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LDA launches work on 188-acre Central Park, golf course in upcoming IT City

LDA has initiated the development of a 188-acre Central Park and golf course in IT City, promising residential, commercial, and recreational growth in Lucknow.

A layout of the proposed IT City (Sourced)

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Published on Jun 03, 2025 07:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Delhiwale: Dante’s CP, last circle

Delhi's Connaught Place Outer Circle offers a blend of history, nostalgia, and lively cafés, marking the end of a journey through its four distinct circles.

The fourth circle of Connaught Place has its colonnade dutifully interspersed with points of hyper-liveliness, comprising cafés and restaurants. (HT)

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Published on May 02, 2025 05:20 AM IST

ByMayank Austen Soofi

Delhiwale: Dante’s CP, second circle

Delhi's Connaught Place offers a nostalgic journey through its Inner Circle, blending memories of the past with vibrant evening performances.

Connaught Place (CP), the colonial-era shopping haven has four concentric circles, each denoting a separate level of experience. (HT)

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Published on Apr 16, 2025 05:28 AM IST

ByMayank Austen Soofi

Delhiwale: Dante’s CP, first circle

Connaught Place in Delhi features four circles, each offering unique experiences, from serene Central Park to the vibrant Inner Circle, rich in history.

This tree-lined path makes for a leisurely stroll. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2025 06:20 AM IST

ByMayank Austen Soofi

Delhiwale: First among equals

Delhi's monumental tricolor flag at Connaught Place, larger than a badminton court, captivates citizens and symbolizes national pride amidst the bustling city.

The F block in Connaught Place. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 27, 2025 05:34 AM IST

ByMayank Austen Soofi

Delhiwale: CP soulful

The revamped terrace garden above Palika Bazar in Connaught Place offers a blend of urban life and serenity, inviting diverse visitors to enjoy its new charm.

The garden above the underground Palika Bazar—sometimes called Palika Bazar terrace, as well as terrace garden. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 15, 2024 05:52 AM IST

ByMayank Austen Soofi

Urdu Festival in Delhi begins with ghazals, qawwalis

The Urdu Heritage Festival in Delhi features cultural events, performances, and competitions, expecting over 10,000 attendees at Central Park.

Singers Shiv Rajoria and Jyotsana Rajoria at the festival on Thursday. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Trump Tower apt below ex-prez's NYC penthouse on sale for 1st time in 30 years

The NYC Trump Tower apartment listing emerged on a real estate search engine just before a ruling declared the Chicago Hotel and Tower a ‘public nuisance.’

Unit 64GH at 721 Fifth Avenue in Midtown East, New York, is located two floors below Donald Trump's three-story penthouse on floors 66, 67 and 68. (Douglas Elliman)

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Published on Sep 14, 2024 04:02 AM IST

ByAshima Grover

RFK Jr's confession of dumping bear carcass in Central Park sparks anger, memes

Robert F. Kennedy Jr acknowledged that he dumped a dead bear cub in New York City's Central Park in 2014 after abandoning plans to skin it.

RFK Jr posted a bizarre video on X, in which he can be heard confessing how some of his drunk pals suggested that it would be a great idea to dump the dead bear off in Central park.

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Published on Aug 05, 2024 05:47 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

State suffers setback of ₹253 cr from Turf Club’s 91-acre lease of racecourse

The Royal Western India Turf Club’s (RWITC) “good gesture” of handing over the 120-acre land parcel of Mahalaxmi Racecourse to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), for constructing a park along the lines of London’s Hyde Park and New York’s Central Park, has been rewarded by the ruling Mahayuti

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Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:12 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Delhiwale: The two sides of Connaught Place

Connaught Place's Central Park and nearby dargah offer serene outdoor spaces with distinct characters. The dargah honors Shah Abdul Salam Faridi Fakhri Chishti.

Palmist Uttamji pores over a customer’s palm at his booth. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 15, 2024 05:42 AM IST

ByMayank Austen Soofu

Mahalaxmi Racecourse revamp: Hafeez Contractor plans 700-acre green lung

The intention is to add more green to a city infamous for its dearth of open spaces and create amenities for citizens, including cycling and jogging tracks

Mahalaxmi Racecourse revamp: Architect Hafeez Contractor plans to create 700 acres of contiguous green space

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Updated on Jul 02, 2024 08:23 AM IST

ByLinah Baliga

Turf Club gets 91 acres of Mahalaxmi Racecourse on 30-year lease

The remaining 120 acres of the racecourse and an additional 180 acres from the coastal road will be handed over to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

Mumbai, India. Jan 27,2024 - Maharashtra government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) proposed a theme park at the racecourse, which is spread over 120 acres in South Mumbai. Jan 27,2024 (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 27, 2024 08:58 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

New York City’s beloved owl, Falco is no more!

Falco, North America's only Eurasian eagle-owl dies after hitting a building.

This photo provided by David Lei shows Flaco the owl, April 28, 2023, in New York. Courtesy David Lei via AP)(AP)

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Updated on Feb 24, 2024 01:50 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Different New Year's traditions around the world

Froma daring ice-cold plunge in Scottish rivers to a glittery ball-drop in NewYor k, here’s howthework bids adieu to the old andwelcomes the newinunique ways.

Post Hatsuhinode, millions embark on visits to temples and shrines during the following three days, Fushimi Inari Taisho in Kyoto being one of them.

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Published on Dec 28, 2023 10:57 PM IST

BySneha Chakraborty

Central Park to be refurbished at a cost of ₹7 crore

Spread over a massive 119 acres and located in sector 23of the node, the park is designed on the lines of Hyde Park of London

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Published on Oct 10, 2023 10:53 PM IST

ByG Mohiuddin Jeddy

Samantha Ruth takes a stroll in New York in sports bra, tights, denim jacket

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared pictures of herself from New York's Central Park. She wore an uber-cool sports bra, tights, and a denim jacket for the outing.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu takes a stroll in New York's Central Park in athleisure, (Instagram)

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Published on Aug 23, 2023 04:45 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Watch- Paris Hilton performs in rainbow mini dress at ‘Pride Festival’ in NYC

During her DJ set at Sunday's Dreamland Pride Festival in New York City, Paris Hilton was dressed in a rainbow mini dress.

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Updated on Jun 27, 2023 09:30 PM IST

ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

Reality show artiste’s performance creates jam in Delhi, police remove him

Varun Dagar alleged police and parking attendants manhandled him while he was performing at Delhi’s Connaught Place

Traders’ association said that one cannot take law into their own hands in the name of performance. (Representative image/AFP)

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Updated on Apr 19, 2023 11:59 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Snowy owl spotted in New York's Central Park for first time since 1890

The Twitter account for Manhattan Bird Alert shared a video of this unique sighting on the micro-blogging platform.

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Published on Jan 29, 2021 02:55 PM IST

BySanya Budhiraja

Josh Gad, Kristen Bell interview: How Apple’s Central Park united ‘Avengers version of musical theatre cast’

Josh Gad, Kristen Bell and Loren Bouchard spoke to Hindustan Times about uniting the Avengers of musical theatre for Apple’s new animated sitcom, Central Park.

Josh Gad and Kristen Bell previously worked together in Disney’s Frozen films.

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Updated on Jun 01, 2020 03:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRohan Naahar

Deepika Padukone has Ranveer Singh’s contact as ‘Handsome’ on phone, Apple series Central Park borrows from Bollywood

From Deepika Padukone sharing a glimpse of her family WhatsApp group to Apple launching new show Central Park, here are top news from world of entertainment.

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Updated on May 30, 2020 10:48 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Entertainment Desk

Central Park review: Amazing new Apple series borrows from Bollywood in the best way possible

Central Park review: The new Apple TV+ show is a delightfully quirky musical, featuring an all-star cast that includes Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Stanley Tucci and others.

Central Park review: Birdie (voiced by Josh Gad), Owen (voiced by Leslie Odom Jr.), and Glorious Gary (voiced by Chris Jackson) in the new Apple TV+ show.(Apple)

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Updated on May 29, 2020 06:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRohan Naahar

New York couple gets married in low-key ceremony proving love always finds a way

Congratulations to this beautiful couple who are not only forming a bond for life but are doing so in a wise and safe manner.

Picture of the wedding ceremony in Central Park.(Reddit/@garydanku)

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Updated on May 01, 2020 11:45 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySanya Budhiraja

A sculptor known for trying to redress history through her art is crafting first women’s statue for New York’s Central Park

Of the 23 statues of historical figures in the 840-acre, 166-year-old public park, none honours actual women. There are statues of three female fictional characters: Alice in Wonderland, Mother Goose and William Shakespeare’s Juliet, who appears with Romeo.

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Updated on Nov 22, 2019 03:11 PM IST

Ridgefield, Conn. | ByAssociated Press

Man, son returning home after watching laser show in CP, run over by SUV

Police said the victims were returning home after watching the laser light show in Connaught Place’s Central Park when they were hit.

A woman raises her phone as she attends a concert at Central Park in New Delhi, India.(Photo: AP)

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Updated on Oct 29, 2019 11:05 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

‘Community Diwali’: CM Arvind Kejriwal invites all to Connaught Place

Elaborating on his idea of community Diwali, Kejriwal emphasised on a laser show which is scheduled to be organised from 6 pm to 10 pm every day between October 26 and 29 in CP’s Central Park. During these hours, the inner circle of CP will be fully pedestrianised, he said.

CM Kejriwal said that during the show time, restrictions will be imposed only on private transport.(Photo by Sonu Mehta/ Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Oct 22, 2019 05:57 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Come November, CP’s Central Park to turn venue for Delhi govt’s language festivals

The Urdu festival, organised by the Urdu Academy of the Delhi government used to be held on Red Fort lawns since 2010. But officials said shifting the festival to the central park has led to greater interest and participation in the event.

Besides Sanskrit, Urdu and Punjabi, Bhojpuri will also feature in this year’s language festival organised by the Delhi government.(HT Archive)

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Updated on Oct 15, 2019 11:05 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAdrija Roychowdury

Mumbai civic body plans to revive link between Colaba and Nariman Point

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner Praveen Pardeshi directed the coastal road department to ask its consultants about the viability of the project and suggest a suitable design for it.

The 36.6-metre-wide Colaba-Nariman Point road finds mention in the city’s Development Plan.(HT photo)

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Updated on Aug 11, 2019 03:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times,Mumbai | ByEeshanpriya MS

Ghaziabad admin asks women to develop‘hariyali vatikas’

District magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey said he has directed officials to rope in NGOs, self-help group of women, RWAs and women entrepreneurs to be a part of ‘hariyali vatika’ concept under which a massive plantation will be taken up.

The Ghaziabad district administration has called on women to be part of the plantation drive from August 3 to August 9.(Getty Images/ Representational Image)

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Updated on Jul 25, 2019 11:35 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Ghaziabad | ByPeeyush Khandelwal

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LDA has initiated the development of a 188-acre Central Park and golf course in IT City, promising residential, commercial, and recreational growth in Lucknow.

Delhi's Connaught Place Outer Circle offers a blend of history, nostalgia, and lively cafés, marking the end of a journey through its four distinct circles.

Delhi's Connaught Place offers a nostalgic journey through its Inner Circle, blending memories of the past with vibrant evening performances.

Connaught Place in Delhi features four circles, each offering unique experiences, from serene Central Park to the vibrant Inner Circle, rich in history.

Delhi's monumental tricolor flag at Connaught Place, larger than a badminton court, captivates citizens and symbolizes national pride amidst the bustling city.

The revamped terrace garden above Palika Bazar in Connaught Place offers a blend of urban life and serenity, inviting diverse visitors to enjoy its new charm.

The Urdu Heritage Festival in Delhi features cultural events, performances, and competitions, expecting over 10,000 attendees at Central Park.

The NYC Trump Tower apartment listing emerged on a real estate search engine just before a ruling declared the Chicago Hotel and Tower a ‘public nuisance.’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr acknowledged that he dumped a dead bear cub in New York City's Central Park in 2014 after abandoning plans to skin it.

Connaught Place's Central Park and nearby dargah offer serene outdoor spaces with distinct characters. The dargah honors Shah Abdul Salam Faridi Fakhri Chishti.

The intention is to add more green to a city infamous for its dearth of open spaces and create amenities for citizens, including cycling and jogging tracks

The remaining 120 acres of the racecourse and an additional 180 acres from the coastal road will be handed over to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

Falco, North America's only Eurasian eagle-owl dies after hitting a building.

Froma daring ice-cold plunge in Scottish rivers to a glittery ball-drop in NewYor k, here’s howthework bids adieu to the old andwelcomes the newinunique ways.

Spread over a massive 119 acres and located in sector 23of the node, the park is designed on the lines of Hyde Park of London

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared pictures of herself from New York's Central Park. She wore an uber-cool sports bra, tights, and a denim jacket for the outing.

During her DJ set at Sunday's Dreamland Pride Festival in New York City, Paris Hilton was dressed in a rainbow mini dress.

Varun Dagar alleged police and parking attendants manhandled him while he was performing at Delhi’s Connaught Place

The Twitter account for Manhattan Bird Alert shared a video of this unique sighting on the micro-blogging platform.

Josh Gad, Kristen Bell and Loren Bouchard spoke to Hindustan Times about uniting the Avengers of musical theatre for Apple’s new animated sitcom, Central Park.

From Deepika Padukone sharing a glimpse of her family WhatsApp group to Apple launching new show Central Park, here are top news from world of entertainment.

Central Park review: The new Apple TV+ show is a delightfully quirky musical, featuring an all-star cast that includes Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Stanley Tucci and others.

Congratulations to this beautiful couple who are not only forming a bond for life but are doing so in a wise and safe manner.

Of the 23 statues of historical figures in the 840-acre, 166-year-old public park, none honours actual women. There are statues of three female fictional characters: Alice in Wonderland, Mother Goose and William Shakespeare’s Juliet, who appears with Romeo.

Police said the victims were returning home after watching the laser light show in Connaught Place’s Central Park when they were hit.

Elaborating on his idea of community Diwali, Kejriwal emphasised on a laser show which is scheduled to be organised from 6 pm to 10 pm every day between October 26 and 29 in CP’s Central Park. During these hours, the inner circle of CP will be fully pedestrianised, he said.

The Urdu festival, organised by the Urdu Academy of the Delhi government used to be held on Red Fort lawns since 2010. But officials said shifting the festival to the central park has led to greater interest and participation in the event.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner Praveen Pardeshi directed the coastal road department to ask its consultants about the viability of the project and suggest a suitable design for it.

District magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey said he has directed officials to rope in NGOs, self-help group of women, RWAs and women entrepreneurs to be a part of ‘hariyali vatika’ concept under which a massive plantation will be taken up.

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