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A Dying Empire, a Nawab named Safdar Jung, and an Imperfect Tomb

Many of us are familiar with the name ‘Safdarjung’. But who was he? And how is his story linked to the decline of the Mughal empire?

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Jinns and Other Spirits in the Time of Corona

This mediaeval fort in the heart of Delhi is supposed to be the home of jinns – supernatural mythical shape-shifting creatures.

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The British Magazine Memorial, Delhi

Contrary to what it sounds like, this isn’t a memorial to Punch or The Economist or any other glossy periodic publication. So what does this memorial really commemorate?

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St. James’ Church, Delhi

A little bit about the history of the oldest existing church in Delhi and the man who built it.