Kajol Rustagi
The author is a Senior sub-editor at indianexpress.com. Interested in travelling, photography and poetry. She tweets at @kajolrus
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Vipin Sharma: Would remake Badhaai Ho in Punjabi if I win a lottery
Actor Vipin Sharma on his dream role and the special bond he shares with late actor Irrfan Khan.
Wed, Jun 24, 2020
Post-lockdown, beauty salons consider hygiene protocols, online sessions to recoup
Even after the lockdown, the establishments will have to adhere to strict safety guidelines, given the nature of the job, involving close contact with clients. Regaining consumer trust will be a challenge as well.
Sun, May 17, 2020
Explained: Why Africa still has lesser cases of coronavirus
What we know so far is that the coronavirus severely affects the elderly but Africa has a younger population than Europe. This is reassuring for the continent despite its high mortality rates.
Mon, Mar 23, 2020
Durga Puja pandal in Ghaziabad chronicles 100-year journey of Bengali cinema
The pandal, which looks like an old cineplex building from outside, has been created by a Kolkata-based artist Taposh Maity and his team comprising of nearly 20 artisans.
Mon, Oct 07, 2019
Valmiki Basti five years on: ‘Swachh Bharat has improved colony, not our lives’
Close to the temple is Valmiki colony, where sanitation workers currently live in flats given by the government. Back in 1946, many Valmiki families stayed in slums near the temple and most of them worked as sweepers in nearby areas including Gole Market and Connaught Place.
Wed, Oct 02, 2019
Back home alive, Indian climber explains what went wrong on Mount Everest
Everest traffic jam: As cheaper operators have entered the fray, the number of amateur climbers have also shot up, creating deadly bottlenecks en route to the top of the 8,848-metre (29,029-feet) peak — especially when bad weather cuts the number of summit days, as it did this year.
Fri, Jun 14, 2019
This Old Delhi town crier keeps alive a dying tradition during Ramzan
The job of town crier is rare but not new. It dates back to a time when there was no access to alarm clocks or mobile phones and needed someone who would ensure that people wake up on time. The remnants of this dying tradition still remain in some form in Old Delhi.
Wed, Jun 05, 2019
Lok Sabha election results 2019: Key constituencies and top candidates
As the Lok Sabha elections 2019 results trickle in today, here is a list of heavyweights candidates that you need to watch out for.
Thu, May 23, 2019
Modi versus Rahul HIGHLIGHTS: PM wins Varanasi seat, Gandhi loses from Amethi
Modi versus Rahul HIGHLIGHTS: This is the first time in 20 years that the Congress stronghold Amethi is won by a non-Congress party.
Fri, May 24, 2019
AP, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, TN Elections Results 2019 Highlights: Asaduddin Owaisi wins from Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Elections Results 2019 Highlights: These states combined send 130, or nearly one-fourth the number of MPs to the 543-member House.
Fri, May 24, 2019
People are scared to go to sitting MP Bidhuri’s office, I will be accessible: Raghav Chadha
Chadha differed and said AAP believes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah -- “the anti-democratic dictatorial duo” -- are harmful to India's democracy.
Thu, May 09, 2019
If you get your periods on a flight, expect no help from the crew
Surprisingly, the IGI Airport washroom is not equipped with a sanitary pad vending machine even as the Railways and some other public facilities have begun installing such machines.
Tue, May 28, 2019
Not statehood but infrastructure, job creation top on Puducherry voters’ minds
One of the seven union territories in India, Puducherry, will be electing its lone representative on April 18. In the past, Congress has won 9 out of the 13 Lok Sabha elections.
Thu, Apr 18, 2019
A study in contrast: Turkish artist juxtaposes Western world to war-torn countries
Describing himself as "one of the kinds politicians don't like", Gallenkus told indianexpress.com that he did his first artwork inspired from the refugees who fled the Syrian war and went to Europe for peace but drowned in the Aegean Sea.
Thu, Jan 10, 2019
We must do something, says man behind Photographers for Farmers
Sudharak Olwe invites all photographers to document the farmers' march on 29th-30th November or of any farmer and upload them using #PhotographerForFarmers on different social media platforms.
Fri, Nov 30, 2018
Come Dussehra and the Ravana makers of Titarpur know who is king
Once the festive season is over, the artisans will return to their professions such as carpenter, electricians and even painters, only to come back next year for the love of their craft.
Sun, Oct 21, 2018
With Bollywood on its walls, Delhi’s Rail Museum gives real colour to reel memories
Enter Delhi's National Rail Museum, walk down to the souvenir shop and get ready to be greeted by larger-than-life murals of Rajesh Khanna along with Zeenat Aman, Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.
Thu, Oct 11, 2018
Ganesh Chaturthi: Meet the industrious idol makers of CR Park
Battling harsh working conditions, the artisans struggle to make ends meet. This is another reason why the interest of the younger generation in creating larger-than-life idols of gods is diminishing.
Thu, Sep 13, 2018
On Lalu Prasad Yadav’s 70th birthday: Tracing his journey from being Bihar CM to fodder scam convict
Lalu Prasad Yadav's political career has been a roller-coaster ride with several ups and downs. The RJD supremo has emerged as one of the prominent leaders despite being embroiled in controversies ever since the start of his career.
Mon, Jun 11, 2018
Mother’s Day 2018: From Indira Gandhi to Sheila Dikshit, here are some powerful politician moms
The history of women in Indian politics goes back to more than a hundred years. Even before the constitution of India guaranteed the women the right to vote, many of them tried their best to make a difference and they did succeed.
Sun, May 13, 2018
In photos: The Daryaganj pavement that turns into a book lover’s paradise every Sunday
Every year, the Delhi Municipal Corporation orders the closure of the market on Sunday preceding Republic Day (January 26) and Independence Day (August 15). But for the first time in its history, the Sunday book market was closed for 5-weeks in a row.
Fri, Apr 27, 2018