Did the school teacher die of heat stroke?

In Delhi government schools, remedial classes are being held despite the soaring mercury. In one tragic case, 48-year-old teacher Uday Jha’s family say his death is because of this At the start of every month, I put a quote up on the wall on the side of my bed. But this time I didn’t get […]

Pride in inclusivity

June is not just a month for celebrating the gay movement, but also a month to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Stonewall riots – a reason not many seem to know about Every  year in June, the Embassy of the United States in the Capital becomes a venue for celebrating […]

Summer of discontent

The fee hike by private institutions can become a political issue as agitating students find the Kejriwal government unresponsive to their cries for help Arbitrary hikes in school and college fee can become a major election issue when the Delhi Assembly polls are held next year. The Aam Aadmi Party had promised students that there […]

The ghost network

The Delhi Ring Railway is lingering on long after its death, forgotten and forlorn, as promises for its resurrection remain on paper It’s business as usual in Lajpat Nagar. The time is 10 am, rush hour is at its peak. Some people are rushing to catch the Metro, while others are hastening off to their […]

Green living

Tarun Nanda leads a life that leaves no carbon footprint. His life is his message. He plans to build a home, a research and a training centre using containers Tarun Nanda, 37, lives in a room on the fourth floor in Hauz Khas Village. His balcony overlooks the lake that he has been instrumental in […]

A communal turn

The police maintain nervous vigilance as a shrill mob threatens revenge The qasbah of Tappal lies 50 kilometres away from Aligarh city. One can miss the town at the slightest distraction, especially those used to the pace of the nearby Yamuna Expressway. Half a dozen years ago, 58-year-old Krishna (name changed) gave up his land […]

Remembering the legend

Of knowing Girish and performing Nagamandala The image of an ailing Girish Karnad, with tubes and a portable oxygen cylinder placed on his lap, his neck draped with a placard that read “Me Too Urban Naxal” at an event to mark Gauri Lankesh’s death anniversary will remain an abiding image in popular memory. For Girish, […]

Don’t let the heat get to you

No need to wait for the monsoon to cool the atmosphere – here are some ways to keep your body cool from inside As global warming takes a toll, you can keep your body cool by making the right choices when it comes to food and drink. Water infused with khus (vetiver) is one of […]