embassy in Chanakyapuri to the American Center in Connaught Place, several Delhi landmarks trace their roots to decades of diplomacy, education and cultural exchange

How the British kept cool when mercury hit 45°C in Delhi

Long before air conditioners, British Raj architects borrowed Indian building traditions to make Delhi's punishing summers more bearable

End of an era? eviction looms for Sujan Singh Park and Ambassador Hotel

The two landmarks, which have stood witness to Delhi’s post-Partition transformation, may lose their home, as eviction looms

End of the road for Udyog Bhawan

A key centre of India’s industrial planning since the late 1950s, Udyog Bhawan is now being demolished as part of the Central Vista redevelopment plan

Barsatis: the dream room that shaped modern Delhi

Barsatis, which were once a common sight in the city's various neighbourhoods and housed many newcomers, are now all but a memory now

Wimbledon’s understudy, Delhi’s pride: Gymkhana Club to be vacated by June 5

As Delhi Gymkhana Club prepares to vacate its historic premises, old-timers recall the venue’s celebrated Davis Cup ties, including India’s memorable 1966 victory over West Germany witnessed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and newly married stars Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu

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 broad cultural shift

Supreme Court cautions HCs against growing tendency to publicly criticise subordinate judicial officers

A Supreme Court bench made the observation while setting aside a Calcutta High Court order cancelling an accused’s bail in a tenancy-related criminal case