Tag: Connaught Place
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A perfect fine-dine
Connaught Place in New Delhi is usually termed as the heart and hub of the city. Therefore, it is considered to be the best and safest place to start any new venture, perhaps this was in the mind of the owner of The Imperial Spices, who preferred to start his first eatery in Connaught Place. …
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August 19, 2018 -
Connaught Place world’s 9th most expensive office location: CBRE
Hong Kong (Central) is at the first position with an annual rent of $306.57 per sq ft, followed by London (West End)
July 11, 2018 -
Traders to down shutters on March 28 against sealing drive
Around seven lakh business establishments and 3000 commercial markets of Delhi, including Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place and Lajpat Nagar, will remain closed on 28 March in protest against the ongoing sealing drive which began in December with the sealing of some major shops and eateries in posh Defence Colony. The traders will hold a rally …
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March 27, 2018 -
In pics: Man climbs tower in Connaught place, rescued
March 9, 2018 -
OBR anniversary observed
The sixth anniversary of the “One Billion Rising Campaign” was observed across the country and in many part of South Asia on Sunday, with people joining in the fight against the unacceptable levels of violence being witnessed in recent times against women, girls and even infants. Central Park in Connaught Place was buzzing with activity …
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February 12, 2018 -
Helen di
Waiting for Helen di in front of the palatial Connaught Place Khadi, Manashi looked yearningly at Palika bazar but Helen di’s caveat loomed large.“Manu, I shall meet you at CP, but don’t request me to take you to Palika bazar. I don’t do cheap places like Palika.”Yet memories came flooding. Every time Baba returned from …
February 4, 2018 -
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore administers Khelo India pledge at Central Park
Delhi came together to pledge its support to Khelo India School Games at the Central Park in Connaught Place. Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore administered the Khelo India pledge to hundreds of sports lovers who came to the Park in a carnival like atmosphere that also had the giant tricolour …
January 29, 2018 -
Bad start to New Year in Delhi: Revellers choke India Gate, Connaught Place
The heart of Delhi, India Gate and nearby areas, including Connaught Place, saw a massive traffic jam on the first day of New Year. Thousands of people reportedly gathered at the India Gate, leading to chaos and commuters remained stuck for hours in the traffic. Delhi Police issued a statement which read: “Traffic will remain …
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January 1, 2018 -
Woman molested on workplace terrace in Delhi’s Connaught Place
A 32-year-old woman was groped and molested by an unidentified man in his 20s on the terrace of her office in the capital’s busy Connaught Place, police said on Saturday. “The incident took place on Thursday at 10 a.m. when the woman had gone to the terrace of the building (where she works)… The accused …
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December 2, 2017 -
‘Connaught Place world’s 10th most expensive office location’
New Delhi’s Connaught Place has slipped one position to become tenth most expensive office location in the world with an annual rent of $ 111 per sq ft, according to property consultant CBRE. New Delhi’s Connaught Place has slipped one position to become tenth most expensive office location in the world with an annual rent …
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September 15, 2017 -
Tryst with Krishna?
Following the just gone-by Janmashtami, which marks the birth of Krishna, it was clearly evident that no one was wanting to get out of the “Bhakti” mood, set by the echoing hymns sung in praise of Krishna. In the present days, where everyone is looking to take an escape route to spirituality, such a festival …
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August 21, 2017 -
Braving the sun
Among the many attractions in Connaught Place are the pavement vendors. A variety of goods ~ handicrafts, posters, costume jewellery, books, food and toys to name some ~ are sold on the pavements, attracting a fair number of shoppers. Among the vendors, several are women. Their children often sit by their side or assist them. …
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July 2, 2017 -
Staff, customers shell-shocked by McD outlets’ closure
The sudden closure of as many as 40 McDonald's outlets across the Capital has left many employees working with the restaurant chain shell-shocked. The restaurant industry in Delhi was stunned by the decision of the company which has a strong base of loyal customers. A manager at one of the outlets told The Statesman, "The …
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June 30, 2017 -
Connaught Place barricaded to thwart London-style attacks
The Delhi Police had received intelligence inputs about some terror outfits planning a "London-style attack" during the International Yoga Day celebrations at Connaught Place here. In view of the alert warning of the attack similar to the one in London recently in which a man had ploughed a van into people, the police had barricaded …
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June 21, 2017 -
Yoga Day: Connaught Place out of bounds till 11 AM tomorrow
Traffic will be restricted at Connaught Place in central Delhi in view of the International Yoga Day, with the innner circle, middle circle and radial roads being closed till 11 AM on Friday. A number of events will be organised on the occasion by the Ayush Ministry. The main event will be held at Connaught …
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June 20, 2017 -
‘Delhi’s Connaught Place is world’s 9th costliest market’
The nation's financial capital continues to slip on office rentals as Connaught Place in the heart of the national capital continues to remain the most expensive markets in the country and the 9th costliest in the world, says a report. According to the bi-annual global prime office occupancy costs survey by realty consultant CBRE Group, …
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June 16, 2017 -
Fire breaks out in building at Connaught Place
A fire broke out in Suryakiran Building at Connaught Place here on Wednesday, said a Delhi Fire Services officer, adding that a fireman was injured while trying to douse the flames. A call was received around 8.30 PM about smoke emanating from the basement of the building, said the officer. As many as 10 fire-tenders …
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June 7, 2017