Delhi and Beyond

What revamp of Delhi zoo leaves behind

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

September 6, 2026

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…

August 29, 2026

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…

August 1, 2026

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…

July 11, 2026

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

July 5, 2026

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

June 27, 2026

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…

June 20, 2026

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…

June 13, 2026

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…

May 30, 2026

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…

May 9, 2026