Specials
With few takers for their services, capital’s coolies face a bleak future
A large number of porters at Delhi’s railway stations hail from Rajasthan, due to lack of cultivable land in the desert state. With passing time and better facilities for passengers, their services are no longer required but there’s no Plan B
CUET PG results out, but technical glitches, complexities keep students perplexed
The decision by Delhi University to accept admissions based on a common entrance test rather than merit was considered as a positive step, but execution was marred by loopholes.
Backbone of grandeur, Durga Puja pandal workers rue exclusion and exploitation in Delhi
The glitz and glamour of Durga Puja has returned after two years of muted celebrations, but pandal makers find themselves alone in an ‘alien land’, cut off from their families back in West Bengal, neglected by organisers
The present is dark, so is the future
During the monsoon, those who stay on the banks of the Yamuna often have to evacuate their hutments to stay safe. When times are normal, they face the challenge of living without electricity
Saif Ali Khan in his candid best as Vikram Vedha hits the big screens
While fans gave a huge applause on the internet to Vikram Vedha and the 52-year-old actor's stellar performance, we spoke to Khan about his film and his approach towards his character
Downpour brings down Capital’s mercury, but spawns dengue
The retreating monsoon left puddles of water in Delhi, prompting authorities to review the city's dengue prevention efforts. As the Delhi government announces initiatives to check the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, experts are unhappy with the capacity of public hospitals to handle such cases
‘Dhaakis’ fill the air with festive beats
With their arrival, dhaakis quickly moved to different pandals at CR Park to set the tune for Durga Puja. The air was filled with the rhythm of the festival
Ram Leelas in Delhi: Remnants of a multicultural past
After a gap of two years, the city of Delhi is back with its traditional Ram Leelas in multiple venues of the national capital territory. The age-old theatrical representation of the Ramayan is not just bound to the great Hindu epic but is also a reminder of the city’s multi-cultural past
