As Delhi residents navigate another week of suffocating heat and alarming air quality indices, a green ray of hope is emerging in the form of a silent but meaningful movement—the rise of mini urban forests across the city's landscape. Earlier this month, the Delhi government announced an ambitious plan to convert underutilized patches of land into dense, native-plant micro … [Read more...]
Delhi Metro’s G20 Glow-Up Still Shines
Description: A glowing shot of a well-lit, clean Delhi Metro station with smiling commuters boarding a train. Delhi Metro has long been the pride of the capital, but ever since the G20 Summit last year, it seems to have undergone a quiet transformation that continues to impress daily riders. While many Delhiites were initially skeptical about the flurry of beautification … [Read more...]
Delhi’s Summer Tryst with Mango-Crafted Menus
Every summer, Delhi embraces the sweltering heat with a go-to gift from nature: mangoes. This year, the city’s love affair with mangoes has taken an artisanal turn. From Connaught Place to Shahpur Jat, city cafés and restaurants are launching uniquely crafted mango menus that are not only refreshing, but also visually delightful and Instagram-ready. The fruit, often dubbed the … [Read more...]
Delhi Rain Turns Tables
After days of anticipation, monsoon clouds finally broke over New Delhi this past week, transforming the city’s dusty shades into a lush canvas of greys and greens. The downpour rolled in like a sigh of relief, bringing cooler air and clapping thunder that replaced the drone of overhead fans. Delhiites, universally united in their frustration over June’s oppressive heatwaves, … [Read more...]
The New Glow of Purani Dilli
There’s a special kind of magic that begins to sparkle as the sun dips behind the rooftops of Old Delhi. These days, that charm has a new companion—smart LED streetlights and restored historical facades, part of a quiet makeover that Purani Dilli has been undergoing. The Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Plan, overseen by the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC), is gently … [Read more...]