chandni chowk

In 2014, Abu Sufiyan started Purani Dilli Walo Ki Baatein to make heritage walks in Old Delhi much more layered. The years have seen him take guests around some iconic spots, including Hazrat Shah Waliullah Public Library.

Indore's Sarafa bazar to Mumbai's khau gallis beckon to every foodie in the country. Here's a list of top 10 and the history between how they came to serve lip-smacking food.

The founder of Delhi's iconic Giani Ice Cream, Giani Gurcharan Singh left behind his life’s earnings during Partition, but carried with him his experience in making traditional desserts. Little did he know that these skills would spawn a multi-crore business

Gulab Singh Johrimal is a two-century-old perfumery established in 1816 in Dariba Kalan, Delhi. It is now run by seventh and eighth generation entrepreneurs who have taken over the business.

On the morning of 1 November 1984, IPS officer Pereira led his small force to protect Sikhs taking shelter at the historic Sis Ganj gurdwara against a mob comprising hundreds of angry rioters.

She was one of the most powerful women of medieval India, a Mughal princess like no other. And yet, her extraordinary story remains lost in the pages of history.

The year was 1957, and Nehru was attending a Ramleela performance, where 14-year-old Harish, who was a Boy scout, was guarding the VIP enclosure.

A recipient of the Bharat Ratna Award in 1961, the Government of India declared July 1 as Doctor's Day as a mark of respect to Dr Roy and his contribution to the field.

The girls’ bravery was lauded by the senior police officials, who also revealed that the snatcher was a repeat offender.

One of the most celebrated poets of India, Mirza Asadullah Beg Khan, better known as Ghalib, spent the last years of his life at a haveli in the bustling Ballimaran area of Chandni Chowk. Today, a visit to this forgotten heritage site offers one a fascinating insight into the life and times of the legendary poet.