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| Area • Elevation | 1,483 km² (573 sq mi) • 239 m (784 ft)[1] |
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| Population • Density • Metro | 13,782,976 (2,001 census) [2] 17. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The Bahá'í House of Worship in Delhi, India, popularly known as the Lotus Temple, is a Bahá'í House of Worship and also a prominent South Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Indian Standard Time ( IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka, with a Time offset of UTC+530. UTC+530 is the Timezone for Indian Standard Time Sri Lanka Time The geography of India is diverse with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts plains rainforests hills and plateaus The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. To help compare Orders of magnitude of different geographical regions we list here areas between 1000 km2 and 10000 km2 A district is an administrative division of a state in India India is divided into twenty-eight states and seven Union territories (UT The National Capital Territory of Delhi is divided into nine districts New Delhi (नई दिल्ली ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ نئی دلی is the Capital city of India. Central Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. North Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. North East Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. East Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. South Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. South West Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. West Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. North West Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central 076 million (2,008 estimate) [3][2] (1st) (2007) • 11,463 /km² (29,689 /sq mi) • 25 million[3] (2007) |
| Language(s) | Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu |
| Chief Minister | Sheila Dikshit |
| Lt. Governor | Tejendra Khanna |
| Mayor | Aarti Mehra |
| Established | 1 November 1958 |
| Legislature (seats) | Unicameral (70) |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone • UN/LOCODE • Vehicle | • 110 xxx • +9111 • INDEL • DL-xx |
| Website: delhigovt.nic.in | |
Delhi (Hindi: दिल्ली; Punjabi: ਦਿੱਲੀ; Urdu: دلی; IPA: [d̪ɪlːiː]; sometimes referred to as Dilli) is the second largest metropolis in India, with a population of 17 million [4], and a federally-administered union territory officially known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). The following is a list of the most populous cities in India. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Constitution of India envisages Hindi as the primary official language to be used by the Union Government, with English as the subsidiary official language Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is Punjabi (pa ਪੰਜਾਬੀ in Gurmukhi script pa-PK {{Nastaliq پنجابی}} in Shahmukhi script Pañjābī in Transliteration) is an Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised A Chief Minister is the elected Head of government of a sub-national (e Sheila Dikshit (born March 31, 1938) is the Chief Minister of Delhi since 1998 A Lieutenant Governor is a high officer of state whose precise role and rank vary by jurisdiction Tejendra Khanna (born 16 December 1938) a 1961 batch Indian Administrative Service officer is Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Unicameralism is the practice of having only one legislative or Parliamentary chamber A Postal Index Number or PIN or Pincode is the post office numbering or Post code system used by India Post the Indian Postal For the past decade or so telecommunication activities have gained momentum in India UN/LOCODE, the United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations, is a geographic coding scheme developed and maintained by United Nations Economic Commission KA-19-P-8488jpg|thumb|270px|Close up of a licence plate used in Mangalore, Karnataka. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is Punjabi (pa ਪੰਜਾਬੀ in Gurmukhi script pa-PK {{Nastaliq پنجابی}} in Shahmukhi script Pañjābī in Transliteration) is an Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised The following is a list of the most populous cities in India. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country India is a union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. Located on the banks of the Yamuna River in northern India, it is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. For the goddess of the river who is sometimes called Yamuna see Yami The Yamuna (Sanskrit यमुना Geography Northern India lies mainly on continental India and a very small part of it lies on the Indian peninsula
Delhi has been the capital of several ancient Indian empires and a major city along the old trade routes between northwest India and the Indo-Gangetic Plains. This article is about the history of South Asia prior to the Partition of British India in 1947 A trade route is a logistical network identified as a series of pathways and stoppages used for the commercial transport of cargo The Indo-Gangetic Plain also known as the Northern plains and the North Indian River Plain is a large and fertile plain encompassing most of northern and eastern India, It is the site of many ancient and medieval monuments, archaeological sites and remains. The Mughal emperor Shahjahan built the city, now known as "Old Delhi", to serve as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1649 to 1857. Shihab-ud-din Muhammad Shah Jahan I (full title Al-Sultan al-'Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram Abu'l-Muzaffar Shihab ud-din Muhammad Sahib-i-Qiran-i-Sani Shah Jahan I Padshah Ghazi The Mughal Empire ( Persian and self-designation گورکانی; مغلیہ سلطنت) was an Islamic imperial power which ruled most Click here for Indian Rebellion of 1857 Year 1857 ( MDCCCLVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the
After the British Raj took control of India during the 19th century, Calcutta became the capital until George V announced in 1911 that it was to move back to Delhi. For usage see British rule in India British Raj ( rāj, lit "reign" in Hindustani) primarily refers to the British A new capital city, New Delhi, was built during the 1920s. New Delhi (नई दिल्ली ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ نئی دلی is the Capital city of India. When India gained independence from British rule in 1947, New Delhi was declared its capital and seat of government. The History of the Republic of India began on August 15, 1947 when India became an independent Dominion within the British Commonwealth The seat of government is the location of the government for a political entity. As such, New Delhi houses important offices of the federal government, including the Parliament of India. The Parliament of India (or Sansad) is the federal and supreme Legislative body of India.
Owing to the immigration of people from across the country, Delhi has grown to be a cosmopolitan city. The term multiculturalism generally refers to a state of racial, cultural and ethnic diversity within the Demographics of a specified Its rapid development and urbanisation, coupled with the relatively high average income of its population, has transformed the city. Urbanizationn (also spelled urbanisation) is the physical growth of Urban areas into rural or natural land as a result of population in-migration to an existing [5] Today, Delhi is a major cultural, political, and commercial center of India.
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Etymology
The etymology of "Delhi" is uncertain. The most common view is that it is an eponym of Dhillu, a king who ruled the area in ancient times. A king is a male Monarch, or a Head of state, who may or may not depending on the style of government of a nation exercise monarchal powers over a territory usually [6] Some historians believe that the name is derived from Dilli, a corruption of dehleez or dehali—Hindustani for 'threshold'—and symbolic of city as a Gateway to the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Hindustani (हिन्दुस्तानी ہندوستانی Hindustānī, hɪn̪d̪ʊst̪aːniː also known as " Hindi-Urdu," is a term covering [7] Another theory suggests that the city's original name was Dhillika. [8] The Hindi/Prakrit word dhili ("loose") was also used for the area, and gradually transformed into the local name "Dilli". Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is Prakrit (also transliterated as Pracrit) ( Sanskrit: prākṛta प्राकृत (from pra-kṛti प्रकृति according to one The coins in circulation in the region under the Tomara Rajputs were called dehliwal [9]
History
Human habitation was probably present in and around Delhi during the second millennium BC and before, as evidenced by archeological relics. The India Gate is one of the largest War memorials in India. Situated in the heart of New Delhi, India Gate is prominent landmark in Delhi The Indian Army (Bharatiya Thalsena भारतीय थाल्सेना is one of the armed forces of India and has the responsibility for land-based World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All Overview The modern city contains the remnants of eight successive ancient cities including 'Dhilli' was founded by Tomar Anangapala according to Vibudh Shridhar [11] The city is believed to be the site of Indraprastha, legendary capital of the Pandavas in the Indian epic Mahabharata. The city of Indraprastha ( City of Indra) ( Sanskrit: इन्द्रप्रस्थ a city in ancient India that was the capital of the kingdom In the Hindu epic Mahābhārata, the Pandava (or Pandawa brothers ( Sanskrit: पाण्डव pāṇḍavaḥ are the five acknowledged sons of [6] Settlements grew from the time of the Mauryan Empire (c. The Maurya Empire ( 322 – 185 BCE) ruled by the Mauryan dynasty was a geographically extensive and powerful political and military 300 BC). [11] Remains of seven major cities have been discovered in Delhi. The Tomara dynasty founded the city of Lal Kot in 736 AD. The Chauhan Rajputs of Ajmer conquered Lal Kot in 1180 AD and renamed it Qila Rai Pithora. Origins According to the Rajput bards Chauhan is one of the four Agnikula or 'fire sprung' clans who were created by the Gods in the anali kund or 'fountain Rajput constitute one of the major Hindu Kshatriya groups from India This article is about a city in central Rajasthan, for the historical region see Ajmer region. Overview The modern city contains the remnants of eight successive ancient cities including 'Dhilli' was founded by Tomar Anangapala according to Vibudh Shridhar The Chauhan king Prithviraj III was defeated in 1192 by the Afghan Muhammad Ghori. For the Indian TV serial with the protagonist of the same name see Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan. Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, Muhammad Shahab-ud-Din Ghori ( Persian, Pashto, Urdu: محمد شہاب الدین غوری also spelled Mohammad Ghauri, originally named Mu'izzuddin [6] In 1206, Qutb-ud-din Aybak, the first ruler of the Slave Dynasty established the Delhi Sultanate. Qutb-ud-din Aybak ( Persian / Urdu: قطب الدین ایبک) was a Turkic ruler of medieval India, the first Sultan of Delhi The Mamluk Dynasty or Ghulam Dynasty ( Urdu: غلام خاندان Hindi: ग़ुलाम ख़ानदान served as the first Sultans of The Delhi Sultanate ( Urdu: دلی سلطنت, दिल्ली सलतनत or Sultanat e Hind ( سلطنتِ هند; सलतनत ए Qutb-ud-din started the construction the Qutub Minar and Quwwat-al-Islam (might of Islam), the earliest extant mosque in India. [6][12] After the fall of the Slave dynasty, a succession of Turkic and Central Asian dynasties, the Khilji dynasty, the Tughluq dynasty, the Sayyid dynasty and the Lodhi dynasty held power in the late medieval period, and built a sequence of forts and townships that are part of the seven cities of Delhi. Khilji or Khalji ( Pashto: خلجی خاندان, Hindi: ख़िलजी ख़ानदान was an Indian ruling dynasty that was The Tughlaq Dynasty ( Urdu: تغلق) of north India started in 1321 in Delhi when Ghazi Tughlaq assumed the throne under the The Sayyid dynasty ruled Delhi sultanate in India from 1414 to 1451. Lodhi Dynasty ( Pashto / Persian: سلطنت لودھی) was a Ghilzai (khilji Afghan ( ethnic Pashtun) dynasty Overview The modern city contains the remnants of eight successive ancient cities including 'Dhilli' was founded by Tomar Anangapala according to Vibudh Shridhar [13] In 1398, Timur Lenk invaded India on the pretext that the Muslim sultans of Delhi were too much tolerant to their Hindu subjects. Timur also written Emir Timur or Amir Temur ( Chagatai: تیمور - Tēmōr " Iron " (1336 – 19 February 1405 among A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical Timur entered Delhi and the city was sacked, destroyed, and left in ruins. [14] Delhi was a major center of Sufism during the Sultanate period. Sufism ( تصوّف - taṣawwuf, Persian: صوفیگری sufigari, Turkish: tasavvuf, Urdu: تصوف [15] In 1526, Zahiruddin Babur defeated the last Lodhi sultan in the First Battle of Panipat and founded the Mughal Empire that ruled from Delhi, Agra and Lahore. Babur ( February 14 1483 - December 26 1530) was a Muslim conqueror from Central Asia who following a series of setbacks The first battle of Panipat took place in northern India, and marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire. The Mughal Empire ( Persian and self-designation گورکانی; مغلیہ سلطنت) was an Islamic imperial power which ruled most Agra ( pronounced) (आगरा آگرا is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, ( lahor is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and is the second largest city in Pakistan after Karachi. [6]
The Mughal Empire ruled northern India for more than three centuries, with a five-year hiatus during Sher Shah Suri's reign in the mid-16th century. Sher Shah Suri (1486 Sasaram &ndash May 22, 1545 Kalinjar) ( - Šīr Šāh Sūrī) also known as Farid Khan or [16] In the year 1556, a Hindu General Hemu Vikramaditya defeated Mughals and had his coronation at Purana Quila and re-established Vikramaditya dynasty. Purana Qila literally 'old fort' stands on an ancient mound Excavations near its eastern wall reveal that the site has been continuously occupied since 1000 BC Mughal emperor Akbar shifted the capital from Agra to Delhi. Akbar redirects here For other uses see Akbar (disambiguation Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar ( Jalāl ud-Dīn Muhammad Akbar Shah Jahan built the seventh city of Delhi that bears his name (Shahjahanabad), and is more commonly known as the Old City or Old Delhi. Shihab-ud-din Muhammad Shah Jahan I (full title Al-Sultan al-'Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram Abu'l-Muzaffar Shihab ud-din Muhammad Sahib-i-Qiran-i-Sani Shah Jahan I Padshah Ghazi Overview The modern city contains the remnants of eight successive ancient cities including 'Dhilli' was founded by Tomar Anangapala according to Vibudh Shridhar The old city served as the capital of the Mughal Empire since 1638. Nader Shah defeated the Mughal army at the huge Battle of Karnal in February, 1739. Nāder Shāh Afshār ( also known as Nāder Qoli Beg - نادر قلی بیگ or Tahmāsp Qoli Khān - تهماسپ قلی خان) (November The Battle of Karnal ( February 24, 1739) was a decisive victory for Nader Shah the emperor of Persia during his invasion of India After this victory, Nader captured and sacked Delhi, carrying away many treasures, including the Peacock Throne. The Peacock Throne, called Takht-e-Tâvus (تخت طاووس in Persian, is the name originally of a Mughal Throne of India later used to describe [17] In 1761, Delhi was raided by Ahmed Shah Abdali after the Third battle of Panipat. Ahmad Shāh Durrānī (c1723-1773 ( also known as Ahmad Shāh Abdālī ( احمد شاه ابدالي) and born as Ahmad Khān Abdālī, The Third Battle of Panipat took place on January 14, 1761 at Panipat (Haryana State India) situated at about 80 miles (130 km north At the Battle of Delhi on 11 September 1803, General Lake's British forces defeated the Marathas. The Battle of Delhi took place on 11 September 1803 between 4500 British troops under General Lake, and 19000 Marathas of Scindia 's army Gerard Lake 1st Viscount Lake ( 27 July 1744 &ndash 20 February 1808) was a British general The Maratha Empire ( Marathi: मराठा साम्राज्य Marāṭhā Sāmrājya; also transliterated Mahratta
Delhi came under direct British control after the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The British Empire was the largest empire in history and for over a century was the foremost global power. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 began as a mutiny of Sepoys of British East India Company 's army on the 10th of May 1857 in the town of Meerut, [6] Shortly after the Rebellion, Calcutta was declared the capital of British India and Delhi was made a district province of the Punjab. For usage see British rule in India British Raj ( rāj, lit "reign" in Hindustani) primarily refers to the British Punjab was a province of British India, it was one of the last areas of the Indian subcontinent to fall under British rule In 1911, Delhi was again declared as the capital of British India. Parts of the old city were pulled down to create New Delhi; a monumental new quarter of the city designed by the British architect Edwin Lutyens to house the government buildings. Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, OM, KCIE, PRA, FRIBA, LLD ( 29 March 1869 – 1 January 1944 New Delhi, also known as Lutyens' Delhi, was officially declared as the seat of the Government of India and the capital of the republic after independence on 15 August 1947. The History of the Republic of India began on August 15, 1947 when India became an independent Dominion within the British Commonwealth Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. During the partition of India thousands of Hindu and Sikh refugees from West Punjab and Sindh migrated to Delhi. The Partition of India was the partition of the British Indian Empire which led to the creation on August 14, 1947 and August 15, A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical Sikh (English or; ਸਿੱਖ sikkh, IPA) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. The Punjab ( Urdu:) province of Sindh ( Sindhī: سنڌ Urdu: سندھ is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhis. Migration to Delhi from the rest of India continues, contributing more to the rise of Delhi's population than the birth rate, which is declining. [18]
The Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1991 declared the Union Territory of Delhi to be formally known as National Capital Territory of Delhi. The Constitution of India ( Hindi: भारतीय़ संविधान see names in other Indian languages) is the supreme law of India. [19] The Act gave Delhi its own legislative assembly, though with limited powers. Legislative Assembly is the name given in some countries to either a Legislature, or to one of its chambers. [19]
Geography and climate
- See also: Climate of Delhi
The National Capital Territory of Delhi is spread over an area of 1,483 km² (573 sq mi), of which 783 km² (302 sq mi) is designated rural, and 700 km² (270 sq mi) urban. Climate of Delhi is semi- Arid with high variation between summer and winter temperatures Delhi has a maximum length of 51. 9 km (32 mi) and the maximum width of 48. The kilometre ( American spelling: kilometer) symbol km is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to one thousand A mile is a unit of Length, usually used to measure Distance, in a number of different systems including Imperial units United States 48 km (30 mi). There are three local bodies (statutory towns) namely, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (area is 1,397. 3 km² (540 sq mi)), New Delhi Municipal Committee (42. 7 km² (16 sq mi)) and Delhi Cantonment Board (43 km² (17 sq mi)). [20]
Delhi is located at , and lies in northern India. Geography Northern India lies mainly on continental India and a very small part of it lies on the Indian peninsula It borders the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh on East and Haryana on West, North and South. Uttar Pradesh (उत्तर प्रदेश اتر پردیش pronounced, Translation: Northern Province) referred to as '''U Haryana (हरियाणा Punjabi: ਹਰਿਆਣਾ hərɪjaːɳaː is a state in northern India. Delhi lies almost entirely in the Gangetic plains. The Indo-Gangetic Plain also known as the Northern plains and the North Indian River Plain is a large and fertile plain encompassing most of northern and eastern India, Two prominent features of the geography of Delhi are the Yamuna flood plain and the Delhi ridge. For the goddess of the river who is sometimes called Yamuna see Yami The Yamuna (Sanskrit यमुना Delhi ridge is a Ridge in the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. The low-lying Yamuna flood plains provide fertile alluvial soil suitable for agriculture. Alluvium (from the Latin, alluvius, from alluere, "to wash against" is Soil or Sediments deposited by a river or other running However, these plains are prone to recurrent floods. A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land a deluge Reaching up to a height of 318 m (1043 ft),[21] the ridge forms the most dominating feature in this region. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit It originates from the Aravalli Range in the south and encircles the west, northeast and northwest parts of the city. The Aravalli Range is a range of mountains in western India running approximately 800 km from northeast to southwest across Rajasthan state Yamuna, a sacred river in Hinduism, is the only major river flowing through Delhi. Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Most of the city, including New Delhi, lies west of the river. East of the river is the urban area of Shahdara. 1 Shahdara ( Persian royal gate) is a suburb of Delhi. It consists of old markets Delhi falls under seismic zone-IV, making it vulnerable to major earthquakes. The Indian subcontinent had a long history of devastating Earthquakes The major reason for the high frequency and intensity of the earthquakes is that India continues to drive into An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth 's crust that creates Seismic waves Earthquakes are recorded with a Seismometer [22]
Delhi has a semi-arid climate with high variation between summer and winter temperatures. In general terms the Climate of a local or region is said to be arid when it is characterized by a severe lack of available Water, to the extent of hindering Summers are long, from early April to October, with the monsoon season in between. A monsoon is a seasonal prevailing wind which lasts for several months Winter starts in October and peaks in January and is notorious for its heavy fog. [23] Extreme temperatures range from −0. 6 °C (30. The Celsius Temperature scale was previously known as the centigrade scale. 9 °F) to 47 °C (117 °F). Fahrenheit is a temperature scale named after Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686–1736 a German Physicist who proposed it in 1724 [24] The annual mean temperature is 25 °C (77 °F); monthly mean temperatures range from 14 °C to 33 °C (58 °F to 92 °F). [25] The average annual rainfall is approximately 714 mm (28. The Millimetre ( American spelling: millimeter, symbol mm) is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to 1 inches), most of which is during the monsoons in July and August. Inches redirects here To see the Les Savy Fav album see Inches. A monsoon is a seasonal prevailing wind which lasts for several months [6] The average date of the advent of monsoon winds in Delhi is 29 June. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. [26].
Civic administration
- See also: Divisions of Delhi, Districts of Delhi, and List of towns in National Capital Territory of Delhi
As of July 2007, the National Capital Territory of Delhi comprises nine districts, 27 tehsils, 59 census towns, 165 villages and three statutory towns – the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD); the New Delhi Municipal Committee (NDMC); and the Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB). Below is a list of various neighbourhoods of Delhi: South Delhi Adchini Alaknanda Anand Lok The National Capital Territory of Delhi is divided into nine districts The National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT is a special Union territory of India jointly administered by the Central government, the NCT elected government A tehsil ( Urdu: تحصیل) (or tahsil, tahasil, taluka, taluk, taluq, mandal) is an Administrative division [27]
The Delhi metropolitan area lies within the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). The NCT has three local municipal corporations: Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Cantonment Board. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD is a Municipal corporation that governs most of the metropolis of Delhi in India. Delhi Municipal Corporation WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC is the name of the Municipal Corporation WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details--> Delhi Cantonment is one of the three statutory towns that make up the National Capital Territory of Delhi MCD is one of the largest municipal corporations in the world providing civic amenities to an estimated 13. 78 million people. [28] The capital of India, New Delhi, falls under the administration of NDMC. The chairperson of the NDMC is appointed by the Government of India in consultation with the Chief Minister of Delhi. Chief Ministers of Delhi See also Delhi
Delhi has four major satellite cities which lie outside the National Capital Territory of Delhi. These are Gurgaon and Faridabad (in Haryana), and NOIDA and Ghaziabad (in Uttar Pradesh). Gurgaon (गुड़गांव is the sixth largest City in the Indian state of Haryana. Faridabad, (फरीदाबाद is a city and a Municipal corporation in Faridabad district in the state of Haryana, India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details--> Ghaziabad ( Hindi: गाज़ियाबाद Urdu: غازی آباد) is an industrial Delhi is divided into nine districts. Each district (division) is headed by a Deputy Commissioner and has three subdivisions. A Subdivision Magistrate heads each subdivision. All Deputy Commissioners report to the Divisional Commissioner. The District Administration of Delhi is the enforcing department for all kinds of State and Central Government policies and exercises supervisory powers over numerous other functionaries of the Government.
The Delhi High Court has jurisdiction over Delhi. The High Court of Delhi (दिल्ली उच्च न्यायालय is the High Court of Delhi. Delhi also has lower courts; the Small Causes Court for civil cases, and the Sessions Court for criminal cases. In Indian cities the Small Causes Court is responsible for adjudicating matters related to civil cases A Sessions Court is a Court of law which exists in several Commonwealth countries The Delhi Police, headed by the Police Commissioner, is one of the largest metropolitan police forces in the world. The Department of Police ( DoP) also known as Delhi Police, is the main law and order agency for the National Capital Territory of Delhi The Police Commissioner of Delhi is the chief of the Delhi Police. [29] Delhi is administratively divided into nine police-zones, which are further subdivided into 95 local police stations. Delhi is divided into ten Districts of Delhi Police. The police districts are as follows Central district [30]
Government and politics
As a special union territory, the National Capital Territory of Delhi has its own Legislative Assembly, Lieutenant Governor, Council of Ministers and Chief Minister. Situated on Raisina Hill, New Delhi, India, the Secretariat Building is a set of two buildings on the opposite side of Rajpath that are home New Delhi (नई दिल्ली ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ نئی دلی is the Capital city of India. A Union Territory is a sub-national administrative division of India. The legislative assembly seats are filled by direct election from territorial constituencies in the NCT. However, the Union Government of India and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi jointly administer New Delhi. The legislative assembly was re-established in 1993 for the first time since 1956, with direct federal rule in the span. In addition, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) handles civic administration for the city as part of the Panchayati Raj act. New Delhi, an urban area in Delhi, is the seat of both the State Government of Delhi and the Government of India. The Parliament of India, the Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace) and the Supreme Court of India are located in New Delhi. The Parliament of India (or Sansad) is the federal and supreme Legislative body of India. Rashtrapati Bhavan ( Sanskrit for President House / Presidential Palace is the Official residence of the President of India, located in New Delhi The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of the land as established by Part V Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. There are 70 assembly constituencies and seven Lok Sabha (Indian parliament's lower house) constituencies in Delhi. The Lok Sabha (also titled the House of the People, by the Constitution) is the directly elected Lower house of the Parliament of India [31][32]
Delhi was a traditional stronghold of the Indian National Congress, also known as the Congress Party. Indian National Congress-I (also known as the Congress Party and abbreviated INC) is a major Political party in India. In the 1990s the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under the leadership of Madan Lal Khurana came into power. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP (भारतीय जनता पार्टी, Translation: Indian People's Party) founded in 1980 is a major Political Madan Lal Khurana (born October 15, 1936, Lyallpur (now called Faisalabad in Pakistan) is an Indian politician However in 1998, Congress regained power. Sheila Dixit of Congress is the incumbent Chief Minister. Sheila Dikshit (born March 31, 1938) is the Chief Minister of Delhi since 1998 The Congress retained power in the Legislative Assembly in the 2003 election as well by a large margin. However, in 2007, the BJP scored a crushing victory over the ruling Congress in the MCD election, signalling a near certain return to power in the elections of Dec, 2008. Both parties have advocated full-fledged statehood for Delhi, but the process to establish this has been slow.
Utility services
The water supply in Delhi is managed by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). Delhi Jal Board (DJB is the government agency responsible for supply of potable water to the most of the National Capital Territory region of Delhi, India As of 2006, it supplied 650 MGD (million gallons per day) of water, while the water demand for 2005–06 was estimated to be 963 MGD. [33] The rest of the demand is met by private and public tube wells and hand pumps. For information on Wikipedia project-related discussions see WikipediaVillage pump. At 240 MGD, the Bhakra storage is the largest water source for DJB, followed by river Yamuna and Ganges. The Ganges (ˈgænʤiːz also Ganga, Devanāgarī: hi गंगा in most Indian languages) is the major river in the Indian subcontinent [33] With falling groundwater level and rising population density, Delhi faces severely acute water shortage. Groundwater is Water located beneath the Ground surface in Soil pore spaces and in the Fractures of lithologic formations Delhi daily produces 8000 tonnes of solid wastes which is dumped at three landfill sites by MCD. This article is about the tonne or metric ton For other tons see Ton. For other uses see Water treatment and Land reclamation. A landfill, also known as a dump (and historically as [34] The daily domestic waste water production is 470 MGD and industrial waste water is 70 MGD. [35] A large portion of the sewerage flows untreated into the river Yamuna. [35]
The city's per capita electricity consumption is about 1,265 kWh but actual demand is much more. [36] In 1997, Delhi Vidyut Board (DVB) replaced Delhi Electric Supply Undertaking which was managed by the MCD. Delhi Vidyut Board (DVB is the government agency responsible for the supply of electricity to the most of the National Capital Territory region of Delhi, India. The DVB itself cannot generate adequate power to meet the city's demand and borrows power from India's Northern Region Grid. As a result, Delhi faces a power shortage resulting in frequent blackouts and brownouts, especially during the summer season when energy demand is at its peak. A power outage (also known as power cut, power failure, power loss, or blackout) is the loss of the Electricity supply to an Several industrial units in Delhi rely on their own electrical generators to meet their electric demand and for back up during Delhi's frequent and disruptive power cuts. A few years ago, the power sector in Delhi was handed over to private companies. The distribution of electricity is carried out by companies run by Tata Power and Reliance Energy. Started as the Tata Hydroelectric Power Supply Company in 1911 it is an amalgamation of two entities Tata Hydroelectric Power Supply Company and Andhra Valley Power Supply Company (1916 Reliance Infrastructure, formerly known as Reliance Energy and prior to that as Bombay Suburban Electric Supply (BSES, is a company under the Reliance - Anil The Delhi Fire Service runs 43 fire stations that attend about 15,000 fire and rescue calls per year. Delhi Fire Service (DFS is the state-owned service that attends fire/rescue calls in the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. [37]
State-owned Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) and private enterprises like Vodafone Essar, Airtel, Idea cellular, Reliance Infocomm and Tata Indicom provide telephone and cell phone service to the city. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited ( is an Indian Government -owned Telephone service provider in the cities of Mumbai, Thane, New Delhi Vodafone Essar, previously Hutchison Essar is a cellular operator in India that covers 16 telecom circles in India. Bharti Airtel, formerly known as Bharti Tele-Ventures Limited (BTVL is India 's largest cellular service provider with more than 75 million subscribers as of August Idea Cellular is a wireless Telephony company operating in various states in India. Reliance Communications (formerly Reliance Infocomm) along with Reliance Telecom and Flag Telecom, is part of Reliance Communications Ventures (RCoVL Introduction Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL is a part of the Tata Group of companies an Indian conglomerate A telephone company (or telco) provides Telecommunications services such as Telephony and Data communications Most of the largest telcos whatever Cellular coverage is extensive, and both GSM and CDMA (from Reliance and Tata Indicom) services are available. GSM ( Global System for Mobile communications: originally from Groupe Spécial Mobile) is the most popular standard for Mobile phones in the Code division multiple access ( CDMA) is a Channel access method utilized by various radio communication technologies Affordable broadband internet penetration is increasing in the city. Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just Broadband, is high-speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over a Modem [38]
Economy
With an estimated net State Domestic Product (SDP) of INR 830. Connaught Place (officially Rajeev Chowk) is one of the largest commercial areas in Delhi, India. State Domestic Product, or SDP, is the total value of goods and services produced during any Financial year within the geographical boundaries of a province or The rupee (रुपया ( code: INR) is the Currency of India. 85 billion (FY 2005),[39] Delhi is the second largest commercial center in South Asia after Mumbai. Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial Delhi has a per capita income of 53,976 INR which is around 2. 5 times of the national average. [39] The tertiary sector contributes 70. 95% of Delhi's gross SDP followed by secondary and primary sectors with 25. 2% and 3. 85% contribution respectively. [39] Delhi's workforce constitutes 32. 82% of the population showing an increase of 52. 52% between 1991 and 2001. [40] Delhi's unemployment rate decreased from 12. 57% in 1999–2000 to 4. 63% in 2003. [40] In December 2004, 636,000 people were registered with various employment exchange programmes in Delhi. [40]
In 2001, the total workforce in all government (union and state) and quasi government sector was 620,000. In comparison, organised private sector employed 219,000. [40] Delhi's service sector has expanded due in part to the large skilled English-speaking workforce that has attracted many multinational companies. Key service industries include information technology, telecommunications, hotels, banking, media and tourism. Delhi's manufacturing industry has also grown considerably as many consumer goods industries have established manufacturing units and headquarters in and around Delhi. The economy of India, measured in USD exchange-rate terms is the twelfth largest in the world with a GDP of around $1 trillion (2008 Delhi's large consumer market, coupled with the easy availability of skilled labour, has attracted foreign investment in Delhi. In 2001, the manufacturing sector employed 1,440,000 workers while the number of industrial units was 129,000. [41] Construction, power, telecommunications, health and community services, and real estate form integral parts of Delhi's economy. Delhi's retail industry is one of the fastest growing industries in India. [42] However, as in the rest of India, the fast growth of retail is expected to affect the traditional unorganized retail trading system. [43]
Transport
Public transport in Delhi is provided by buses, auto rickshaws, a rapid transit system, taxis and suburban railways. An auto rickshaw or tuk tuk ( auto autorick or rickshaw in popular parlance is a Motor vehicle that is one of the chief The Delhi Mass Rapid Transit System ( MRTS) or Delhi Metro (दिल्ली मेट्रो is a Rapid transit system in the Indian National
Buses are the most popular means of transport catering to about 60% of the total demand. [44] The state-owned Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is a major bus service provider for the city. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC is the main Public transport operator of Delhi. The DTC operates the world's largest fleet of environment-friendly CNG buses. [45] Though pollution from road transport has decreased in recent years, it is still at a high level. [46]. A busway network, at present consisting of a single line between Ambedkar Nagar and Delhi Gate, is also under construction. Bus rapid transit ( BRT) is a broad term given to a variety of transportation systems that through improvements to infrastructure vehicles and scheduling attempt to use Ambedkar Nagar is a city in Uttar Pradesh state of India. It is the administrative headquarters of Ambedkar Nagar District. The Delhi Gate is located within Walled City of Lahore in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
The Delhi Metro, a mass rapid transit system, serves many parts of Delhi. The Delhi Mass Rapid Transit System ( MRTS) or Delhi Metro (दिल्ली मेट्रो is a Rapid transit system in the Indian National As of 2007, the metro operates three lines with a total length of 65 km (40 miles) and 59 stations while several other lines are under construction. The kilometre ( American spelling: kilometer) symbol km is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to one thousand A mile is a unit of Length, usually used to measure Distance, in a number of different systems including Imperial units United States [47] Line 1 runs between Rithala and Shahdara. Line 2 runs in an underground tunnel between Vishwa Vidyalaya and the Central Secretariat. Line 3 runs between Indraprastha, Barakhamba Road, and Dwarka. The network is being expanded at a rapid pace with Phase-II under construction (128 km), expected to be completed by 2010. Phase III and IV will be completed by 2015 and 2020 respectively, creating a network spanning 413. 8 km, longer than London's Underground[48]
Railways served only 1% of the local traffic until 2003. "Railroad" and "Railway" both redirect here For other uses see Railroad (disambiguation. [44] However Delhi is a major junction in the rail map of India and is the headquarters of the Northern Railway. The Northern Railway is one of the sixteen railway zones in India The four main railway stations are Old Delhi, Nizamuddin Railway Station, Sarai Rohilla and New Delhi Railway Station. Overview The modern city contains the remnants of eight successive ancient cities including 'Dhilli' was founded by Tomar Anangapala according to Vibudh Shridhar Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station is conveniently located near South Delhi and East Delhi localities Sarai Rohilla is a Train station in Delhi, India. This station is meant for Metre gauge trains and the station is small when compared to other The New Delhi Railway Station (station code NDLS is the main railway station in Delhi. [44]
Auto rickshaws are an important and popular means of public transportation in Delhi, as they charge a lower fare than taxis. An auto rickshaw or tuk tuk ( auto autorick or rickshaw in popular parlance is a Motor vehicle that is one of the chief Most run on Compressed Natural Gas and are yellow and green in colour. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG is a Fossil fuel substitute for Gasoline (petrol Diesel, or Propane Fuel. Although they are equipped with electronic meters, which are supposed to show the fare, these are rarely used and bargaining is the norm.
Taxis are not an integral part of Delhi public transport, though they are easily available. A taxicab, also taxi or cab, is a type of Public transport for a single passenger or small group of passengers typically for a non-shared ride Private operators operate most taxis, and most neighborhoods have a taxi stand from which taxis can be ordered or picked up. In addition, radio taxis, which can be ordered by calling a central number, have become increasingly popular. These are usually air-conditioned and charge a flat rate of Rs. 15 per kilometer. The kilometre ( American spelling: kilometer) symbol km is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to one thousand
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) is situated in the southwestern corner of Delhi and serves for domestic and international connections. Indira Gandhi International Airport ( Hindi: इंदिरा गांधी अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा is an Airport In 2006–07, the airport recorded a traffic of more than 20. 44 million passengers,[49][50] making it one of the busiest airports in South Asia. In future the airport will handle more than 100 million passengers per annum (more than what Atlanta airport, currently world's busiest airport, handles today). [51] Safdarjung Airport is the other airfield in Delhi used for general aviation purpose. Safdarjüng Airport is an airport in New Delhi, India, in the neighbourhood of the same name. General aviation (abbr GA) is one of two categories of Civil aviation. [52] The proposed Taj International Airport is expected to be operational by 2012[53]
Private vehicles account for 30% of the total demand for transport. The Taj International Airport is a future airport to be built in Delhi, India. [44] At 1922. 32 km of road length per 100 km², Delhi has one of the highest road densities in India. [44] Delhi is well connected to other parts of India by five National Highways: NH 1, 2, 8, 10 and 24. The list of National Highways in India gives a region wide listing of the Indian Highways, a class of roads maintained by the National Highways Authority of India Roads in Delhi are maintained by MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi), NDMC, Delhi Cantonment Board, Public Works Department (PWD) and Delhi Development Authority. The Delhi Development Authority was created in 1955 under the provisions of the Delhi Development Act "to promote and secure the development of Delhi" [54]
Delhi's high population growth rate, coupled with high economic growth rate has resulted in an ever increasing demand for transport creating excessive pressure on the city's existent transport infrastructure. As of 2008, Delhi had 55 lakhs (5. 5 million) vehicles within its municipal limits, making most vehicle populous city of the world. Also, the number of vehicles in the metropolitan region, i. e. , Delhi NCR (National Capital Region (India)) is 112 lakhs (11. This article is about National Capital Region of India which includes Delhi and adjoining urban areas 2 million)[55], again surpassing all the metropolitan regions of the world like New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Seoul, Mexico City and others. In order to meet the transport demand in Delhi, the State and Union government started the construction of a mass rapid transit system, including the Delhi Metro. The Delhi Mass Rapid Transit System ( MRTS) or Delhi Metro (दिल्ली मेट्रो is a Rapid transit system in the Indian National [44] In 1998, the Supreme Court of India ordered all public transport vehicles to use compressed natural gas (CNG) as fuel instead of diesel and other hydro-carbons. The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of the land as established by Part V Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG is a Fossil fuel substitute for Gasoline (petrol Diesel, or Propane Fuel. [56]
Demographics
Many ethnic groups and cultures are represented in Delhi, making it a cosmopolitan city. A seat of political power and a centre of commerce, the city attracts workers—both blue collar and white collar—from all parts of India, further enhancing its diverse character. White-collar worker refers to a salaried professional or an educated Worker who performs semi-professional office administrative and sales coordination tasks as opposed to A diplomatic hub, represented by embassies of 160 countries, Delhi has a large expatriate population as well. An expatriate (in abbreviated form expat) is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country and culture other than that of the person's upbringing
According to the 2001 Census of India, the population of Delhi that year was 13,782,976. The Demographics of India are overall remarkably diverse India's population of approximately 1 [2] The corresponding population density was 9,294 persons per km², with a sex ratio of 821 women per 1000 men, and a literacy rate of 81. traditional definition of literacy is considered to be the ability to read and write or the ability to use Language to read, write, listen, 82%. By 2003, the National Capital Territory of Delhi had a population of 14. 1 million people, making it the largest metropolitan area in India surpassing Mumbai. Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial [58][59] This included 295,000 people living in New Delhi and another 125,000 in Delhi Cantonment. By 2004, the estimated population had increased to 15,279,000. That year, the birth rate, death rate and infant mortality rate (per 1000 population) were 20. Crude birth rate is the natality or Childbirths per 1000 people per year Mortality rate is a measure of the number of Deaths (in general or due to a specific cause in some population scaled to the size of that population per unit time Infant mortality is defined as the number of deaths of Infants (one year of age or younger per 1000 live births 03, 5. 59 and 13. 08, respectively. [60]. Currently the city's municipal population is expected to be 17 million, making it the world's most populous city[61] (but not the most populous metropolitan region, that being Tokyo) According a 1999–2000 estimate, the total number of people living below the poverty line in Delhi was 1,149,000 (which was 8. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 23% of the total population). [62] In 2001, the population of Delhi increased by 285,000 as a result of migration and by an additional 215,000 as a result of natural population growth. [60] The resulting high migration rate, made Delhi is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. By 2015, Delhi is expected to be the second largest agglomeration in the world after Tokyo. In the study of human settlements an agglomeration is an extended City or Town area comprising the built-up area of a central place ( usually a Municipality officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. [59]
Hinduism is the religion of 82% of Delhi's population. Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. There are also large communities of Muslims (11. A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion 7%), Sikhs (4. Sikh (English or; ਸਿੱਖ sikkh, IPA) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. 0%), Jains (1. Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma / Shraman Dharma (जैन धर्म is an ancient religion of India. 1%) and Christians (0. A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth 9%) in the city [63]. Other minorities include Parsis, Anglo-Indians, Buddhists and Jews. Anglo-Indians are people who have mixed Indian and British ancestry and the term is sometimes used in the West. Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ [64]
Hindi is the principal spoken and written language of the city. Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is Other languages commonly spoken in the city are English, Punjabi and Urdu. Indian English comprises several Dialects or varieties of English spoken primarily in India, and by first-generation members of the Indian diaspora Punjabi (pa ਪੰਜਾਬੀ in Gurmukhi script pa-PK {{Nastaliq پنجابی}} in Shahmukhi script Pañjābī in Transliteration) is an Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised Of these, English is an associate official language, and Punjabi and Urdu second official languages. Linguistic groups from all over India are well represented in the city; among them are Maithili,bhojpuri, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali and Marathi. Maithili (मैथिली Maithilī) is a language spoken in the eastern part of India, mainly in the Indian state of Bihar Bihari is a name given to the western group of Eastern Indic languages, spoken in Bihar and neighboring states in India. Tamil (ta தமிழ்; t̪əmɨɻ is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. Kannada (kn [[wiktಕನ್ನಡ ಕನ್ನಡ]] Kannaḍa) is one of the major Dravidian languages of India, spoken predominantly in the state Marathi (mr मराठी Marāṭhī) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of what is considered western India. Punjabis, Jats and Gujjars are examples of the various ethnic communities in the city. The Punjabi people ( Punjabi: ਪੰਜਾਬੀ پنجابی also Panjabi people) are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group from South Asia. The Gujjar ( Hindi: गुज्जर Urdu: گجر or Gurjar (Hindi गुर्जर Urdu گُرجر are an ethnic group in India and
In 2005, Delhi accounted for the highest percentage (16. 2%) of the crimes reported in the 35 cities in India with populations of one million or more. According to the 2001 Indian census there are 35 cities or urban agglomerations with a population of 1 million or more [65] The city also has the highest rate of crime against women (27. 6 compared to national average rate of 14. 1 per 100,000) and against children (6. 5 compared to national average of 1. 4 per 100,000) in the country. [66]
Culture
Delhi's culture has been influenced by its lengthy history and historic association as the capital of India. The Auto Expo is a biennial Trade fair of automobile and auto component manufacturers organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. An auto show, or motorshow, is a public exhibition of current Automobile models debuts Concept cars or out-of-production classics Culture (from the Latin cultura stemming from colere, meaning "to cultivate" generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic This is exemplified by the many monuments of significance found in the city; the Archaeological Survey of India recognises 175 monuments in Delhi as national heritage sites. The Archaeological Survey of India is an Indian government agency in the Department of Culture that is responsible for archaeological studies and the preservation of [68] The Old City is the site where the Mughals and the Turkic rulers constructed several architectural marvels like the Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque)[69] and Red Fort. The Masjid-i-Jahan Numa ( Urdu: مسجد جھان نمہ) commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi is the principal Mosque of Old This article is about the Red Fort in Delhi India The Agra Fort is also known as the "Red Fort" Three World Heritage Sites—the Red Fort, Qutab Minar and Humayun's Tomb—are located in Delhi. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site (such as a Forest, Mountain, Lake, Desert, Monument, Building, complex Humayun's tomb is a complex of buildings in Mughal architecture built as Mughal Emperor Humayun 's tomb [70] Other monuments include the India Gate, the Jantar Mantar (an 18th century astronomical observatory) and the Purana Qila (a 16th century fortress). The India Gate is one of the largest War memorials in India. Situated in the heart of New Delhi, India Gate is prominent landmark in Delhi The Yantra Mandir (literally the 'temple of instruments' and often called the Jantar Mantar) is located in the modern city of New Delhi, Delhi. Purana Qila literally 'old fort' stands on an ancient mound Excavations near its eastern wall reveal that the site has been continuously occupied since 1000 BC The Laxminarayan Temple, Akshardham and the Bahá'í Lotus Temple are examples of modern architecture. For Birla Mandir in Hyderabad see Birla Mandir (Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh. Akshardham is a Hindu temple complex in Delhi, India. Also referred to as Delhi Akshardham or Swaminarayan Akshardham, the complex The Bahá'í Faith is a Religion founded by Bahá'u'lláh in nineteenth-century Persia, emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind The Bahá'í House of Worship in Delhi, India, popularly known as the Lotus Temple, is a Bahá'í House of Worship and also a prominent Raj Ghat and associated memorials houses memorials of Mahatma Gandhi and other notable personalities. Raj Ghat, a Memorial to Mahatma Gandhi is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his Cremation on 31 January, 1948 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi ( Gujarati: મોહનદાસ કરમચંદ ગાંધી moɦən̪d̪äs kəɾəmʧən̪d̪ gän̪d̪ʱi (2 October 1869 – 30 January New Delhi houses several government buildings and official residences reminiscent of the British colonial architecture. American colonial architecture includes several building design styles associated with the colonial period of the United States including First Period English (late-medieval Important structures include the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Secretariat, Rajpath, the Parliament of India and Vijay Chowk. Situated on Raisina Hill, New Delhi, India, the Secretariat Building is a set of two buildings on the opposite side of Rajpath that are home Rajpath literally known as King's Way is the ceremonial avenue of the Republic of India. Rajpath literally known as King's Way is the ceremonial avenue of the Republic of India. Safdarjung's Tomb is an example of the Mughal gardens style
Delhi's association and geographic proximity to the capital, New Delhi, has amplified the importance of national events and holidays. Safdarjung's Tomb is a garden tomb in a marble mausoleum in Delhi, India. Mughal gardens are a group of Gardens built by the Mughals in the Islamic style of architecture New Delhi (नई दिल्ली ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ نئی دلی is the Capital city of India. National events such as Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti (Gandhi's birthday) are celebrated with great enthusiasm in Delhi. The Republic Day of India is a National holiday of India to mark the adoption of the Constitution of India and the transition of India from a British India 's Independence Day is celebrated on August 15 to commemorate its independence from the British rule and its birth as a Sovereign nation Gandhi Jayanti Bold text is a national holiday celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the " On India's Independence Day (15 August) the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation from the Red Fort. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Most Delhiites celebrate the day by flying kites, which are considered a symbol of freedom. [71] The Republic Day Parade is a large cultural and military parade showcasing India's cultural diversity and military might. Republic Day is the name of a Public holiday in several countries to commemorate the day when they first became Republics January 9th in Republika [72][73]
Religious festivals include Diwali (the festival of lights), Mahavir Jayanti, Guru Nanak's Birthday, Durga Puja, Holi, Lohri, Maha Shivaratri, Eid and Buddha Jayanti. Diwali, or Deepavali, (also called Tihar and Swanti in Nepal (Markiscarali is a major Indian and Nepalese festival and a significant In Jainism, Mahavir Jayanti is the most important religious Holiday. The Religion of Sikhism preaches that there is one God but that he is formless Durga Puja (দুর্গা পূজা ‘Worship of Durga’ also referred as Durgotsab (bn দুর্গোৎসব ‘Festival of Durga’ is an annual Holi ( or language|Bhojpuri]] also called the Festival of Colours, is a popular Hindu spring Festival observed in India, Lohri is the Indian version of an annual thanksgiving day and an extremely popular harvest festival in India, especially Northern India Maha Shivratri or Maha Sivaratri or Shivaratri or Sivaratri ( Night of Shiva or "Great Night of Shiva" is a Hindu festival celebrated every year on Vesak is an annual holiday observed by practicing Buddhists in many Asian countries like Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, [73] The Qutub Festival is a cultural event during which performances of musicians and dancers from all over India are showcased at night, with the Qutub Minar as the chosen backdrop of the event. Qutub Festival is a three day festival usually held in November-December in the Qutb complex in the Indian metropolis of Delhi. [74] Other events such as Kite Flying Festival, International Mango Festival and Vasant Panchami (the Spring Festival) are held every year in Delhi. The International Mango Festival, held annually in Delhi, India, is a two-day Festival showcasing Mangoes It has been held since 1987 Vasant Panchami (Devnagariबसन्त पञ्चमी sometimes referred to as Basant Panchami or Shree Panchami ( Devnagari:श्रीपञ्चमी The Auto Expo, Asia's largest auto show,[75] is held in New Delhi biennially. The Auto Expo is a biennial Trade fair of automobile and auto component manufacturers organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. New Delhi (नई दिल्ली ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ نئی دلی is the Capital city of India.
Punjabi cuisine and Mughlai delicacies like kababs and biryanis are popular in several parts of Delhi. Punjabi cuisine (from the Punjab region of Northern India and Eastern Pakistan) Kebab (also transliterated as kabab, kabob, kibob, kebhav, kephav) refers to a variety of meat dishes in Middle Eastern Biryani, biriani, or beriani ( Nastaliq script: بریانی Devanagari script: बिरयानी Bengali script: িবিরয়ানी [76] Due to Delhi's large cosmopolitan population, cuisines from every part of India, including Rajasthani, Maharashtrian, Bengali, Hyderabadi cuisines, and South Indian food items like idli, sambar and dosa are widely available. Rājasthān ( Devanāgarī: राजस्थान raːdʒəst̪ʰaːn is the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area Maharashtra ( Marathi: mahārāṣṭra, IPA) is a state located on the western coast of India. Bengali cuisine is a style of food preparation originating in Bengal, a region in the eastern South Asia which is now divided between the Indian state of History Although the precise history of the modern idli is unknown it is a very old food in southern Indian cuisine Sambar or sambhar ( Kannada:ಸಾರು Malayalam: സാമ്പാർ Tamil:சாம்பார் Telugu:సాంబారు Preparation Regular dosa batter is made from Rice and split skinned Urad bean (black lentil blended with water and left to ferment overnight Local delicacies include Chaat and Dahi-Papri. Chaat (चाट literally meaning "to lick or taste" is a word used across India, Pakistan and the rest of South Asia to refer to small plates There are several food outlets in Delhi serving international cuisine including Italian and Chinese. Italian cuisine as a national Cuisine known today has evolved through centuries of social and political changes with its roots traced back to 4th century BC Indian Chinese cuisine is the adaptation of Chinese Seasoning and Cooking techniques to Indian tastes
Historically, Delhi has always remained an important trading centre in northern India. Old Delhi still contains legacies of its rich Mughal past that can be found among the old city's tangle of snaking lanes and teeming bazaars. [77] The dingy markets of the Old City has an eclectic product range from oil-swamped mango, lime and eggplant pickles, candy-colored herbal potions to silver jewelry, bridal attire, uncut material and linen, spices, sweets. [77] Some of old regal havelis (palacial residences) are still there in the Old City. [78] Chandni Chowk, a three century old shopping area, is one of the most popular shopping areas in Delhi for jewellery and Zari saris. Chandni Chowk ( Hindi: चाँदनी चौक Punjabi: ਚਾਂਦਨੀ ਚੌਂਕ Urdu: چاندنی چوک meaning Moonlit Avenue is for the town in Nepal see Sari Nepal A sari or saree or shari is a female garment in the Indian subcontinent [79] Notable among Delhi's arts and crafts are the Zardozi (an embroidery done with gold thread) and Meenakari (the art of enameling). Dilli Haat, Hauz Khas, Pragati Maidan offer a variety of Indian handicrafts and handlooms. Dilli Haat is a combination food plaza and craft bazaar located in the heart of Delhi, near the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and opposite INA Hauz Khasjpg|thumb|float=right|A view of the building alongside the tank in Hauz Khas]] Hauz Khas' ( Hindi: हौज़ खास Urdu: حوض خاص, Pragati Maidan ( Hindi:प्रगती मैदान literally "progress grounds" is a venue for large exhibitions in New Delhi. However, the city is said to have lost its own identity and socio-cultural legacies as it went to absorb multitude of humanity from across the country and has morphed into an amorphous pool of cultural styles. [80][5]
Education
- See also: Educational Institutions in Delhi
Schools and higher educational institutions in Delhi are administered either by the Directorate of Education, the NCT government, or private organizations. This is a list of education institutions in Delhi, India. Schools The Air Force School (Suboroto Park Air All India Institute of Medical Sciences ( AIIMS) (created 1956 is a Medical college and hospital in India, and is an autonomous institution A school (from Greek σχολεῖον - scholeion) is an Institution designed to allow and encourage Students (or "pupils" Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges In 2004–05, there were 2,515 primary, 635 middle, 504 secondary and 1,208 senior secondary schools in Delhi. That year, the higher education institutions in the city included 165 colleges, among them five medical colleges and eight engineering colleges,[81] six universities—DU, JNU, JMI, GGSIPU, IGNOU and Jamia Hamdard—and nine deemed universities. The University of Delhi (DU is a central university located at Delhi, India and is funded by Government of India. _____________________________________________________________The sprawling campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (जवाहरलाल नेहरू विश्वविद्यालय Jamia Millia Islamia ( Urdu: جامعہ ملیہ اسلامیہ Hindi: जामिया मिलिया इस्लामिया Translation Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University ( GGSIPU or IPU) is a University in Delhi, India. The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU Hindi: इन्दिरा गांधी राष्ट्रीय मुक्त विश्वविद्यालय Jamia Hamdard is a university located in New Delhi, India It offers was established in 1989 Deemed university is a status of autonomy granted to high performing institutes and departments of various universities in India. [81] GGSIPU is the only state university; IGNOU is for open/distance learning; the rest are all central universities. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University ( GGSIPU or IPU) is a University in Delhi, India. The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU Hindi: इन्दिरा गांधी राष्ट्रीय मुक्त विश्वविद्यालय
Private schools in Delhi—which employ either English or Hindi as the language of instruction—are affiliated to one of two administering bodies: the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE). The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education ( ICSE) examination is an examination conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations for In 2004–05, approximately 15. 29 lakh (1. A lakh (also written lac, and lackh in an Indian english language news source India PR Wire 8 Oct '08 is a unit in the Indian numbering system equal to 529 million) students were enrolled in primary schools, 8. 22 lakh (0. 822 million) in middle schools and 6. 69 lakh (0. 669 million) in secondary schools across Delhi. [81] Female students represented 49% of the total enrollment. The same year, the Delhi government spent between 1. 58% and 1. 95% of its gross state domestic product on education. [81]
After completing the ten-year secondary phase of their education under the 10+2+3 plan, students typically spend the next two years either in junior colleges or in schools with senior secondary facilities, during which their studies become more focused. The term junior college refers to different educational institutions in different countries They select a stream of study—liberal arts, commerce, science, or, less commonly, vocational. The term liberal arts refers to a particular type of educational Curriculum broadly defined as a Classical education. Upon completion, those who choose to continue, either study for a 3-year undergraduate degree at a college, or a professional degree in law, engineering, or medicine. Notable higher education or research institutes in Delhi include All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Delhi College of Engineering, Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi School of Economics, and Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. All India Institute of Medical Sciences ( AIIMS) (created 1956 is a Medical college and hospital in India, and is an autonomous institution The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (located at Hauz Khas) (formerly College of Engineering & Technology Delhi commonly known as IIT-Delhi or IIT-D Delhi College of Engineering (DCE is an engineering college in India Faculty of Management Studies Delhi, usually abbreviated FMS Delhi, was founded in 1954 and is the first business school in India which started offering management training Delhi School of Economics, started in 1949, is a conglomerate of three departments under the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Delhi. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT was set up in 1963 by the government of India as an Autonomous organization to help professionalize the country's
Media
As the capital of India, New Delhi is the focus of political reportage, including regular television broadcasts of Indian parliament sessions. Pitampura TV Tower is a 235-metre-tall television tower with an observation deck that is located in the northwest of New Delhi, India. Reportage sometimes refers to the total body of media coverage of a particular topic or event including news reporting and analysis " the extensive reportage of recent Many country-wide media agencies, among them the state-owned Press Trust of India and Doordarshan, are based in the city. Press Trust of India ( Hindi: प्रेस ट्रस्ट ऑफ़् इंडिया) (often abbreviated as PTI) is the largest News agency Doordarshan (दूरदर्शन literally Tele-Vision) is the public television broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati, a public Television programming in the city includes two free terrestrial television channels offered by Doordarshan, and several Hindi, English and regional-languages cable channels offered by Multi system operators. A multiple system operator (MSO is an operator of multiple Cable television systems Satellite television, in contrast, is yet to gain large-scale subscribership in the city. Direct broadcast satellite (DBS is a term used to refer to Satellite television broadcasts intended for home reception also referred to more broadly as direct-to-home [82]
Print journalism remains a popular news medium in Delhi. During the year 2004–05, 1029 newspapers—in thirteen languages—were published from the city. Of these, 492 were Hindi language newspapers, and included Navbharat Times, Dainik Hindustan, Punjab Kesri, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar and fastest growing weekly The Stageman International. Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is Navbharat Times is the largest Hindi Daily in Delhi and Bombay. Dainik Jagran is a Hindi daily newspaper It is principally published in Northern India. Dainik Bhaskar is a Hindi -language daily Newspaper of India. [83] Among the English language newspapers, The Hindustan Times, with over a million copies in circulation, was the single largest daily. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States Hindustan Times ( HT) is a leading newspaper in India, published since 1924 with roots in the independence movement [83] Other major English newspapers include Indian Express, Business Standard, Times of India, The Hindu, The Pioneer and Asian Age. For bi-furicated southern edition see The New Indian Express The Indian Express is an Indian newspaper owned by Ramnath Goenka Business Standard is a financial daily from Business Standard Ltd (BSL The Times of India ( TOI) is a leading English-language Broadsheet Daily newspaper in India. The Hindu is a single-edition English-language Indian newspaper The Pioneer is a medium-sized English language newspaper in India The Asian Age is an Indian daily newspaper The Asian Age has editions in four major cities in India and one in London. Radio is a less popular mass medium in Delhi, although FM radio has been gaining ground[84] since the inauguration of several new FM channels in 2006. [85] A number of state-owned and private radio stations broadcast from Delhi, including All India Radio (AIR), one of the world's largest radio service providers, which offers six radio channels in ten languages. All India Radio (abbreviated as AIR) officially known as Akashvani ( Devanagari: आकाशवाणी ākāshavānī ( Urdu: اکاشوانی Other city-based radio stations include Big FM (92. Big FM is a nationwide private FM radio station in India owned by Indian businessman Anil Ambani. 7 FM)''Radio Mirchi (98. Radio Mirchi is a nationwide network of private FM radio stations in India. 3 FM), Fever (104. 0 FM), Radio One (94. 3 FM), Red FM (93. 5 FM) and Radio City (91. 1 FM).
Sports
As in the rest of India, cricket is a popular sport in Delhi. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, India, was built by the Government of India in 1982 The following is a list of Sports Stadiums ordered by their capacity, that is the maximum number of spectators that the stadium can accommodate Cricket is a bat-and-ball team Sport that originated in England and is now played in more than 100 countries [86] There are several cricket grounds (or maidans) located across the city, including the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium, one of the oldest cricket grounds in India to be granted status as venue for international cricket matches. The Delhi cricket team represents the city in the Ranji Trophy, a domestic first-class cricket championship played between different cities and states of India. The Delhi cricket team is one of the first-class Cricket teams that plays in India 's domestic competition the Ranji Trophy. The Ranji Trophy is a domestic First-class cricket championship played in India between different city and state sides equivalent to the County Championship First-class cricket refers to the class of Cricket matches of three or more days scheduled duration between two sides of eleven players and officially adjudged first-class by [87] The city is also home to the IPL team Delhi Daredevils. The Indian Premier League (also known as the " DLF Indian Premier League" and often abbreviated as IPL) is a Twenty20 Cricket competition Delhi Daredevils Home Ground The Daredevils play their home matches in the Feroz Shah Kotla ground located in New Delhi, under the newly installed Other sports such as field hockey, football (soccer), tennis, golf, badminton, swimming, kart racing, weightlifting and table tennis are also popular in the city. Field hockey is a Team sport in which players attempt to score goals by hitting the Ball across the pitch with a stick Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles or two opposing pairs (doubles who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court Swimming is the movement by humans or animals through Water, usually without artificial assistance For other meanings see Kart (disambiguation Kart racing or karting is a variant of Open-wheel Motor sport with Weightlifting, also called Olympic weightlifting or Olympic-style weightlifting, is a sport in which participants attempt a maximum weight single lift of a barbell
Sports facilities in Delhi include the Jawharlal Nehru Stadium and the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, India, was built by the Government of India in 1982 The Indira Gandhi Arena, located at the Indraprastha Estate in the eastern region of New Delhi is the largest indoor sports arena in India and the second-largest In the past, Delhi has hosted several domestic and international sporting events, such as the First and the Ninth Asian Games. The 1st Asian Games were held from March 4 to March 11, 1951 in Delhi, India. The 9th Asian Games were held from November 19, 1982 to December 4, 1982 in Delhi, India. The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a Multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. [88] The coming years will see the city host the 2010 Commonwealth Games, projected to be the largest multi-sport event ever held in the city. The 2010 Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be held in Delhi, India between 3 October and 14 October 2010 The Commonwealth Games is a multinational Multi-sport event. Held every four years it involves the elite athletes of the Commonwealth of Nations. Delhi lost bidding for the 2014 Asian Games,[89] but is bidding for 2020 Olympic Games. The 17th Asian Games, officially known as the XVII Asiad, is the largest sporting event in Asia governed by Olympic Council of Asia. The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a Multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The 2020 Summer Olympics (officially known as the Games of the XXXII Olympiad) is expected to be a major international sports and cultural festival to be celebrated The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games [88][90] Delhi was chosen by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile to host the first ever Indian Grand Prix in 2010. The Indian Grand Prix is a race planned to be part of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile annual Formula One automobile racing championships [91]
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- ^ a b Gadhok, Taranjot Kaur. Risks in Delhi: Environmental concerns. Natural Hazard Management. GISdevelopment. net. Retrieved on 2006-12-19. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor.
- ^ Chapter 11: Energy (PDF). Economic Survey of Delhi, 2005–06 pp117–129. Planning Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian
- ^ About Us. Delhi Fire Service. Govt. of NCT of Delhi. Retrieved on 2007-01-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople.
- ^ Joshi, Sandeep. "MTNL stems decline in phone surrender rate", New Delhi Printer Friendly Page, The Hindu, 2 January 2007. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2007-01-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war.
- ^ a b c Chapter 2: State Income (PDF). Economic Survey of Delhi, 2005–2006 pp8–16. Planning Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
- ^ a b c d Chapter 5: Employment and Unemployment (PDF). Economic Survey of Delhi, 2005–06 pp59–65. Planning Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
- ^ Chapter 9: Industrial Development (PDF). Economic Survey of Delhi, 2005–06 pp94–107. Planning Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
- ^ India's Retail Industry. India Brand Equity Foundation. India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF is an Indian organisation that collects collates and disseminates accurate comprehensive and current information on India Retrieved on 2007-01-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina.
- ^ Majumder, Sanjoy (21 May 2007). Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Supermarkets devour Indian traders. South Asia. BBC. Retrieved on 2007-07-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium.
- ^ a b c d e f Chapter 12: Transport (PDF). Economic Survey of Delhi, 2005–2006 pp130–146. Planning Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian
- ^ Citizen Charter. Delhi Transport Corporation. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian
- ^ Anjali, Dhal Samanta. "Pollution on the rise in Capital", New Delhi, The Hindu, 4 February 2005. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-01-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes.
- ^ Station Information. www. delhimetrorail. com. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC). Retrieved on 2007-01-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes.
- ^ map of extensions www. delhimetrorail. com/commuters/images/metro_map_big. jpg
- ^ Indira Gandhi International Airport
- ^ Delhi – Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) information. Indira Gandhi International Airport ( Hindi: इंदिरा गांधी अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा is an Airport Essential Travel Ltd. , UK. . Retrieved on 2006-04-29. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.
- ^ Indira Gandhi International Airport
- ^ VIDD - Airport. Indira Gandhi International Airport ( Hindi: इंदिरा गांधी अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा is an Airport Great Circle Search. Karl L. Swartz. Retrieved on 2007-01-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes.
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- ^ I. Prasada Rao; Dr. P. K. Kanchan, Dr. P. K. Nanda. GIS Based Maintenance Management System (GMMS) For Major Roads Of Delhi. Map India 2006: Transportation. GISdevelopment. net. Retrieved on 2007-01-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes.
- ^ Traffic snarl snaps 42 Cr man-hour from Delhi, NCR workers at iGovernment
- ^ Armin Rosencranz; Michael Jackson. Introduction (PDF). The Delhi Pollution Case: The Supreme Court of India and the Limits of Judicial Power p. 3. indlaw. com. Retrieved on 2007-01-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes.
- ^ Akshardham temple makes it to Guinness Book-India-The Times of India
- ^ Is Delhi India's Largest City? - Population Reference Bureau
- ^ a b World Urbanization Prospects The 2003 Revision. ([PDF) p7. United Nations. Retrieved on 2006-04-29. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.
- ^ a b Chapter 3: Demographic Profile (PDF). Economic Survey of Delhi, 2005–2006 pp17–31. Planning Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian
- ^ List of cities by population
- ^ Chapter 21: Poverty Line in Delhi (PDF). This is a list of the most populous cities of the World defined according to the concept of city proper. Economic Survey of Delhi, 2005–2006 pp227–231. Planning Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian
- ^ http://www.censusindia.net/religiondata/ 2001 Indian Census Data
- ^ Data on Religion 1. Census of India 2001. Archived from the original on 2007-08-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Retrieved on 2006-05-16. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire.
- ^ National Crime Records Bureau (2005). "Crimes in Megacities", Crime in India-2005 (PDF), Ministry of Home Affairs, pp. 159–160. Retrieved on 2007-01-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople.
- ^ National Crime Records Bureau (2005). "Snapshots-2005", Crime in India-2005 (PDF), Ministry of Home Affairs, p3. Retrieved on 2007-01-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople.
- ^ The Hindu : Front Page : Asia’s largest auto carnival begins in Delhi tomorrow
- ^ Delhi Circle (N.C.T. of Delhi). List of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains of National Importance. Archaeological Survey of India. The Archaeological Survey of India is an Indian government agency in the Department of Culture that is responsible for archaeological studies and the preservation of Retrieved on 2006-12-27. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the
- ^ Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Radio Singapore. Retrieved on 2006-11-14. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca
- ^ Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List: India. UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved on 2007-01-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks
- ^ Independence Day. 123independenceday. com. Compare Infobase Limited. Retrieved on 2007-01-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina.
- ^ Ray Choudhury, Ray Choudhury (January 28, 2002). Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. R-Day parade, an anachronism?. The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved on 2007-01-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks
- ^ a b Fairs & Festivals of Delhi. Delhi Travel. India Tourism. org. Archived from the original on 2007-03-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Retrieved on 2007-01-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks
- ^ Tankha, Madhur. "It's Sufi and rock at Qutub Fest", New Delhi, The Hindu, 15 December 2005. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-01-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks
- ^ The Hindu : Front Page : Asia’s largest auto carnival begins in Delhi tomorrow
- ^ Cuisines of Delhi. India: Delhi. indiasite. com. Retrieved on 2007-01-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes.
- ^ a b Singh, Sarina. "Delhi: Old, new, sleek and rambunctious too", Travels with Lonely Planet: India, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 December 2006. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-01-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy.
- ^ Jacob, Satish (July 2002). "Wither, the walled city". Seminar (web edition) (515).
- ^ Shopping in Delhi. Delhi Tours. About Palace on Wheels. Retrieved on 2007-01-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina.
- ^ Menon, Anjolie Ela (July 2002). "The Age That Was". Seminar (web edition) (515).
- ^ a b c d Chapter 15: Education (PDF). Economic Survey of Delhi, 2005–06 173–187. Planning Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian
- ^ Rediff Business Desk (5 September 2006). Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. What is CAS? What is DTH?. rediff news: Business. Rediff.com. Rediffcom India, is a news information entertainment and shopping portal Retrieved on 2007-01-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army
- ^ a b General Review. Registrar of Newspapers for India. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian
- ^ Naqvi, Farah (14 November 2006). Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Chapter4: Towards a Mass Media Campaign: Analysing the relationship between target audiences and mass media (PDF). Images and icons: Harnessing the Power of Mass Media to Promote Gender Equality and Reduce Practices of Sex Selection 26–36. BBC World Service Trust. Retrieved on 2007-01-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army
- ^ Delhi: Radio Stations in Delhi, India. ASIAWAVES: Radio and TV Broadcasting in South and South-East Asia. Alan G. Davies (15 November 2006). Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-01-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental
- ^ Camenzuli, Charles. Cricket may be included in the 2010 Games. Interview. International Sports Press Association. Retrieved on 2007-01-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental
- ^ Cricinfo staff. A Brief History: The Ranji Trophy. Cricinfo. The Wisden Group. Retrieved on 2007-01-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King
- ^ a b "India to bid for 2014 Asian Games", South Asia, BBC, 29 March 2005. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian
- ^ "New Delhi loses bid", The Hindu, The Hindu, April 18 2007. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Retrieved on 2007-04-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland.
- ^ Delhi To Bid For 2020 Summer Games. gamesbids. com. Menscerto Inc. (April 28 2007). Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Retrieved on 2007-08-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia.
- ^ "India agree grand prix", BBC Sport. Retrieved on 2007-09-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece.
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- Economic Survey of Delhi 2005–2006. Wikitravel is a Web -based project "to create a free, complete up-to-date and reliable worldwide travel guide. Planning Department. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. Retrieved on 12 February 2007. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- First City? A Symposium on Remembering Delhi Seminar (web edition) (515) (July 2002). Retrieved on 12 February 2007. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- Horton, P (2002), Lonely Planet Delhi (3 ed. ), Lonely Planet Publications, ISBN 1864502975
- Rowe, P & P Coster (2004), Delhi (Great Cities of the World), World Almanac Library, ISBN 0836851978
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