Delhi NCR

Rohan Chauhan -August 27, 2022

In the thick of cancel culture

In the thick of cancel culture

Aditya Kaushik, a Delhi-based comedian, comes out in support of Munawar Faruqui, dubbing the cancellation of the latter's show as an outcome of "adding communal and political angles to it for their own benefits."

Patriot Bureau -August 27, 2022

In fresh rift, Delhi LG office returns 47 files signed by CMO staff instead of CM Kejriwal

In fresh rift, Delhi LG office returns 47 files signed by CMO staff instead of CM Kejriwal

The LG in his letter had cited a provision of the Manual of Office Procedure, 2022, that provided that in rare and urgent cases when a minister is sick or travelling, his/her approval can be taken telephonically and communicated by his private secretary in writing.

Ali Fraz Rezvi -August 27, 2022

Existential crisis – an Afghan school’s cry for help

Existential crisis – an Afghan school’s cry for help

With students enrolled from classes 1 to 12, the Afghan School had a total number of 400 students until January 22, but the numbers have seriously decreased. Despite the dwindling numbers, the school has somehow managed to retain the number of teaching staff.

Ambica Gulati -August 27, 2022

Supertech Twin Towers: Between 9 seconds of demolition and 90 days of debris, an aura of fear

Supertech Twin Towers: Between 9 seconds of demolition and 90 days of debris, an aura of fear

At the time of demolition of the Supertech Twin Towers, the cloud of dust is likely to reach 300 metres above ground level and may take 10-15 minutes to settle.

Patriot Bureau -August 27, 2022

Comedian Munawar Faruqui’s show in Delhi cancelled

Comedian Munawar Faruqui’s show in Delhi cancelled

Munawar Faruqui’s shows have been repeatedly cancelled on several occasions since his infamous arrest in 2021

Tanisha Saxena -August 27, 2022

Art on the highway

Art on the highway

Truck painting, a well documented form of folk art, still has its fans but is slowly losing its shine due to the availability of readymade stickers. Will truck painters fade slowly into the sunset?

Rohan Chauhan -August 27, 2022

Vox Pop: Should euthanasia be legalised?

Vox Pop: Should euthanasia be legalised?

Since India doesn't have laws permitting euthanasia, or physician-assisted suicide, terminally-ill patients travel abroad to undergo the process. From a nurse and lawyer to a student and corporate employee, we ask Delhiites if it's time to legalise euthanasia in India

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -August 27, 2022

Time travel through Delhi’s rustic doors

Time travel through Delhi’s rustic doors

The doorways of old Delhi serve as a portal to the times of architectural beauty. Some of them remain intact, some are ruined, while others are replaced by modern doors