Delhi govt clears fund for payment of outstanding salaries in govt-funded DU colleges

The Delhi government has said that it has released fund for the payment of outstanding salaries of teaching and non-teaching staff in 12 colleges managed by it.

Delhi’s minars: forbidden pleasures

The minars (towers) of medieval Delhi still dominate the skyline of the capital. Half a century ago, they were much sought after as they offered a bird’s eye view of the city to both tourists and the capital’s citizens. But now they are closed to the public. Patriot uncovers the stories behind their closure 

Sexual assault at school: EDMC to suspend principal, teacher, says mayor

The corporation has also issued show cause notice to the school inspector for filing an incorrect report about the incident

Man with a plan: Nurturing young hockey dreams

K Arumugam left his government job to provide hockey training to underprivileged children of ages 11-15, a mission he continues to pursue against all odds

Off to school no more: Homeschooling

Some Indian families are taking on the responsibility of providing better education to their children at home. It goes beyond signing them up for new hobbies or skill-learning classes. How relevant is this new system, and is it here to stay?

Adding fire to the heat wave: As Bhalswa burns, residents suffer

It's now a week of the fire at the Bhalswa landfill site in North Delhi, which has become a landmark of sorts for anyone who enters the capital city from Haryana, as a glimpse of the smoking garbage pile is unmissable

Gone at 20: Sam passed on too soon

The death of Sam, a neurodivergent trans student, yet again highlights the issues faced by the queer community in academia and at home. It also foregrounds the lack of safe spaces for sexual minorities.

Anti-encroachment drive at Jasola, Sarita Vihar cancelled due to unavailability of police personnel: SDMC

An anti-encroachment drive of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) scheduled at Jasola and Sarita Vihar was cancelled due to the unavailability of adequate police force on Thursday, the civic authorities said.