Jayali Wavhal
Jayali Wavhal writes stories about gender, lifestyle, environment and civic issues.
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A classical soiree
India Habitat Centre presents UGSK baithak which will feature performances from various classical vocalists and instrumentalists, creating a surreal and immersive atmosphere of music for the audience
What’s online for women
A panel of women -- each expert in their field of study -- will be attending a panel to discuss the boundaries of liberty women have on social media
‘Delhi doesn’t know about the benefits of matka’: vendors on low sales of earthen pots
The hottest summer in living memory could have been a bonanza for vendors of earthen pots but they are in distress due to low sales. They blame expensive gadgets and modern technology for overshadowing the use and benefits of a cheap and reliable alternative that is a matka
Cascades of falling roots
Aparna Bidasaria's solo show titled ‘FALAK - Meditations on the Banyan’ showcases a tapestry of evocative paintings of the banyan tree, an enduring symbol of wisdom, protection, timelessness and civilisational antiquity
Delhi’s laundries left high and dry
With evolving technology providing better and easier laundry alternatives, and recurring water supply issues in the capital, Delhi’s traditional dhobi ghats are facing an existential crisis. Limited consumer market and lack of support from the administration is adding to their woes
The hassle of house hunting in Delhi
Many people coming to Delhi to pursue their education or career know how difficult it can be to find a living space for rent in the capital. Right from the high cost of living and opportunist brokers to the constant discrimination by house owners, Delhiites talk about their house hunting struggles
Don’t buy, rent – that’s the new mantra in town
Rental services in the capital are helping youngsters save money on all they need for living comfortably: from furniture to TVs, washing machines, iPhones and laptops. Even bed sheets, pillows, vases, lamps and crockery are on offer
Assam’s Rongali festival steers women entrepreneurship
Under the ‘Vocal for Local’ theme at Assam’s biggest cultural festival, several women-led businesses found a promising platform to sell their products and promote their businesses