New perch

Outraged by its alleged bias, users are abandoning Twitter India to sign onto alternative platform Mastodon NISCHAI VATS @nischaivats   It hasn’t been a smooth ride for Twitter in India in November, as hundreds of users are abandoning the micro-blogging website over its alleged discriminatory policy against the minorities and those who oppose the Hindutva […]

Boon or bane?

Feeding of pigeons has created such a health hazard in a South Delhi locality that a resident has moved out of the area Most people who pass the trijunction of the CR Park, Nehru Enclave and Greater Kailash Enclave on Outer Ring Road see hundreds of pigeons flocking to the spot. They come for the […]

‘The study should be repeated’

The Bureau of Indian Standards conducted a study on drinking water which placed Delhi at the bottom. CPCb, experts question its accuracy VEENA NAIR @patriot_talks   A study by the Bureau of Indian Standards that tested the quality of piped drinking water across the country stirred controversy when it rated Delhi as having some of […]

When the womb cries

The birth of a baby girl invokes tears, says a doctor. We will soon be 20 years into the new century but the plight of the girl child has still not improved, despite laws and provisions If one needs to understand the present situation of the girl child, one need to only visit a government […]

Babus can write!

Many police officers and bureaucrats have taken to writing, some after retirement. Their books give an insider’s perspective on issues and events that shaped our nation Much of the power that bureaucrats enjoy is because they are custodians of information. Though the Right to Information Act made a dent in the steel frame, secrecy remains […]

CHEF OF THE WEEK

Heading the F&B operations at Dita’s is Chef Ravi Ranjan who has a keen eye to find unusual combinations and penchant for contemporary as well as comfort European and American cuisine. He loves the challenge of cooking with new ingredients and ideas. He studied BSc in Hospitality & Hotel Administration from NCHMCT Pusa, and holds […]

Expect to be stunned

An amazing view of the Qutub Minar and a charming European menu make Dita’s a restaurant for all occasions Stylish dining destination by day, and plush bar by night – Dita’s in a picturesque location of Mehrauli, is yet another option for a memorable outing. Encapsulating the charm of the European aura, the bar looks […]

Jewelry for all ages

No need for precious gold when you can have silver Bob Marley is famous for many of his quotes and one of those is, “don’t gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold.” His words may be valuable than any precious metal but a collection of teensy tiny trinkets […]