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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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Lok Sabha elections: Rahul targets Modi over Advani; says, Chowkidar threw guru off stageSubscriber Only
May 07, 2019 01:55 IST
Speaking at Chandni Chowk, Rahul said: “I have fought against Advani ji and the party (Congress) defeated him in 2004 and 2009. He follows a different ideology. We fought on the ideology.
Tue, May 07, 2019
In Babarpur, Prakash Raj lends star power to AAPSubscriber Only
May 05, 2019 03:14 IST
The 54-year-old actor from Bengaluru will campaign for AAP for a week. On Sunday, he will be seen campaigning in the New Delhi and East Delhi constituencies for Brijesh Goyal and Atishi.
Sun, May 05, 2019
Ayushman Bharat: 1,200 treated at AIIMS, RML; ophthalmology, cardio most sought afterSubscriber Only
May 05, 2019 02:50 IST
AIIMS, which witnesses a footfall of around 15,000 patients on a daily basis, has seen the highest number of surgeries under the scheme in the department of opthalmology.
Sun, May 05, 2019
Log kaam ke naam par vote denge, Ram ke naam par nahi, says AAP’s ChadhaSubscriber Only
May 03, 2019 01:18 IST
Both BJP and Congress have neglected the constituency and did not provide even basic amenities such as water, sewage system, roads to residents. In the last four years, the Arvind Kejriwal-led government has offered all these amenities to people.
Fri, May 03, 2019
Paani bina kya zindagi: Water, voter woes in Sangam ViharSubscriber Only
May 02, 2019 03:39 IST
“Paani ke bina kya zindagi hai, hum sab paani ko lekar bohot pareshaan rehte hain. Hamari samasya ka koi samadhan nahi,” said Jagannath (75), who runs a stationery shop.
Thu, May 02, 2019
Poll position: The intersecting national and local issues in DelhiSubscriber Only
April 29, 2019 01:49 IST
Surgical strikes or bijli-paani, unemployment or sealing — what will dominate when Delhi votes on May 12? The Indian Express heads to the capital’s seven constituencies to understand how national and local issues are intersecting this election season.
Mon, Apr 29, 2019
Sheila Dikshit gets election campaign going, with some help from sonSubscriber Only
April 28, 2019 02:16 IST
While Dikshit addressed the public briefly, her son and former MP from East Delhi Sandeep Dikshit did most of the talking.
Sun, Apr 28, 2019
New faces, old issues in South Delhi campaignSubscriber Only
April 27, 2019 03:32 IST
The constituency will witness a fight between incumbent BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri, AAP’s Raghav Chadha and Singh.
Sat, Apr 27, 2019
In Delhi Cong manifesto: Plan to link mohalla clinics with govt hospitalsSubscriber Only
April 25, 2019 03:15 IST
As per the plan, these clinics will offer special services on a weekly basis with hospital surgeons deputed on rotation.
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Mohalla Clinics to Swachh Abhiyan: Vijender Singh opens offline campaign with online interactionSubscriber Only
April 25, 2019 02:56 IST
Visiting a mohalla clinic at Lado Sarai with the cameras rolling, the high-profile candidate took a dig at Aam Aadmi Party and the BJP in one go.
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Delhi: Couple who opted for IVF now have three boys and a girl, say doctorsSubscriber Only
April 25, 2019 02:25 IST
While two babies are doing well, the other two, a boy and a girl, are being monitored.
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Congress’ Sheila Dikshit starts from Signature Bridge, ready to go the mileSubscriber Only
April 24, 2019 03:52 IST
"No seat is small or big and it does not belong to any individual. It belongs to the people of the constituency,” Sheila Dikshit said,
Wed, Apr 24, 2019
Delhi: Boxer Vijender Singh in final list, Kapil Sibal left in the lurchSubscriber Only
April 23, 2019 02:48 IST
Amid speculation that she could be fielded from Chandni Chowk, three-time former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit was instead named as the candidate from North East Delhi, where she will take on BJP’s Manoj Tiwari and AAP’s Dilip Pandey.
Tue, Apr 23, 2019
Tarishi, Atishi’s back-up candidate, once studied from her notes in DUSubscriber Only
April 23, 2019 02:29 IST
Tarishi, who got admission to Oxford University in 2017, let go of the opportunity so she could work with Atishi.
Tue, Apr 23, 2019
Lok Sabha elections: Congress goes solo, fields Sheila Dikshit from North East Delhi, Ajay Maken from New DelhiSubscriber Only
April 22, 2019 10:59 IST
The Congress Monday declared names of its candidates for six out of seven seats in Delhi. It is yet to announce a candidate for South Delhi. The probable names for the seat are Rajkumar Chauhan and Sushil Kumar.
Mon, Apr 22, 2019
Attack on doctors: Will Delhi govt’s new order against violence in hospitals change things?Subscriber Only
April 22, 2019 01:13 IST
Abused and assaulted while doing their job, doctors in the capital have gone on strike a dozen times in the last two years. But with no end to the crisis, the Delhi government stepped in last week to make hospitals more accountable. The Indian Express looks at whether this will change things
Mon, Apr 22, 2019
Lok Sabha elections: Sheila could fight from Chandni Chowk, Lovely from East DelhiSubscriber Only
April 21, 2019 02:38 IST
According to a senior party leader, the party has reshuffled candidates on a few seats. The names have been changed as the party has not arrived at a decision on an alliance with the AAP so far.
Sun, Apr 21, 2019
ND Tiwari’s son Rohit Shekhar was strangled, says autopsy, police register murderSubscriber Only
April 20, 2019 04:10 IST
Forensic experts, sources said, have told police that Shekhar died around 14 hours before he was taken to hospital on Tuesday. Police have seized two pillows from Shekhar’s and another room in his house in Defence Colony.
Sat, Apr 20, 2019
As lenders discuss future, 16,500 employees of Jet Airways are on a wing — and a prayerSubscriber Only
April 17, 2019 04:38 IST
Jet Airways crisis: The oldest private airlines, that once had a fleet of 123 carriers, has suspended its international operations till April 18 with seven domestic flights operational until Tuesday.
Wed, Apr 17, 2019
Dozens from Madangir missing since January, were heading to New ZealandSubscriber Only
April 16, 2019 04:35 IST
While police estimate around 50 people are missing from a Madangir neighbourhood, residents have prepared a list of over 100.
Tue, Apr 16, 2019
‘Institutional deliveries in hospitals up by 14% in 5 years’Subscriber Only
March 29, 2019 02:27 IST
RTI data also reveals that the number of babies delivered in government hospitals is significantly higher than those delivered in private hospitals.
Fri, Mar 29, 2019
Statehood irrelevant in Lok Sabha Elections, nothing much can be done: Sheila DikshitSubscriber Only
March 27, 2019 01:21 IST
"As the Constitution of India does not give much power to Delhi due to the special position it holds, nothing much can be done. The Constitution will have to be changed if full statehood is to be granted to Delhi," Sheila Dikshit said.
Wed, Mar 27, 2019
In second meeting with Rahul, Cong’s rift intensifies, 6 vote against allianceSubscriber Only
March 26, 2019 01:51 IST
According to sources, six leaders, including Dikshit, were against the coalition while three leaders, apart from Chacko, were in favour of it.
Tue, Mar 26, 2019
Rahul to discuss coalition with AAP in second meeting with senior leadersSubscriber Only
March 25, 2019 02:13 IST
While AAP had proposed a 5-2 seat sharing deal in Delhi, the Congress is thinking of a 3:3:1 arrangement, with a call on the New Delhi candidate under consideration. For one seat, the two parties were in talks to field a joint candidate.
Mon, Mar 25, 2019
Rahul Gandhi arrives in Delhi, alliance call likely todaySubscriber Only
March 24, 2019 01:35 IST
While AAP had recently proposed a 5-2 seat-sharing deal in its favour in Delhi, the grand old party is inclined on a 3-3-1 configuration, with one seat being contested by a joint candidate.
Sun, Mar 24, 2019Journalism of Courage
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