Former Delhi chief secretary Rakesh Mehta dies by suicide: Officials

Former Delhi chief secretary Rakesh Mehta, 74, was found dead at his Noida residence in an apparent suicide

What revamp of Delhi zoo leaves behind

The redevelopment of Delhi Zoo will alter Habib Rahman’s original design while leaving its older landmarks in place

The rising expense on Lutyens’ Bungalows

The historic bungalows of Lutyens' Capital remain symbols of power and privilege, even as the cost of maintaining them continues to grow

How Mehrauli became the Mughal court’s monsoon capital

Every rainy season, the later Mughal emperors moved from the Red Fort to Zafar Mahal for official duties, worship and festivities in Mehrauli

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