Delhi and Beyond

-June 27, 2026

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

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 20, 2026

End of the road for Udyog Bhawan

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

-June 13, 2026

Barsatis: the dream room that shaped modern Delhi

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

-May 30, 2026

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

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

-May 9, 2026

Another landmark fades from Connaught Place

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

-April 18, 2026

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

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

-April 18, 2026

Lodhi Garden: 90 years of shared city space

Lodhi Garden: 90 years of shared city space

As Lodhi Garden completes 90 years since its inauguration as Willingdon Park, the landmark continues to reflect Delhi’s layered history while remaining one of the capital’s most frequented public gardens

-April 12, 2026

Singing legend Asha Bhosle dies at 92

Singing legend Asha Bhosle dies at 92

Veteran singer Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai after a brief illness, leaving behind a prolific legacy of over 12,000 songs across genres