Schools, colleges in Delhi to reopen from Nov 1 amid strict Covid protocols

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has allowed reopening of all educational institutions from November 1 and Chhath Puja celebrations in the city amid Covid strict protocols, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Wednesday. Schools will have to ensure that classes are conducted in a hybrid mode which means online classes will continue, he said. […]

Electric shuttle services start at Dwarka 11 metro station

The Dwarka sector 11 metro station was on Tuesday connected with an AI-based electric shuttle system to offer last-mile connectivity to commuters The MetroRide company said in a statement that it will provide electric vehicles to commuters at an affordable price on three routes from Dwarka sector 11 metro station, covering more than 60 stops. […]

Flocking through existential crisis

Ojas Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, inspired by a sufi fable, showcases the responses of different communities in times of crisis like the pandemic and climate change Named after the sufi fable ‘The Conference of the Bird’s, written by Farid-ud-Din Attar that tells the story of the assembly of birds in times of existential crisis, Ojas […]

Events of the week

Contemporary culture What: Gallery Latitude 28 presents ‘Phantasmagoria’ featuring works by Dileep Sharma, Farhad Husain, George Martin and Pratul Dash. The exhibition grapples with the construction and deconstruction of thought/ memories conditioned by contemporary culture. It brings together artists who problematize the concept of realism as well as reality, especially in an age which is a frenzy of simulations. Taking […]

Dengue cases in Delhi on the rise; 280 cases recorded in one week

Over 1,000 cases of dengue have been reported in the national capital this year, with more than 280 fresh cases logged in the last one week, according to a civic report released on Monday   Of the total count of dengue cases recorded in Delhi this season, 665 have been recorded this month till October […]

No water or sewage lines for Capital’s unauthorised yet ‘affluent’ colonies

Marked as an unauthorised colony inhabited by the affluent, Vasant Kunj in Delhi has yet to get proper sewage and water supply lines   In the well to do neighbourhoods of Vasant Kunj Enclave, one wouldn’t think that the Delhi Jal Board does not maintain the sewage systems or water supply. Water has for years […]

Festive special: Delhi’s pop-up flea markets make a comeback

After taking a hit due to the pandemic, Delhiites are now elated to find flea markets and art pop-ups back in the city. A hub for artists, designers, chefs, home-grown brands, pop-ups has something on offer for everyone   With the festive season knocking on our doors, The PopBox by Select Citywalk has an ongoing […]

‘Valmiki Jayanti’ to be celebrated on grand scale at Thyagaraj stadium: Delhi govt

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Wednesday that the AAP government will celebrate ‘Valmiki Jayanti’ on a grand scale at Thyagaraj stadium on October 23  He made the announcement after paying obeisance to Maharishi Valmiki on his birth anniversary at a temple here. ‘Valmiki Jayanti’ marks the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, who authored Ramayana. […]