Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Nestled in the crowded bylanes of Shalimar Gaon, near Shalimar Bagh in northwest Delhi, Sheesh Mahal is one of the many historic Mughal pleasure gardens north of Shahjahanabad. A few kilometers off the Ring Road, in the Sheesh Mahal District Park, the monument stands as a testament to Mughal architecture and landscaping. […]Read More
Frequented by good Dijnns famous for fulfiling wishes, Jami Masjid at Feroz Shah Kotla complex is swarmed by people on Thursdays.Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Amid the bustle of traffic on **GT Karnal Road near Rana Pratap Bagh in Delhi stands the historic Tripolia Gate, a heritage monument that has quietly slipped into neglect. Once a majestic gateway guarding the entrance to the city, Tripolia Gate today lies in a dilapidated state. Despite its historical significance, the […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha A childhood moment at the iconic Taj Palace, New Delhi changed the course of architect Yamini Agarwal’s life. As a teenager visiting the hotel, she was mesmerised by its stunning interiors. That experience sparked a dream — to one day design beautiful spaces herself. From Delhi to Milan: Building a Design Foundation […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Once a bustling resting place for travellers heading to Delhi, Chabili Bhatiyaran Ki Sarai is today a forgotten and neglected monument hidden amid crowded neighbourhoods. Centuries ago, hundreds of travellers passing along the historic Grand Trunk (GT) Road would stop at this massive multi-storeyed haveli-like structure. Here they found shelter in its […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha For the 25th day in a row, I have been hearing the song “Tune Maari Entriyaan, Dil Mein Baji Ghantiyan” from the Hindi film Gunday. Every morning around 9 AM, the song begins blasting at full volume from a school in my neighbourhood and continues until 2 PM, when the school closes. […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Every morning, the first thing I do is scan the newspapers that arrive at home. Not for the headlines, but to ensure that there is no objectionable content or imagery in them. The reason is simple: my daughters are growing up. They are at an age where everything they see or read […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Located on the highest point of the Kamla Nehru Ridge in North Delhi, the Flagstaff Tower is one of the city’s lesser-known historical monuments. Though it holds deep connections with the events of the 1857 Revolt, the structure remains largely overlooked by visitors and even many Delhi residents. A Colonial-Era Structure The […]Read More
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