History

Tughlakabad Fort

pinig — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:41:42 -0500

Elegant ruins of everlasting beauty

City of Djinns

pinig — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:30:23 -0600

A trip through the annals of history

Isa Khan’s Tomb

Abdullah — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:15:56 -0600

Isa Khan’s tomb is a crumbling oasis of tranquility located in the heart of New Delhi. Isa Khan’s tomb is just across the road to the shrine of the Muslim Sufi-saint, Nizamuddin and Humayun’s Tomb.

Jalil’s book on Delhi’s lesser known monuments

pinig — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:55:43 -0600

Find out about the several monuments in Delhi that you may never even have heard about or seen.

Renovation of Heritage Sites

rajrishi — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:11:24 -0600

Many priceless treasures of our history and heritage are lying in ruins testifying to the apathy of the powers that be. The Delhi Development Authority—DDA-- set up the Delhi Urban Heritage Foundation (DUHF) way back in 1999.

Begumpuri Masjid

Abdullah — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:32:27 -0600

Much before Shah Jahan built the imposing Jama Masjid, in the heart of the city, there was Begumpuri Masjid probably Delhi’s largest mosque – but very few people know about it.

Gumbad at South Ext. 1 'D' Block Park

Abdullah — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:30:35 -0600

In ‘D’ Block of South Ex. 1 is a well manicured park with three unidentified tombs. These are Bhure Khan Ka Gumbad, Chhote Khan and Bade Khan ka Gumbad respectively.

Heard of Firoz Shah Kotla?

TCSAI — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:42:37 -0600

No....this snippet is not about the famous 'Kumble-10' cricket ground.

Moth ki Masjid or Masjid Moth

Abdullah — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:03:43 -0600

Ask any Delhite does he/she know where Masjid Moth is situated; most probably the answer will be in affirmative. But ask them why it’s called so – you will draw a blank and some wild guesses unless you happen to bump into a historian.

IHC Walk

manuj_78 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:55:19 -0600

Start: 16/12/2007 - 09:30

Historian Swapna Liddle leads a walk around the Hauz Khas reservoir, exploring
the monuments in the area, including a renowned educational institution of 14th
century Delhi.

Prajna Parasher speaks on A Broken Circle: Looking Back At Partition through S.L.Parasher’s Sketches

manuj_78 — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:35:49 -0600

Start: 20/12/2007 - 19:00

Partition the Long Shadow - Prajna Parasher speaks on A Broken Circle: Looking Back At Partition through S.L.Parasher’s Sketches

Illustrated talk: Silence Of The Lambs by Vikram Patel

manuj_78 — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:40:57 -0600

Start: 11/12/2007 - 19:00

Silence Of The Lambs an illustrated talk on human rights of the forgotten by Vikram Patel Professor

Shanti Stupa- a New Landmark in Delhi

Abdullah — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:10:19 -0600

Delhi, the city of historical landmarks and heritage sites, has acquired yet another landmark for itself.

Celebrating Diwali the Cosmopolitan Way

Abdullah — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:49:40 -0600

Delhi, home to people and cultures from all corners of India, is truly
a cosmopolitan city and celebrates its festivals the same way. Diwali
is one festival but every community has its own unique customs and
rituals when it comes to celebrating the festival of lights.

DHANTERAS – Welcoming prosperity & good health

Abdullah — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:40:12 -0600

The five day long festival of Diwali starts with Dhanteras and culminates with Bhai Dooj. The other festivals which complement the main festival of Diwali are Choti Diwali, Padwa/Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.