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Rising from the ruins, the serai in the zoo

Rising from the ruins, the serai in the zoo

Delhi government has announced plans to revive the lost cultural and architectural beauty of the Azimganj Serai, which dates back…

September 21, 2022

Below the brothels of GB Road, business as usual

A lot has been written about sex workers at GB Road, but rarely do we read about its other aspects…

September 20, 2022

The stage is set: Traditional Ramleelas are back in Delhi

After a gap of two years, Delhi is all geared up for the grandest Ramleelas that are to be staged…

September 20, 2022

When the old lose their way, the family suffers

There is no government policy or support for patients with Alzheimer's. Caregivers find it difficult to handle their elders without…

September 19, 2022

At the heart of Delhi, a ‘mini Cooch Behar’ in a state of despair

While CR Park is home to upper-middle class and wealthy Bengalis in close proximity to the Capital’s resources, the Bengali…

September 18, 2022

The music has stopped for snake charmers

The capital still houses a large settlement of traditional saperas from Rajasthan, who struggle to keep their kitchen fires burning…

September 17, 2022

Rags to riches: Gem of a man on Old Delhi’s footpaths

Mukeed Ahmad, who worked in a juice stall as a young boy, is now the owner of five shops in…

September 17, 2022

Learn to ignore trolls, say sportspersons

During an India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2022, in which the latter won, Arshdeep dropped a catch. Entitled…

September 16, 2022

Smartphones in ‘smart cities’ have made photographers redundant

Professional photographers at Delhi's historical monuments used to make a comfortable living a decade ago. However, with smartphones in practically…

September 15, 2022

Actor with an earthy touch

Sanjay Mishra is well known for his comic timing, and for the ability to play roles of ordinary people in…

September 15, 2022