Ethnic chic

Every winter, NATURE BAZAAR under the Dastakaar banner affiliated with Delhi tourism organises the festival of lights mela from 7-19 October. This is where you find unique handicrafts from different states

‘Comedy conveys a positive message’

Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi is having a good year, with three films to be released soon. Zara Hat Ke Zara Bach Ke, Chhatriwali and Shukra Dosh. He is also busy shooting for web series Suranga, Show Stopper and Chama

Perfect Combo: A cafe overlooking the spectacular Jama Masjid

With its spectacular terrace views overlooking the majestic domes of the iconic Jama Masjid, Café Gumbad gives the Delhiites the much-awaited rooftop experience at the heart of Chandni Chowk

Gory tales: How mutilated bodies are identified

What transpires after a murder, especially when it involves a mangled body, is a story in itself. The identification of the deceased involves a whole host of players: police officials, forensic team, media and photographers

Urban farming: Terrace to table

As awareness about food security spread during the Covid-19 lockdowns, city-dwellers in Delhi-NCR took to growing vegetables and edible plants on their terraces and gardens. Every pot and patch of soil is being utilised by this new breed of urban farmers

Reform of Delhi cricket no easy task

The attempt to break the habits of the past and have fair selections by bringing in outsiders has not made much headway, with many cross-connections and the usual power play that plagues the capital

Rohini Ashram still running despite suspicious activities 

A day after Gandhi Jayanti, the Delhi High Court asked assistance from retired police officer Kiran Bedi in a plea related to an alleged exploitation of females under the garb of spiritual healing at the Adhyatmik Vishwa Vidyalaya, Rohini

DU ad hoc teachers being ousted like unwelcome guests

Around 45 ad hoc teachers have so far lost their jobs in the course of the university’s drive to make permanent appointments, belying hopes that they would be absorbed in the faculty. Many of them have held their positions for 10-12 years