Delhi is armed to the teeth

Fatalities from celebratory firing are just one of the reasons why stricter gun control along with checks on illegal arms are imperative “Until we fix men, we need to fix the gun problem”, tweeted comedian Michael Ian Black, in the face of mass shootings in America. Here in India too, this is only too relatable […]

Tug of war

The Delhi government is adamant on not implementing centre’s Ayushman Bharat scheme. But is this political quagmire going to deprive patients of benefits? is Delhi’s healthcare setup efficient enough to provide the same assistance? Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), a scheme touted as the world’s largest government-funded healthcare programme — has […]

No thought control

Taking a cue from the initiatives undertaken by a Swedish preschool, India’s education system must aim to ingrain gender neutrality in children from the outset “We are not limiting, we are adding. We are not changing the kids, we are changing our own thoughts,” explains Lotta Rajalin, founder of Egalia (a preschool in Sweden), who […]

Getting lost in the mela

If you are in the neighbourhood and know your ABC, a visit to the Delhi Book Fair under the clouded winter sky is intellectually stimulating Books will never be a fast moving consumer good, but that doesn’t mean Patanjali has not embraced the print business as it puts a finger in every piece. Under the […]

Capital successes

The Kejriwal government will complete four years in office on Valentine’s Day. A look at some of the flagship initiatives that have made the lives of Delhi’s citizens easier The upstart party has been four years in power, an eventful period punctuated with ups and downs. It came in out of the cold and brought […]

BEING NOT SO HUMAN

Although a few animal lovers do look after strays, callousness is also seen towards those who are unproductive. The dominant species needs to be sensitised to their rights animals too feel the brunt of winter. Pictures on social media posts showing street dogs in smart warm jackets suggest Delhi does have a heart. But this […]

What will trend in 2019

From reviving forgotten grains and lost recipes, to surging sustainable practices and encouraging organic farming, some of Delhi-NCR’s best chefs predict the food trends that will dominate the year. As they speak their heart out about food, they are also excited to share their New Year Resolutions. Chef Vaibhav Bhargava, Corporate Chef, Yuvi Hospitality Molecule […]

Planets’ fashion guide

Sun signs have a lot to say about our personality and the colours that can prove to be lucky for us, making it a fascinating way to determine our fashion choices With the recent celebrity weddings and their holidays to take cues from, not much remains that can influence our fashion sense on a considerable […]