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Public History and Media Collaborations

byKanika SinghAvailable online globally & travels across India for eventsStarts from₹12,000 per eventView full gallery

History belongs to the public, not just the archives. Here is how I use media and institutional partnerships to turn academic research into open historical dialogue.

A graphic highlighting the national and international media coverage received by Delhi Heritage Walks. This recognition validates our efforts to provide high-quality, research-based historical explorations of the city.

This video reel compiles media coverage of Delhi Heritage Walks, a public history initiative I co-founded and conceptualize walks for. It shows our work being featured on platforms like NDTV and in various print publications, highlighting our commitment to making Delhi's complex history engaging for the public.

A full-page feature in Mail Today from 2012 titled "A toast to history." Articles like this have been instrumental in reaching a wider audience and demonstrating the public's growing interest in the city's rich heritage.

A Hindustan Times article from 2011, "On your mark, get set, walk," covering the rise of themed walking tours in Delhi. It features one of our walks and discusses the growing trend of exploring the capital city on foot.

Clippings from The Asian Age in 2011. In one article, I am quoted discussing the formation of our group and how we cater to different interests, from archaeology to culture, with a team of young professionals and academics.

Media clippings from The Hindu Business Line and The Asian Age in 2010. These early articles document the growth of Delhi Heritage Walks through online publicity and word of mouth, noting our focus on weaving themes around monuments.

An article I wrote for My Times INA in 2011, "Revisiting the sultan's premises," which provides a historical narrative for a walk through Lodi Garden. Writing for public media is another way I bridge academic history and popular interest.

A poster for a curatorial walkthrough I organized in collaboration with the DAG art gallery for their exhibition "The Babu & The Bazaar." Such partnerships allow me to connect historical narratives with art history, offering a multi-disciplinary experience.

About Public History in Action: Media & Collaborations

Media coverage is not just an archive of past events; it is a testament to the longevity of Delhi Heritage Walks. Over the last 14 years, our collaboration with institutions like DAG and various national publications has been driven by a singular goal, which is making archival research and historical inquiry accessible to the public, rather than confining it to university lecture halls.

Documenting Delhi's heritage for 14 years. — Approved by the tribe
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Kanika Singh

Available online globally & travels across India for eventsStarts from ₹12,000 per event

I am Kanika Singh. My work focuses on moving history out of the library and into the public sphere. I collaborate with institutions and media platforms to ensure that our historical narratives are based on evidence, debate, and critical analysis.

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