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Time of India
19-06-2025
- Time of India
Man shot at in Mohali disco, two arrested within hours
1 2 3 Mohali: A routine night of partying ended with violence at the Skull Club in Bestech Mall, Phase 11, where a man was shot at and critically injured in the early hours of Thursday. The victim, Sidharth Delu from Ganganagar, Rajasthan, visited the club with two women. Around 1am, Sidharth got into a fight with two men over accidental contact with one of the women. The clash escalated and one of the accused, identified as Aditya Vij, allegedly pulled out a pistol and fired at Sidharth. The bullet hit him in the stomach. The accused then fled from the scene, leaving Sidharth critically injured. He was rushed to Sohana Hospital, where he is in critical condition. Mohali police arrested Aditya Vij, who is also the owner of Skull Club, and his associate, Tushar Kapoor, within 16 hours of the incident. A pistol, a live round, and an empty cartridge were recovered from their possession. An FIR has been registered at Phase 11 police station under relevant sections of BNS and Arms Act. DSP Harsimran Singh Bal confirmed the arrests and said, "The incident appears to have stemmed from a minor altercation that spiralled out of control. We are examining CCTV footage and questioning the accused to uncover the full sequence of events." Police are also probing potential security lapses at the club. The accused will be produced in court on Friday. MSID:: 121957384 413 |
South China Morning Post
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Lanterns, typewriters, film cameras, you name it, Indian collector has it in home museum
Cameras from a bygone era. Rusty typewriters. Vintage radios. Matchboxes once used to light contraband cigarettes. In an age of new technology and artificial intelligence, a visit to the New Delhi home of Aditya Vij is like stepping into a time machine. Every corner of his museum feels like a carefully constructed chapter of history. The anthropologist is an avid collector of artefacts and has dedicated his life to antiquities. Over decades, he has doggedly collected thousands of items that span several centuries, and documented their relevance and the impact they have had on society. Each collectible he has salvaged feels like a victory against time, Vij said, underscoring his belief that maybe one individual's attempts can quietly resist their erasure from people's memory. Vij with a handheld camera made by American brand Graflex that was used by the US Army during World War II. Photo: AP Old tin boxes and cigarette cases stacked up in Vij's home. Photo: AP 'The deepest emotion I feel while collecting these items is the sense of satisfaction that I managed to save a piece of history,' said Vij, during an interview surrounded by his collection of vintage cameras and gramophones.
Mint
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
In Pics: Meet the ‘History Hunter' whose passion for the past is uncovering forgotten treasures
In Pics: Meet the 'History Hunter' whose passion for the past is uncovering forgotten treasures 7 Photos . Updated: 02 Jun 2025, 02:41 PM IST Share Via Aditya Vij, an Indian anthropologist, has turned his New Delhi residence into a museum, showcasing an extensive collection of artefacts and devoting his life to preserving antiquities. 1/7Anthropologist Aditya Vij poses with his collection of artefacts at his residence in New Delhi. (AP) 2/7A peek into Aditya Vij's collection reveals antique paintings that reflect diverse cultures across various historical periods. (AP) 3/7Aditya Vij showcases his vast collection of music players through the ages, from radios to cassette recorders. (AP) 4/7Vij believes that every collectable he rescues is a small triumph over time. (AP) 5/7Vij aims to inspire and educate future generations through his collection, which includes artifacts that date back centuries. (AP) 6/7Aditya Vij's New Delhi house is filled with collectables that reflect his quiet determination to preserve what history risks forgetting. (AP)
Economic Times
01-06-2025
- General
- Economic Times
India's self-proclaimed 'history hunter' is on a drive to salvage the past for future generations
AP Aditya Vij, an Indian anthropologist and an avid collector of artifacts Cameras from a bygone era. Rusty typewriters. Vintage radios. Matchboxes once used to light contraband cigarettes. In an age of new technology and artificial intelligence, a visit to the New Delhi home of Aditya Vij is like stepping into a time machine. Every corner of his museum feels like a carefully constructed history chapter. The anthropologist is an avid collector of artifacts and has dedicated his life to antiquities. Over decades, he has doggedly collected thousands of items that span several centuries and documented their relevance and the impact they have had on society. Each collectable he has salvaged feels like a victory against time, Vij says, underscoring his belief that maybe one individual's attempts can quietly resist their erasure from people's memory. "The deepest emotion I feel while collecting these items is the sense of satisfaction that I managed to save a piece of history," said Vij, during an interview surrounded by his priceless collection of vintage cameras and gramophones. The excitement of the hunt Fossils of fish, snails, tadpoles and fern leaves that date back millions of years are Vij's most ancient items. But he has a passion for another trove of objects that date back to around 1915: thousands upon thousands of matchboxes. His obsession began at the age of 8 when he discovered his first matchbox while wandering on the roads with his father. Today, the 51-year-old possesses more than 22,000 matchboxes. A few of them are over a century old and their cover labels showcase different forms of religious representations and political scenarios of the times they were produced. "It is not just the possession of these trinkets, but the process of hunting for them is what adds a layer of excitement for me," Vij said, adding that matchboxes symbolize different cultures at different times. 'Vigilance and quick action' He says the preservation of memory through these collectables pushes people to think about the craftsmanship of a time where life was slower and decisions were more deliberate. Some of his possessions were acquired by a chance. Many years ago, Vij says, he spotted a scrap dealer about to break an old radio with a hammer. He shouted from across the street and stopped the man. The scrap dealer, taken by surprise, explained how he would get good money out of the parts. Vij offered to buy it. Today, that radio sits amongst his existing collection of vintages. "Thirty more seconds and I would have lost it, and sometimes that's what it takes - vigilance and quick action," he said. Vij describes his journey that of a man "who links the past to the future" and aspires to create a museum out of his house that will act as a physical space where younger generations get to learn about innovations from the past. Otherwise, Vij says, these unassuming objects would be forever lost in the vast expanse of new technology. "What was once familiar has become rare, often forgotten, and has left behind only traces of nostalgia and memories," he said. 'Urgency to preserve history' Vij also gets requests from parents who want him to show their children how his collectables were put in use during the past. Some want their children to see how a typewriter works, or how pictures were clicked using a film camera. Others come to see how some household devices used to operate, like the rotary telephones, tube radios, pressing irons, ice cream makers, and lanterns. "When they (kids) tell me how they had no idea about the existence of these objects, that is when I feel a stronger urgency to preserve history," he said. Over the past few years, Vij says, technology has evolved rapidly and the gadgets from his childhood were made obsolete overnight. He believes archiving them is necessary. "I hope the younger generations realize the importance of history and carry it forward by preserving it," he said
Time of India
01-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
India's self-proclaimed 'history hunter' is on a drive to salvage the past for future generations
Cameras from a bygone era. Rusty typewriters. Vintage radios. Matchboxes once used to light contraband cigarettes. In an age of new technology and artificial intelligence, a visit to the New Delhi home of Aditya Vij is like stepping into a time machine. Every corner of his museum feels like a carefully constructed history chapter. The anthropologist is an avid collector of artifacts and has dedicated his life to antiquities. Over decades, he has doggedly collected thousands of items that span several centuries and documented their relevance and the impact they have had on society. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Each collectable he has salvaged feels like a victory against time, Vij says, underscoring his belief that maybe one individual's attempts can quietly resist their erasure from people's memory. "The deepest emotion I feel while collecting these items is the sense of satisfaction that I managed to save a piece of history," said Vij, during an interview surrounded by his priceless collection of vintage cameras and gramophones. Live Events The excitement of the hunt Fossils of fish, snails, tadpoles and fern leaves that date back millions of years are Vij's most ancient items. But he has a passion for another trove of objects that date back to around 1915: thousands upon thousands of matchboxes. His obsession began at the age of 8 when he discovered his first matchbox while wandering on the roads with his father. Today, the 51-year-old possesses more than 22,000 matchboxes. A few of them are over a century old and their cover labels showcase different forms of religious representations and political scenarios of the times they were produced. "It is not just the possession of these trinkets, but the process of hunting for them is what adds a layer of excitement for me," Vij said, adding that matchboxes symbolize different cultures at different times. 'Vigilance and quick action' He says the preservation of memory through these collectables pushes people to think about the craftsmanship of a time where life was slower and decisions were more deliberate. Some of his possessions were acquired by a chance. Many years ago, Vij says, he spotted a scrap dealer about to break an old radio with a hammer. He shouted from across the street and stopped the man. The scrap dealer, taken by surprise, explained how he would get good money out of the parts. Vij offered to buy it. Today, that radio sits amongst his existing collection of vintages. "Thirty more seconds and I would have lost it, and sometimes that's what it takes - vigilance and quick action," he said. Vij describes his journey that of a man "who links the past to the future" and aspires to create a museum out of his house that will act as a physical space where younger generations get to learn about innovations from the past. Otherwise, Vij says, these unassuming objects would be forever lost in the vast expanse of new technology. "What was once familiar has become rare, often forgotten, and has left behind only traces of nostalgia and memories," he said. 'Urgency to preserve history ' Vij also gets requests from parents who want him to show their children how his collectables were put in use during the past. Some want their children to see how a typewriter works, or how pictures were clicked using a film camera. Others come to see how some household devices used to operate, like the rotary telephones, tube radios, pressing irons, ice cream makers, and lanterns. "When they (kids) tell me how they had no idea about the existence of these objects, that is when I feel a stronger urgency to preserve history," he said. Over the past few years, Vij says, technology has evolved rapidly and the gadgets from his childhood were made obsolete overnight. He believes archiving them is necessary. "I hope the younger generations realize the importance of history and carry it forward by preserving it," he said
