Surgical spike: Rise in hysterotomies raise concern

India has witnessed a surge in the number of hysterectomies among young women. This is a cause for concern, for though the operation is regarded as a safe procedure, there are short-term and long-term risks

HC asks authorities to examine feasibility of extending operational timing of places serving liquor

The Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police and Excise Commissioners to constitute a consultative group to examine the feasibility of extending the operational timing of places of public entertainment, which includes places serving liquor, up to 3 am

Just desserts: Delhi’s kulfi makers hold their own when it comes to sugar cravings

Tucked away in busy markets of the capital are traditional kulfi makers who have added unusual fruit flavours to their menu, ensuring that the big ice-cream brands do not monopolise the roaring summer trade

Kick that habit: No smoke, no disease

According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey India, 2016-2017, there are almost 267 million tobacco users in India

Vita Nova in Delhi: An artistic tryst with Dante

The legendary Italian poet Dante Alighieri’s literature inspires the art and craft exhibition titled ‘Vita Nova’, which brings together Italian and Indian artists to explore the dynamic parallels of evolving art between the two countries

The hassle of house hunting in Delhi

Many people coming to Delhi to pursue their education or career know how difficult it can be to find a living space for rent in the capital. Right from the high cost of living and opportunist brokers to the constant discrimination by house owners, Delhiites talk about their house hunting struggles

It’s time we talk about women’s reproductive rights

Family planning in India, let alone in the national capital region, is not discussed with much ease. Considering how India is struggling with overpopulation, which is mounting increasing pressure on the already stressed and limited resources, the need to discuss subjects such as contraception, and sexual and reproductive rights becomes more necessary than ever

Playing the right cards

When the lockdown prevented children from playing outdoors, two Delhi-based entrepreneurs used the opportunity to create card games that educate children on nature, environment and geography – while having fun