Visit these historic monuments in Delhi after watching Republic Day parade
2 months ago

Visit these historic monuments in Delhi after watching Republic Day parade

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Image Source : X 1/7 Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stands tall as a symbol of Delhi's history. It has a diameter of 14.32 m at the base and about 2.75 m on the top with a height of 72.5 m. Image Source : X 2/7 At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate, an "Arc-de-Triomphe" like archway in the middle of a crossroad. Image Source : X 3/7 Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom an d bliss. Image Source : X 6/7 Humayun's Tomb, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.

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76th Republic Day: Who Are the Special Guests Attending the Republic Day Parade in Delhi?
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76th Republic Day: Who Are the Special Guests Attending the Republic Day Parade in Delhi?

ABP News  

India is ready to celebrate its 76th Republic Day on January 26, 2025, with the grand parade on Kartavya Path set to showcase the theme “75 Years of Constitution.” Two special tableaux will highlight this milestone. Around 4,000 rooftops in key areas are secured, and 500 high-resolution AI-enabled cameras with facial recognition systems are in place. Traffic restrictions and diversions …

Delhiwale: This way to Republic Day Parade
2 months ago

Delhiwale: This way to Republic Day Parade

Hindustan Times  

This way to Republic Day Parade Siddharth stands at the mouth of Netaji Subhash Marg where the Republic Day parade will enter Old Delhi on Sunday. Most of us place the annual Republic Day parade of 26th January merely to the short stretch along New Delhi’s Rajpath avenue, where it marches through an audience comprising of our republic’s top VVIPs—this …

From Red Fort To Dilli Haat: 5 Places In Delhi To Celebrate Republic Day
2 months ago

From Red Fort To Dilli Haat: 5 Places In Delhi To Celebrate Republic Day

ABP News  

Republic Day 2025: The air is filled with pride, patriotism, and a deep sense of unity as India marks its 76th Republic Day. Here are some places in Delhi that will enhance your Republic Day celebration in Delhi: Red Fort: Standing tall as the epitome of Indian history, Red Fort in Old Delhi holds great significance as it is the …

Exploring legacy of Mughal emperors' tombs across India, Afghanistan | In pics
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Exploring legacy of Mughal emperors' tombs across India, Afghanistan | In pics

India TV News  

Image Source : Social media 1/7 The tombs of the Mughal emperors, from Babur to Aurangzeb, showcase a range of architectural styles, from grand, ornate structures to simple, modest designs. Image Source : Social media 2/7 Babur's Tomb, located in Kabul, Afghanistan, is the final resting place of the founder of the Mughal Empire. Image Source : Social media 3/7 …

Deciphering secrets deep within Humayun’s Tomb
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Deciphering secrets deep within Humayun’s Tomb

Hindustan Times  

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Explore The Charms Of Old Delhi: From The Majestic Red Fort To The Bustling Chandni Chowk
4 months, 1 week ago

Explore The Charms Of Old Delhi: From The Majestic Red Fort To The Bustling Chandni Chowk

ABP News  

Here Are Some Of The Charms Of Old Delhi That You Can Explore 1. Red Fort The Red Fort or Lal Qila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the heart of Old Delhi. The fort's striking red sandstone architecture, intricate carvings, and grand courtyards reflect Mughal grandeur. The significance of this fort goes beyond its architectural beauty as …

Humayun’s Tomb museum | How an unprepared prince became the emperor of second chances
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Humayun’s Tomb museum | How an unprepared prince became the emperor of second chances

Firstpost  

At the museum dedicated to Humayun, a crisp narrative binds together pictures, objects, models, and words to create a living showcase of the life, loves, and travels of the second Mughal emperor The Meuseum is a strange acknowledgement that without Humayun's fortitude, the Mughal dynasty would have been in the scrap heap of history It is sometimes said that in …

Independence Day 2024: Historical Places Around The Country To Visit On This Occasion
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Independence Day 2024: Historical Places Around The Country To Visit On This Occasion

ABP News  

As India prepares to celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15th, 2024, it's a poignant moment to reflect on the nation's journey to freedom from British rule. Red Fort, Delhi: The Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an iconic monument where India's national flag is hoisted each year on Independence Day. The site still bears the haunting …

Sunken museum at Humayun's Tomb site in Delhi to be inaugurated on July 29
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Sunken museum at Humayun's Tomb site in Delhi to be inaugurated on July 29

The Hindu  

The country's first sunken museum at the Humayun Tomb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Delhi is all set to be inaugurated on Monday. Work began on the construction of the country's first sunken museum at the iconic 16th-century tomb here in April 2015. Using cutting-edge technology, the iconic museum in south Delhi also meticulously recreates the timeline of …

World Heritage Day 2023: Top heritage sites in India you must visit
1 year, 11 months ago

World Heritage Day 2023: Top heritage sites in India you must visit

Hindustan Times  

World Heritage Day 2023: Top heritage sites in India you must visit India is home to some of the most iconic monuments in the world, and on World Heritage Day, it's worth exploring the top six heritage monuments you must visit.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout World Heritage Day, also known as International Day for …

World Heritage Day 2023: Famous Historical Monuments in Delhi to Visit
1 year, 11 months ago

World Heritage Day 2023: Famous Historical Monuments in Delhi to Visit

News 18  

WORLD HERITAGE DAY 2023: Monuments make for an integral part of any country’s heritage. To acknowledge its importance and celebrate its history, people around the globe mark World Heritage Day on April 18. As we observe World Heritage Day 2023, here’s a look at some of the top historical monuments that you can visit in the national capital. Qutub Minar …

Watch | Now, visit Delhi’s Red Fort to journey back to Mughal era
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch | Now, visit Delhi’s Red Fort to journey back to Mughal era

The Hindu  

Did you know that Delhi’s Chandini Chowk got its name because of a pool in the densely populated market that reflected the moonlight? On April 24, 2018, the Dalmia Bharat Group announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which it committed ₹25 crore over a five-year period for the upkeep of the Red Fort. The initiative by the …

More than 50 places you should see in Delhi
4 years, 5 months ago

More than 50 places you should see in Delhi

India Today  

Delhi is divided as Old Delhi in the north which is the historic city and New Delhi in the south. Over the centuries, eight more cities came alive adjacent to Indraprastha: Lal Kot, Siri, Dinpanah, Quila Rai Pithora, Ferozabad, Jahanpanah, Tughlakabad and Shahjahanabad. It is home to three UNESCO World Heritage monuments Qutub Minar, Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb. Indian …

Offbeat Delhi: These 5 spectacular photowalk tours with your DSLR in the National Capital will surely take your breath away
4 years, 7 months ago

Offbeat Delhi: These 5 spectacular photowalk tours with your DSLR in the National Capital will surely take your breath away

Hindustan Times  

What is it about the ruins and remaining vestiges of the past that feels so relatable and makes Delhi so royal? Tughlaqabad Fort The grandeur of Mughal architecture is not limited to the cliche sightseeing at Red Fort, Qutub Minar or Humayun’s Tomb. Ghalib ki haveli Irrespective of your literary interests, you cannot be in Delhi and afford to miss …

Trump in Delhi: Photos from Day 2 of US President's India visit
5 years, 1 month ago

Trump in Delhi: Photos from Day 2 of US President's India visit

India TV News  

On day-2 of Trump's India visit, the attention shifts to the national capital as President Trump receives ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Here are the pictures from Trump's first state visit to New Delhi Image Source : PTI US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump being welcomed by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra …

Monumental legacy
5 years, 9 months ago

Monumental legacy

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi has had a long-standing association with India’s epic past. “Modern excavations have indeed revealed very early pottery remains, confirming that identification for those who are willing to believe in it,” writes architectural historian Giles Tillotson in his book Delhi Darshan: The History and Monuments of India’s Capital. While multiple authors have explored the various facets of city, Tillotson perseveres …

Narendra Modi to inaugurate National War Memorial today: Commemorative structure around India Gate to honour fallen soldiers
6 years, 1 month ago

Narendra Modi to inaugurate National War Memorial today: Commemorative structure around India Gate to honour fallen soldiers

Firstpost  

The memorial pays tribute to those killed in the Indo-China War in 1962, Indo-Pak wars in 1947, 1965 and 1971, Indian Peace Keeping Force Operations in Sri Lanka and the Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan in 1999. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National War Memorial near India Gate in New Delhi on Monday in a ceremonial function …

India displays military might at Republic Day parade[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
9 years, 2 months ago

India displays military might at Republic Day parade[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

India's Border Security Force soldiers march during India's Republic Day parade in Srinagar January 26, 2016. NEW DELHI - India on Tuesday displayed its military might at its 67th Republic Day parade in the national capital, with French President Francois Hollande as the chief guest. Indian President Pranab Mukherjee took salute from the passing forces at the parade, while Prime …

Humayun Tomb will be model for monuments globally Aga Khan-IndiaTV News – India TV
9 years, 11 months ago

Humayun Tomb will be model for monuments globally Aga Khan-IndiaTV News – India TV

India TV News  

New Delhi: Humayun's Tomb museum will serve as a “bridge” between the past and the present and valuable conservation lessons learnt here will make the heritage site a “model for other monuments” around the world, Prince Karim Aga Khan has said. Work began last evening on the construction of the country's first sunken museum at the iconic 16th century tomb …

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