Non-identical triplets

Delhi has signed agreements separately with Moscow and Seoul, hoping to match those cities in forging ahead as global conglomerations. Comparisons may be odious but here they are necessary When you think of Moscow, you envision the Red Square with its famous St Basil’s Cathedral or Lenin’s Mausoleum amidst the crisp wintry air. Think Seoul, […]

FROM THE LAND OF GONDS

Delhi’s ‘Jiyo’ exhibition showcases Gond art. Here, visitors get a chance to watch the artisans create unique pieces of artwork using indigenous techniques Watching a bunch of craftsmen demonstrate their indigenous skills is a rarity in a city like Delhi. And to have an entire community of artisans from different parts of the country sit […]

The fightback army

The girls of Mangolpuri don’t think twice before standing up to confront anti-social elements in their midst — or take refuge in safe houses when in dire straits Mangolpuri is a region of north-west Delhi known to be steeped in crime, a reputation it established soon after those living in Turkman Gate were resettled there […]

Less litter, more glitter

What once looked like a garbage dump has now been transformed into a clean and beautiful space with the efforts of Northern Railways and the Delhi Street Art Group The walls facing the Sadar Bazar train yard, that were earlier partly covered with heaps of garbage, are now adorned with street art. “It feels so […]

One step forward, two backward

Whereas trucks are now bypassing Delhi due to the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, thermal power plants continue to pollute its air, with one measure cancelling out the other “If we were standing on the older route, I would’ve been driving right now and not sleeping in my truck,” says S Mahalingam, a 30-year-old truck driver who […]

‘Farmers’ Go Back

Protesting farmers were not allowed to enter the capital this week. Whether this should be seen as a denial of their right to protest or an essential safeguard for the general public, remains debatable On the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a leader who believed that protests based on the principle of non-violence can overthrow […]

Big Brother is watching you

Given the ever-rising crime rates in Delhi, is all round 24X7 surveillance something that is on the books for the capital city? “I have watched at least a dozen people accuse someone random for picking their pocket. But of course, there is no way to verify that, because most of these cameras that are set […]

CHEF OF THE WEEK

Saurabh Srivastava, the Executive Chef at Aloft New Delhi Aerocity, is a vibrant culinary master who passionately designs food menus and food platters, presenting his artistic skills on plate. Uniquely talented, Chef Saurabh has a penchant for giving the best culinary experiences to his diners. He is usually seen working tirelessly in the kitchen, right […]