Rise in demand of masks is concerning, say shopkeepers

Wearing of masks in public places, schools, and restaurants has been made mandatory in Noida, while AIIMS, Delhi has asked physicians to wear PPE kits when evaluating patients

Covid positives: Telemedicine and awareness

Doctors say that they and patients are better prepared for the pandemic this time as the early waves had taught them important lessons. They, however, say that a lot more needs to be done

Past perfect, future tense: Stuck in dead end jobs

 Rising unemployment has forced many people to give up dreams and opt for odd jobs to sustain themselves

In emergency ward

Medical students who returned from Ukraine last year were promised space in Indian universities and guidance. But the government response has been negative

Mungeshpur: Hottest spot in town

A combination of factors have led to Mungeshpur being one of the hottest places in Delhi: proximity to the Rajasthan desert, drying up of traditional ponds, unplanned urbanization and reduction in green cover

What a deep dive into Delhi’s recurring water woes tells us about the crisis

If your neighbourhood is suffering from water scarcity, you are not alone. As usual, the authorities are putting the blame on rivers drying up and Haryana’s actions but mismanagement by the Delhi Jal Board is also alleged  

Dilemmas and delights of Delhi’s photojournalists

After the Pulitzer win for Danish Siddiqui, Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo and Amit Dave, photojournalists in the capital talk about what this international recognition for Indian journalists means for them, while also sharing their thoughts about the work culture in the capital and the overall state of photojournalism

DU Alumni who shone: Maya John, Stephen’s first female president

St. Stephen’s was an all-men institute up until the 70s. Maya was at St Stephen’s for a Bachelor’s in History (Hons) in 2003-2006. There, she became the first-elected female president of the students union in the year 2005.  “I came into college like an average person with a lot of expectations. And I think this […]