Qutub Minar

Exclusive: National Monuments Authority documents extensive Hindu iconography at Qutub Minar, submits report to Govt

Amid a welter of conflicting information on excavation at the site of the Sultanate-era Qutub Minar in the Capital, it has emerged that that National Monuments Authority has conducted a survey of the Quwwatul Islam mosque complex

Qutub Minar or Sun Tower? Explaining the latest controversy surrounding the heritage site

It was reported that the Archaeological Survey of India had been ordered to carry out excavations at the Qutub Minar complex to ascertain whether it was built by Quṭb al-Din Aibak or Chandragupta Vikramaditya. However, the Centre has said that no such decision has been taken

G Kishan Reddy denies reports claiming excavation at Qutub Minar complex

Several reports have claimed that the Ministry of Culture instructed the ASI to conduct the excavation and iconography of idols at Qutub Minar to ascertain the facts about the structure

Cow carving 'discovered' at Qutub Minar: All the times the monument was in light for its alleged Hindu origin

While there is no confirmation whether the sculpture has been 'discovered for the first time', it has brought the 12th-century monument into the limelight yet again

Explained: The row over two Ganesha idols inside the Qutub Minar complex

The National Museums Authority had demanded that the 'Ulta Ganesh' and 'Ganesha in cage' statues be relocated, as their place at the Qutub Minar premises was 'disrespectful'. The Saket Court in Delhi has now ordered that the idols should not be moved until it delivers its verdict

National Monuments Authority asks ASI to place Lord Ganesha idols inside Qutub complex 'respectfully'

Two idols of Lord Ganesha are located in the compound of the 12th-century monument, which was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993

On international women’s day, free entry for women at all centrally protected monuments under Archaeological Survey of India

The Archaeological Survey of India has decided not to charge fees from women visitors to the centrally protected ticketed monuments across the country on the occasion of International Women's Day.

Tourists to Qutub Minar can get discount by buying tickets online or scanning QR code; foreigners to pay Rs 550, Indians Rs 35

Officials said that this discount will be extended to all monuments soon

Delhi Metro services disrupted on Yellow Line due to technical snag; passengers stranded at Qutab Minar station

Due to the snag, commuters had a hard time reaching their destination and many passengers were stranded at the Delhi's Qutub Minar station.

Under the Banyan Tree on A Full Moon Night's March edition celebrates Holi and the coming of spring

Under the Banyan Tree on a Full Moon Night will draw to a close with Tritha & Friends' performance, a musical ensemble crafted for the evening that will present a fusion of Hindustani music with middle-eastern influences