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Slight respite from cold conditions in Delhi
Delhi has experienced five cold days and five coldwave days in January so far, the highest in the past 13 years, according to India Meteorological Department data
Mobile Museum – Amrita among us
Amrita (1913 - 1941) was an eminent Indian painter born to a Punjabi Sikh father and a Hungarian Jewish mother. She has been called one of the greatest avant garde artists of the twentieth century whose depiction of the plight of women had made her art a beacon for women in India and abroad
No January rains first time in 7 years; ‘unusual’, says IMD
Over the past seven years, January typically saw one to six days of rain, whereas the normal monthly rainfall at Safdarjung Observatory is 8.1 mm. However, with seven days left in the month, Delhi is yet to receive any rain
After Centre’s plea, Delhi HC revokes order allowing widow to abort 29-week pregnancy
Justice Subramonium Prasad announced the recall, responding to a plea filed by the Centre on January 4, seeking reconsideration of the order. The Centre argued that the unborn child had a fair chance of survival, emphasising the need to protect the right to life of the infant
MCD’s education department bans strikes, criticism on social media by employees
The notice said such activities are a violation of CCS, Conduct Rules, 1964
Nomad: Textile Exhibition
The showcase boasts an array of over 50 to 60 pieces, all hailing from the 19th or early 20th century
Delhi’s minimum temperature settles at 6.9 degrees Celsius, 28 trains, several flights delayed due to fog
The IMD has predicted clear skies and moderate to dense fog during the day
Delhi HC raps DTC, asks how colour blind man allowed to drive bus for 3 years
The court criticised the "sorry state of affairs" and emphasised the need for the DTC to exercise due care in ensuring that its drivers are fit for their roles