Delhi principals welcome the decision to reopen schools in the national capital

Following a prolonged closure, school principals expressed hope that there will be no further disruption in learning while a section of parents were skeptical about school reopening for junior classes.   The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Friday decided to reopen higher education institutions and coaching centres along with schools for classes 9-12 from […]

Fresh PIL alleges illegal transportation of camels for R-Day celebrations

A PIL before the Delhi High Court on Wednesday alleged illegal transportation of camels from Rajasthan to the national capital for demonstration in the Republic Day event   The petition alleged that guidelines for carrying and moving the animals were not complied with. The matter came up for hearing before a bench comprising Chief Justice […]

Old is not gold any longer

The number of women being abandoned by their sons is increasing at an alarming rate while daughters are seen making huge sacrifices to provide care to their old mothers when they become old and helpless   As I was giving a coin to a young woman pleading with folded hands at the car window, my […]

Nadal and the art of fighting injuries

Persistent focus on physical fitness and mental toughness are the secrets of Rafael Nadal’s success, giving him his 21st Grand Slam title in the twilight of his illustrious career     In the last 18 years, since his first French Open Grand Slam in 2005, most of us have kept making the mistake of calling Rafael […]

A young captain in Virat’s mould

After leading the Under-19 team to victory in the Asia Cup, Delhi boy Yash Dhull is expected to bring back the trophy from the ongoing Under 19 World Cup despite coming down with Covid-19 in the middle of the tournament      When West Delhi boy Yash Dhull was named as captain of the India Under-19 […]

Gyms allege step-fatherly treatment

The fitness industry continues to suffer as gyms remain shut under government orders. The prolonged closure has led to gym owners incurring heavy financial losses while trainers are unable to afford protein-rich diets and are thinking of joining other professions     On 27 January, Delhi Disaster Management Authority eased restrictions for shops, malls, and markets. […]

US award for Indian doctor who died of Covid

The second wave of Covid-19 in April 2021 had claimed the life of an outstanding doctor and educator, Dr Anil Chanda, who was Dean of King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow and Head of its Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.     To honour this doctor, who would have celebrated his birthday on 27 January, the American Association of Endodontics […]

Superhero gets a sci-fi avatar

Virat Vilas Pawar is passionate about building a whole universe of superhero based on mythology. In this interview, he talks about his second novel and how India should take inspiration from the success of DC and Marvel.   Virat Vilas Pawar’s new novel Vidyadhara & The Universe of Magic opens up new possibilities for a […]