rashtrapati bhavan

Chef Aabhishek Bedi Varma from Guwahati is redefining Northeast cuisine by turning indigenous ingredients into inventive, fine-dining dishes. A celebration of regional flavours recently reached Rashtrapati Bhavan, through a Northeast-inspired menu for the President’s Republic Day reception.

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.

These stalwarts will be conferred with the prestigious award, to recognise their efforts.

Grown up in a family that loved and respected nature almost to God-like reverence, Jamuna was aghast when she noticed a number of trees that were chopped by the women in her husband's village for household purposes.

Since then, he, along with his family, has been working for conservation and development of this variety.

Income tax officer Hari Rao has been working for the past decade to improvise and perfect gas fuel technology in cook stoves. Through his venture Agnisumukh, he has managed to design cook stoves that save up to 70% fuel.

Akash Manoj, the boy behind the innovation, notes that this non-invasive technique will be of most use to those living in rural areas.

The flowers at the Mughal Gardens have been named after famed personalities like Queen Elizabeth, French fashion designer Christian Dior, and presidents from across the globe.

The President of India receives gifts from foreign heads of state when they visit India. These gifts and other memorabilia are housed in Rashtrapati Bhavan in a special museum that is open to the public.

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens will open for public from February 12 to March 19 this year, between 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. The Mughal Gardens Udyanotsav is a month long festival celebrated every year, and people can also visit the Spiritual Garden, Herbal Garden, Bonsai Garden and Musical Garden as a part of the festival.