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India Gate again!

Delhiites may be getting their India Gate back soon! Last Independence Day showed what India Gate meant to them

New Parliament

The new building too has constraints of space, and some of the offices are expected to continue functioning from the existing Parliament House.

Advantage Murmu!

The leaders said Sinha’s candidature was supported by the entire Opposition. Sinha filed his nomination papers three days after Murmu, the NDA candidate.

Galleries of Memories

Dozens of journalists who covered Parliamentary proceedings from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Press Galleries over decades, will not be able to do so in Parliament’s Monsoon Session.

Rains, At last!

The only way to walk during rain is to pass through muddy slush, as the roads are meant for traffic. The pedestrians have to jump over puddles and keep their balance.

Art Galleries’ Wait

The artists looked for appreciation, and have put their heart and soul into their works. The galleries are open throughout the day when they have exhibitions.

Unsung sentinels

Their attractive apparel often bearing a close resemblance to police uniforms is a mere euphemism for their low-status occupation on barely subsistence wages.

Mountains of shame

The Ghazipur and Bhalswa fires posed a big challenge to the Delhi Fire Service. The firemen found it slippery to climb the mountains and reach the fire spots.

Ramzan Diary

The 'galis' is brightly illuminated and some of the traditional markets like Bazaar Matia Mahal look like a veritable fairyland.

IIC Diamond Jubilee

Considered one of India’s premier cultural institutions, the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi is celebrating its diamond jubilee currently.