The alliance has failed but Congress is likely to win in the three constituencies it wanted via the 4:3 formula. AAP has a fair chance in the four seats it asked for — if votes are cast on those lines. That is Sashikala VP’s prediction There was dismay in the Capital after the alliance talks […]

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People living in the Muslim clusters prefer to stay mum about politics. Very few indulge in debates or disclose their political inclinations Batla House, Zakir Nagar and Shaheen Bagh are the neighbouring clusters of Muslim ghettos in South East Delhi, that are primarily ‘unauthorised’ and have been on the news for all the wrong reasons. […]

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If you can afford original high brands, well and good. If you can’t, Delhi has three markets that suit your pocket and your love for illicit goods Walking down the halls and lanes of Palika Bazaar, under the bright lights on the ceiling and from the shops lining either side, one gets a whiff of […]

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A recent study revealed that butchers are at a higher risk of infections. A peek into their everyday routine to understand how they cope with such occupational hazards They spend their lives amid butchered meat, stacked in piles around them or hanging on iron hooks. It is a profession that involves slaughter and bloodshed. Not […]

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Tea stalls are the best place to discover the ordinary citizen’s views on politics. Trains are just as good, with a little prodding from reporters For many, the lifeline of travel in the Capital is the Metro but it has an older cousin connecting the neighbouring towns of the City —the Delhi Suburban Railway. Taking […]

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The land of wazwan and kahwa offers some delectable dishes on the streets as well as in fine-dining spaces Exploring Srinagar with 49-year-old Bashir Ahmed is the best way to soak up Kashmir’s culture and understand its cuisine. Most households don’t have a lot of furniture and eating on the floor is a tradition. Handcrafted […]

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Delhiites were recently introduced to the concept of swapping clothes. While some found it fascinating, others were not so excited about the idea of second-hand clothes Dhanmill compound in South Delhi that is known for its boutique appeal and a line-up of alternate retail spaces recently held a fashion swap that was one of its […]

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Did due process let Sonam Mahajan down? On October 15, 2017, a month into working at Namma Bengaluru Foundation (NBF), Sonam Mahajan, political commentator and consultant, wrote to Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the founder and director of NBF, to tell him that she was being sexually harassed by his Chief of Staff, Abhinav Khare. The allegations Mahajan […]

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