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Calcutta Returns to British Control

On 31 January 1757, Robert Clive signed the Treaty of Alinagar with Siraj ud Daulah, as a result of which Calcutta, known today as Kolkata, returned to British control. On the s......

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First National Building Code Standards Established

On October 20, 1901, the first comprehensive national building code standards were established, creating uniform construction regulations across the country. This landmark legislat......

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First Modern Condominium Legislation Enacted

On October 22, 1963, groundbreaking condominium legislation was enacted, creating the legal framework for individual ownership of units within multi-story residential buildings. Th......

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Foundation of the First Museum of the Subcontinent in Calcutta

On 2 February, the Indian Museum in Calcutta marks its foundation day. The institution is recognised as the oldest and largest museum in the Indian subcontinent and has played a c......

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Shopping Mall Revolution Begins with First Regional Center

On October 19, 1956, the modern shopping mall era began with the opening of the first fully enclosed regional shopping center, fundamentally transforming retail real estate and con......

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Model Town Lahore A Modern Society Established within the Ancient Forest of Lahore (Episode 7)

Model Town Lahore A Modern Society Established within the Ancient Forest of Lahore (Episode 7)

The acquisition of land for the Model Town Society was one of the most remarkable and spirited chapters in its early history. Dewan Khem Chand and his...

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 Where Did the 500 Acres of Model Town Land Go (Episode 5)

Where Did the 500 Acres of Model Town Land Go (Episode 5)

Between 1921 and 1924, the land for Model Town Lahore was acquired in successive phases. The process began in 1921, shortly after the establishment of...

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