Satisfaction does not have to come from a fancy job in posh surroundings. It can come from helping underprivileged children find their feet in the education system SHUBHAM BHATIA @ishubhambhatia   Until mid-2017, Sneha Nagpal, 24, was working full time in the hospitality sector as a front desk employee. Morning and evening shifts were hard […]

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When you get tired of inhaling polluted air, try a dose of oxygen to feel rejuvenated — although doctors doubt its therapeutic benefits No respite is in sight as the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR continues to jump between ‘severe’ and ‘very poor’ category. While startups are coming up with anti-pollution devices, the Capital […]

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Studio Safdar has chosen to involve the community in choosing plays which will be performed in their midst in Shadipur, far from the elite Mandi House area “Naatak dekho, nataak dekho, Shadipur mein naatak dekho,” sing a group of people out loud in the congested street of E block in West Delhi’s Shadipur. From kids […]

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Young engineers have come up with new technology that can save the city’s air from being polluted – from a machine that can pulp crop residue to filters you can stick up your nose On November 13, the Supreme Court criticised the Central government for failing to find solutions to deteriorating air pollution levels. The […]

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Cafes are places you go to for a certain vibe, not just for coffee, snacks and health food. They are a step above campus canteens and a level below restaurants Before joining Delhi University, Prakriti Arora would pay a visit to the nearest McDonald’s or Dominoes. On the first day of the college, she was […]

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Wearing makeup for a gay party is just another of the exhilarating experiences that are part of coming out to the world “Okay what vibe do you need?” asks my friend Nayna, as we prepare for my first gay party in the Capital city. A city where I hid my sexuality for a long time, […]

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Some Individuals who identify as LGBTQI+ have been hired by companies to show support to the community, others are yet to feel the same The time is 4 in the evening, we’re sitting in the Uber-cool club of the posh hotel The Lalit. Soon, 21-year-old Mohul Sharma walks straight into the club, greets us and […]

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Last mile connectivity can be vastly improved if e-rickshaw drivers do not have to scout around for points where they can charge their vehicles, and get exploited in the process In the evening rush hour, when the Mayur Vihar Metro station in east Delhi sees the heaviest influx of commuters, electric rickshaws line up alongside […]

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