Makke ki roti, sarson ka saag. Red guavas from Allahabad and oranges. Gaajar and daal halwa. Til-gud khasta gazak and laddoo. Daulat ki chaat. Kadahi ka doodh. Magahi paanWinters used to be a treat for the senses, thanks to these seasonal delights during my childhood in pristine Delhi. The aroma of tikki slowly roasting on…
New Delhi: Investigations into the murder of businessman Ratan Kumar in south Delhi’s Chattarpur Enclave on Nov 30 has revealed that five to six assailants shot him 69 times while he was heading for his dairy.Police suspect the hit job was ordered by two gangsters based abroad at the behest of the family of a…
New Delhi: The latest Supreme Court order granting relief from any coercive action against owners of BS-IV or newer emission-norm vehicles has rekindled hopes that such vehicles in Delhi-NCR will be able to get their registrations renewed after passing a fitness test, like in rest of the country.Currently, except for Delhi-NCR, the life of a…
New Delhi: Nearly half of school and college students in Delhi continue to read non-academic books regularly, but rising academic pressure, smartphone distraction and a growing preference for English language are reshaping how, what and why urban youth read, according to a new study by the Centre of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG), an Indian…
At the British High Commissioner’s residence, the Tamana Winter Carnival unfolded as a vibrant celebration of the holiday season and inclusivity Bathed in winter sunlight, the Tamana Winter Carnival at the British High Commissioner’s residence offered a day of festive shopping and cheer. Decked in reds and greens with ornaments and mistletoe, the garden transformed…
New Delhi: One person was killed and another injured after a scooter accident near India Gate on Tuesday, police said. According to authorities, a PCR call was received around 2 am on Dec16, reporting an accident near Khandala Market on Pandara Road. One of the victims, a 25-year-old man, was declared brought dead at the…
New Delhi: Delhi govt has ordered a special audit of the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) to examine alleged financial irregularities and assess possible recovery of unlawfully gained monetary benefits, according to an official communication issued by the deputy controller of accounts (Audit). The communication, addressed to the registrar of the DMC, conveys the approval of…
New Delhi: Two 23-year-old men allegedly involved in a series of housebreakings in west Delhi have been arrested. They were identified as Sehzad and Sheikh Zishan, residents of Jahangirpuri. Gold and silver jewellery worth around Rs 10 lakh were recovered from their possession. A complaint was filed on Monday regarding theft of cash and jewellery…
New Delhi: Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a cyber fraud network involved in online investment scams, arresting four accused in two separate cases and uncovering a money trail of Rs24 crore.The accused operated fake investment groups online and bogus trading applications to lure victims, police said on friday. “In the first case, a complainant…
New Delhi: Under operation Cy-Hawk, Delhi Police has arrested 57 people in connection with various cyber scams in which people were duped around Rs 77 crore. Police said the accused were involved in 30 cases in the southwest district, and 236 complaints were received against them on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP). The operation…
