Living with schizophrenia

Patients suffering from this form of mental illness can lead a fulfilling life with a supportive atmosphere, proper diagnosis and timely treatment ONE FINE morning, Raghu called Shikhar (names changed) asking if he was free to accompany him to AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) for his routine check-up. Shikhar knew that Raghu was […]

Not quite pure: Why RO system may be harmful for you

The environment ministry had been told to prohibit the use of RO systems in certain areas and require manufacturers to reduce wastage of water, but it didn’t. NGT has now given it time until March 23 ON MAY 20, the National Green Tribunal asked the central government to prohibit the use of reverse osmosis treatment […]

In the eye of the storm

What motivates the Muslim women who are coming out in large numbers to protest day and night against CAA and NRC? They are moved by an astonishing amount of determination and tenacity THE WOMEN are not giving up. They ask if the government thinks they are mad to sit in the bitter cold, day and […]

The inflation factor

With the economy showing signs of recession while the prices of fruits and vegetable skyrocket, here’s what you need to know PRICES OF food, particularly fruits and vegetables have skyrocketed in the last few months. At the Okhla and Azadpur mandi (wholesale market of fruits and vegetables), prices of main vegetables, especially onion is more […]

Examining the entrance

Writing a competitive exam to gain acceptance to the institution of one’s choice can be a daunting experience for candidates, considering the sheer numbers involved WRITING AND preparing for an entrance exam is a demanding job — we all have our stories from the time we appeared for one. The Indian teenage dream is to […]

Meet the judge

Additional district judge Kamini Lau released Chandrasekhar Azad, the Bhim Army chief, on bail but with stringent conditions Bhim Army chief Chandrasekhar Azad, who was arrested 25 days ago for participating in protests against the Citizenship Amendment Bill and the National Register of Citizens at Delhi’s Jama Masjid on December 20, got bail today. But […]

Life after lockdown

The curfew in the Valley made life difficult for those living there, especially for students  ON  AUGUST 4, 2019, the common masses in the Kashmir Valley were in a state of confusion as rumours of scrapping Article 370 were being shared through various social media platforms. The next day I woke up and was surprised […]

Rhetorical flourishes

As election fever rises, words are exchanged and jingles are composed that amuse the voters but enrage the candidates THE DATES for the Delhi elections have been announced and with it an entertaining and quite imaginative mix of social media jousting. The Aam Aadmi Party has been punching it out and perhaps it has I-PAC […]