Ahona Sengupta
Posts by: Ahona Sengupta
Varsity leaves students crippled
Weeks after expulsion over protests at the South Asian University, a young man suffered two cardiac arrests leading to complete paralysis. Students at the varsity silently fume against institute’s indifference and strong-arm tactics
Holi gujiya!
The spring festival of Holi is welcomed by shades of colourful powder arranged in a stainless steel tray, and in the middle of the tray, flaky and crunchy gujiyas are the centre of attraction
Spring in Delhi a floral delight
Flowers are blooming at the city's carefully-landscaped roundabouts at different traffic circles, park and other places of Delhi.
Vintage car fiesta: A flashback on wheels
The cars and bikes, ranging from the 1920s to the 1970s, turned heads as they drove through the city, with many onlookers capturing the spectacle on their cameras and mobile phones
Embers of a grisly riot
The indelible trauma of North-East Delhi riots in 2020 has led to an uneasy calm in the violence-hit areas. While residents hope to keep violence behind, the wound is still fresh for survivors
Mehrauli residents suffer as DDA bulldozes homes
DDA’s anti-encroachment drive has reduced the dreams and aspirations of many to rubble. Affected residents say they have proper documents but authorities did not consider those
The scourge of postpartum depression
New mothers are susceptible to postpartum depression. In addition to hormonal changes, the social and psychological factors create an increased risk of depression, mentally paralysing young women
Delhi’s day out
As winter approaches its end and before the pleasantly warm sun returns to its blazing form in summer, Delhiites are making the most of picnic spots