Masrat Nabi
Masrat Nabi is a journalist covering politics, defense, travel, gender, social issues, and public policy. She enjoys telling stories that highlight different perspectives, explore important issues, and bring attention to topics that often go unnoticed.
Power thefts plague Delhi’s green mobility
January 26, 2025
Even as e-rickshaws have become a common sight across Delhi, a darker side of this green transition has recently resurfaced. Illegal recharging practices are creating widespread disruptions, straining the power grid, and posing serious safety risks. The lack of affordable and acc...
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Women voters take centre stage in Delhi Assembly Elections
January 24, 2025
With the Delhi Assembly elections fast approaching, women voters are taking centre stage in the capital’s political discourse. Representing over 46 pc of the electorate approximately 7.1 million, women have become the most sought-after demographic by all major political par...
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Inaugural passenger train on Chenab Bridge this week
January 23, 2025
As India prepares to celebrate its 76th Republic Day, a historic moment is set to unfold in the heart of Jammu and Kashmir. The first-ever train journey from Delhi to Baramulla, traversing the iconic Chenab Bridge, promises not only to redefine connectivity but also to stand as a...
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Opel’s Journey: From First Car in 1899 to 70 Million Vehicles
January 21, 2025
#OnThisDay: On January 21, 1899, Opel, a German company producing sewing machines & bicycles, manufactured its first automobile. #MIG
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Apsara: India Steps Into Nuclear Age
January 20, 2025
#OnThisDay: On January 20, 1957, India’s first nuclear reactor, Apsara was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru. #MIG
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Life Insurance Corporation: India’s Richest Company
January 20, 2025
#OnThisDay: On January 19, 1956, India nationalised the life insurance industry to protect policyholders & promote savings. #MIG
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Kashmir’s frozen waterfalls: A winter wonderland
January 19, 2025
Winter in Kashmir brings a magical transformation, with snow-dusted landscapes and crisp, cold air creating a serene escape. Once drawn to destinations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, tourists are now flocking to the region’s frozen waterfalls. The mesmerising icy cascades of Dr...
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Only 1 pc of visually handicapped people in India can use Braille
January 17, 2025
Mohammad Arif, a 16-year-old boy from Palasi in Araria district of Bihar, was born blind and has always dreamed of one day becoming a teacher. But for Arif, this dream feels distant, even impossible. Arif’s school has no Braille textbooks, and his teachers are not trained to he...
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474 homeless persons freeze to death in Delhi in 56 days
January 16, 2025
Raghunath, a 60-year-old homeless person, has been living on the streets of Nizamuddin in central Delhi with his wife for the past several months. With no roof over their heads and only tattered blankets for protection, they spend their nights huddled together on the pavement, ba...
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International Kite Day
January 14, 2025
#OnThisDay: On January 14, International Kite Day is observed to honour cultural significance of kite flying. #mig
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Oldest Cave Paintings: Art From Caves to Museums
January 13, 2025
#OnThisDay: On January 13, 2021, scientists discovered world’s oldest known cave painting of an animal in Leang Tedongnge Cave, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. #MIG
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No instant gratification for Q-com workers
January 12, 2025
Keshav Yadav, 26, had a permanent job, with fixed hours and a fixed monthly salary of INR 15,000. However, lured by the prospects of earning more in the gig economy, he left his job to join Zomato, a food delivery platform. A year later, he regrets his decision, realising that th...
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