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Gone clubbing: Colonial-era gymkhanas across the country face a bleak future

Colonial-era gymkhana clubs in India are facing an uncertain future as changing urban priorities, expiring land leases and shifting social trends threaten their survival, with the Delhi Gymkhana's possible government takeover highlighting the challenge. Established during British rule as exclusive social spaces for colonial officers, these clubs once thrived on reciprocal memberships, central locations and elite patronage.

11 Jul 2026 11:57 pm