Vaccination halted at all 400 sites for 18-44 age group in Delhi: Sisodia

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday said Pfizer and Moderna have refused to sell coronavirus vaccines directly to the national capital and have said that they will only talk to the Centre. In an online briefing, Sisodia said all the 400 vaccination sites for the 18-44 age group have been closed in Delhi […]

HC asks drug controller to inquire into Gambhir, other politicians buying bulk quantities of Covid medicines

The Delhi High court Monday directed the drug controller to inquire into the issue of politicians buying COVID-19 drugs in bulk amid shortages The court while issuing directives also observed that while BJP MP Gautam Gambhir must have been distributing the medicines to the best of his intention, the gesture unintentionally did a disservice. The […]

Shri Ram College students launch fundraiser for oxygen plant for COVID patients

Students of the Delhi University’s Shri Ram College of Commerce have started an online campaign to raise money for setting up of an oxygen plant at a COCVID care centre here. The students intend to raise Rs 35,00,000 and till now have received over Rs 3.45 lakh for the initiative. In light of the crisis, […]

Highest-ever rainfall in 24 hours May in Delhi

A record 119.3 mm of rainfall pounded Delhi under the impact of cyclonic storm Tauktae and a western disturbance in 24 hours ending 8:30 am on Thursday, breaking all the previous records for May, the IMD said on Thursday The city had also recorded a maximum temperature of 23.8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, 16 notches […]

The onslaught of the black fungus

If Covid-19 is not treated in a hygienic environment, reduced immunity during the recovery can lead to the black fungus, putting even more pressure on the already overworked medical infrastructure  In the last month or so many cases attributed to black fungus have been reported, signalling that such cases are on the rise and a […]

JNU plans COVID health centre on campus, seeks financial support from alumni

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Wednesday said it plans to set up a COVID health centre on campus and has sought financial support from its alumni for it. Noting that the university and its residents have been adversely affected by the pandemic, Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar said the alumni should be a part of […]

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 […]