Pollution, not going down

Even in the pre-monsoon lull, the air quality in Delhi-NCR was in the ‘unhealthy’ and ‘very poor’ category. Heavy downpours will only improve it marginally Remember how before the onset of winter in recent years the dinner table conversations in winters have been just about the severe air pollution in the Capital city? We talk […]

Traffic cops get tech help

Easier challans, faster data and traffic signals run by artificial intelligence – that’s how the police hope to bring order to the Capital’s chaotic roads Can traffic discipline be inculcated by changing drivers’ attitudes? Probably not, for the Capital has 1.05 crore registered vehicles and only 33,198 km of roads, meaning drivers are fighting each […]

End of MJ Akbar’s cross-examination

“I have never conducted a cross-examination that is so acrimonious,” said Senior Advocate Rebecca John Former Union Minister MJ Akbar’s cross-examination by Priya Ramani’s counsel Rebecca John came to an end on Saturday, July 6. It was marked with interruptions and interjections raised by Akbar’s counsel—something that has now become a norm in Rouse Avenue […]

The good, the bad and the ugly

On five important indices for India and the world, Delhi puts up a poor show. But it scores on two fronts — investment potential and per capital income What makes Delhi what it is? Apart from the food, the parks, the wide roads, the Capital city has time and again got itself into embarrassing situations, […]

What DU’s 99% cutoff for political science says

It’s a continuation of the ‘mythology’ of DU and the ‘IAS dream’ of students across the country For someone who graduated with a political science degree from Hindu College, Delhi University (DU), at the turn of the current century, these are confusing times. It’s difficult to decide whether to bask in the reflected glory of […]

Wary of change, the clerics react

Muslim religious leaders are cautious of The Centre’s move to fund madrassas. now they see the need to push forward with much needed progress Concern is being expressed about the central government’s introduction of a scheme whereby madrassas — informal education institutions which primarily teach Muslim religious studies — will be equipped to also impart […]

The Battle of Teenagers

If teenagers in Stranger Things 3 are dealing with the Foreign Hand, in Spider-Man: Far From Home, the teenagers are dealing with Foreign Lands It’s my own desire It’s my own remorse Help me to decide Help me make the most Of freedom and of pleasure Nothing ever lasts forever Everybody wants to rule the […]

Petting time

A café where pets have their own enclosure and a vet available all day – that’s the latest in facilities for pampered pooches Pet owners or rather “pet parents”, as they like to be called these days, are increasingly investing more and more in the wellbeing of their pets, including strays adopted from the streets. […]