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Interested in knowing about the rich past and the fast changing face of Delhi? A coffee table book released recently may end your search.
The book contains information about the Capital’s composite culture, religious fervour, traditional hobbies, changing lifestyle, spread out city, cultural and classical extravaganzas and changing architectural aspects. The book will take the readers through some of the symbols that compel Delhi to stand apart, showcasing an old civilisation and more importantly, an energetic, creative and entrepreneurial young nation grappling with the excitement of constant reinvention. Brought out by the Academic Foundation in association with the Delhi government, the book was released by Delhi's Lt. Governor Tejendra Khanna. Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has conceptualised the book and also penned down her reflections on the capital in the magnum opus. Malavika Singh, a publisher of a monthly journal Seminar and a well-known columnist with newspapers and magazines, has contributed the text. Uday Sahay, currently heading the Directorate of Information and Publicity of the Delhi government, has contributed as a photo editor. Celebrated international author William Dalrymple and Pavan K. Varma, a senior member of the Indian Foreign Service have also contributed to the book. —IANS
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Titled Delhi-India in
One City, the book embodies centuries of life and living of changing
cityscapes and fine architectural masterpieces that draw together
ancient fortresses, mediaeval cities, and a metropolis that has embraced
the diverse, multi-layered and dynamic reality of India and Indians.