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The history of sun worship in India — a diminishing cultSubscriber Only
June 13, 2022 17:06 IST
Author Alokparna Das in her book, 'Abodes of the Sun God: Exploring Sun worship in India through myths, images and temples', documents a journey across several Sun Temples to tell the story of the diminishing cult of the sun.
Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Tales from the Labyrinth: Exploring Delhi’s history through baithaks, walks and some adventure
August 10, 2014 01:00 IST
Historical storytelling isn’t as simple as it sounds; while facts need to be as accurate as possible, finding interesting ways to tell them as stories is a constant challenge.
Sun, Aug 10, 2014
Theatre walk: A mughal story unfolds as you move with characters
July 23, 2014 00:35 IST
A theatre walk takes the route less travelled as it lifts cues from history to tell a story
Wed, Jul 23, 2014On his blog, how to back history up with PuranasSubscriber Only
July 16, 2014 00:31 IST
This is from the latest post on the blog of Y Sudershan Rao, the newly appointed ICHR chairperson.
Wed, Jul 16, 2014Lone voter looks for polling boothSubscriber Only
December 04, 2013 01:20 IST
Ujaar Khera is home to only a lone voter,73-year-old Hari Nath. He got his voter ID card three years ago.
Wed, Dec 04, 2013Retiring with the TelegramSubscriber Only
July 21, 2013 00:59 IST
End of telegram service is a rite of passage for operator Usha Gautam too
Sun, Jul 21, 2013June 1857 in the house of Hindu RaoSubscriber Only
June 23, 2013 00:58 IST
The Sirmoor Battalion stationed there was attacked by sepoys during the revolt
Sun, Jun 23, 2013Weekend home: Know the costsSubscriber Only
November 03, 2012 02:30 IST
A weekend getaway comes with its own set of challenges and costs that if not factored in,can ruin both the investment and the promise of stress-free living
Sat, Nov 03, 2012A queens magnificent churchSubscriber Only
September 02, 2012 02:21 IST
The presence of Begum Samru,regarded as the only Roman Catholic ruler in Indian history,can be felt in Sardhanas buildings
Sun, Sep 02, 2012
Holiday homes: More than just a weekend getawaySubscriber Only
August 25, 2012 03:33 IST
Second homes have emerged as a new investment avenue,promising good returns
Sat, Aug 25, 2012Mathuras well-kept secretSubscriber Only
August 05, 2012 01:47 IST
The Braj Foundation has restored Koile Ghat,the spot from where Vasudev crossed Yamuna carrying baby Krishna on his head
Sun, Aug 05, 2012A memorial for MukeshSubscriber Only
July 29, 2012 03:25 IST
The name Mukesh does not sound familiar here.
Sun, Jul 29, 2012A home for booksSubscriber Only
June 24, 2012 01:32 IST
Agatha Christie sits next to Rogets Thesaurus,and Japuji Saheb is placed next to a translation of the Torah.
Sun, Jun 24, 2012
The depths of historySubscriber Only
June 10, 2012 03:24 IST
A pond discovered near Vrindavan can throw up new facts on the use of iron in those times
Sun, Jun 10, 2012Science,in UrduSubscriber Only
May 20, 2012 01:14 IST
A small portion of his house in Zakir Nagar functions as the editorial-cum-circulation office of a monthly journal that Dr M Aslam Parvaiz has been bringing out for the past 18 years.
Sun, May 20, 2012
A Slice of the RajSubscriber Only
April 29, 2012 03:55 IST
An old-age home for Anglo Indians in Delhi is a peaceful island.
Sun, Apr 29, 2012Where writing is an artSubscriber Only
April 22, 2012 01:10 IST
He sits engrossed on a rickety bench,unmindful of the traffic and crowd that pass through this narrow road towards the Jama Masjid.
Sun, Apr 22, 2012Stamp juristSubscriber Only
April 08, 2012 03:31 IST
His degrees equipped Dr V K Gupta to become a lawyer and even a judge someday,but this former Delhi University law professor chose to become part of a different kind of jury.
Sun, Apr 08, 2012Culture in a basementSubscriber Only
March 04, 2012 03:14 IST
Its perhaps the most unlikely place to find a research library on Indian culture and traditions.
Sun, Mar 04, 2012
Coin CornerSubscriber Only
January 22, 2012 02:46 IST
Hobby Corner in Chandni Chowk is for those who treat collecting coins as more than a hobbySikh Museum.
Sun, Jan 22, 2012History on courseSubscriber Only
December 04, 2011 00:35 IST
The 10-odd monuments scattered inside the Delhi Golf Club are like pieces of one puzzle. To begin with they are mostly out of bounds and one needs special permission from the Club authorities to enter the premises.
Sun, Dec 04, 2011
A corner of BengalSubscriber Only
September 18, 2011 00:16 IST
Next to the historic Kashmiri Gate,opposite the old Ritz cinema on the Boulevard Road stands a heritage building that played host to Noble laureate Rabindranath Tagore way back in 1932.
Sun, Sep 18, 2011Freedom DiariesSubscriber Only
August 14, 2011 02:33 IST
The setting seems straight out of Ahmed Ali's 1940 novel Twilight in Delhi .
Sun, Aug 14, 2011A season of patangbazi and jalebisSubscriber Only
August 14, 2011 02:31 IST
Time was when kite-flying was an integral part of the Independence Day celebrations in the city.
Sun, Aug 14, 2011
A rare findSubscriber Only
August 07, 2011 00:20 IST
Finding Hazrat Shah Waliullah Public Library is almost like a treasure hunt.
Sun, Aug 07, 2011Journalism of Courage
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