?New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi • India
North Block
New Delhi
Coordinates: 28°42′N 77°12′E / 28.7, 77.2
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	42.7 km² (16 sq mi) • 216 m (709 ft)
District(s)	New Delhi
Population • Density	321,883 [1] (2006) • 9,294 /km² (24,071 /sq mi)
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle	• 110 xxx • +011 • DL-0?
Website: www.ndmc.gov.in

Coordinates: 28°42′N 77°12′E / 28.7, 77.2

New Delhi (Hindi: नई दिल्ली, Punjabi: ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ, Urdu: نئی دلی, Bengali: নতুন দিল্লি, Malayalam: ന്യൂ ഡല്ഹി ) is the capital city of India. 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 Not to be confused with the Malay language. Malayalam (മലയാളം malayāḷaṁ) is a Dravidian language used India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country With a total area of 42. 7 km², New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi and serves as the seat of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of Delhi (दिल्ली ਦਿੱਲੀ دلی d̪ɪlːiː sometimes referred to as Dilli) is the second largest metropolis of India, with a population Delhi (दिल्ली ਦਿੱਲੀ دلی d̪ɪlːiː sometimes referred to as Dilli) is the second largest metropolis of India, with a population

Planned by Edwin Lutyens, a leading 20th century British architect, New Delhi is known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and houses numerous national institutions and landmarks as well. Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, OM, KCIE, PRA, FRIBA, LLD ( 29 March 1869 – 1 January 1944 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located

History

Main article: History of Delhi

Jantar Mantar was an astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II

Calcutta was the capital of India until 1911 during the British Raj. Overview The modern city contains the remnants of eight successive ancient cities including 'Dhilli' was founded by Tomar Anangapala according to Vibudh Shridhar The Yantra Mandir (literally the 'temple of instruments' and often called the Jantar Mantar) is located in the modern city of New Delhi, Delhi. For usage see British rule in India British Raj ( rāj, lit "reign" in Hindustani) primarily refers to the British However, Delhi had served as the political and financial centre of several empires of ancient and medieval India, most notably of the Mughal Empire. The Delhi Sultanate ( Urdu: دلی سلطنت, दिल्ली सलतनत or Sultanat e Hind ( سلطنتِ هند; सलतनत ए The Mughal Empire ( Persian and self-designation گورکانی; مغلیہ سلطنت) was an Islamic imperial power which ruled most During the early 1900s, a proposal was made to the British administration to shift the capital of the Indian Empire from Calcutta to Delhi. Unlike Calcutta, which was located on the eastern coast of India, Delhi was located in northern India and the Government of British India felt that it would be easier to administer India from Delhi rather than from Calcutta. For usage see British rule in India British Raj ( rāj, lit "reign" in Hindustani) primarily refers to the British George V, the then Emperor of India, made the announcement the capital of the Raj was to be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi. Emperor/Empress of India ( Badishah -e-Hind in Hindustani) was used as a Title by the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Delhi (दिल्ली ਦਿੱਲੀ دلی d̪ɪlːiː sometimes referred to as Dilli) is the second largest metropolis of India, with a population ^[1]

The India Gate commemorates Indian soldiers who lost their lives in World War I

New Delhi was laid out to the south of the Old City which was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. 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 World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All 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 However, New Delhi overlays the site of seven ancient cities and hence includes many historic monuments like the Jantar Mantar and the Lodhi Gardens. Overview The modern city contains the remnants of eight successive ancient cities including 'Dhilli' was founded by Tomar Anangapala according to Vibudh Shridhar The Yantra Mandir (literally the 'temple of instruments' and often called the Jantar Mantar) is located in the modern city of New Delhi, Delhi.

Much of New Delhi was planned by Edwin Lutyens, a leading 20th century British architect and it has been dubbed "Lutyens' Delhi". Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, OM, KCIE, PRA, FRIBA, LLD ( 29 March 1869 – 1 January 1944 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Lutyens' Delhi is an area in Delhi, specifically New Delhi, India, named after the leading British architect Edwin Lutyens (1869–1944 Lutyens laid out the central administrative area of the city as a testament to Britain's imperial pretensions. Imperialism has two meanings one describing an action and the other describing an attitude At the heart of the city was the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhawan (then known as Viceroy's House) which sat atop Raisina Hill. Rashtrapati Bhavan ( Sanskrit for President House / Presidential Palace is the Official residence of the President of India, located in New Delhi Raisina Hill is a prime area in Edwin Lutyens ' New Delhi, housing India's most important government buildings The Rajpath, also known as King's Way, stretched from the India Gate to the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Rajpath literally known as King's Way is the ceremonial avenue of the Republic of India. 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 Secretariat which houses various ministries of the Government of India, flanked out of the Rashtrapati Bhawan. 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 The Parliament House, designed by Herbert Baker, is located at the Sansad Marg, which runs parallel to the Rajpath. The Parliament of India (or Sansad) is the federal and supreme Legislative body of India. Sir Herbert Baker ( 9 June 1862 in Cobham Kent - 4 February 1946 in Cobham Kent was a British architect

After India gained independence in 1947, a limited autonomy was conferred to New Delhi and was administered by a Chief Commissioner appointed by the Government of India. In 1956, Delhi was converted into a union territory and eventually the Chief Commissioner was replaced by a Lieutenant Governor. A Union Territory is a sub-national administrative division of India. 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. ^[2] A system of diarchy was introduced under which the elected Government was given wide powers, excluding law and order which remained with the Central Government. Diarchy (or dyarchy) from the Greek "δύο" and αρχειν "to rule" is a form of government in which two diarchs are the heads of state The actual enforcement of the legislation came in 1993.

Geography

See also: Climate of Delhi

The Yamuna River lies to the east of New Delhi. Climate of Delhi is semi- Arid with high variation between summer and winter temperatures For the goddess of the river who is sometimes called Yamuna see Yami The Yamuna (Sanskrit यमुना

New Delhi is situated in the center of Delhi. Delhi (दिल्ली ਦਿੱਲੀ دلی d̪ɪlːiː sometimes referred to as Dilli) is the second largest metropolis of India, with a population

New Delhi lies in northern India, almost entirely in the Gangetic plains. Geography Northern India lies mainly on continental India and a very small part of it lies on the Indian peninsula 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, New Delhi was once a part of the Aravalies, but all that is left now is the Delhi ridge, the first prominent geographical feature. The Aravalli Range is a range of mountains in western India running approximately 800 km from northeast to southwest across Rajasthan state Delhi ridge is a Ridge in the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. The second feature is the Yamuna floodplains; New Delhi lies west of the Yamuna river, although for the most part, New Delhi is a landlocked city. For the goddess of the river who is sometimes called Yamuna see Yami The Yamuna (Sanskrit यमुना 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 New Delhi falls under the 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 ^[3]

New Delhi and its vicinity have a somewhat exaggerated continental climate due to its distance from the coasts and location with respect to mountain ranges. The temperature varies from 40 degrees Celsius in summers to around 4 degrees Celsius in winters. ^[4] 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 November and peaks in January. The annual mean temperature is 25 °C (77 °F); monthly mean temperatures range from 14 °C to 33 °C (58 °F to 92 °F). ^[5] 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]

Government

The North Block Houses key government offices

As of 2005, the government structure of the New Delhi Municipal Council includes a chairperson, three members of New Delhi's Legislative Assembly, two members nominated by the Chief Minister of National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT) and five members nominated by the central government. 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 Delhi Municipal Corporation WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC is the name of the Municipal Corporation Legislative Assembly is the name given in some countries to either a Legislature, or to one of its chambers. A Chief Minister is the elected Head of government of a sub-national (e The current Chief Minister of the NCT is Sheila Dikshit. Sheila Dikshit (born March 31, 1938) is the Chief Minister of Delhi since 1998

New Delhi is governed by its own municipal government, known as the New Delhi Municipal Council. A township (or Municipality) is a settlement which has the status and powers of a unit of local government For the government of parliamentary systems see Executive (government. Delhi Municipal Corporation WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC is the name of the Municipal Corporation Other urban areas of the metropolis of Delhi are administered by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and are hence not considered a part of the capital city. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD is a Municipal corporation that governs most of the metropolis of Delhi in India. However, the entire metropolis of Delhi is commonly known as New Delhi in contrast to Old Delhi. Overview The modern city contains the remnants of eight successive ancient cities including 'Dhilli' was founded by Tomar Anangapala according to Vibudh Shridhar

Urban structure

Rashtrapati Bhavan is home to the President of India

Much of New Delhi was planned by Edwin Lutyens, a leading 20th century British architect and has been dubbed "Lutyens' Delhi". Rashtrapati Bhavan ( Sanskrit for President House / Presidential Palace is the Official residence of the President of India, located in New Delhi The President of India or Rashtrapati ( Hindi: राष्ट्रपति a Sanskrit Neologism, lit Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, OM, KCIE, PRA, FRIBA, LLD ( 29 March 1869 – 1 January 1944 Lutyens laid out the central administrative area of the city as a testament to Britain's imperial pretensions. New Delhi is structured around two central promenades called the Rajpath and the Janpath. An esplanade is a long open level area usually next to a river or large body of water where people may walk Rajpath literally known as King's Way is the ceremonial avenue of the Republic of India. JanpathOfficeBuildingsjpg|225px|thumb|Commercial offices along Janpath 2006 The Rajpath, or King's Way, stretches from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to the India Gate. Rashtrapati Bhavan ( Sanskrit for President House / Presidential Palace is the Official residence of the President of India, located in New Delhi 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 Janpath, formerly Queen's Way, begins at Connaught Circus and cuts the Shantipath at right angles. JanpathOfficeBuildingsjpg|225px|thumb|Commercial offices along Janpath 2006 Connaught Place (officially Rajeev Chowk) is one of the largest commercial areas in Delhi, India.

At the heart of the city is the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhavan (formerly known as Viceroy's House) which sits atop Raisina Hill. Raisina Hill is a prime area in Edwin Lutyens ' New Delhi, housing India's most important government buildings The Secretariat, which houses various ministries of the Government of India, flanks out of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Parliament House, designed by Herbert Baker, is located at the Sansad Marg, which runs parallel to the Rajpath.

Transport

Public transport in New 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 A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway or metro(politan system is an electric passenger railway 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

Auto Rickshaws are a popular means of transportation in New Delhi

Metro

The Delhi Mass Rapid Transit System; a world class metro service, has been instituted in New Delhi and in the rest of the metropolis. 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 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 ^[7] 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 ^[8]

Taxi & Rickshaw

Auto rickshaws are a popular mode of public transportation in New Delhi. An auto rickshaw or tuk tuk ( auto autorick or rickshaw in popular parlance is a Motor vehicle that is one of the chief They are usually coloured Green and Yellow and, like all other commmercial vehicles in the NCR, run on CNG. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG is a Fossil fuel substitute for Gasoline (petrol Diesel, or Propane Fuel. State permit Black and Yellow taxis can also be found dotting the city, but have relatively few takers. Another option is the Radio Taxi: luxurious sedans furnished with air-conditioner and GPS and GPRS technology enabled devices. Radio Taxi is a Pop / Rock band from São Paulo, Brazil, who had a string of Hit singles in the early/mid 80s Taxicabs though, are a distant second as compared to the popular auto rickshaws, owing to their high rates. 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 An auto rickshaw or tuk tuk ( auto autorick or rickshaw in popular parlance is a Motor vehicle that is one of the chief

Bus

Low floor DTC Buses operate across the city

Buses are the most popular means of transport catering to about 60% of the total demand. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC is the main Public transport operator of Delhi. ^[7] The state-owned Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is a major bus service provider for the city and plays a crucial role in connecting it with the rest of the metropolis. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC is the main Public transport operator of Delhi. The buses operate around 34 depots, and the inter-state buses operate from the three Inter State Bus Terminals in Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan and Anand Vihar. Inter State Bus Terminals in Delhi, India provide bus service to points in other states of India outside the National Capital Territory of Delhi Kashmere Gate is a locality or a place in North Delhi, in the Old Delhi area Sarai Kale Khan is a major bus termini in Delhi. It is adjacent to the Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station DTC coordinates with Delhi Metro to connect commuters in areas surrounding the metro stations. The Delhi Mass Rapid Transit System ( MRTS) or Delhi Metro (दिल्ली मेट्रो is a Rapid transit system in the Indian National DTC is constantly upgrading its fleet from dilapidated buses to the new Low-Floor Buses supplied by TATA. These modern buses are equipped with electronic displays, automatic doors, and automatic transmission. An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle These buses come in the Green(Non-AC) and Red(AC) variants, with the latter having been recently introduced.

A rather infamous competitor by the name of Blueline Bus, run by private owners under State Permit is infamous for its deplorable fleet, reckless drivers and a poor track record, having been involved in numerous cases of crushing pedestrians and motorists. Apart from these, Chartered Buses running between important locations can be boarded during morning and evening peak hours.

Air

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) is situated in South West Delhi and is the main airport serving New Delhi. Indira Gandhi International Airport ( Hindi: इंदिरा गांधी अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा is an Airport South West Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. In 2006–07, the IGI airport recorded traffic of more than 20. 44 million passengers, making it the second busiest airport in South Asia. Palam Airport and Safdarjung Airport are the other airfields in Delhi used for general aviation purpose.

The Auto Expo, Asia's largest auto show,^[9] showcases modern forms of public and private transport

Suburban Railway

Railways served only 1% of the local traffic as of 2003. 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 ^[7] The headquarters of Indian Railways and the Northern Railway are situated in New Delhi. Indian Railways (भारतीय रेल Bhāratīya Rail) abbreviated as IR (hi भारे is a Department of the Government of India under the Ministry The Northern Railway is one of the sixteen railway zones in India The New Delhi Railway Station serves as the main railway station for the city and is a major railway hub in northern India. The New Delhi Railway Station (station code NDLS is the main railway station in Delhi. Geography Northern India lies mainly on continental India and a very small part of it lies on the Indian peninsula ^[7]

Road

Private vehicles account for 30% of the total demand for transport. ^[7] At 1922. 32 km of road length per 100 km², Delhi has one of the highest road densities in India. ^[7] 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" ^[10] he Auto Expo, Asia's largest auto show,^[11] showcases modern forms of public and private transport

Further information: Transport in Delhi

Demographics

The Akshardham Temple is a Hindu Temple in New Delhi

As of 2003, the total population of New Delhi was 295,000. 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 Delhi, the national capital of India has significant reliance on its transport infrastructure Akshardham is a Hindu temple complex in Delhi, India. Also referred to as Delhi Akshardham or Swaminarayan Akshardham, the complex A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical A large portion of New Delhi is associated with governmental affairs. The National Capital Territory of Delhi, of which New Delhi is a part of, had a population of 14. 1 million people making it the second largest metropolitan area in India after Mumbai. Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial ^[12] There are 925 women per 1000 men, and the literacy rate is 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, 67%. ^[13]

Hinduism is the religion of 82% of Delhi's population, of which New Delhi is a part. 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 Delhi^[14]. Other minorities include Parsis, Buddhists and Jews. Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ ^[15]

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. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States 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 Linguistic groups from all over India are well represented in the city; among them are Maithili,Kannada, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi and Tamil. Maithili (मैथिली Maithilī) is a language spoken in the eastern part of India, mainly in the Indian state of Bihar 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. Tamil (ta தமிழ்; t̪əmɨɻ is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent.

Culture

Connaught Place is an important cultural center

Pragati Maidan hosts major exhibitions like the World Book Fair and India International Trade Fair

New Delhi is a cosmopolitan city due to the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural presence of the vast Indian bureaucracy and political system. Connaught Place (officially Rajeev Chowk) is one of the largest commercial areas in Delhi, India. Pragati Maidan ( Hindi:प्रगती मैदान literally "progress grounds" is a venue for large exhibitions in New Delhi. The World Book Fair, held in Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, is India 's oldest book fair The India International Trade Fair ever since its inception in 1980 has evolved as a major event for the Business community The city's capital status has amplified the importance of national events and holidays. National events such as Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti (Gandhi's birthday) are celebrated with great enthusiasm in New Delhi and the rest of India. 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 This article is about the Red Fort in Delhi India The Agra Fort is also known as the "Red Fort" Most Delhiites celebrate the day by flying kites, which are considered a symbol of freedom. ^[16] 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 ^[17][18]

Religious festivals include Divali (the festival of light), Durga Puja, Holi, Lohri, Maha Shivaratri, Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Adha, Christmas and Buddha Jayanti. Diwali, or Deepavali, (also called Tihar and Swanti in Nepal (Markiscarali is a major Indian and Nepalese festival and a significant 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 Eid ul-Fitr or Id-ul-Fitr (عيد الفطر ‘Īdu l-Fiṭr) often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim Holiday that marks the end of Eid al-Adha ( Arabic: عيد الأضحى ‘Īd ul-’Aḍḥā, Urdu: بقرعید or the Festival of Sacrifice is a religious festival celebrated Vesak is an annual holiday observed by practicing Buddhists in many Asian countries like Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, ^[18] 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. ^[19] 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

Economy

Rajiv Circle, formerly called Connaught Place, one of northern India's largest commercial and financial centres, is located in the heart of New Delhi. Connaught Place (officially Rajeev Chowk) is one of the largest commercial areas in Delhi, India. Geography Northern India lies mainly on continental India and a very small part of it lies on the Indian peninsula With an estimated net State Domestic Product (SDP) of 83,085 crores (830. 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 A crore is a unit in the Indian numbering system and was formerly a unit in the Persian numbering system still widely used in Bangladesh, India, Maldives 85 billion) Indian rupee (INR) (for the year 2004–05),^[20] Delhi is an important commercial centre in South Asia. The rupee (रुपया ( code: INR) is the Currency of India. Delhi has a per capita income of 53,976 INR. ^[20] The tertiary sector contributes 78. 4% of Delhi's gross SDP followed by secondary and primary sectors with 20. 2% and 1. 4% contribution respectively. ^[20]

Government and quasi government sector was the primary employer in New Delhi. The city'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.

References

External links

• New Delhi Municipal Council
• Detailed map of New Delhi