Hapless workers, indifferent JNU administration

The salaries of sanitation workers in Jawaharlal Nehru University often get delayed for months. On the top of that, they are not supposed to unionise. And those who help them allegedly face consequences

Say cheers: Special liquor counters for women a big hit

Three special counters for women have been opened in Delhi government-run liquor shops, with the aim of improving the buying experience for women while also chipping away at the social stigma associated with female alcohol consumers; three more such counters are to open in the coming months

Delhi’s air ‘very poor’ on morning after Diwali but better than previous years

On Monday night, people in Delhi flouted the ban on firecrackers with impunity. PM2.5 concentration at most places in the capital was over 550 micrograms per cubic metre by 1 am

Minimum wage hike no bonanza for workers

Manish Sisodia, Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister, recently announced a wage hike as a step “in the interest of the labour class”. However, it is so small that those who work for the government are not thrilled, and the large unorganised sector will be left untouched

Diwali markets come to life with festive shopping

With attractive schemes and offers, lucky draws, food stalls and special gifts, the markets in Delhi are all set to face the Diwali Rush this evenin

Treasure trove of art

It’s that time of year when potters’ families earn the most from their craft. Purchases become more meaningful when the entire process is witnessed, as can be done at Potters Colony in Uttam Nagar

Rise from hiatus: The bustling Diwali crowd is back in Sadar Bazaar

This year’s Diwali season, which was hit hard by coronavirus pandemic, brings back joy and significant opportunity to make up for the lost business in the past years

JNU hostels in decrepit condition

There can be no two opinions that the condition of JNU hostels is deplorable, even dangerous. Time and again, students have brought up the issue but the administration either makes false promises or ignores their demands