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Hindustan Times
April 15, 2018
The historic Netaji Subhash Park in Old Delhi will return to life this year after having remained closed for almost five years due to Metro construction. ... Some academics believe the mosque was built during Mughal emperor Shahjahan's reign and was named after one of his wives Begum Aza-un-Nisa alsoÃâà...
The Indian Express
April 13, 2018
Established in 1901 in Lahore's Anarkali Bazar by Chaina Ram, the sweetmeat shop found a place in Old Delhi's endlessly teeming Fateh Puri Chowk in 1947. “My great-grandfather ... The tiny shop that stands adjacent to a 17th-century mosque has patrons thronging its threshold. Some have been loyal toÃâà...
Arizona State University
April 6, 2018
“While the group was walking down the streets of Old Delhi, we witnessed Jain, Hindu, Sikh and Islamic places of worships all on the same street,” said Ivan Bascon, a junior majoring in molecular biosciences and biotechnology. “Although the relationships between the religious communities are not perfect,Ãâà...
DailyO
April 6, 2018
Shah Jahan's wives also commissioned gardens and mosques: of these, the most famous is Fatehpuri Masjid, built by Fatehpuri Begum, which is just next to Khari Baoli in ... The river Yamuna, which is now quite far from Shahjahanabad or Old Delhi, used to flow approximately where MG Road runs now.
The Hindu
April 4, 2018
... of the Akbarabadi Mosque, Mr. Dayal said, “We encountered granite rock underneath during the construction of the entire Heritage Line, but we overcame the odds and New Delhi was connected to the heart of Old Delhi and on the metro network.” While the Kalkaji Mandir-Botanical Garden stretch of theÃâà...
Times of India
April 4, 2018
On ruins of the Akbarabadi Mosque being found under the Subhas Park in Daryaganj during the work, Dayal said, the entire alignment was changed and ... the construction of the entire Heritage Line, but we overcame the odds and, New Delhi was connected to the heart of Old Delhi on the Metro network,"Ãâà...
VERVE
March 24, 2018
We finally make it to Chowk Bazaar, the Chandni Chowk clone of old Delhi. Weary, time-worn havelis jostle against ancient mosques and tiny boutiques in narrow lanes, sprayed with the aroma of sizzling kebabs. We hurry past the sherwanis and the zardozi, the spangle and the faux, and suddenly stumbleÃâà...
Hindustan Times
March 24, 2018
Ghalib's Kabab Corner is in Nizamuddin Basti, opposite the Markazi Mosque. The place consists of a narrow room where people can sit and eat. There are tables and chairs in front of the mosque, too. The bawarchis sit outside, grilling seekh kebabs and tikkas. Next to the shop, you will find mounds of rotis.
Millennium Post
March 24, 2018
The road stretch from Lal Jain Mandir to Fatepuri Mosque houses shops which witness large footfall of shoppers. "The engineer-in charge or ... Chandni Chowk is part of Shahjahanabad Development Board, which is responsible for development of the Old Delhi area. The Board is managed by the BJPÃâà...
NEWS.com.au
March 20, 2018
The first time I came to Delhi, a friend from my hostel and I negotiated for a 400 rupee ($8) tour of Old Delhi's Spice Market. The driver kindly offered to take us to a mosque, a sari shop, and a special spice shop where he likely made a commission. We reminded him that we were only willing to pay 400Ãâà...
The Indian Express
February 27, 2018
“We had many relatives over from Okhla, Old Delhi and UP for the engagement… when my mother died, they stayed back. I was at the mosque when some boys told me there was stone-pelting and chanting. The police quickly brought the situation under control and escorted us to the kabristaan,” saidÃâà...
CBC.ca
February 22, 2018
While posing for a photo at a mosque in Old Delhi, an Indian television reporter shouted to the Canadian prime minister, "Mister Trudeau … why did you invite a Khalistani terrorist for a ... The Canadian media had held off shouting at the prime minister at the mosque because it was a place of worship.
NDTV
February 21, 2018
His schedule for the day began with a visit to the Jama Masjid in Old Delhi. On his visit to Delhi's Modern School cricket ground, he along with his children were seen playing cricket. Mr Trudeau delivered a keynote address at the Canada India Business Seminar. Mr Trudeau who is accompanied by wifeÃâà...
Femina
February 20, 2018
Next, head to the Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques. Boasting a capacity of 25,000 people, the mosque towers over old Delhi. Built between 1644 and 1658, the mosque has three gateways, four towers and two 40m-high minarets. Another must-visit is Feroz Shah Kotla. Crumbling walls, a hugeÃâà...
Hindustan Times
January 28, 2018
Zeenat ul Masjid greatly resembles that grand Old Delhi mosque though it is much, much smaller. This is one of the lesser-known historical mosques of Shahjahanabad. A short flight of steps leads to the courtyard, which faces the playground of Crescent School — in the morning when the rest of the quarterÃâà...
Hindustan Times
December 13, 2017
The iconic Jama Masjid is in urgent need of repair, with parts of its external facade and internal structure crumbling, according to the custodians of the grand 361-year-old mosque in old Delhi. The centrepiece of the heritage city of Shahjahanabad, the Masjid is being threatened by rampant water seepage,Ãâà...
Hindustan Times
December 2, 2017
The centerpiece of Shahajahanabad – one of the seven great cities that shaped modern Delhi – and India's largest, grandest mosque, Jama Masjid, is a ... Author and historian Swapna Liddle in her book — Chandni Chowk: The Mughal City of Old Delhi -- has written that young male singers in the bazaarÃâà...
The Quint
November 24, 2017
It is only in India, she says, that misinterpretations of religious texts, are creating hurdles for women to pray inside mosques. “Women are allowed ... Kamar Jaan, 57, prays her Tahiyaatul-Masjid (prayer of greeting the mosque) inside the Gullarwali Masjid in Old Delhi. (Photo: Natisha Mallick/ The Quint)Ãâà...
Quartz
September 14, 2017
Masjid Mubarak Begum in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazar is named after the wife of David Ochterlony, Delhi's first British resident. Mubarak Begum was a dancing girl, and it is her background that lends this early 19th century mosque its colloquial name, Randi ki Masjid, or prostitute's mosque. The mosque'sÃâà...
ABC Online
June 30, 2017
Last weekend, with Ramadan drawing to a close, on a hot and humid evening some friends and I went into Old Delhi. Our destination was Jama Masjid, Old Delhi's magnificent mosque. Here Muslims gathered for a traditional Iftar meal to break the daily Ramadan fast and celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marksÃâà...
The Highland Cavalier
December 31, 1999
After we left the Red Fort, we made our way to a Mosque, and decided that the best way to spend the day was a quick tour of Old Delhi on board rickshaws – carts with a bench that are attached to bicycles. They were royal blue and were big enough for two people to sit comfortably. The rickshaw driversÃâà...
The Indian Express
December 31, 1999
... backdrop of Mughal arches and jharokhas at a 328-year-old venue that is, today, the Anglo Arabic Senior Secondary School, near Ajmeri Gate in Old Delhi. ... The faulty sound system caused frequent disruptions but, as the faithful gathered for evening prayers at the old mosque opposite the performanceÃâà...
Readers Fusion (blog)
December 31, 1999
The work on the project would be initiated soon. Delhi Government had taken up the move with the aim to beautify old Delhi. ... to Fathepuri Mosque for an estimated cost of Rs 2,46,69,700.” There are a number of stalls in Lal Jain Mandir- Fatehpuri Mosque stretch, which provides footfalls for the shoppers.
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