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Muhammad Tahir -December 11, 2023

Embassy closure leaves Afghan school students, teachers in limbo

Embassy closure leaves Afghan school students, teachers in limbo

Teachers are struggling to survive due to lack of employment, while students are sitting at home after their school shut down in September

VIVEK SHUKLA -December 4, 2023

Delhi wedding season: why Punjabis still groove to the tunes of ‘Kalaa Doriyaan’, ‘Latthe Di Chaadar’

Delhi wedding season: why Punjabis still groove to the tunes of ‘Kalaa Doriyaan’, ‘Latthe Di Chaadar’

Surinder Kaur, who was the cynosure of all eyes during Punjabi weddings in the Capital, remains popular through her songs even 17 years after her death

Tej Prakash Bhardwaj  -November 26, 2023

Guru Nanak Jayanti: Nagar Kirtan Shines with Gatka Skills

Guru Nanak Jayanti: Nagar Kirtan Shines with Gatka Skills

The procession, which saw a spectacular display of Gatka skills by the Nihangs, started from Chandni Chowk’s Sis Ganj Sahib Gurudwara and ended at the Bangla Sahib Gurudwara.

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -November 21, 2023

Trans people meet to talk of violence against them

Trans people meet to talk of violence against them

Transgender Day of Remembrance was held in Capital’s Jantar Mantar to bring to light crimes and discrimination against people of the community

Tej Prakash Bhardwaj  -November 20, 2023

Chhath Puja: Yamuna’s toxic foam fails to dampen devotees’ faith

Chhath Puja: Yamuna’s toxic foam fails to dampen devotees’ faith

On the final days of Chhath Puja, a tapestry of faith unfolded amid celebrations, despite the Yamuna's polluted water

Muhammad Tahir -November 19, 2023

Chhath revellers in grip of chaos in New Delhi railway station

Chhath revellers in grip of chaos in New Delhi railway station

Despite the announcement of special expresses for Chhath Puja, the situation on the ground remained challenging as migrants found it difficult to secure seats and board the train to home

Tej Prakash Bhardwaj  -November 19, 2023

Markets Bustle with spirits of Chhath Puja as Delhi-NCR gears up for final rituals

Markets Bustle with spirits of Chhath Puja as Delhi-NCR gears up for final rituals

The festival showcases the rich cultural tapestry of the Bihar-Jharkhand belt, with rituals involving fasting and unique culinary delights such as litti chokha, thekua, and chana ghugni

VIVEK SHUKLA -November 18, 2023

Craving for the exclusive ‘South Delhi’ matrimonials

Craving for the exclusive ‘South Delhi’ matrimonials

Stuck in time? For some parents, the 'South Delhi' tag all is that matters in matrimony