Delhi: A City of Cities One of the landmark medieval astronomical structures of the world is located at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, the national capital of india. Jantar Mantar is an equinoctial sundial with a giant triangular gnomon with…
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The Western Court, New Delhi, India: Historical, Political
Next to the Imperial Hotel in Lutyen’s Delhi on Janpath Road is the Western Court known for its architecture, colonial history and socio-political significance. The Western Court is the property of Government of India. It is maintained and preserved in…
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REAL STORY BEHIND CAA-NPA
QUICK TAKE By Bikash C Paul REAL STORY BEHIND CAA-NPA It is beyond doubt, both the Narendra Modi government and BJP have put forward stout defense in favour of CAA and NPA. The arguments broadly go like this: …
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Valmiki Temple at Khan Market in New Delhi
Valmiki is one of the revered figures of religious India. The maharishi or great sage is reckoned to be the author of one of India’s greatest epics – Ramayan(a). Ramayana precedes Mahabhrat(a): the former was set in Treta Yuga and…
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Lodi Gardens: Oasis of Green, History, Modernity
Lodi Gardens: Oasis of Green, History, Modernity In the heart of India’s national capital of New Delhi, Lodi Garden is filled with trees and shrubs, and also period architecture of Medieval Indian subcontinent. The park borders with the important…
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