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Modern
Delhi, or New Delhi as it is called, centres around the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
It is architecturally a very impressive building standing at a height,
flowing down as it were to India Gate. This stretch called the Rajpath
is where the Republic Day parade is held. The imposing plan of this area
conceived by Lutyens does not fade in its charm with the numerous summers
or winters that go past.
India
Gate is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Delhi. The impressive
colonial architecture of India Gate is a symbol of modern Delhi. The beautiful
stone arch was built by the British in honor of Indian soldiers killed
in World War I. Here you will also find the 'Amar Javan Jyoti', which
is a permanent flame in honor of the Indian soldiers who died in wars
since 1918.
Also
called the Birla Mandir, the Laxminarayan Temple was built by the Birla
family in 1938. It is a temple with a large garden and fountains behind
it. The temple attracts thousands of devotees on Janmashtami day, the
birthday of Lord Krishna.
Humayun's
wife, Hamida Begum, built this monument in Delhi in the year 1556. The
tomb is set on a platform amidst a garden and is believed to have influenced
the design of the Taj Mahal. The structure of the tomb is as magnificent
as the Taj Mahal in Agra. The splendor of this grand monument becomes
overpowering on entering through the lofty double storied gateway. The
fountains with simple yet highly developed engineering skills enhance
the beauty of the garden.
The
Qutab Minar is located at a small village called Mehrauli in South Delhi.
It was built by Qutb-ud-din Aybak of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession
of Delhi in 1206. It is a fluted red sandstone tower, which tapers up
to a height of 72.5 metres and is covered with intricate carvings and
verses from the holy Qur'an. Qutb-ud-din Aybak began constructing this
victory tower as a sign of Muslim domination of Delhi and as a minaret
for the Muslim priest, the muezzin, to call the faithful to prayer. However,
only the first storey was completed by Qutb-ud-din. The other storeys
were built by his successor Iltutmish. The two circular storeys in white
marble were built by Ferozshah Tughlaq in 1368, replacing the original
fourth storey.
On
the bank of the legendary Yamuna, which flows past Delhi, there is Raj
Ghat-the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation.
It has become an essential point of call for all visiting dignitaries.
Two museums dedicated to Gandhi are situated nearby.
Known
in India as the "Lotus Temple", the Baha'i House of Worship
attracts an average of three and a half million visitors a year.The
Baha'i Temple, situated in South Delhi, is shaped like a lotus. It is
an eye-catching edifice worth exploring. Built by the Baha'i community,
it offers the visitor a serenity that pervades the temple and its artistic
design.
The
various abstract structures within the Jantar Mantar are, in fact, instruments
that were used for keeping track of celestial bodies. Yet, Jantar Mantar
is not only a timekeeper of celestial bodies, it also tells a lot about
the technological achievements under the Rajput kings and their attempt
to resolve the mysteries regarding astronomy.
The
Rail Museum
It
vintage displays include the oldest locomotive in the world-still working;
the Viceregal Dining Car (1889) and the Prince of Wales Saloon (1875),
Maharaja of Mysore's Saloon (1899), Maharaja of Baroda's Saloon (1886).
The royal saloons are definitely worth a look for the elaborate interior
design.
The
Red Fort's massive curtain wall and battlements dominate the skyline
of Old Delhi. Inside, the bastions – built, like the nearby Jama
Masjid, by Shah Jahan – are an range of exquisite 17th-century
Mughal buildings, which provided the living quarters for the Emperor,
his courtiers and family. The flawless balance and proportion of these
buildings, as well as the intricate decoration, is wonderful to behold
and in complete contrast to the military might of the fort itself. Sadly,
the water conduits that would once have cooled the dwellings and gardens
are now dry. The Lahore Gate, on the west side of the fort, was a potent
symbol in the fight for Independence and is still regarded as a shrine
of the Republic
For
a museum that was built in 1960, the National Museum has an extraordinarily
rich collection. It begins with prehistory, going on to the classical
period of Indian art, then on through galleries of miniature painting,
textiles, decorative art, arms, tribal art, Central Asian antiquities,
costumes and musical instruments. The museum remains open from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. on all days except Mondays.
The
National Gallery of Modern Art contains a large collection of 20th-century
Indian art. There are examples of the work of the painters of the Bengali
Renaissance and of the poet and artist, Tagore.
The
highlight is the room devoted to the pictures of female Indian artist
Amrita Sher-Gil (1913-1941), whose portraits – more successful
than her genre scenes – are painted with the confident bravura
of the youthful Augustus John.
The galleries recently have been reorganized to accommodate a program
of biannual exhibitions designed to bring a larger proportion of the
15,000-piece collection before the public. The museum is in Jaipur House
– by any yardstick, a grandee's townhouse – formerly the
Delhi residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur.
Institutions
Medical Colleges
in Delhi
All
India Institute of Medical Sciences
Maulana Azad Medical College
Army Hospital
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital
Lady Hardinge Medical College
Safdarjang Hospital
Sir Gangaram Hopital
University College of Medical Sciences
Engineering Colleges in
Delhi
Amity
College of Technology
Bharti Vidyapeeth College of Engineering
College of Applied Science for Women
Delhi College of Engineering
Delhi Institute of Technology
Guru Teg Bahadur Institute of Technology
Indian Institute of Technology
Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology
School of Planning of Architecture
Business
Schools & Management Education Colleges in Delhi
Amity
Business School
Apeejay Institute of Management & Information Technology
Birla Institute of Management Technology
Delhi University-Faculty of Management
Department of Management Studies-I I T
Global Business School
Jamia Milia Islamia-Centre for Management
Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology
Polytechnics,
Technical & Industrial Training Institutions in Delhi
Ambedkar
Mamorial Polytechnic
Arya Bhatt Polytechnic
Co-Education Polytechnic
Government Women’s Polytechnic
Govind Ballabh Pant Polytechnic
Pusa Polytechnic
Law Colleges in Delhi
Faculty
of Law-Jamia MIlia Islamia
Amity Law School
Campus Law Centre-University of Delhi
Indian Law Institute
Other Colleges in Delhi
National
Institute of Design (NID)
National Institute of Advertising (NIA)
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
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