Sanjeev K Ahuja
Sanjeev K Ahuja writes on infrastructure, real-estate, government and civic issues. He has been a journalist for more than two decades, and headed HT’s Gurgaon bureau before moving to New Delhi.
Articles by Sanjeev K Ahuja
Centre may rope in Richard Gere, Julia Roberts or Angelina Jolie for Incredible India 2 campaign
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 13, 2018 10:39 AM IST
The tourism ministry plans to increase foreign tourist footfall from present 14.4 million to 40 million in the next five years and generate 100 million jobs in the sector.
India retrieves 12th-century Brahma-Brahmani idol from London, others to follow soon
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 09, 2018 10:46 AM IST
India has retrieved a 12th-century priceless marble idol of Brahma and his consort Brahmani, which was stolen from Gujarat’s Patan in 2001, from London after a wait of over 16 years
Centre lifts 100-metre cap on construction near ASI protected monuments
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON JAN 03, 2018 04:48 PM IST
The proposed amendment allows construction of public infrastructure such as highways, bridges and airports within 100 metres of monuments protected by the ASI. The original Act prohibited any construction around 100 metres of a historical building or place.
Culture ministry orders probe into ‘manuscript thefts’ in Rajasthan institute for over two decades
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 02, 2018 10:39 AM IST
It is alleged that manuscripts were being stolen from RORI since 1989 and nothing was done by the authorities to stop thefts.
100 gurukulas to conduct research on manuscripts
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2017 10:21 PM IST
The gurus heading them would be retired professors or historians, and be assisted by scholars or research officers.
Study proposal on Ram Setu hangs fire for a year
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 23, 2017 10:56 PM IST
The study, proposed by the Centre for Archaeology and Museology, Assam University, Silchar — a central university — did not get permission from the Indian Council of Historical Research.
NMML to host joint exhibition on Atal Bihari Vajpayee, PV Narasimha Rao
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 23, 2017 08:57 PM IST
The event, showcasing snapshots from the lives of the two political personalities, will be held as a test-run of the NMML’s plans to set up a high-tech museum on all Indian prime ministers at Teen Murti Estate by the end of 2018.
Asking foreigners for selfies is intrusion of their privacy: Tourism minister
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 15, 2017 01:47 PM IST
Tourism minister KJ Alphons said Indians should not be obsessed with white skin and leave the foreign tourists alone.
Delhi leg of Meerut expressway to be ready next month, says Gadkari
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 15, 2017 12:22 AM IST
The minister also announced that the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, connecting MG Road with NH-8 in Gurgaon, will be opened by January 26.
Rare ayurveda and yoga manuscripts pit Patanjali against culture ministry
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 11, 2017 09:26 PM IST
Patanjali has accused the National Mission for Manuscripts of spending crores of rupees of public money for collecting manuscripts but not making any use of it in public interest.
Govt targets 40 million foreign tourist inflow, 100 million jobs by 2022
By Sanjeev K Ahuja
UPDATED ON OCT 24, 2017 09:33 AM IST
The Union tourism ministry has ambitious plans to almost triple foreign tourist footfalls in India over the next five years.
North Korea, Pakistan not invited for consumer protection conference in India
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON OCT 20, 2017 10:53 PM IST
India is holding the Regional Conference on Consumer Protection at the request of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
ASI to spruce up Taj Mahal, other world heritage sites
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 17, 2017 05:41 PM IST
The ASI is working on mobile app and other technologies that can help tourists locate spots, narrate the significance and history of the monuments and perform other functions of a guide.
Facing webspace crunch, govt’s digitised manuscripts languish in almirahs, boxes
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 16, 2017 12:47 AM IST
About eighty thousand DVDs on which documents have been stored remain stashed in corrugated cartons boxes and steel almirahs dumped in the corridors of the IGNCA.
ASI stops Taj Mahal restoration work, to seek IIT help
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 13, 2017 09:25 AM IST
The ASI is of the view that iron pipe scaffolding could damage the dome of the 17th century marble mausoleum
Researchers to revisit Harappan tech for modern use
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 07, 2017 07:29 PM IST
The researchers claim that the Harappans had perfected most of the technologies of their time which are still being used.
Centre to revive indigenous Goan culture to counter Portuguese influence
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 06, 2017 03:31 PM IST
It has set up a regional chapter of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts in the coastal state to promote ‘original’ cultural heritage of the erstwhile Portuguese colony.
Maharashtra tops list of complaints of traders overcharging customers post-GST
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 04, 2017 01:47 PM IST
Most of the complaints are about traders adding goods and services tax to MRP for packaged foods.
Underwater exploration study on Ram Setu to take off in December
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 01, 2017 08:33 AM IST
In 2008, the UPA government told the Supreme Court that there was no historical and scientific evidence to establish the existence of Lord Ram or the other characters of the Hindu epic Ramayana.
Govt considers new taxes for hotels and restaurants that demand ‘service charges’
UPDATED ON SEP 13, 2017 06:47 PM IST
Both officers of the consumer affairs department and members of civil society will be looking for establishments not abiding by new guidelines.
Govt to check hoarding of sugar, onion ahead of festivals
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 30, 2017 08:39 AM IST
The consumption of sugar and onions is at an all-time high during the two months that are witness to festivals.
SMART portal fails to provide answers
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | New Delhi, Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON AUG 15, 2017 11:18 PM IST
According to training centres, SMART (Skill Management Accreditation of Training Centers) – which digitally manages over 13,000 centres across India – was loaded with insufficient data and unclear information on saturation index of targets.
Govt to celebrate 75 years of Quit India Movement, Azad Hind Fauj launch
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 07, 2017 11:13 PM IST
An exhibition, named Karenge Ya Marenge 75 Chalo Dilli, will be held from August 9 to September 1 at the National Archives of India, which will have on display thousands of declassified files and documents related to the two events.
Museums and galleries to display Hindutva-themed artifacts
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 07, 2017 07:49 AM IST
800 small and big museums across the country will display Hindutva-based artifacts, paintings and other exhibits of heritage importance.
Skill corporation dumps quality watchdog after complaints of inept inspection
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | New Delhi, Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON AUG 06, 2017 11:22 PM IST
The NSDC has, instead, decided to rope in private agencies of global repute to do the job for it.
Smartphone cost a barrier for rural women accessing internet: Google study
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 05, 2017 07:02 PM IST
On an average, 25% women continue to use the internet after learning techniques, it said after a study in five states.
Delhi’s Nehru Museum to showcase letters, microfilms on 1962 India-China war
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 01, 2017 11:55 AM IST
The Nehru Memorial Museum & Library will put on display the letters written by the then PM Jawaharlal Nehru to his Chinese counterpart in 1962.
1000-year-old temple, Buddhist ruins among 24 historical monuments lost to encroachment: Govt
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 25, 2017 04:48 PM IST
Conservationists say that urbanisation has made it very difficult to trace such monuments and often buildings come up around them and eventually parts of the historical site are “swallowed up”.
Sanjay Kothari appointed secy to new President, Ashok Malik press in-charge
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 23, 2017 09:23 AM IST
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has cleared these appointments for an initial period of two years.
Consumer is and will be the king, says telecom minister Manoj Sinha
By Sanjeev K Ahuja | New Delhi, Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON JUL 14, 2017 05:22 PM IST
Telecom sector in India has been a success story and the government will ensure that it remains so, he says.