DELHI IN THY NAME THE MANY LEGEND THAT MAKE A CITY (PB)

Great book by @AdrijaRoychow just finished it👏! Loved the way she explains the theory of name changing and how our histories gets fainted by changing the names. Also, she rightly describes that we at the end only remembers what remains in this loved city♥️!

Adrija does well to balance the leftist thoughts process with the facts.

pretty much an interesting read, finished the intro and looking forward to the rest

Interesting and informative

Adrija does a great job at capturing the complex history of Delhi through its neighbourhoods. having grown up in the city, I have always been fascinated by the stories behind its various neighbourhood/roads/gullies. Shakespeare might have said "what is in the name" but as this book shows the names in 21st century tell a story.Must read for those interested in history , politics and the city of Delhi.

Very detailed research, tightly woven story line, and filled with intricate details. A must read!

It was a refreshing experience exploring the lanes of Chandi Chowk wrapped in aroma of delicacies, visiting the United Coffee House of Connaught place and meeting Bilkis Bano of Shaheen Bagh.An intensively researched and ardently complied, the book reflects the rich history, emotions, politics and conflictsthat lead to the naming and renaming of the places in Capital.☕The narration moved at a steady pace without any hiccups.The most engaging part is the anecdotes by the natives briming with sentiments.I was glued to the book till the very end.🦉

This was one of the most anticipated books for me, for Delhi is quite close to my heart. I was born in this city and have several memories that adorn my line of thought. Delhi, in Thy Name is a beautiful collection of stories and events that led to the naming of several lanes and places that form the scaffold of the capital. It is amazing to know how each gully has a story behind its name. While some stories are impactful and pragmatic, others just showcase the influence of power over such important tasks like naming and renaming the lanes/places. Well-researched and clearly articulated, Delhi, in Thy Name is interesting and covers most of the well-known places in Delhi like Chandni Chowk and Saket. It is surprising how the information elicits mixed emotions- some of nostalgia and love while others of angst and despondency. A successful rendition of Delhi’s myriad history and its flamboyance, this book is sure to be loved by every Delhite who yearns to know more about his/her city.