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HISTORICAL RAMLILA
When Ravana's blood was red sherbet: How Delhi celebrated Ramlila through centuriesOver centuries, the celebrations of Dussehra and Ramlila in Delhi have witnessed remarkable transformation. Once supported by royals, these...
CJP protest shines spotlight on Jantar Mantar's history of dissentJantar Mantar, built in 1731, served as an astronomical observatory for centuries. The adjoining road later became India's primary site for...
'Golden hour' lost: How delayed police action escalated CJP's Sansad Chalo protestPolice faced criticism for inaction during the 'Sandad Chalo' march. Intelligence reports warned of a large demonstrator build-up. On-groun...
Delhi Chief Minister announcement 2025: CM oath ceremony date, time, venue & What BJP has planned for the eventThe BJP Legislature Party will elect Delhi's new chief minister on Wednesday. Preparations are underway for a grand oath-taking ceremony at...
AAP expects over one lakh people from Punjab to participate in Delhi rallyAAP anticipates a significant turnout from Punjab in the Delhi rally to protest Kejriwal's ED arrest. The event aims to uphold democracy an...
Arvind Kejriwal's tryst with Ramlila Maidan continues, to be sworn-in as Delhi CM at same venue for 3rd timeKejriwal is scheduled to be sworn-in along with his Cabinet at 10 am, days after the AAP romped to a magnificent victory in the Delhi Assem...
AAP MLAs choose Kejriwal as leader of legislature partyChief Minister Kejriwal, who trumped his rivals by scripting a spectacular victory on Tuesday, met the MLAs at his official residence at Ci...
Azam Khan asks PM Modi to 'burn Ravana of Gujarat'Modi is scheduled to attend the historic Aishbagh Ramlila in Lucknow on Dussehra next week to connect to the people of poll-bound Uttar Pra...
Rahul Gandhi to attend Congress' Kisan rally on April 19Rahul Gandhi, who is on a long sabbatical, will be back in action to attend a Kisan rally here on April 19 against land ordinance brought o...
- Bollywood makes its presence felt at Arvind Kejriwal's swearing-in
"I am here at the Ramlila Maidan to witness the moment because we are here not to do politics but to change it," said Jafri.
After oath, Arvind Kejriwal sings message of brotherhood, harmonyKejriwal had sung the same song from the 1959 film "Paigham" during his last swearing-in ceremony in 2013.
Delhi poll results: Arvind Kejriwal to take oath as CM on February 14Exactly an year after he had resigned as Delhi Chief Minister, AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal will be taking oath as the CM again on February...
Special assembly session to take up Jan lokpal bill at Indira Gandhi Indoor stadiumDelhi Cabinet has decided to call a special session of Assembly to take up Jan Lokpal Bill that seeks to punish corrupt officials on Februa...
Ramlila Maidan makes history againDuring India's independence struggle, Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel and others used Ramlila Maidan for political meetings.
AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal takes oath as Delhi's youngest CMMaking history in the national capital, Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal took oath as the Delhi Chief Minister.
- Ralegan Siddhi assumes new identity as Anna Hazare leaves Yadavbaba temple
After his historic Ramlila Maidan fast last month, Anna Hazare's address in his native village of Ralegan Siddhi has changed... at least fo...
Protest tourism: Why Anna catches their fancyThe historic Ramlila Maidan, where anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare took centrestage on Friday , seems to be emerging as a new tourist desti...
Anna Hazare: The fasting man shows stomach for a long fight against corruptionAnna Hazare has become the rallying point for a middle-class revolt against the 'system' and has marshalled overwhelming public support.
- Anna Hazare: Will not quit Ramlila Maidan till we get Jan Lokpal Bill
Both outside Tihar Jail and at Ramlila Maidan, Anna Hazare said that the second freedom struggle has started for liberating India from corr...
- Ramlila Maidan: Historic site of trend-setting rallies, dharnas & demonstrations
In 1977, several anti-Congress parties came on a common platform of Janata Party. Another rally was held here soon after its formation, and...