The projection of Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring on one of the walls of Travancore Palace left art and heritage enthusiasts spellbound, as Martine Gosselink, General Director of the Mauritshuis Museum, explained the painter’s masterful use of light to draw attention to the eye, lips and the luminous pearl. As dusk settled over…
The New Delhi World Book Fair offered a reader’s paradise with diverse genres, author sessions, and pre-loved books. Gen Z is exploring varied interests, while social media and celebrity influence significantly impact sales. The fair remains an annual tradition, fostering a love for reading and discovery. Every reader’s dream is the same: a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf…
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Thrusday acquitted former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Janakpuri and Vikaspuri, in which two people were killed. The Rouse Avenue Court held that the prosecution had failed to establish Kumar’s role in the violence. During the trial, Kumar maintained that…
IAS officer Sanjeev Khirwar returns as MCD chief NEW DELHI: Sanjeev Khirwar, a 1994-batch IAS officer, has been appointed the new municipal commissioner of Delhi, more than three years after he was shifted out of the capital following a controversy over walking his dog at Thyagraj Stadium.He is expected to take charge on Thursday.Khirwar was…
NEW DELHI: In connection with the Republic Day Celebrations-2026, there will be Full Dress Rehearsal on 23rd January 2026. The rehearsal will have the same route as that of the Parade on Republic Day. The Parade rehearsal will start at 10.30am from Vijay Chowk and will proceed to Red Fort. There would be elaborate traffic…
NEW DELHI: Sanjeev Khirwar, a 1994-batch IAS officer, was appointed as the new municipal commissioner of Delhi, more than three years after he was shifted out of the capital following a dog-walking row. He is likely to take charge on Thursday. Khirwar was moved out of Delhi in 2022 after he was embroiled in a…
NEW DELHI: A 25-year-old man, Akash, was fatally stabbed in the Mangolpuri area on Wednesday night, police said to news agency ANI. The Delhi Police have identified and apprehended the suspects involved in the attack. A formal case has been registered, and a detailed investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. DCP…
New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to order the registration of an FIR in connection with the suicide of a 43-year-old administrative clerk earlier this month, saying that the court was conscious of the situation and that steps as warranted are being taken. A bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas…
NEW DELHI: IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has pushed back on IMF’s comment of the country being a secondary AI power, positioning itself as a front-rank AI nation by focusing less on headline-grabbing large models and more on large-scale deployment.At a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Vaishnaw challenged the view…
Delhi Police will deploy AI-powered smart glasses equipped with a facial-recognition system this R-Day. Linked to its criminal database, the glasses can scan faces in crowded areas and match them with police records within seconds. Officers receive instant alerts if a suspect is identified, enabling quick action. Police said the technology will speed up identification…
