Articles by Aheli Das
Delhiites hail tax relief up to ₹12-L income
Some people said the tax break will likely have an impact on the assembly elections scheduled in four days.
Published on Feb 02, 2025 07:34 AM IST
The silent presence in Delhi of IAS aspirants
While the majority of them are migrants who do not vote in Delhi, the ones who do stay here echoed a list of common concerns
Delhi set to get its cultural fix at World Book Fair
The World Book Fair at Bharat Mandapam, from Feb 1-9, features over 600 literary events, promoting India's Constitution and culture, with global participation.
From the Bard to Manto, NSD theatre fest kicks off
In its 25th year, BRM will stage over 65 plays in Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Malayalam, Chhattisgarhi, Russian and Italian
Burari building cave-in: ‘A rumble and a sudden collapse’
Five people, including two minors, were killed, while 12 people were rescued in the building collapse in Burari.
Published on Jan 29, 2025 04:57 AM IST
A spectacle worth remembering for those in audience
After the elaborate march past by the forces came the magnificent tableaux, depicting colour and diversity alike — 26 in total, including 16 from states and Union territories
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 05:22 AM IST
BJP’s Purvanchali stars go all out to woo community in Delhi
Purvanchalis refer to people from East Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, and political parties believe they account for over a sixth of Delhi’s population
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 05:46 AM IST
Bhagavad Gita, Viksit Bharat courses now in Delhi University
The introduction of the courses in question were earlier passed by the university’s academic council on December 27, 2024
Delhi: First nursery admissions list out; second on February 3
Now, parents will have four to five days to accept the admission, followed by verification and payment of fees
Published on Jan 17, 2025 10:58 PM IST
Delhi’s Jantar Mantar observatory on the road to former glory
At the northern wall of “Misra Yantra” or composite instrument, work is currently underway on the “Karka Rashi Valaya”
Soot-based mural in Delhi’s Said-ul-Ajaib has a message on pollution
The white wall stands in striking contrast to the otherwise vibrant cluster of cafes in Champa Gali, Said-ul-Ajaib
Published on Jan 08, 2025 02:21 PM IST
Deciphering secrets deep within Humayun’s Tomb
Saturday marked the third heritage walk in a series that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is conducting.
PM lays foundation stone of DU blocks, Savarkar college
The east campus academic block will be spread across 15.25 acres, while the west campus will be built in Dwarka Sector 22
AQI data for Delhi-NCR goes missing due to server error, says CAQM
A CPCB official said that the server issue was fixed around 4pm and the hourly data was being collected
Delhi records highest single day of rain in Dec since 1923
The Capital logged 41.2 mm of rain in the 24 hours till 8.30 am on Saturday, IMD said.
At Delhi School of Economics, Manmohan Singh’s legacy lives on
The late ex-PM was a teacher at the Delhi School of Economics from 1969-1971 and was named as an honorary professor by the institution in 1996.
Published on Dec 28, 2024 06:00 AM IST
DU panel nod to Gita courses amid dissent
In other important decisions, the key panel also approved the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in postgraduate programmes, PhD supervisions by college teachers, and reservation of one seat in each postgraduate programme for single girl child.
Fifth wettest December in Delhi’s history
Delhi experiences record rainfall this December, with 42.8mm recorded, marking it the wettest month in 27 years, providing temporary relief from pollution.
Delhi: Student accuses Ramjas College teacher of sexual assault
Ramjas College principal Ajay Kumar Arora confirmed that a complaint had been lodged and that the ICC is addressing the matter
Road dug to fix water line lies damaged after a year
Officials from Hansraj College said that they have written letters to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Public Works Department (PWD) this year to repair the road and clean the surroundings, but in vain.
CAQM revokes Stage 4 of Grap as air improves to ‘very poor’ in the Capital
The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 369 (”very poor”) at 4pm on Tuesday, a significant improvement from Monday’s 406 (”severe”).
‘No-detention’ scrapping draws mixed responses
The central government’s decision to abolish the ‘no-detention policy’ for classes five and eight has drawn varied responses from school principals and parents in Delhi
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Aheli Das, New Delhi
Day chill is here: Maximum falls below 20°C first time this winter in Delhi
Delhi experienced unseasonal drizzle on Monday, dropping temperatures below 20°C for the first time this season, with more rain expected.
Delhi’s AQI back in ‘severe’ zone amid GRAP-4 restrictions
With an average 24-hour AQI reading of 409 recorded daily, Delhi's air quality clocked five days of “severe” air over six days.
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 01:17 AM IST
Heritage walk: Delving into Delhi’s mysteries — the Town Hall and Dara Shukoh
Saturday marked the second heritage walk in a series that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is conducting
DU to deliberate on Gita-based courses, Viksit Bharat curriculum
The six proposed courses include four Gita-based courses, a Viksit Bharat course, and a PhD in Hindu Studies
Delhi: Grap, bomb hoaxes, holidays disrupt school rhythm
Parents’ associations too have raised concerns regarding the constant confusion over the functioning of schools
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Pet Fed 2024: Delhi residents show off their pets’ many talents
A dedicated play area, an agility ring, lines of shops offering pet food, clothes, toys, accessories and even pet-themed home decor: the NSIC grounds were packed to the brim on Saturday.
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Panic persists after repeated bomb threats in Delhi schools
The threat was declared a hoax by afternoon, but several parents were left worried about the frequency of such messages
Bomb hoax at 44 Delhi schools causes chaos
However, police still cranked up security across the Capital, setting up cordons and keeping emergency response vans on standby
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 05:32 AM IST