Your Weekly Guide to What’s Hot in the Capital

From candlelit concerts to tricolour celebrations - Delhi’s Independence Day week is packed with energy, music, and patriotic pride!

Featured Highlight — One Big Thing This Week

🇮🇳 78th Independence Day Celebrations at Red Fort

India turns 78 this August 15! Prime Minister’s address, the ceremonial flag hoisting, and the grand parade at the iconic Red Fort remain the heart of the celebration. Streets will be lined with tricolour décor, and cultural programmes will run across the city.

📅 When: Friday, August 15, 2025 (arrive early)
📍 Where: Red Fort & citywide venues
🎟️ Cost: Free (security checks in place)
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Quick Buzz — Top 5 This Week

• Independence Day Parades & Kite Flying – Join the colourful kite-flying tradition in Old Delhi after the morning ceremonies.

• Latoya, Malviya Nagar – Latin American flavours and tropical cocktails to keep your long weekend spicy.

• Delhi Premier League – T20 Cricket – Sunday showdown at Arun Jaitley Stadium, tickets from ₹99.

• Raksha Bandhan Festivities – Twin celebrations this week; markets in Karol Bagh & Chandni Chowk are buzzing.

• Candlelight Tributes at Le Méridien – A.R. Rahman & Arijit Singh concerts this Saturday.

Featured Article — New Local Businesses In Your Area 

Delhi-NCR’s food scene is buzzing with exciting new restaurants offering inventive flavors from around the globe.

Le Café by L’Opéra at The Chanakya Mall sets a refined tone with classic French fare, while Organic Bistro in Khan Market embraces seasonal, preservative-free ingredients in a sunlit, laid-back space.

In Dwarka, Matram revives forgotten Indian traditions, spotlighting heirloom recipes and regional spices from Kashmir to Kerala.

Coffee lovers can explore Blue Tokai Origins in Gurugram, featuring a dedicated Play Bar for hands-on brewing experiences.

For lively nights out, Underdoggs in Dehradun fuses bold flavors, games, and a rooftop brewery, while Porche in Gurugram raises the bar for luxury nightlife.

Latoya stirs up Latin American spirit with fiery tacos and creative cocktails, and UNICO offers sustainable, vegetarian Mediterranean-European dining.

These spots redefine the capital’s dining landscape, inviting locals to savor new tastes and experiences.

🗓 Weekend + Holiday Planner

Friday (Aug 15): Morning Red Fort ceremony + kite flying in Chandni Chowk, afternoon stroll at India Gate.
Saturday: Candlelight Tribute concerts at Le Méridien — ₹1,500 approx.
Sunday: DPL T20 cricket at Arun Jaitley Stadium — ₹99 onwards.