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The rebuilding of Delhi: An imperial syndrome?

Many of them want to be remembered by future generations through their legacies -- physical artefacts, splendid buildings and gardens.

11 Oct 2019 5:09 AM

Truck runs amok at India Gate; kills minor girl, dad

The deceased were identified as Kewal Diwan (42) and his daughter Manya (8), residents of Geeta Colony.

04 Sep 2019 2:57 AM

The horror unfolded shortly after midnight when the truck driver lost control of his vehicle. (Photo: Representational)

Father, daughter out for ice-cream dead as truck driver loses control near India Gate

The impact of the accident was so intense that the vehicles were reduced to a mangled heap of metal.

03 Sep 2019 6:37 PM

Two people lost their lives while two others were injured when the driver of a dumper truck lost control and ran over autos and pedestrians near India Gate on Man Singh Road in the wee hours of Tuesday. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

2 dead as dumper truck runs over autos, pedestrians near India Gate in Delhi

A man approximately 42 years of age and a child have reportedly lost their lives in the incident.

03 Sep 2019 10:34 AM

The outermost circle called Rakshak Chakra comprises rows of more than 600 dense trees with each tree representing many soldiers who guard the territorial integrity of the nation round-the-clock. (Photo: ANI)

National War Memorial to honour Jawans who laid down their lives defending India

Names of martyrs have been inscribed in golden letters on granite tablets arranged in a circular pattern which symbolises Chakravyuh’.

24 Feb 2019 1:33 PM

The question on whether the memorial will mar the grand vistas and perfect symmetry of the India Gate hexagon and Rajpath remains unanswered.

Destroying our heritage: Why don’t Indians care?

Reports suggest that there were 823 heritage structures still standing in Bengaluru in 1985.

25 Jun 2018 5:14 AM

Three drunken youth trying to enter parliament held

Three quarters of alcohol bottle have also been recovered from their possession.

21 Jun 2018 4:48 AM

The Delhi Night Walk with Srishti Bakshi (in centre)

Woman with a mission

Her work is not only limited to the walk or the workshops, she is also using art to spread awareness.

07 Mar 2018 12:29 AM

The story is a simple human story set in World War I.

An invisible chapter of history comes to life

Both amusing and heart rending, the supercilious recruiter dances out the inducements of glory and money to the naive young men.

07 Feb 2018 7:25 AM

Minister of State for Tourism (I/C) and Electronics & Information Technology, Alphons Kannanthanam participating in a cleanliness drive as part of ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’ campaign, organised by Ministry of Tourism, in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Swachhta Hi Seva: Alphons finds garbage at India Gate but not in trash bins

Alphons Kannanthanam on Sunday kick-started the fortnight-long 'Swachhta Hi Seva' campaign.

17 Sep 2017 9:05 PM

The series of events were planned after a spate of racially charged incidents took place in various parts of the country against the people of North-East.

2-day event at India Gate to celebrate North-East culture, food

‘Northeast Calling’ to be part of DoNER ministry’s series of events to be held around India.

29 Aug 2017 1:12 AM

Around 15 people visit the India Gate daily with the bioscopes to earn a living in the city.

Bioscope films near India Gate lawns on the verge of extinction

Traveling back to the late 1890s, the bioscopes were the only form of entertainment.

10 Aug 2017 3:41 AM

NDMC has also given a contract to the same start-up company to install similar machines in other areas of the national capital as well.

Now get money from a vending machine in exchange of plastic trash

NDMC'c Smart bin only takes plastic junk and dispenses cash, installed at Connaught Place and India Gate.

15 Apr 2017 7:56 PM

West Bengal artistes perform in their tableau for the Republic Day parade during a press preview in New Delhi. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Thunderstorm likely on Republic Day, says Met dept

Metro rail service will remain available for commuters at all Metro stations during the full dress rehearsal.

23 Jan 2017 3:42 AM

The India Gate area is on high alert ahead of January 26.

India Gate: Over a dozen CCTVs not functioning

This was found when the CCTVs failed to capture a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run case.

17 Dec 2016 2:27 AM

The court issued the direction on a PIL by Col (Rtd) B B Sharan who has sought directions for maintaining cleanliness in Delhi. (Representational image)

City must be cleaned on a war footing: Delhi HC

The counsel for the Delhi government and various civic bodies said they were ready for the drive.

15 Dec 2016 3:13 AM

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