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“Tu Bahar Mil”: Ashish Pandey’s Gun-Waving is Utterly Unsurprising for Delhi, India’s Rage Capital

For a Dilli boy, there was nothing shocking about a politician’s son waving a pistol outside the lobby of a posh hotel. Rather, I was filled with a weird sense of nostalgia, as this incident reminded me of all the Ashish Pandeys I’ve grown up with in my hometown.

Aakash Ahuja April 18, 2016

Earth

Why the Capital Needs the Aravalli Biodiversity Park More Than Highways

Delhi’s parks have often served as a haven for those marginalised by the city’s many problems – space, pollution, and security. To some, the park is just that stretch of earth that doesn’t smell of burnt rubber. To some, it’s the only place where they can take a deep breath without worrying about the air quality index.

Manik Sharma April 14, 2016

Pop Culture

What the Fukrey is up with these Sequels?

Fukrey Returns comes with the same characters as the first film. The second installment in the franchise, sadly, is not fit for everyone’s palate.

Anahad Madhav April 12, 2016

POV

Thank You, Next: Today’s Relationships and Gadgets Aren’t Made to Last

We have little tolerance for disruptions and would rather spend our time and energy on the new and exciting. Why should I stick to a cranky piece – of a gadget or a person – that demands constant attention when there’s a sleeker, more seductive version in the market?

Purba Ray April 11, 2016

People

My Bai, the Cleaner of My Conscience

Even though it’s been years since I sat for an exam, the moment my maid rings the doorbell at 8 am, I break into the kind of cold sweat I’d experience before entering an examination hall. Each time she empties the ashtray into the bin, she gives me a judgey glance and every beer bottle elicits a standard response, “Itni daaru!”

Dushyant Shekhawat March 20, 2016

POV

Delhi Fog: The Real Reason Mumbai “Winter” Will Never Match Up to Dilli Ki Sardi

Even though today kids in Delhi stay indoors with face masks on, I still remember the winter as a time when fog (not smog) meant missed catches during evening games of cricket, snuggling up in your grandma’s shawl, and snoozing in the afternoon sun on the terrace with your family.

Aakash Ahuja March 16, 2016

Earth

Toxic Air Killed 1.2 Million Indians in 2017. Why Are We Still Celebrating With Firecrackers?

From inaugurations of events like the IPL to star-crossed lovers in our films staring dreamily into the distance as the sky lights up with fireworks, we’re hostage to the belief that no celebrations are complete until a few rockets have been fired into the night sky.

Oishorjyo March 16, 2016

People

The Unsung Hero of the New Year’s Eve Party

Spare a thought for the Delhi bartender, that poor sod in charge of making your shots. This is the guy in the line of fire, when trigger-happy Dilliwalas set out to party.

Parthshri Arora March 15, 2016

Earth

Three Earthquakes in Five Days: Are These Small Tremors in Delhi-NCR an Indication of a Big One?

Last week, an earthquake that recorded 4.5 on the Richter scale jolted parts of Delhi and Haryana. Tremors were felt a few days later, and a few days prior to that event. While these have been mostly harmless, recent studies suggest they might be a sign that something larger is on its way.

Arré Bench March 11, 2016

DisArré

SHOCKING! Donald Trump Jr Asks Delhi Man if He Knows Who His Father Is

The world’s foremost investigative journalists, Weedward & Bongstein, were at the scene when US President’s son got into an argument with a Delhi man over Honey Singh and Ivanka Trump.

Weedward and March 9, 2016