As Delhi complets its 100 years as capital today, Delhites will also be able to observe the Delhie's Up and Down in an artistic manner at
HT Delhi 100 ConclaveAs the Capital turns 100, Hindustan Times presents New Delhi 100 Conclave, a platform to solicit, debate and document the views and ideas of eminent stakeholders in the city. Present at the conclave will be dignatories including Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit and experts such as AGK Menon and OP Jain, among others.
When: December 15
Where: Shahjahan Hall, Taj Palace Hotel, Sardar Patel Marg, Chanakyapuri
Timings: 6.30pm onwards
Red Fort to Raisina HillA solo exhibition by artist Vikram Kalra titled ‘Red Fort to Raisina Hill-The making of New Delhi’, displays black and white sketches depicting the transfer of power from the dusty lanes and bylanes of Shahjahanabad to Raisina hill. Sketches of important buildings which existed during the Mughal period and the British period from 1800 to 1911, will also be displayed. “It’s a tribute to the city of my birth. It has been the seat of power for our nation for ages,” says Kalra. The exhibition is on till December 15 at Foyer, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road.
Daastan-e-dilliThis cultural exposition will commemorate the centenary celebrations of the city being the national capital with an exhibition titled ‘Timeless Delhi’ and a dance recital by Shovana Narayan and other muscial events. The exhibition will showcase the evolution of the Capital from historic Indraprastha around 1,200 BC to a vibrant 21st century metropolis through works by painters of the British East India Company. Opening on December 14 at Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Azad Bhavan Gallery, IP Estate.
Celebrating 100 Years of DelhiThis group comprising artists Alka Raghuvanshi, Aruna Vasudev, Bikash Poddar, Kana Lomror, Ruchi Singhal and Tejinder Kanda, will evoke nostalgic memories about the cultural heritage of the city.
On display will be a collection of 15 Intaglio prints of the beautiful historical heritage sites in Delhi, ‘Virasat’ by Dattaraya Apte and 21 pen and ink drawings on Old Delhi by Vikram Kalra. On till December 23 at The Claridges, Surajkund, Shooting Range Road, Faridabad.
HT Delhi 100 Food FestivalA delectable dish at Rs 100 seems like a treat possible only in the good ol’ days. To resurrect the glorious past and celebrate 100 years of Delhi, Hindustan Times has organised Delhi 100 Food Festival till December 31, where the city’s celebrated cuisines will be served at Rs 100 each. The participating restaurants include 50 restaurants of the city that have created a special dish each, either in main course or starter or dessert.