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Must Lutyens fall so that Bharat can rise again?

The idea behind decolonisation is that British rule was so dominating that it “denationalised” Indians, leaving them unaware or even ashamed of their heritage, and turned them into “mimic men” who slavishly imitated their colonial masters. (HT Archive)
Published on Mar 06, 2026 08:23 pm IST

Lutyens’s bust to be placed in Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum

The bronze bust of Edwin Lutyens, the British architect who designed some of New Delhi’s most iconic structures including Rashtrapati Bhavan, was removed last week from the central courtyard. (Rashtrapati Bhavan)
Published on Feb 27, 2026 05:24 am IST

BJP jabs Congress as Tharoor praises Rajaji's bust at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu pays respect to Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (ANI)
Published on Feb 24, 2026 01:55 pm IST

Lutyens' bust gone: Why New Delhi's architect got on PM's colonial purge list

Edwin Lutyens was born on March 29, 1869, and named Edwin after a friend of his father, painter-sculptor Sir Edwin Landseer. Edwin Lutyens would go on to be knighted too, and become Sir. In this image, his bust as was seen at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Updated on Feb 24, 2026 12:00 am IST

Just Like That | Lutyens’ Delhi: Racist legacy behind the city’s elite address

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Publishing house Collins in London brought out The Letters of Edwin Lutyens to his Wife Lady Emily in 1985 (Amazon.in)
Updated on Dec 21, 2025 12:26 pm IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

Inside the secret world of celebrities, politicians homes: VIP interior designs

Interior design secrets from celeb, politician homes: Here's what luxury really means in the homes of the elite.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 03:17 pm IST

Two paintings and a love story

The Creation of Man by the British artist Glyn Warren Philpot shows a male figure in repose, two hands reaching down, and fire engulfing him from above. It combines new artistic influences from Philpot’s travels, and his internal struggle with his own homosexuality.
Updated on Jul 26, 2020 08:06 am IST

In Central Vista makeover plan, a new home for Prime Minister near his office

Prime Minister’s new house will be constructed behind South Block from his current address at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
Updated on Jan 16, 2020 12:18 pm IST

Central Delhi’s redevelopment must reconcile modernisation and heritage

No decision has been taken on whether the Parliament House, a heritage structure, will be revamped or a new structure built
Published on Sept 15, 2019 07:43 pm IST

Lutyens’ Delhi waits for a development code

Spread over an area of over 28 sq km, LBZ is governed by a strict building law that does not allow construction of basements and caps the number of floors.
Updated on May 29, 2019 07:27 am IST

The Grand Dame of Tilak Marg turned 60 this month

Sixty years ago, the Supreme Court commenced its functioning within this majestic edifice in the first week of August 1958
Updated on Aug 24, 2018 12:12 pm IST

Summer respite for Delhiites: The enchanting Amaltas tree

Amaltas, also known as the golden shower trees, seen in full bloom in Delhi during the summers.
Updated on May 18, 2018 12:58 pm IST