Know your minister

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s six trusted lieutenants are back at the helm of their ministries, being rewarded for good work after the voters gave the party their stamp of approval The six stalwarts who took oath on February 16, are the same men who had done so in 2015.  There was hope that Atishi, someone credited […]

Hidden watering holes

Despite the need to ensure conservation and sustainable use of water in Delhi, baolis face deterioration and apathy  BUILT AND destroyed by many over the centuries, the city of Delhi has an indefensible history of forgetting marvels that are a reflection of the times they were built in. The city is scattered with buildings of […]

‘ABVP why so creepy’

The ritual, held despite being banned by the college administration, involves worship of a ‘Virgin Tree’. It has been called ‘misogynistic’ and ‘homophobic’ EVERY YEAR ON February 14, Delhi’s Hindu College finds itself in the spotlight. Valentine’s Day has been celebrated at the college for decades, but the practice, over the years, has morphed into […]

Broken promise

The students have now started another indefinite hunger strike. They say the prestigious journalism school is becoming unaffordable for large sections of the society  STUDENTS AT the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, have been intermittently protesting against a fee hike for three months now. The administration is unmoved. In fact, it’s trying to ram […]

‘There’s beauty in empty spaces’

A retired IAS officer from a reputed family, Robin Gupta auctioned some of his precious heirlooms to declutter his life. His story and writings… TIME IS a great healer. It also, in a merciless fashion, puts life and objects into perspective. Prized possessions — heirloom, jewellery, silverware—with time becomes an existential burden for many. Robin […]

Counter Covid-19 with awareness

With three confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Kerala, the need for informed precautions has become all the more important IT STARTS with the common cold, a seemingly harmless affliction. Yet it has caused a health crisis around the world. Covid-19, the latest strain of Coronavirus, spreading its infection across the globe, stemmed from Wuhan, […]

Chug it!

Delhi’s Connaught Clubhouse, which offers in-house brewed beer, is a perfect place to look forward to this summer SUMMER IS around the corner and the surest way to beat the blues is with a pint of chilled beer. And we found a place that makes its own, which only makes things sweeter. Connaught Clubhouse located […]

‘Village of widows’

The state government kicked out over 100 Sahariya families from Madhav National Park 20 years ago. And then broke almost every promise made to them “BUYING VEGETABLES is a luxury for us. I do my best to ensure my children have a normal meal at least once a week. Rest of the days we eat […]