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Deepika Singh
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In heart of Mehrauli, this Bhool Bhulaiyya is more than just a mazeSubscriber Only
June 24, 2024 05:30 IST
Besides Adham Khan, his mother Maham Anga, Akbar’s wet nurse and foster mother, is also buried here. Although, only one gravestone is visible now.
Mon, Jun 24, 2024
Palace, observatory? Many shades of Sher Mandal, where Humayun met his endSubscriber Only
June 17, 2024 06:17 IST
Historian and author Rana Safvi writes in her book, The Forgotten Cities of Delhi, “Emperor Sher Shah constructed this in 1541 AD as a ‘Jahannuma’ (or, ‘reflecting the world’), naming it Sher Mandal. It is said this small palace could not be completed.”
Mon, Jun 17, 2024
Prachin Hanuman Mandir: Poets to emperors, this ancient temple in Connaught Place abounds in myth and historySubscriber Only
April 29, 2024 05:05 IST
Situated across the Irwin Road mosque, and a small distance from the Bangla Sahib Gurdwara as well as multiple churches, it is a fine example of peaceful religious coexistence.
Mon, Apr 29, 2024
Revived from neglect, this tomb of Mughal-era poet, army commander now lights up the night skySubscriber Only
April 22, 2024 06:18 IST
In the 1920s, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) provided masonry support to overhanging sandstone blocks on the facade, preventing it from total collapse.
Mon, Apr 22, 2024
With Amar Singh Chamkila, Parineeti Chopra is back and howSubscriber Only
April 19, 2024 17:57 IST
A day after the release of Amar Singh Chamkila, evidently overwhelmed by the response, Parineeti Chopra wrote an Instagram post, encapsulating the sum and summary of the audience response to her in the film: ‘Parineeti is back’. You bet she is.
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
Qudsia Bagh: This morning walkers’ paradise was once a symbol of a queen’s ambition, a casualty to 1857 aftermathSubscriber Only
April 15, 2024 05:13 IST
Built on a large area, the premises once had, besides a glorious pleasure garden with pavilions (baradari), water channels, and a mosque. The Yamuna flowing nearby provided a perfect backdrop.
Mon, Apr 15, 2024
There’s nothing quite like the joy of walking the streets of Jama Masjid at 2am during RamzanSubscriber Only
April 11, 2024 16:30 IST
The festivities, the food and the community opened up space for me to feel comfortable in a city that is notorious for its violence against women
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Built to supply water, act as bastion, this 14th-century dam still stands strongSubscriber Only
April 08, 2024 05:15 IST
Built in 1340 by Mohammad Bin Tughlaq, the dam served two purposes: Providing a reliable source of water for irrigation, and acting as a defence against possible intruders.
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
What I learnt about love from a 60-year-old Hindi novelSubscriber Only
April 05, 2024 14:52 IST
Nirmal Verma’s ‘Ve Din’ shows that human emotions are much more than the labels we want to box them in
Fri, Apr 05, 2024
A quiet, desolate Lodhi-era shrine in South Delhi that comes alive on HoliSubscriber Only
March 25, 2024 05:08 IST
Historian and author Rana Safvi considers the 15th-century dargah as “by far the prettiest I have seen”. She tells The Indian Express: "It’s like a vermillion-mark of spirituality in the surrounding area."
Tue, Mar 26, 2024
A ‘tacky’ golden rose and a Valentine at 36Subscriber Only
February 18, 2024 07:00 IST
Teenagers, right? Except, we are not. I am 36, he is 35.
Sun, Feb 18, 2024
It was all yellow: At Nizamuddin dargah, centuries-old Basant Panchami celebrationsSubscriber Only
February 15, 2024 05:11 IST
Basant Panchami celebrations: “I have seen nothing like this before. It is so vibrant and colourful,” exclaimed William, a media professional from Kansas, US, as he basked in the festival welcoming spring.
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
Why, at 36, I’m celebrating Valentine’s Day like I’m 16 againSubscriber Only
February 14, 2024 17:10 IST
At a time when I would have given up on love, when I would have summarily stopped looking for it, I finally have a Valentine
Wed, Feb 14, 2024
Finally, a plus-size beauty at Miss UniverseSubscriber Only
December 02, 2023 16:00 IST
The seven-year-old in me, who didn’t think of herself as beautiful, is thrilled
Mon, Dec 04, 2023
A woman walked out of a bad marriage. And her father celebrated with a ‘separation baraat’Subscriber Only
October 23, 2023 11:51 IST
In a culture where marriages are considered sacrosanct, a Ranchi father celebrating his daughter’s separation shows what we often miss — that divorce is not the end of the road for a woman
Mon, Oct 23, 2023
In Mehrauli, this 19th-century monument is testament to an empire in its dying daysSubscriber Only
September 25, 2023 06:00 IST
It was in the early 19th century that Mughal king Akbar Shah II began construction of the palace. According to historian and author Rana Safvi: “Zafar Mahal is the last monumental structure built by the Mughals.”
Wed, Sep 27, 2023
At Nizamuddin dargah, a night-long celebration that drew in hundredsSubscriber Only
September 14, 2023 03:12 IST
People swayed and clapped as quawwals sang numerous songs including “tu bada gareeb nawaz hai”, “aao madiney chalein”, and “mere baba Farid”.
Thu, Sep 14, 2023
‘There is no going back now’Subscriber Only
August 12, 2023 06:00 IST
How I did not lose weight but found myself
Tue, Aug 29, 2023
Vishal Karad, the unlikely role model of this Board exam seasonSubscriber Only
June 10, 2023 17:37 IST
He scored just 35 per cent – the exact amount needed to pass. But his parents’ joy at his achievement holds a lesson for those who think marks are everything
Sat, Jun 10, 2023
Burden of a (father’s) nameSubscriber Only
May 07, 2023 07:45 IST
At the convocation, I could not stop looking at my diploma. It had my mother's name in it, complete with her maiden surname, while the section with the father's name was left blank.
Sun, May 07, 2023
14th Century hunting lodge, an air of mystery: Peek into Delhi’s first ‘haunted’ walk at Malcha MahalSubscriber Only
May 07, 2023 05:20 IST
Other places that the department plans to cover under its haunted walks initiative are Bhuli Bhatiyari ka Mahal, Ferozshah Kotla and Tughalaqabad fort.
Sun, May 07, 2023
Boys’ clubs and ‘nepo babies’: Why Priyanka Chopra’s interview is a cue for Bollywood to look withinSubscriber Only
April 01, 2023 16:17 IST
Instead of waiting for the latest controversy to blow over, it must take steps to create a more equal and fair workplace
Sat, Apr 01, 2023
Swara Bhasker-Fahad Ahmad wedding is a refreshing change from the dreamy, pastel Bollywood weddingsSubscriber Only
February 17, 2023 12:22 IST
Others offer a fantasy. This one offers the hope that in a world clouded by hate, there can still be enough space for love; and that despite it all, you can walk together, hand-in-hand, step-by-step, wearing red — the colour of love, but also, the colour of revolution.
Fri, Feb 17, 2023
Gaslighting: All you need to know about Merriam-Webster’s word of the yearSubscriber Only
December 01, 2022 17:46 IST
Merriam-Webster dictionary said gaslighting saw a '1740% increase in lookups, with high interest throughout the year'. What is the origin of the word and in what contexts is it used?
Thu, Dec 01, 2022
For the love of cooking, and Julie PowellSubscriber Only
November 20, 2022 07:44 IST
Late last month, Julie Powell, the writer who inspired the moving picture, died of a cardiac arrest, 18 years after Child in 2004.
Sun, Nov 20, 2022Journalism of Courage
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