Delhi In Thy Name The Many Legend That Make A City

Author : Adrija Roychowdhury
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9355200390

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DELHI IN THY NAME THE MANY LEGEND THAT MAKE A CITY by Adrija Roychowdhury Pdf

Why is the heart of Delhi named after an obscure British scion? How is South Delhi's Saket related to Lord Rama's birthplace Ayodhya? Shaheen Bagh is the seat of Muslim resistance. But what does Shaheen mean to the Indian Muslim? To tell us the story of Delhi, journalist Adrija Roychowdhury takes a deep dive into the legends behind the names of its many streets. Delhi, in Thy Name is a compelling account of the many emotions, aspirations, desires, identities, histories and memories that went behind the naming of places in the national capital of India. From the crevices of Chandni Chowk to the arcades of Connaught Place and the quarters of CR Park, the book delves into the little secrets that went behind naming Delhi, as recounted by the people of the city. Exhaustively researched and passionately told, the book is an attempt to decode what the act of naming and renaming means both to those in power and to those being governed. The book provides a key to Delhi, opening its doors to the readers in the very way that the city likes to think of itself-as alluring, energetic, infuriating, lyrical, nostalgic, frustrating, unforgettable, magical.

Author : Amelia Jones,Jane Chin Davidson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-26
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781119841784

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A Companion to Contemporary Art in a Global Framework by Amelia Jones,Jane Chin Davidson Pdf

WILEY BLACK WELL COMPANIONS TO ART HISTORY A Companion to Contemporary Art in a Global Framework A Companion to Contemporary Art in a Global Framework explores the ways specialists and institutions in the fine arts, curation, cultural studies, and art history have attempted to situate art in a more global framework since the 1980s. Offering analyses of the successes and setbacks of these efforts to globalize the art world, this innovative volume presents a new and exciting way of considering art in its global contexts. Essays by an international panel of leading scholars and practicing artists assert that what we talk about as ‘art’ is essentially a Western concept, thus any attempts at understanding art in a global framework require a revising of established conceptual definitions. Organized into three sections, this work first reviews the history and theory of the visual arts since 1980 and introduces readers to the emerging area of scholarship that seeks to place contemporary art in a global framework. The second section traces the progression of recent developments in the art world, focusing on the historical and cultural contexts surrounding efforts to globalize the art world and the visual arts in particular global and transnational frameworks. The final section addresses a wide range of key themes in contemporary art, such as the fundamental institutions and ontologies of art practice, and the interactions among art, politics, and the public sphere. A Companion to Contemporary Art in a Global Framework is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students, scholars, researchers, and general readers interested in exploring global art beyond the traditional Euro-American context.

Author : R.V. Smith
Publisher : Roli Books Private Limited
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9789351940968

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Delhi:Unknown Tales of a City by R.V. Smith Pdf

Ronald Vivian Smith is an author of personal experiences – a rare breed to find in a time when even journalists hesitate to put pen to paper without scanning through the internet. A definitive voice when it comes to some known and unknown tales and an inspiration to a new generation of city-scribes, Smith is a master-chronicler of Delhi’s myriad realities. Among the capital’s most ardent lovers, Smith believes in the power of observation and interaction. His travels across Delhi, most often in a DTC bus, examine the big and small curiosities – seamlessly juxtaposing the past with the present. Be it the pride he encounters in the hutments of one of Chandni Chowk’s age-old beggar families, or his ambling walks around Delhi’s now-dilapidated cemeteries, Smith paints with his words a city full of magic and history. This anthology features short essays on the Indian sultanate, its fall after the British Raj, and its resurrection to become what it is today – the National Capital Territory of Delhi. ‘No amount of bookish knowledge can compete with the sort of insights and real, lived memories he [Smith] has.’ —Rakshanda Jalil, LiveMint ‘... When it comes to writing on monuments of Delhi – known, little known or unknown – no one does a better job than R.V. Smith.’ —Khushwant Singh, Hindustan Times

Author : MY City Links
Publisher : My City Links
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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My City Links: September 2022 Issue by MY City Links Pdf

C ASES of death by suicide shatter the lives of families as well as friends. There have been several recent instances of dying by suicide which have received relentless media coverage. But such coverage has often missed the underlying causes for such incidents. With September 10 being observed as Suicide Prevention Day, our Cover Story tries to analyse the potential triggers and lists possible steps to prevent a dangerous emotional situation from reaching a point of no return. The success of recent 'mainstream' Odia videos and songs that have become chartbusters may be music to the ears to the creators but this trend has left aficionados cringing. Fortunately for them, all is not lost. In City Lights, we catch up with some artists who still believe in creating music that touches the soul. City Lights also brings to you the forgotten story of the Amarda Road airstrip in Mayurbhanj, described as one of the biggest facilites of its kind during World War 2. Through his relentless efforts, historian Anil Dhir has succeeded in unravelling many of the secrets of the place. In our Health & Fitness section, we take a close look at the debilitating mental illness that is defined as Dementia of the Alzheimer's type, or Alzheimer's Disease. With World Alzheimer's Day round the corner, we speak with caregivers and health professionals to understand more about the disease, from its early symptoms to measures that can help people - particularly the elderly - to keep it at bay. This edition's Transit Lounge hosts the versatile and multi-talented Sorabh Pant who has built an enviable reputation for himself in the world of standup. In Bhubaneswar for a show recently, he opens up about his career and the state of stand-up comedy in India. He also talks about juggling work and family responsibilities. In ScreenShots, we catch up with Deepak Sahu who came into prominence after featuring in a hit Bhojpuri music video. He was recently seen in a few Odia music videos too. In a free-wheeling chat, the actor tells us about his experience working for the Odia music videos and discusses his plans for the future. The section also features one of Bollywood's ace Art Directors, Sukant Panigrahy. He talks to us about the journey from leaving home at 17 to making it big in the entertainment industry

Author : Manisha Choudhary
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : History
ISBN : 9353338093

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Delhi by Manisha Choudhary Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8182904803

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Delhi's Curly Tales by Anonim Pdf

Author : Saif Mahmood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-10
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9388326040

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Beloved Delhi by Saif Mahmood Pdf

'A riveting resurrection of the city of poets, the city of history, Saif Mahmood's learned and evocative book takes us to the heart of Delhi's romance with Urdu verse and aesthetics.'--Namita Gokhale Urdu poetry rules the cultural and emotional landscape of India--especially northern India and much of the Deccan--and of Pakistan. And it was in the great, ancient city of Delhi that Urdu grew to become one of the world's most beautiful languages. Through the 18th and 19th centuries, while the Mughal Empire was in decline, Delhi became the capital of a parallel kingdom--the kingdom of Urdu poetry--producing some of the greatest, most popular poets of all time. They wrote about the pleasure and pain of love, about the splendour of God and the villainy of preachers, about the seductions of wine, and about Delhi, their beloved home. This treasure of a book documents the life and work of the finest classical Urdu poets: Sauda, Dard, Mir, Ghalib, Momin, Zafar, Zauq and Daagh. Through their biographies and poetry--including their best-known ghazals--it also paints a compelling portrait of Mughal Delhi. This is a book for anyone who has ever been touched by Urdu or Delhi, by poetry or romance.

Author : Ahmed Ali
Publisher : New Directions Publishing
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 081121267X

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Twilight in Delhi by Ahmed Ali Pdf

Set during the early years of this century this book recaptues the texture of family life in Delhi.

Author : Lucy Peck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015062895571

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Delhi, a Thousand Years of Building by Lucy Peck Pdf

A comprehensive guide to Delhi's architectural heritage that includes photographs, line drawings, detailed maps and anecdotes from the city's past.

Author : Colin Mackenzie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1857
Category : India
ISBN : ONB:+Z25312280X

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Six Years in India. Delhi: The City of the Great Mogul by Colin Mackenzie Pdf

Author : Kevin Lynch
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1964-06-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0262620014

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The Image of the City by Kevin Lynch Pdf

The classic work on the evaluation of city form. What does the city's form actually mean to the people who live there? What can the city planner do to make the city's image more vivid and memorable to the city dweller? To answer these questions, Mr. Lynch, supported by studies of Los Angeles, Boston, and Jersey City, formulates a new criterion—imageability—and shows its potential value as a guide for the building and rebuilding of cities. The wide scope of this study leads to an original and vital method for the evaluation of city form. The architect, the planner, and certainly the city dweller will all want to read this book.

Author : Sir Gordon Risley Hearn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1928
Category : Delhi (India)
ISBN : UOM:39015016609417

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The Seven Cities of Delhi by Sir Gordon Risley Hearn Pdf

Author : Raza Rumi
Publisher : Harper
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9350294184

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Delhi By Heart by Raza Rumi Pdf

A sensitively written account of a Pakistani writer's discovery of Delhi Why, asks Raza Rumi, does the capital of another country feel like home? How is it that a man from Pakistan can cross the border into 'hostile' territory and yet not feel 'foreign'? Is it the geography, the architecture, the food? Or is it the streets, the festivals and the colours of the subcontinent, so familiar and yes, beloved... As he takes in the sights, from the Sufi shrines in the south to the markets of Old Delhi, from Lutyens' stately mansions to Ghalib's crumbling abode, Raza uncovers the many layers of the city. He connects with the richness of the Urdu language, observes the syncretic evolution of mystical Islam in India and its deep connections with Hindustani classical music - so much a part of his own selfhood. And every so often, he returns to the refuge of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, the twelfth-century pir, whose dargah still reverberates with music and prayer every evening. His wanderings through Delhi lead Raza back in time to recollections of a long-forgotten Hindu ancestry and to comparisons with his own city of Lahore - in many ways a mirror image of Delhi. They also lead to reflections on the nature of the modern city, the inherent conflict between the native and the immigrant and, inevitably, to an inquiry into his own identity as a South Asian Muslim. Rich with history and anecdote, and conversations with Dilliwalas known and unknown,Delhi By Heart offers an unusual perspective and unexpected insights into the political and cultural capital of India.

Author : Parveen Talha
Publisher : Niyogi Books
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789381523704

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Fida-E-Lucknow by Parveen Talha Pdf

A collection of stories steeped in the flavour and texture of life in Lucknow. The author belongs to an old family of Awadh and was the first Muslim woman to join the civil services through the Indian Administrative Service examinations.

Author : Arnold M. Ludwig
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780813143309

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King of the Mountain by Arnold M. Ludwig Pdf

People may choose to ignore their animal heritage by interpreting their behavior as divinely inspired, socially purposeful, or even self-serving, all of which they attribute to being human, but they masticate, fornicate, and procreate, much as chimps and apes do, so they should have little cause to get upset if they learn that they act like other primates when they politically agitate, debate, abdicate, placate, and administrate, too." -- from the book King of the Mountain presents the startling findings of Arnold M. Ludwig's eighteen-year investigation into why people want to rule. The answer may seem obvious -- power, privilege, and perks -- but any adequate answer also needs to explain why so many rulers cling to power even when they are miserable, trust nobody, feel besieged, and face almost certain death. Ludwig's results suggest that leaders of nations tend to act remarkably like monkeys and apes in the way they come to power, govern, and rule. Profiling every ruler of a recognized country in the twentieth century -- over 1,900 people in all­­, Ludwig establishes how rulers came to power, how they lost power, the dangers they faced, and the odds of their being assassinated, committing suicide, or dying a natural death. Then, concentrating on a smaller sub-set of 377 rulers for whom more extensive personal information was available, he compares six different kinds of leaders, examining their characteristics, their childhoods, and their mental stability or instability to identify the main predictors of later political success. Ludwig's penetrating observations, though presented in a lighthearted and entertaining way, offer important insight into why humans have engaged in war throughout recorded history as well as suggesting how they might live together in peace.