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Post-Diwali smog could envelope Delhi soon
October 27, 2022
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was quick to claim credit when the air quality index on Tuesday, the day after Diwali, reflected a reading of just over 300. While it was classified as very poor air quality, it was a significant drop of about 30 pc from the AQI readings of 20...
Read MoreAnganwadi workers to continue protest despite offer of hike in wages
February 25, 2022
On Thursday, the 25th day of protest by over 20,000 anganwadi (day care) workers, the Delhi government reached out to the protestors and offered them a carrot and a stick. While it marginally hiked their wages, it also issued a stern notice, warning the workers that if they faile...
Read MoreSevere cold & poor facilities responsible for homeless deaths: CHD
February 8, 2022
Delhi’s winters are famous for two things – neither of them very pleasant for the residents. One is the massive smog that envelopes the city’s already toxic atmosphere, pushing the particulate matter levels beyond scale. The other is the sharp dip in thermometres that is se...
Read MoreInduction of e-bus in DTC: Remedy or political stunt
January 25, 2022
The DTC and Delhi Integrated Multi-modal Transit System (DIMTS) jointly own about 6,900 buses in the city responsible for providing inland transport to the commuters. These and other forms of transport are often blamed for the seemingly uncontrollable air pollution that has been ...
Read MoreBJP continues slugfest with AAP over new liquor stores in Delhi
January 8, 2022
On November 17, when Delhi saw the opening of 850 brand new and swanky liquor stores, as part of the new excise policy of the government, they represented different things for different people, especially the political parties. For the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, the new stores were ...
Read MoreCynically combatting Covid-19 in India
January 5, 2022
On Tuesday, hours after chief minister Arvind Kejriwal tested positive for Covid-19, the Delhi government announced further restrictions on movement in the national capital, imposing a weekend curfew, to add to the night curfew already in place, in addition to having closed gyms,...
Read MoreGoa elections: TMC, AAP sideshow, BJP, Congress main contenders
November 6, 2021
In the lead-up to Goa’s Legislative Assembly elections, which will be held in February 2022, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee last week embarked on a three-day visit to the coastal state, purportedly to establish TMC as the primary ...
Read MoreModi’s myriad challenges
January 9, 2020
After storming into office for a second time with a thumping majority, challenges for Narendra Modi’s government has not wilted in any way. Instead it has taken myriad forms…
Read MoreDelhi asphyxiée : une urgence de santé publique
November 4, 2019
Les niveaux de pollution de l’air dans la région de la capitale nationale de Delhi (Delhi-RCN) se sont dégradés de manière intense ces derniers jours, constituant, depuis le vendredi 1er novembre, une « urgence de santé publique » selon l’autorité de prévention et ...
Read MoreL’Inde et le Pakistan s’enlisent dans une escalade d’attaques
February 26, 2019
L’armée de l’air indienne a lancé une attaque aérienne dans la nuit du 26 février sur un camp de terroristes présumé en territoire pakistanais. Cela ne s’était pas produit depuis 1971, lorsque les deux pays étaient encore en guerre.
Read MoreToronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to showcase three Indian films
July 29, 2017
Three Indian films including one by Anurag Kashyap and one by Hansal Mehta are set to have a world premiere at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Read MoreModi advocates Jan-Dec fiscal year at the NITI Aayog Meet
April 25, 2017
Sunday witnessed yet another thought-provoking meeting in the capital of India where the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi proposed yet another couple of reforms while addressing the third NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting. Is it a warm-up before July 1?
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