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An emperor’s dream come to life, a 13th-century reservoir hopes to restore lost glory
December 04, 2023 3:17 am
Speaking to The Indian Express on the current state of the reservoir, writer Sohail Hashmi said, “In the middle of a depression in the Shamsi Talab was a rock...Today, this rock is not in the middle of the lake anymore but stands at the corner.
Hijron ka Khanqah: Offering safe space to a persecuted community for centuries
November 27, 2023 3:03 am
In the Mughal era, for example, court eunuchs held responsibilities such as guardians of the female quarters within the palace, administrators, military commanders, envoys, intelligence agents, collectors of land revenue, and managers of various business ventures.
Mehrauli demolition: Colony not a slum cluster, DDA tells Delhi HC
March 01, 2023 3:46 am
On Tuesday a single judge bench of Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora who was hearing a plea moved by Gosiya Colony Sewa Samiti, representing residents of 400 jhuggis of Gosiya slum colony, asked the petitioner to file its response to replies filed by the DUSIB and DDA and listed the matter for hearing on March 14.
For Mehrauli’s homeless, court & L-G interventions are too little too late
February 16, 2023 2:27 am
The drive, which began Friday, comes a month before a proposed G20 meet at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park.
Between EMIs & bulldozers, Mehrauli residents have nowhere to go
February 13, 2023 7:24 am
As the drive continued for the third day on Sunday, a group of residents, including women, were detained for protesting against police and DDA officials.
Delhi: Manager of Thai eatery held in raid by Excise Dept
September 08, 2019 3:14 am
Police said that the restaurant was running beyond permissible time limit of 1 am, and added that two bar counters were found operational and full bottles were served on tables.
Chief priest of Badrinath held for molestation bid
February 05, 2014 3:59 am
The priest’s cousin, who was staying with him, was also arrested for allegedly conniving in the incident which was reported around 8.30 pm Monday.
Pvt security officer held for shooting in air after altercation
November 18, 2011 1:40 am
A 42-Year old personal security officer of a Ludhiana-based businessman was arrested for allegedly firing in the air during a wedding function in South Delhis Mehrauli area on Wednesday night.
Man held for raping minor
October 31, 2011 12:03 am
A 30-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in South Delhis Mehrauli area.
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Other directors stole Aditya Dhar’s research, revelas mentor Priyadarshan
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Priyadarshan, who’s busy making his horror comedy Bhooth Bangla and crime thriller Haiwaan, took out time to watch his protégé Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster period spy thriller Dhurandhar. The filmmaker admitted he “loved” the Ranveer Singh-starrer, but wasn’t surprised by that given he’s known Dhar since the latter’s early days in the Hindi film industry.
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