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Astha Saxena
Astha is a Health correspondent with The Indian Express' Delhi city team. She writes on Delhi's hospitals, government policies and other health topics. Follow her on Twitter: @asthasaxena88
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In Rajinder Nagar, fight between young Turks: AAP’s Raghav Chadha vs Cong’s Rocky TuseedSubscriber Only
January 22, 2020 03:01 IST
While Chadha replaced sitting AAP MLA Vijender Garg to bag the ticket, Tuseed is a former DUSU president and a name people know in the area.
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Up against AAP chief: Ex-NSUI president, BJP youth wing headSubscriber Only
January 22, 2020 02:44 IST
Former NSUI president of Delhi Romesh Sabharwal (55) got the Congress ticket, while BJP chose to field its youth wing president Sunil Yadav (43). Both have their task cut out: Fighting against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Delhi elections: Congress names 7 more, Rocky Tuseed in listSubscriber Only
January 21, 2020 02:47 IST
Former NSUI president Romesh Sabharwal will contest from New Delhi constituency against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Tue, Jan 21, 2020
Lack of jobs, pollution: Issues raised on Congress helpline ahead of Delhi pollsSubscriber Only
January 20, 2020 03:50 IST
As part of the Congress campaign — Dilli Ke Dil Ki Baat Congress Ke Saath — people were provided six platforms to communicate with the state unit and give their suggestions.
Mon, Jan 20, 2020
54 names on first list: Cong makes changes to 42 seats, hopes fresh faces revive fortunesSubscriber Only
January 19, 2020 05:47 IST
Former AAP leader Alka Lamba, who had rejoined Congress last year, has been given a ticket from Chandni Chowk — pushing aside senior leader J P Agarwal’s bid to contest from the seat.
Sun, Jan 19, 2020
Delhi Assembly elections: With roadshow and flash mobs, Sisodia kicks off election campaignSubscriber Only
January 17, 2020 04:03 IST
Laden with garlands, he started his roadshow from Badrinath temple in East Vinod Nagar, walked through the narrow alleys of his constituency, and spoke to residents, commuters, traders and school children, requesting them to vote for the Aam Aadmi Party.
Fri, Jan 17, 2020
Among those outside Jamia, JNUSU headSubscriber Only
January 16, 2020 02:49 IST
Sitting in the second row, Rajkumari, who came with her granddaughter, spoke about how CAA and NRC were dividing people on the basis of religion.
Thu, Jan 16, 2020
Delhi polls: Musical chairs as Congress leaders eye same seatsSubscriber Only
January 16, 2020 02:02 IST
Take, for instance, J P Agrawal and Alka Lamba, who both want to contest from Chandni Chowk. Agarwal, a four-time Lok Sabha MP, told The Indian Express: “We cannot deny if Sonia ji asks us to fight. If she wants, I will get into the field and contest from my own Chandni Chowk constituency.” Asked about Lamba, he said: “She will definitely be adjusted.”
Thu, Jan 16, 2020
Pressure mounts to decongest Shaheen Bagh but protesters say will stay putSubscriber Only
January 14, 2020 01:42 IST
A day after residents and traders from Sarita Vihar took out a protest march against the sit-in, asking police to remove protesters, Preamble readings and songs are punctuated by discussions around the traffic situation.
Tue, Jan 14, 2020
Battle for Delhi: A test for three parties with barely any promise in commonSubscriber Only
January 13, 2020 04:40 IST
Bijli-paani or CAA, small improvements or big-ticket announcements — the upcoming polls will be a test for three parties with barely any promise in common. What is common, though, is a realisation that mega rallies need to give way for a more personal, door-to-door outreach. The Indian Express reports on the AAP, BJP and Congress campaigns
Mon, Jan 13, 2020
After arrow injury to collarbone, Assam archer treated at AIIMSSubscriber Only
January 11, 2020 03:03 IST
Gohain was airlifted from Dibrugarh in Assam Thursday night after a failed attempt of removal of the rod at a hospital in Assam. The arrow pierced her collarbone and damaged a part of the neck, vertebrae, and the left lung. Gohain is now under observation in the ICU.
Sat, Jan 11, 2020
Archer Shivangini Gohain airlifted to AIIMS after arrow pierces neck at Khelo IndiaSubscriber Only
January 10, 2020 04:24 IST
Sports secretary Radhey Shyam Julaniya, confirming the mishap, said that the Sports Authority of India (SAI) was overseeing the archer's treatment.
Fri, Jan 10, 2020
Won’t be divided: women lead anti-CAA march to Jama MasjidSubscriber Only
January 09, 2020 02:08 IST
Holding candles and placards, the women, some of them accompanied by their children, walked from Hamdard Dawakhana to Jama Masjid.
Thu, Jan 09, 2020
Delhi polls: Congress offers pension scheme named after Sheila Dikshit, power capsSubscriber Only
January 08, 2020 03:11 IST
Chopra, who was elected the chief of the state unit after Dikshit passed away last July, said the party is set to give tough competition to the Opposition, and added that he has worked towards consolidating workers in the last few months.
Wed, Jan 08, 2020
JNU violence: Of the 36 injured, 4 suffered head injuries, rest had bruises on scalp and limbs, records showSubscriber Only
January 07, 2020 01:36 IST
The injured were treated at the AIIMS Trauma Centre and discharged Monday morning.
Tue, Jan 07, 2020
JNU violence: JNUSU head, professors admitted to AIIMSSubscriber Only
January 06, 2020 02:44 IST
JNU violence: By 11.33 pm, 23 injured persons were admitted at the centre, while three were admitted to Safdarjung Hospital.
Mon, Jan 06, 2020
Delhi: For street performers, a new fellowshipSubscriber Only
January 04, 2020 01:53 IST
Launching the programme at Dilli Haat in Janakpuri, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said: “This is not a commercial move. If we bring the street art on the roads, it will become a movement."
Sat, Jan 04, 2020
Teen who can’t move to man awaiting transplant: AIIMS patients brave chillSubscriber Only
January 01, 2020 01:48 IST
Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board runs eight homeless shelters, one in a porta cabin and seven in tents, around AIIMS. At the biggest, whose capacity is 325, around 239 people slept inside on Monday night.
Wed, Jan 01, 2020
CAA protest: Days on, Shaheen Bagh voices strongSubscriber Only
December 29, 2019 06:49 IST
The protest began on December 15 when residents came out to protest the Delhi Police action on Jamia Millia Islamia campus. The sit-in has continued since.
Sun, Dec 29, 2019
Among 49 brought to Lok Nayak: Two with fractured skull, one with broken legSubscriber Only
December 22, 2019 02:00 IST
Around 10 people suffered soft-tissue injury on the skull, which means there was some damage to the muscles. The injured were discharged after taking CT scans.
Sun, Dec 22, 2019
Delhi: Citizenship Act protests in Shaheen Bagh on for 5 days, road shutSubscriber Only
December 21, 2019 05:09 IST
Due to the protest, the Kalindi Kunj road has remained shut since December 15. The DND has seen traffic jams owing to this.
Sat, Dec 21, 2019
Fighting for a good cause: Jamia student who stood up to policeSubscriber Only
December 19, 2019 03:23 IST
During the protest against the citizenship law in South East Delhi, Ayesha Renna and other women were seen protecting their friend, Shaheen, from policemen who had started a lathi-charge.
Thu, Dec 19, 2019
Short-staffed and overburdened: How doctors at Alshifa hospital managed — with some helpSubscriber Only
December 18, 2019 03:06 IST
As the doctors made frantic calls to colleagues, they found most of them were stuck due to the chaos and barricading in the area.
Wed, Dec 18, 2019
Jamia violence: Two protesters wounded, police probe bullet injury claimsSubscriber Only
December 17, 2019 05:26 IST
Delhi Police have officially denied that they “fired bullets at any student”, and said that they would investigate the matter.
Tue, Dec 17, 2019
Modi, Shah dividing India, says Congress at rally in DelhiSubscriber Only
December 15, 2019 04:50 IST
Modi and “his assistant” Amit Shah should apologise to the country for wrecking the economy, Rahul told a rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan.
Wed, Dec 18, 2019Journalism of Courage
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