Cyanotypes are among the earliest photographic printing processes, distinguished by their striking cyan-blue hue produced through exposure to ultraviolet light (delhi_art_centre) The distinctive white-on-Prussian blue images, created using a simple mix of chemicals and UV light, are drawing analogue photography enthusiasts and art lovers. Part of the appeal lies in how they look like artworks…
‘For travellers coming from Delhi, especially those interested in heritage, Agra offers a very different pace and texture (pic: @agraheritagewalks) Delhi’s history is hard to miss; it announces itself in domes, lanes and heritage gardens. But drive a few hours outside the capital, and the narrative begins to shift. The landmarks are quieter, the stories…
Participants learnt about bat behaviour and their vital ecological roles at the Bat Walk To mark International Bat Appreciation Day, a first-of-its-kind fold-out publication on the bats of Delhi NCR was launched, aimed at making knowledge about these nocturnal mammals more accessible to the public. The event was followed by an immersive Bat Walk led…
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Friday congratulated former Indian ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appointment as the lieutenant governor of Delhi while also lauding Sandhu’s contributions to strengthening India-US ties.“Congratulations to Taranjit Sandhu on becoming the new Lt Governor of Delhi! As a seasoned Diplomat and former Ambassador to the…
New Delhi: Lieutenant governor TS Sandhu on Friday called for improvement across multiple civic sectors during a review meeting with Municipal Corporation of Delhi officials, stressing strict enforcement, time-bound action and better service delivery.“Regular monitoring and firm enforcement are essential to ensure accountability at all levels,” Sandhu said, reiterating the administration’s zero tolerance for delays…
New Delhi: Three men allegedly part of “thak-thak” gang were arrested from different parts of the city in separate cases of vehicle theft and distraction-based snatching.In the first case, two men involved in 16 such cases were arrested near Pushpa Bhawan Bus Stand in South Delhi. The accused have been identified as Rehmat Ali (42),…
NEW DELHI: The city reeled under extreme heat for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, with the maximum temperature soaring to 41 degrees Celsius, the highest of the season, before an unexpected spell of rain cooled it down considerably. Strong thunderstorms, intense rain and gusty winds swept across Delhi-NCR in the evening, catching both residents…
New Delhi: Ending the plight of a man booked under Pocso Act after the hospital where his underage wife delivered a child alerted police, Delhi High Court has quashed the criminal case.It allowed the joint plea of the accused husband and the now-adult wife to quash the case under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences…
NEW DELHI: A 60-year-old man and his 40-year-old son were stabbed to death, allegedly by one of their neighbours, in south Delhi’s Alaknanda on Friday evening. A relative of the victims who tried to intervene was also injured in the attack.The incident took place in Tara Apartments. Police suspect a financial dispute may have led…
Sukesh Chandrasekhar and Jacqueline Fernandez NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Friday sought a response from Enforcement Directorate (ED) on a plea by actor Jacqueline Fernandez seeking to turn approver in a Rs 200-crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar.Special judge Prashant Sharma issued the notice to the agency and listed the matter…
