The Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah Sharif in South Delhi has had a tradition of celebrating Basant Panchmi dating back to five centuries or more. This year, the festival was celebrated on 5 February with limited capacity following Covid protocols.  A view of the well-lit dargah The story around why this particular festival found its way in […]

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The baffling lack of application of mind to the reopening of Delhi’s schools, both public and private, has riled the entire city. While the AAP government project the success of Delhi schools in other states, there is dismay in the capital about the neglect of this sector on the pretext of pollution and Covid-19    […]

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As India still struggles with the stigma around infertility and unconventional methods of reproduction, the recently passed Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Regulated Bill brokers a dialogue on surrogacy and its impact.    The discussion surrounding surrogacy has resurfaced with celebrity couple Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas welcoming their first child through surrogacy. The news has […]

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Indian jails are obviously no place for hope – yet this book tells us there are committed activists, especially among retired police officers, who are paving the way for a better future for prisoners.    It is surprising for the lay readers to learn from this book that the Supreme Court has applied its mind […]

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A PIL before the Delhi High Court on Wednesday alleged illegal transportation of camels from Rajasthan to the national capital for demonstration in the Republic Day event   The petition alleged that guidelines for carrying and moving the animals were not complied with. The matter came up for hearing before a bench comprising Chief Justice […]

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Virat Vilas Pawar is passionate about building a whole universe of superhero based on mythology. In this interview, he talks about his second novel and how India should take inspiration from the success of DC and Marvel.   Virat Vilas Pawar’s new novel Vidyadhara & The Universe of Magic opens up new possibilities for a […]

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Grandest flypast, 500 artists portraying unsung heroes of the freedom struggle, Subhash Bose’s birth anniversary: this time Rajpath will feature Indian achievements in unique ways.   The Central Vista has been redeveloped, giving Rajpath a whole new look. and is all set to be groomed in the next few days for full dress rehearsal, sources […]

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In the 19th century, the Brits came to serve the East India Company and in the 20th century the Crown. Fifteen of them did path-breaking research that future generations need to know about.   A lot of sound and fury is being expended these days on the destruction of monuments, especially temples, during the Mughal […]

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