Delhi cricket and its bookies’ connection

Instances of match fixing are not new to the DDCA and with the government  languishing on the question of reforms, there seems to be no quick solution  Bookies and fixers have allegedly been known to have deep roots within Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA). And recently when two accused — Krishan Garg and Manish […]

Algorithms in nature 

Fascinated with the planetary phenomenons, artist Jitish Kallat’s exhibition gives the viewers a peek into the galactical forces Artist Jitish Kallat’s practice is deeply preoccupied with measuring planetary phenomena. He does this through his own self-invented parameters. His work in recent years has often taken the form of studies conducted over defined periods of time […]

Neither plasma nor remdesivir are magic treatments for Covid

Despite doctors saying that treatments like plasma therapy and remdesivir do not have definite results, many are still placing their hopes of recovery on them  56-year-old Shanti (name changed), a teacher, succumbed to Covid-19 last week. Her treatment lasted for four weeks, in which her family members had to run a social media campaign for […]

As daily cases decline, vacant bed count increase at hospitals in Delhi

Amid a steady fall in daily cases of COVID-19 in the national capital, the number of vacant beds has again started to go up at hospitals, offering some relief to coronavirus patients and their families. According to Delhi corona app, till about 11 am on Wednesday, 13,791 beds were available, out of the total 27,726 […]

Who is Navneet Kalra, the man accused of ‘black marketing’ oxygen concentrators?

We take a quick look at his background, his restaurants and their partners, and the other parties involved in the ongoing case A restauranteur, a businessman, a socialite – Navneet Kalra has been described in multiple ways by media houses ever since he hit the headlines this week. On May 7, the Delhi police said […]

Shortages of vaccine and lack of slots make inoculation an uphill task 

18 to 44 year olds are feeling the heat as getting an OTP for allotment of a slot for vaccination and short supply of vaccines make receiving the jab a challenge, a matter of luck  The Delhi government has issued another SOS on Sunday that they are running out of Covaxin vaccine for the age […]

Delhi govt to provide financial help to families which lost earning members to COVID: CM

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the Delhi government will extend financial help to families which have lost their earning members to the coronavirus and also bear the cost of education and upbringing of children orphaned by the pandemic. He also said the number of fresh COVID-19 cases has come down to around 8,500 […]

Delhi court denies bail to Navneet Kalra in oxygen concentrator black marketing case

A Delhi court on Thursday refused to grant anticipatory bail to businessman Navneet Kalra in connection with the seizure of oxygen concentrators, required by COVID-19 patients, from his upscale restaurants including ‘Khan Chacha’ in the national capital. Application is dismissed, Additional Session Judge Sandeep Garg said. Fearing arrest, the businessman had moved the court earlier […]