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Customers and traders interact at Chhattarpur mandi.

Flowers sell like hot cakes in holy month of Shravan

According to Hindu mythology, during the legendary sagar manthan, gods and demons discovered several objects, one of...

6 Aug 2017 6:48 AM IST

he area comprises of 276 shops and innumerable hawkers. Commonly known for electronic goods, the market serves everything from garments to food to its visitors.

Tech issues? Head to Gaffar Market

A chaotic hub is appropriate to describe the place to somebody who has never been there.

31 July 2017 3:22 AM IST

AAPI or the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin is the largest organisation representing Indian American doctors in the country.

Rare pelvic surgery performed on 60-year-old

The patient had damaged his pelvic area, which had sustained a major acetabular fracture.

29 July 2017 3:57 AM IST

A worker carries a crate of tomatoes at Azadpur market.

Pricey tomatoes going off household menus

The monsoon has not only affected the traffic jams in the city but also hampered the production of tomatoes in various...

27 July 2017 2:25 AM IST

Divers at Nigambodh ghat.

From rescuers to treasure hunters, divers play many roles

Every day men play the treasure hunt game in the holy river, praying to find something worth selling.

24 July 2017 1:34 AM IST

The girl was more mature than her age demands. She approached the correspondent in the hope of selling the last few pens that she had. (Representational image)

It's a daily struggle for kids selling goods at traffic signals

These are the kids who feel invisible in the busiest of places.

22 July 2017 6:55 AM IST

Renu Singh, director of the National Zoological Park, cuts a cake along with the schoolchildren to celebrate the 10th birthday of tiger Vijay at the zoo in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi zoo orders cake for white tiger

There was a special birthday feast of his favourite meat, a cake and no disturbance from the crowd for Vijay, who...

21 July 2017 2:18 AM IST

Delhi University (Photo: Asian Age)

DU freshers jazz up wardrobes for their new journey

Turning endings into new beginnings are those lakhs of students who have made their way into college life, which calls...

20 July 2017 2:02 AM IST

Mr Rehman came to Delhi to fulfil his dreams of becoming a Katib. In the 1980s, the city was a hub for thousands of Urdu calligraphers with 40-50 Katibs working in newspapers like Quami Awaz, Pratap, Milap, and Hind Samachar.

Cold war with tech a challenge for calligraphers

This cold war with technology has kept him far away from all things mechanical, even an android phone.

18 July 2017 1:38 AM IST

The Urdu festival, which was held in February, seems to have inspired many to open to the world of incredible Urdu literature and poetry in its original script.

Course to revive Urdu a big hit in Noida

The organisation, working for preservation of the Urdu culture, had earlier started an online programme for learning a...

17 July 2017 6:26 AM IST

For the first time in all these years, the great ape is getting a grand birthday party.

Grand birthday bash planned for Delhi Zoo's oldest inmate

Amidst all human visitors, Rita shows human-like' characteristics which have endeared her to many.

17 July 2017 1:41 AM IST

The market caters to the daily needs of the nearby residents. Amidst several newly built shops, Delhi Sweet House is the oldest and it stands apart from the crowd.

Designed by Lutyens, neglected Gole Market still charming

Somewhat similar to the structure of Connaught Place, this miniature market is popularly known as Gole Market.

16 July 2017 3:02 AM IST