Delhi Then & Delhi Now

Delhi Then: A city of empires and dynasties, Delhi through the ages has evoked nostalgia of its history written on the red sandstone walls. From Quila Rai Pithora to the palace on Raisina Hill, the changing face of Delhi is remarkably discernible in these photographs a special collection that give words to the spoken and unspoken history of this city. Delhi Now: A city of dreams and desires, Delhi's urban landscape is incomplete without the stones of seven ancient cities which give it a distinct meaning, a distinct outlook. A modern city on the move, the colours and digital vibrancy of the photographs capturing Delhi in all moods and moments, is as imposing as the grand old structures of yesteryears. A twin city of old-world charm and new extravagance, Delhi has evolved through the ages and is looking forward to an era that will be remembered down the ages.

About the Author

NARAYANI GUPTA has taught history at Indraprastha College and Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. A consultant with INTACH, her research has been on urban history, particularly that of Delhi and has many books to her credit. She was a founder member of the Conservation Society of Delhi and has been a member of the Delhi Urban Art Commission. DILIP BOBB was a founder member of the team that launched India Today magazine and established the style template for what is considered a media phenomenon. He left as Managing Editor and has since occupied senior editorial positions in Indian Express and Outlook magazine. He co-authored The Great Betrayal, an investigation into the assassination of Indira Gandhi. He has lived in Delhi since 1975 and seen and covered every aspect of its evolution, from politics to social trends and the visible economic changes that have transformed the city beyond recognition. A sepia aficionado, PRAMOD KAPOOR has over the years conceived and produced award-winning books that have proven to be game changers in the publishing world. Be it the hit ‘Then & Now’ series and the seminal Made for Maharajas, or the internationally acclaimed New Delhi: The Making of a Capital. His first book as an author, Gandhi: An Illustrated Biography, is published in several international editions. In 2016, he was conferred with the Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour), the highest civil award in France, for his contribution towards producing books that have changed the landscape of Indian publishing.