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Over 300 water bodies in Capital either encroached upon or dried up, NGT told

New Delhi, July 14 -- At least 196 of Delhi's 1,080 identified water bodies have dried up and 135 are under encroachment, according to a status report submitted by the Wetland Authority of Delhi (WAD)... और पढ़ें


When paintings became politics: Emily Eden and arts of the empire

New Delhi, July 10 -- Empires are usually remembered for the wars they fought, the treaties they signed and the territories they conquered. Rarely are they remembered for the paintings that helped for... और पढ़ें


Temperature plunges by as much as 19degC in Delhi

New Delhi, June 5 -- After a scorching day that saw the mercury touch 40.5degC, thunderstorms, rain and strong winds cooled large parts of Delhi on Thursday evening, Thunderstorms and gusty winds touc... और पढ़ें


IMD issues yellow alert for weekend rain in Delhi, temperature to rise next week

New Delhi, May 30 -- Delhi is likely to get temporary relief from the heat over the weekend as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms, even as t... और पढ़ें


Delhi airport gets country's first SkyCast weather monitoring system

New Delhi, May 30 -- Union minister for science and technology Jitendra Singh inaugurated the country's first "SkyCast" system at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Friday. The advanced ... और पढ़ें


Teachers' body seeks withdrawal of notices over Class 12 pass percentage dip

New Delhi, May 30 -- The Government Schools Teachers' Association, Delhi (GSTA), wrote to Delhi education minister Ashish Sood on Friday seeking his intervention in withdrawing of show-cause notices i... और पढ़ें


MCD cancels polls for vacant standing, ward committee posts without citing reason

New Delhi, May 29 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday announced that it has cancelled elections for the six currently vacant standing committee seats and the posts of chairman and... और पढ़ें


DU students and teachers raise concerns over exam dates

New Delhi, May 8 -- Students and teachers have raised concerns over the Delhi University datesheets being revised several times, including as late as Thursday, when a new version said undergraduate ex... और पढ़ें


NGT orders round-the-clock patrolling to curb illegal sand mining in Narela

New Delhi, May 7 -- Taking cognisance of illegal sand mining in the Yamuna in Narela, the National Green Tribunal directed that regular police patrolling be conducted in the area and legal action init... और पढ़ें


Labour Day: The cost of labour in a simmering city

New Delhi, May 2 -- A labourer carries her child in a sling while balancing bricks on her head, while an old man sits next to her on the road, making a clay pot. A sweating auto rickshaw driver zooms ... और पढ़ें