Articles for Old Delhi

Three shot dead after attending birthday party at resort in Morni near Chandigarh
1 day ago

Three shot dead after attending birthday party at resort in Morni near Chandigarh

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Three people, two from Delhi and one from Hisar, were shot dead in the parking lot of a resort on Morni-Thapli road in Panchkula near Chandigarh on Sunday night. Sources said the three victims - Vicky and his nephew, Vipin, both from Delhi, and a woman named Nia from Hisar - had just left the resort after celebrating a …

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The lives of Old Delhi's dhobis
6 days, 20 hours ago

The lives of Old Delhi's dhobis

Live Mint  

In the 1970s, Subhadra Mitra Channa, a Delhi-based scholar of social anthropology, was looking for a topic for her PhD when her husband and fellow anthropologist, Vardesh Chander Channa, came up with an unusual suggestion. “In those days, the reality of working with an ‘untouchable’ community like the dhobis was tough," Channa says on a video call while speaking about …

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

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Delhiwale: This way to Dilli Gate Qabristan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhiwale: This way to Dilli Gate Qabristan

Hindustan Times  

One morning, a funeral procession in Old Delhi halts the rush-hour flow of autos in front of Delite Cinema. Located slightly outside the Walled City’s vanished walls, the qabristan contains some of contemporary Old Delhi’s most distinguished gentry. The inscription on the gravestone of Haji Mian Fayyazuddin, an esteemed Old Delhi shakhsiyat who died in the second wave of the …

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A Glimpse into the Life of a Delhi Resident in Amsterdam
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A Glimpse into the Life of a Delhi Resident in Amsterdam

Hindustan Times  

The article describes the changing dynamics of Old Delhi's Chitli Qabar Chowk as Zubair Ul Hasan, the grandson of an acclaimed Urdu poet, prepares to return to his hometown after spending time in Amsterdam. Despite the distance, he feels a strong connection to the city and misses its vibrant atmosphere. His parents, too, are aware of the changing times and …

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The cats of Delhi: A quiet revolution above the streets
2 months, 1 week ago

The cats of Delhi: A quiet revolution above the streets

Salon  

From Cats of the World by Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila with permission from Plume, an imprint of the Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC. “You won’t actually see many cats in Delhi... unless you look on top of the buildings,” explained Anupriya Dalmia, founder of Dogs of Delhi. “Cats aren’t a traditional pet in India, …

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Delhiwale: This way to Excelsior
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhiwale: This way to Excelsior

Hindustan Times  

As part of our ‘Walled City dictionary’ series, that is chronicling every significant Old Delhi place. The cinema in fact occupies what used to be the haveli’s mardana, the section that hosted the male guests.The mansion belonged to Hakim Ahsanullah Khan. The film listing section of a yellowing newspaper from that year shows Excelsior announcing the “grand revival” of the …

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Independence Day 2024: Delhi goes Kai Po Che as kite-flying events soar in city
4 months, 1 week ago

Independence Day 2024: Delhi goes Kai Po Che as kite-flying events soar in city

Hindustan Times  

As the city marks its 78th Independence Day, residents find their own unique ways to celebrate, with kite-flying, a time-honoured tradition, remaining a vibrant part of the festivities. Here's a list of events around the city where you can join in— Time-honoured tradition of kite flying being kept alive by the multiple events around the city A family participating in …

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Delhiwale: Old Delhi’s rose-tinted cakes
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhiwale: Old Delhi’s rose-tinted cakes

Hindustan Times  

“Beauty’s rose might never die; roses have thorns… I have seen roses damask’d, but no roses see I in her cheeks.” These are some of Shakespeare’s many literary roses; the rose appears 13 times in his immortal love sonnets. “To us Purani Dilli wale, a cake looks tastier with gulab,” remarks Sabeeha Jhinjhianvi of Chitli Qabar Chowk. Her palate being …

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Singapore tourist’s scary experience with rickshaw puller in Delhi: ‘He demanded ₹6,000’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Singapore tourist’s scary experience with rickshaw puller in Delhi: ‘He demanded ₹6,000’

Hindustan Times  

A Singapore woman spoke about her unpleasant and scary experience in Old Delhi, where she was scammed by a rickshaw puller. Travel vlogger Sylvia Chan said the rickshaw puller first appeared friendly and kind but things later turned ugly when he drove them 5 km away from their destination and demanded a payment of ₹6,000. In her Instagram videos, Sylvia …

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Crowdfunding campaign gives hope to the ‘old and abandoned’ in Delhi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Crowdfunding campaign gives hope to the ‘old and abandoned’ in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The 14 elderly residents of a small old age home in Delhi’s Sangam Vihar recently received a new reason to smile as a crowdfunding campaign led by a teenager helped them acquire small things that help them in their daily struggles. The goal of the campaign was to raise funds to renovate and upgrade living spaces to ensure comfort and …

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‘No illegal centre will be spared’: Delhi Mayor's warning after UPSC aspirants' deaths
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘No illegal centre will be spared’: Delhi Mayor's warning after UPSC aspirants' deaths

Hindustan Times  

Following the tragic deaths of three students at a coaching institute in Old Rajinder Nagar due to severe waterlogging, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi stated on Monday that she reached the site immediately after receiving the information, assessed the situation, and assured that illegally operating coaching centres would not be spared. Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi "Three students died after the basement …

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GMDA to build four foot over bridges on key stretches
6 months, 1 week ago

GMDA to build four foot over bridges on key stretches

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: To make it safer for pedestrians to cross roads at important intersections, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority has decided to build four foot over bridges s on Sohna road, Sheetla Mata road, Old Delhi road and near the Millennium City metro station. The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority has decided to build four foot over bridges s on Sohna road, …

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Chandni Chowk: Where old city seeks modern amenities
7 months ago

Chandni Chowk: Where old city seeks modern amenities

Hindustan Times  

Chandni Chowk, Walled City, Shahjahanabad, Delhi-6, old Delhi — take your pick. Known by an array of different names, this historical area forms the core of the Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha constituency. Another residential area in the Chandni Chowk constituency, Model Town, needs attention to broken roads, maintenance of parks and efforts to beautify the popular Naini Lake that is …

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A walk in old Delhi with chef Vineet Bhatia
9 months, 1 week ago

A walk in old Delhi with chef Vineet Bhatia

Live Mint  

As winter bids adieu, a walk through the old city of Shahjahanabad allows us the last chance to soak in the sunshine, before it gets too hot for such sojourns. This time around, I am viewing the area, spanning the Red Fort to Khari Baoli, through the lens of different personal memories—my own and those of Vineet Bhatia,—the first chef …

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Zafarul Islam shares old video as 'police brutality' against Muslims in Mumbai
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Zafarul Islam shares old video as 'police brutality' against Muslims in Mumbai

Op India  

Days after the Mumbai police cracked down on Islamists rioting in the Mira Road area, former Delhi Minorities Commission Chairman Zafarul Islam Khan shared an old video from Hyderabad to allege police brutality in Mumbai. Indian police following Israeli tactics for local Indian Muslim youth harassment.” The tweet was accompanied with a video of cops thrashing a few young men …

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Republic Day 2024: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for January 25-26 | Check routes to avoid
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Republic Day 2024: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for January 25-26 | Check routes to avoid

India TV News  

Republic Day 2024: The Delhi Police has issued advisory traffic for the Republic Day celebration on January 26 to ensure the orderly execution of festivities in the national capital. According to the advisory from Delhi Traffic Police, the Republic Day parade will start at 10.30 am from Vijay Chowk and progress towards the Red Fort grounds. Route of Republic Day …

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As Yamuna pollution makes headlines ahead of Chhath Puja, AAP repeats its old blame game
1 year, 1 month ago

As Yamuna pollution makes headlines ahead of Chhath Puja, AAP repeats its old blame game

Op India  

Blame is the weapon of the incompetent. A prime example of this is Delhi Education Minister Atishi’s statement blaming Uttar Pradesh for the alarming pollution in the Yamuna River. In the next two days, the toxic foam will completely vanish…But I would like to urge the Uttar Pradesh government to not send its polluted water to Delhi.” #WATCH | On …

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#Dussehra2023: At 110ft, Old Delhi’s Ravana set to be the tallest of them all!
1 year, 1 month ago

#Dussehra2023: At 110ft, Old Delhi’s Ravana set to be the tallest of them all!

Hindustan Times  

Delhi is in the festive mode with Ramlilas having taken over the city in all their grandeur. But this year, Old Delhi is reclaiming its first spot as a 110-feet high Ravana is set-up at Shri Ram Lila Committee’s Ramlila at Red Fort grounds. Old Delhi is reclaiming its first spot as a 110ft high Ravana is set-up at the …

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#Dussehra2023: Delhiites take up heritage walks to celebrate the festival
1 year, 1 month ago

#Dussehra2023: Delhiites take up heritage walks to celebrate the festival

Hindustan Times  

Dussehra is not just about watching the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad burn but also absorbing the victory of good over evil. Old Delhi’s grand Dussehra is no match “We have two walks organised for Dussehra — one is where we watch the Ravana dahan and the second is on the next day when we’ll go down to collect …

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Traders, residents behind G20 festivity in Delhi’s Walled City
1 year, 3 months ago

Traders, residents behind G20 festivity in Delhi’s Walled City

Hindustan Times  

Several parts of Delhi have been decked up for the ongoing G20 Summit, with lights, fountains, floral arrangements, and banners welcoming delegates. “They were also made aware of the mosque’s history,” a police officer part of the security detail said, adding that their visit was facilitated by the Delhi Tourist Police. Residents and traders said they were compelled to decorate …

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Old Delhi’s havelis now reborn as new cultural centres of city
1 year, 3 months ago

Old Delhi’s havelis now reborn as new cultural centres of city

Hindustan Times  

For generations, the centuries-old havelis of the Walled City in Delhi were repositories of culture. Buoyed by interest from several people keen on preserving the heritage structures in the Walled City, these havelis in Old Delhi have found enthusiastic buyers, many of whom have reworked these buildings into vibrant cultural spaces that offer platforms for a gamut of artistic performances. …

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Stop ‘seize and scrap’ of parked old vehicles: Delhi transport minister to dept
1 year, 4 months ago

Stop ‘seize and scrap’ of parked old vehicles: Delhi transport minister to dept

Hindustan Times  

Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot on Monday issued orders to the transport department to stop seizing and subsequently scrapping end-of-life vehicles that are parked along roads and are not plying. Following orders from the National Green Tribunal, the transport department has been running a campaign to seize and scrap petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than …

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Supreme Court Vacates Stay In A 16 Year Old Criminal Appeal; Pulls Up Appellant-Lawyer Who Sought Repeated Adjournments
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Vacates Stay In A 16 Year Old Criminal Appeal; Pulls Up Appellant-Lawyer Who Sought Repeated Adjournments

Live Law  

The Supreme Court vacated a stay order in a 16 year old criminal appeal as it pulled up the appellant-lawyer for seeking repeated adjournments.On 19 October 2006, Gulshan Bajwa, a lawyer, was convicted by the Delhi High Court finding him guilty of criminal contempt of making reckless and undesirable allegations against the Judges. The Supreme Court vacated a stay order …

Supreme Court High Court Judges Criminal Criminal Appeal Order Repeated Adjournments