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The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi, India, is located at
. Over the decades, Sapru House and the ICWA have played a crucial role in shaping India's
foreign policy discourse, providing valuable insights and recommendations to policymakers
BY AGAMYA KANSAL
while fostering international cooperation and understanding. Today, the ICWA continues to
be a leading institution in India for research and analysis on global affairs, contributing to the
country's diplomatic initiatives and engagements on the world stage. The Sapru house building was opened in May 1955 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
It's called the Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru Building, named after an esteemed Indian
BARAKHAMBA ROAD METRO STATION
the Barakhamba road metro station is located on the blue line
and was the termination station at the inaugral stage of the blue
line, which had opened from Dwarka to Barakhamba road, the
metro station serves important hubs such as the statesman
building, Modern school along with Sapru house.
1. The Barakhamba Road metro station is located on the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro.
2. It was constructed by the Shapoorji Pallonji Group.
3. The name "Barakhamba" means "12 Pillars" in Urdu and Hindi languages.
Barakhamba Road has been known by this name since the British times.
4. Shikhar Chand Jain, who built the New Delhi House, mentioned the history of the
road being named Barakhamba Road
STATESMAN HOUSE
Barakhamba Road, situated in the heart of New Delhi, India, serves as a tangible
timeline of architectural evolution, showcasing various styles from different time periods.
As one traverses this historic thoroughfare, they are greeted by a rich tapestry of
buildings, each telling a story of its era. Here's a glimpse into the different types of
architecture and buildings representing distinct time periods along Barakhamba Road :
Colonial Architecture MODERNIST
(Late 19th to Early ARCHITECTURE (MID-
20th Century): 20TH CENTURY
Post-independence, India witnessed a surge in
• Barakhamba Road was initially laid out modernist architecture, characterized by
during the British colonial period. Many simplicity, functionality, and experimentation with
structures along this road reflect the
architectural style prevalent during that
materials. Along Barakhamba Road, one can find
time. These buildings often feature neo- buildings reflecting this ethos, with clean lines,
classical elements, characterized by grand minimalist aesthetics, and innovative structural
facades, imposing columns, and concepts. The LIC Building stands as a testament
symmetrical designs. Examples include the to modernist architecture. Completed in 1956, its
iconic Connaught Place, a sprawling towering presence and rationalist design make it
commercial complex built in the early 20th a notable landmark, embodying the aspirations of
century, which remains a prominent a newly independent nation.
landmark with its circular layout and white
colonnades.
HIGH-TECH ARCHITECTURE (LATE 20TH CENTU
• PRESENT
With the advent of technology and globalization, Barakhamba
Road has seen the rise of high-tech architecture, characterized
by innovative structural systems, use of glass and steel, and
integration of advanced building technologies. The modern office
complexes dotting the skyline along Barakhamba Road epitomize
this high-tech architectural style, showcasing cutting-edge
design principles and sustainable features tailored for the needs
of the 21st century.
A DISPUTED VACANT HOUSE The property at 20, Barakhamba Road has
AT 20, BARAKHAMBA ROAD been mired with heaps of controversy,
some of the main causes of the situation
The house is in
terrible condition, include:
as visible, it has Ownership Disputes : The ownership of the property has been the
multiple holes in subject of intense legal battles between multiple parties, including
the front and is individuals, corporations, and government bodies. These disputes
taken over by often stem from conflicting claims, disputed titles, or historical
nature. ambiguities regarding the property's ownership.
Development Projects: The disputed nature of the property has
The property stands hindered any significant development or renovation projects in the
completely vacant today, area. Plans for redevelopment or repurposing of the property have
and remains one of the been put on hold due to the uncertainty surrounding its ownership
only vacant bungalows in and legal status.
the crowded Lutyens
Delhi area.
THE PUBLIC VIEW AND LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PROPERTY
Many credible organizations,
such as the times of india, have
said that the property might be
taken down and the dispute
may be settled with a
compensation fee
THEREFORE WE MUST LEARN FROM OUR PAST AND DEVELOP OUR EMOTIONAL
MATURITY AS WELL AS INTELLECTUAL ABILITY.
CONTRIBUTIONS
CONTRIBUTIONS IN POWERPOINT:
HARSHAL KAPOOR :- SAPRU HOUSE (ICWA)
ARTHAM AGGARWAL:- STATESMAN HOUSE
ASMI GAUTAM:- ARCHITECTURE ON BARAKHAMBA
SONAKSHI SUNA:- BARAKHAMBA METRO STATION
KARTHIK KHANNA:- MODERN SCHOOL
PREIRAK AGRAWAL:- EMBASSY OF IRAN, EMBASSY OF NEPAL, DISPUTED VACANT
PROPERTY ON BARAKHAMBA, BARAKHAMBA METRO STATION
CONTRIBUTIONS
CONTRIBUTIONS IN RESEARCH: CONTRIBUTION IN GRAPHICS:
PREIRAK AGRAWAL ADVIK GUPTA
KARTHIK KHANNA ANNANT AGGARWAL
AADYA KANSAL OJAS S. MATHURIA
ANANYA RAJAN
MOHD. ARHAM
MRINALINI SHARMA
JAI SHARMA
AHAANA AGGARWAL
PRINCE DEV
LAKSHITA TANWAR
YATHARTH VEER ARORA
SHUBHANKIT JAIN