New Delhi: Some movements begin with people coming together for a shared purpose and that spirit defined the philanthropy awards of the 20th Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM).On Oct 12, the city was beaming with 40,500 runners, each striding a statement of grit and social commitment. On Friday, the spotlight shifted to those driving change…
New Delhi: Delhi has emerged as India’s most polluted city, according to a decade-long comparative assessment of air quality index (AQI) levels across 11 major urban centres. An analysis conducted by environmental research firm Climate Trends from 2015 to Nov 2025 reveals that no major Indian city had safe air-quality levels at any point, with…
New Delhi: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, popularly known as IP University, has launched a new collaboration to strengthen on-campus entrepreneurship by offering students hands-on training, digital learning resources and guided venture-building experiences. Through workshops, venture simulations and a 14-week practice venture programme, students will develop real business ideas, handle financial transactions, receive industry mentorship…
New Delhi: A pre-test for Census 2027 has been started in Chirag Dilli village of south Delhi on a select sample size with the objective to fine-tune the digital processes for the main census, which is likely to start next year, according to Delhi govt officials. An officer said that as part of the process,…
NEW DELHI: Anxiety, screen addiction, cyberbullying and relentless academic pressure are taking a heavy toll on children and teenagers, especially in big cities like Delhi. Experts warn that emotional distress among the young is rising sharply — and adults are missing the signs.Dr Rajesh Sagar, professor of Psychiatry at AIIMS, said the country must urgently…
New Delhi: Two men died after being hit by a car in west Delhi’s Moti Nagar on Wednesday evening. Police are trying to identify the driver who fled, leaving behind the mangled Tata Tiago bearing a Haryana number plate. The deceased have been identified as 48-year-old Munni Raj, who used to paint and whitewash walls…
Why Delhi had to halt all outdoor and sports activities for children NEW DELHI: Delhi’s worsening air quality has forced authorities to halt all outdoor and sports activities in schools, colleges, universities and sports associations spread over the capital. The directive, issued on 20th November 2025, after air pollution crossed emergency thresholds this week, reflects…
Since early 2024, Delhi Commission for Women has had no chairperson or nominated members. NEW DELHI: For years, women in distress knew the first place to go: Delhi Commission for Women. Walk into Mahila Aayog, and someone will sit across you, calm your nerves, and hear you out. Try that now. At its Vikas Bhawan…
Parents of martyred Major Mohit Sharma have filed a plea in the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the release of the Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ NEW DELHI: The parents of Ashoka Chakra and Sena Medal awardee Late Major Mohit Sharma have approached the Delhi high court seeking an urgent stay on the release of…
‘120 Bahadur’ made tax-free in Delhi: Movie based on bravery of Kumaun Regiment during 1962 Battle of Rezang La NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta announced on Thursday that the war film ‘120 Bahadur’, depicting the valor of Charlie Company of the Kumaon Regiment during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, has been made tax-free in…
