Blockbuster narrative

Movie Moghul of another kind, founder of Netflix Marc Randolph spins a fascinating tale in which the reader finds herself rooting for him to succeed as the action plays out scene by scene Stories about successful businesses have one common factor: They expect the reader to believe that it wasn’t luck that turned an idea […]

Dubious freebie

WITH A promise to make India’s capital city entirely digital, the Delhi government led by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had announced in its manifesto before coming to power that it will provide free wi-fi service across the city. But that is still a work in progress and the wi-fi which Delhiites receive is via New […]

About time traffic violators felt the pain!

The amended Motor Vehicle Act that imposes hefty fines of traffic violators is an absolute necessity in Delhi. But infrastructure in the form of proper signages, smooth roads, functional street lights and correctly designed zebra crossings must also be put in place On June 2, 5:30 in the morning, like every Sunday, 86-year-old Jasmeet Singh […]

Nuke the idea!

An apartment block under construction in Delhi is being marketed with a USP — it will have a nuclear bunker. Which provoked Patriot to find out what the rest of us can do to save ourselves in case of a nuclear war Less than a kilometre from Shadipur Metro station, in a setting unlikely to […]

Modification of elite entitlement

Lutyens Delhi is undergoing a vast transformation as the Modi government settles into its second term. The political, social and intellectual life of Delhi will never be the same again When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at the ‘Khan Market Gang’ while talking to a leading English daily just before the 2019 Lok […]

Booked without orders

Daryaganj Sunday book market vendors claim that there were no High Court orders to relocate them and MCD is backed by some powerful names in initiating their displacement In july, vendors of Daryaganj’s second-hand book market were forced by MCD to clear the pavements where they sell books on Sundays. The order for relocation to […]

Closed gates violate bylaws

South MCD has asked colonies to keep all their gates open 24×7 but many RWAs are flouting the rules, causing discomfort to residents as well as service providers IN THE good old days, Bhavani Giddu, 49, would walk to her office in Kalkaji area of south Delhi. The office is a kilometre away from her […]

Who killed the mosquitoes?

Data reveals chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s claims on dengue true but malaria numbers are rising There may be a claim that fewer people were affected by dengue this year, but there’s not much celebration happening. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s government has instead faced taunts and ridicule, as the BJP accuses it of lying and also […]