Human Interest

Kushan Niyogi -February 22, 2024

17-year-old murder victim’s family tries to piece their lives together

17-year-old murder victim’s family tries to piece their lives together

Rohan, a resident of Sangam Vihar, succumbed to injuries after being stabbed by multiple people on February 17; police arrest three but family says 10 were involved

Muhammad Tahir -February 17, 2024

Alipur fire: Kin of the dead break down on discovering bodies

Alipur fire: Kin of the dead break down on discovering bodies

Residents say repeated complaints against illegally-run factories fell on deaf ears as they come to terms with the Alipur fire tragedy that left 11 people dead

Muhammad Tahir -February 12, 2024

Para-athlete’s dreams bulldozed by Ghaziabad authority

Para-athlete’s dreams bulldozed by Ghaziabad authority

Deepak, who is aspiring to win an international medal, was fully dependant on his food kiosk that was destroyed by the municipality

Kushan Niyogi -February 8, 2024

Gokulpuri metro station collapse: Man who died under rubble struggled to make ends meet

Gokulpuri metro station collapse: Man who died under rubble struggled to make ends meet

The 53-year-old, who worked as a delivery agent and a labourer, succumbed to a grievous injury to his head as a concrete slab from the collapsed wall landed on him

Muhammad Tahir -February 7, 2024

Homeless forced to live under open skies, next to funeral pyres

Homeless forced to live under open skies, next to funeral pyres

Nigambodh Ghat, one of the biggest crematoriums of the Capital, is not only a place for the dead but this year it has also turned into a place for the homeless

Muhammad Tahir -January 18, 2024

Six months in job, but not a single penny in salary

Six months in job, but not a single penny in salary

Nitin, who is the sole bread-winner of the family, lives with two brothers who are also struggling. They don’t even have a proper house in the village

Muhammad Tahir -January 18, 2024

Sanitation workers continue their wait for permanent jobs

Sanitation workers continue their wait for permanent jobs

MCD workers who have been appointed on compassionate grounds complain about delays in salary, lack of safety equipment, as well as, the temporary nature of their job

Muhammad Tahir -January 14, 2024

Demolition leaves farmers out in the cold

Demolition leaves farmers out in the cold

Farmers on the Yamuna Khadar struggle to survive during the severe cold wave after authorities demolish their houses and standing crop