‘Catch me if you can,’ drivers seem to say

Spikes on speed breakers are the latest innovation tried by Noida Police to curb traffic violations. Drastic measures are needed in Delhi too, where drivers behave as if rules are meant to be broken January 8: To prevent driving on the wrong side which leads to major accidents, tyre killers (speed breakers with spikes) were […]

Of the divine and the worldly

This year’s Kumbh Mela was deeply fascinating with its agenda set for Hindutva and the intriguing world of Naga sadhus that manifests hierarchies and privileges Makar Sankranti, the first sahi snan or the royal bath, marked the beginning of Kumbha Mela. A sea of humanity poured in large numbers before sunrise, like ants crawling towards […]

Picnic in the parking lot

Those who are not allowed to drink at home often resort to drinking near liquor shops, an activity that is illegal but still rampant Enter a liquor store in Delhi and chances are that every single person jostling past is a man. After exiting, they often queue up at a store strategically placed near the […]

Living on the edge

Despite the efforts of several suicide helplines, over 1,00,000 people commit suicide in India every year. The stigma around mental distress in India can be blamed for these staggering figures “The words ‘I was suicidal’ still taste a little strange in my mouth,” says 22-year-old Anisha*. “It was a struggle to wake up every day, […]

What ails the Aqua Line Metro?

the line was targeted to be completed in December 2018. But it hs been A victim of departmental and administrative delays The Aqua Line Metro has been touted as the lifeline of Greater Noida residents, including those living on the outskirts of Noida. But the Metro line hasn’t been made available to the public yet. […]

Rent or buy?

With more and more millennials opting for rented furniture, it is being seen as a lifestyle shift. However, some have faced hurdles that made them buck the trend For millennials, renting furniture is like getting a key to a fully functional home. Instead of spending a small fortune on beds, sofas and tables, they can […]

Bleeding horses dry

Equines are being injected toxins to produce anti-venom serum, a practice that involves abuse of the animals and may in fact be ineffective   Horses, mules and donkeys are not just used for weddings, rides, and lugging heavy loads but also as blood banks, thanks to their ability to produce anti-toxins.   Housed in cramped […]

FEELING FLABULOUS!

Participating in the Ms India Curvy contest was a journey of discovery — both of the modeling world and of herself — for this plus-size single mother Delhi is not my favourite place – at least, that was my impression after three visits over the last 20 years. That is why, before flying down from […]