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Saurav Gupta -May 8, 2024

Water woes hit national capital

Water woes hit national capital

Many areas in the city are struggling to get regular supply of water and have to rely on water tankers that are infrequent and expensive

NAVNEET SINGH -May 8, 2024

Make in India: Gymnast takes up manufacturing kits

Make in India: Gymnast takes up manufacturing kits

However, the problem of “not having good quality playing kits in India” had a lasting impact on Ritika Kulshreshtha and she decided to set up her own unit to support the female gymnastics fraternity in India

Navneet Singh -May 7, 2024

Gymnastics temple of North India

Gymnastics temple of North India

Dhoolsiras village in South West Delhi has become a hub of gymnastics for aspirants from NCR and neighbouring states; encouraged by the response, the owners are eyeing a foreign coach

Idrees Bukhtiyar -May 6, 2024

Iconic Balban tomb to see multiphase restoration

Iconic Balban tomb to see multiphase restoration

ASI embarks on a meticulous journey to restore the historic tomb, discovered in the mid-20th century, blending architectural preservation with cultural revival in the lush Mehrauli Archaeological Park

Tanisha Saxena -May 6, 2024

Building Heat: Construction workers struggle in sweltering summer

Building Heat: Construction workers struggle in sweltering summer

Facilities for labourers at most sites in Delhi-NCR are minimal lacking even basics like cool water, toilets and safety measures; the toil has forced some workers to return to their hometowns

Idrees Bukhtiyar -May 5, 2024

Writing for Amar Singh Chamkila was a challenge: Irshad Kamil

Writing for Amar Singh Chamkila was a challenge: Irshad Kamil

Speaking about his collaborations with Imtiaz Ali and AR Rahman, the lyricist said that their friendship is more like technicians who appreciate each other

VIVEK SHUKLA -May 5, 2024

When AB Vajpayee was pushed to the wall in New Delhi

When AB Vajpayee was pushed to the wall in New Delhi

Vajpayee contested the prestigious New Delhi seat on a Janata Party ticket, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had not yet been formed then. Political observers were of the view that Vajpayee would be easily elected from the New Delhi seat

Idrees Bukhtiyar -May 4, 2024

Original songs should remain untouched, says lyricist Shellee

Original songs should remain untouched, says lyricist Shellee

The lyricist, who has written songs for Dev D, Udta Punjab and Manmarziyan, feels that the practice of adding lyrics to the original tracks is disrespectful