Charging through costs

E-rickshaw drivers in the capital face a difficult time, balancing expenses while continuing to operate with high running costs, made no easier by delay in government promised subsidies Even as the Delhi government continues to push for greener modes of travel, e-rickshaw drivers who form an important part of the public transport, ferrying people to […]

Najafgarh Jheel to be notified as transboundary wetland

The Centre has decided to notify the Najafgarh Jheel, the second largest water body in Delhi-NCR after the Yamuna, as a transboundary wetland for its restoration and rejuvenation, according to a report submitted to the National Green Tribunal. A Framework for Integrated Environment Management Plan (EMP) for Najafgarh Jheel will be implemented in a time-bound […]

Has Rahane run out of time?

Rahane has an impressive record in leading Team India, making him a good choice for the South African tour, but will his poor batting performance and threat from younger players be his undoing? Patriot takes a look Ajinkya Rahane used to be called a calm and composed mind whose aggression was not like Virat Kohli […]

Traditional Thai with a touch of modernity 

For Thai food lovers, Boran Thai is great place to satiate their cravings without the hassle of visiting a restaurant   Based out of Noida, Boran Thai promises to serve authentic Thai flavours but with a modern twist. A passion project of Scotchie Kandhari, who was raised in Bangkok before moving to Noida, this delivery kitchen […]

Events of the week

City on canvas What: Visual Art Gallery presents Naatak Marg, an exploration of the ceaseless drama that takes place on the streets of Delhi, where the audience and actors are one. The city reveals its stories wherein the streets are the stage and the actors populate it on cue everyday. Viraj Anand‘s works reflect these […]

Delhi detects four more Omicron cases

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday said four more cases of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, have been detected in Delhi and all have a travel history to foreign countries. The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has not spread in the community so far and the situation is under control, he added. “So far, […]

The story behind Delhi’s name

Delving into the history that went into the naming and renaming of parts of the city, Delhi in Thy Name manages to engage readers while being informative  When authorities across the country are on a name changing spree that could potentially wipe out the whole history behind them – there is a need to salvage […]

Sheltering the homeless

With temperatures starting to dip, the Delhi government’s drive to shelter the homeless during the cold winter months has begun  The Delhi government has established 250 temporary homes with the help of NGOs across the city to shelter the homeless during the winter months. These temporary homes have been built in addition to the 206 […]