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Sukrita Baruah
Sukrita is a reporter based in Guwahati, covering India's North East for The Indian Express. She was earlier a correspondent covering the education beat for The Indian Express in Delhi. She tweets at @BaruahSukrita
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Taking leftover food from hotels to shelters in South Delhi, with e-vehicle helpSubscriber Only
May 28, 2018 03:55 IST
The NGO hopes that the electric vehicle — donated by Elanpro and equipped with a 9,000-litre refrigerated storage box — will ease their efforts slightly.
Mon, May 28, 2018
First ‘Open Day’ at Delhi University draws hundredsSubscriber Only
May 22, 2018 03:45 IST
The sessions, which will continue till May 29, are aimed at informing applicants and parents about the registration and admission process, and addressing concerns related to eligibility, quota and documents required.
Tue, May 22, 2018
On Yamuna banks, drive to beautify has many worriedSubscriber Only
May 20, 2018 03:46 IST
A DDA official said the first phase of the project should have been completed this month. “Work has been completed on 300 acres of the first phase.
Sun, May 20, 2018
Madanpur Khadar fire: Why cramped shanties are so prone to fireSubscriber Only
May 16, 2018 02:27 IST
Conditions in slums — such as poor wiring and MCBs; use of highly inflammable materials like tarpaulin and bamboo for construction; and the use of chulhas or locally made cylinders to cook — make them particularly prone to fast-spreading fires, officials said.
Wed, May 16, 2018
Madanpur Khadar fire: Over 50 families say lost everything as blaze guts slumSubscriber Only
May 16, 2018 02:17 IST
While the men work as waste-pickers in different parts of the city, the women segregate the collected waste at home. Most families made sure they saved the wooden carts they use to collect and carry waste, though four carts were lost in the fire.
Wed, May 16, 2018
Molester dragged to police post, woman says no one was thereSubscriber Only
May 12, 2018 02:55 IST
According to her tweet, she got out of the Metro station and was looking for a rickshaw to go to Paharganj. She claimed that a drunk rickshaw-puller followed her and grabbed her hand when she refused to go with him.
Sat, May 12, 2018
Football Training For Under-10 Girls: At three NDMC schools, 90 girls take a small step to enter a big playing fieldSubscriber Only
May 09, 2018 03:15 IST
The programme has been introduced at N P Co-ed Senior Secondary School in Lodhi Road, Navyug School in Sarojni Nagar, and N P Bengal Girls’ Senior Secondary School at Gole Market.
Wed, May 09, 2018
Delhi: 70 shanties damaged as construction site barricade falls on themSubscriber Only
May 09, 2018 02:52 IST
The narrow settlement is sandwiched between the redevelopment site with towering structures and the under-construction Barakhamba flyover. It houses about 300 families.
Wed, May 09, 2018
Delhi: Their homes lost in fire, over 200 Rohingya remind authorities of their many promisesSubscriber Only
May 08, 2018 01:56 IST
A day after the April 15 fire, the Delhi government had built a temporary shelter for the residents on an adjacent plot, and AAP MLA from Okhla Amanatullah Khan had promised compensation of Rs 25,000 for each family.
Tue, May 08, 2018
NDMC tax collection up after revised rent policy enforcementSubscriber Only
May 03, 2018 03:15 IST
While the department’s annual collection of property tax till 2015 was between Rs 360 crore and Rs 400 crore, it has progressively increased to Rs 415 crore in 2016, Rs 580 crore in 2017, and the highest at Rs 712 crore in 2018.
Thu, May 03, 2018
Madhavi More: Whatever my husband did, he did for the countrySubscriber Only
December 01, 2016 20:17 IST
“His work was his first priority. He didn’t really have much time to spare for his family. His leaves would always lapse unused."
Sun, Nov 25, 2018
Sabira Khan | In 8 years, I wrote over 100 letters; all promised help, none gave it: 26/11 survivorSubscriber Only
November 21, 2016 02:35 IST
Sabira Khan dreams of having a small space of her own, where she can hold classes without having to go anywhere. “That would allow me to teach more children — my one true joy,” she says.
Sun, Nov 25, 2018
Postcard From a Mumbai village: Unfavourable conditions mar education in Vanicha PadaSubscriber Only
November 17, 2016 03:43 IST
According to Balu Dhakal Mahale, resident of the village, of the total population of around 250 people, there are 20 to 25 adults who have been to school but only up to Class 8 or 9.
Thu, Nov 17, 2016
Demonetised notes no dampener for booking operators in MumbaiSubscriber Only
November 16, 2016 03:12 IST
Mumbai local train stations have doubled up as a place where the demonetised notes can be exchanged for lower denomination notes.
Wed, Nov 16, 2016
Demonetisation: Shiv Sena provides succour to crowds outside banksSubscriber Only
November 15, 2016 02:19 IST
Taps into public sentiment, provides water, refreshments to people.
Tue, Nov 15, 2016
Melting pot: Once famous for community life, Goan clubs fight for survival in MumbaiSubscriber Only
November 14, 2016 03:06 IST
The kudds began to be established around 150 years ago when large numbers of people from Portuguese Goa began migrating to British Bombay in search of work opportunities.
Mon, Nov 14, 2016
Currency demonetisation: Chaos, queues, confusion in MumbaiSubscriber Only
November 13, 2016 02:16 IST
Inspite of orders from the Centre that banks should work overtime on the weekend many had to down their shutters owing to currency shortage.
Tue, Nov 08, 2022
Once upon at time: Madanpura, ‘the cultural hub of an older Bombay’Subscriber Only
November 13, 2016 02:04 IST
Just next to Madanpura, the thronging locality in the Nagpada area of South Bombay, is Mirza Ghalib Road. Here, legendary short story writer Sadat Hasan Manto lived and brought to life the area through characters like Mammad Bhai. Haunts such as the Haji Hotel, which no longer stands, was where Urdu giants like Kaifi Azmi […]
Sun, Nov 13, 2016
Commissioner’s initiative: Increase interaction between officers, constabulary over teaSubscriber Only
November 08, 2016 02:23 IST
The constabulary appear to be generally pleased about the new set-up.
Tue, Nov 08, 2016
Robert Vadra visits city pilgrim spots in MumbaiSubscriber Only
November 06, 2016 01:20 IST
According to Suhail Khandwani, trustee of the shrine, he was accompanied by former Congress MLA Kripashankar Singh.
Sun, Nov 06, 2016
Cat Cafe Studio: A cafe with a difference — it’s for stray catsSubscriber Only
November 03, 2016 02:36 IST
But if you want to adopt, be prepared to go the extra mile to learn about feline care
Thu, Nov 03, 2016
In Mumbai village, fight for land amid promise of ‘development’Subscriber Only
November 03, 2016 01:32 IST
In the 1980s, the Sahar International Airport (now Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport) came up on the lands of the village’s original settlers.
Thu, Nov 03, 2016
Mumbai: City offers low hope for patients of dopeSubscriber Only
November 03, 2016 00:20 IST
Only two govt-run hospitals have proper de-addiction services; most patients have to look towards private clinics, which are beyond poor man’s pocket
Thu, Nov 03, 2016
New to Mumbai: ‘Language is big problem’, says Shankuraj KonwarSubscriber Only
November 02, 2016 02:39 IST
Konwar finds the giant city of Mumbai completely different from his small hometown Jorhat.
Wed, Nov 02, 2016
Measuring sound levels on DiwaliSubscriber Only
October 29, 2016 01:56 IST
Sumaira Abdulali, environmentalist and convenor of the Awaaz Foundation, will be measuring the noise levels in different parts of the city on Diwali.
Sat, Oct 29, 2016Journalism of Courage
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