Articles by Aheli Das
Delhi University panel wants sexuality, caste, religion dropped from syllabus
The Department of Psychology held discussions on Monday to deliberate on the recommendations and was instructed to submit a revised syllabus
Delhi University standing committee meeting to resume on May 6
The panel will review the proposed curriculum of at least 20 departments, which could not table their proposals during Friday’s meeting which went on till late in the night.
IMD predicts stormy Sunday in Delhi, alerts for swathes of country
Saturday’s minimum temperature in the capital was 22.2°C, 2.5 degrees below normal but 3.7°C higher than Friday
Published on May 04, 2025 04:45 AM IST
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Cloudy morning in Delhi as IMD warns of thunderstorm, gusty winds to continue
Very light to light rain is possible on Saturday. Thunderstorm along with lightning and strong surface winds of speed 20-30 kmph, gusting to 40 kmph, might accompany:IMD
Published on May 03, 2025 10:28 AM IST
Too much Western thought: Delhi University panel on psychology unit
The committee had convened on Friday to review draft syllabi for the seventh and eighth semesters of various undergraduate departments
JNUSU elections: Left candidates win three key positions as ABVP makes comeback
The ABVP, however, broke a decade-long dry spell by winning the post of Joint Secretary, with Vaibhav Meena emerging victorious
NPSC day 2: Talks on conflict mgmt in cyberspace, schools
One of the key session was an expert dialogue on “Conflict in the cyberspace: Exploring the inter section of technology and peace building”
Delhi: 70% turnout in JNUSU polls, results on April 28
The divide among the Left parties has, however, left several students confused about the outcome of the elections this year
JNUSU contestants invoke ‘Pahalgam’, ‘religion’ and ‘Palestine’ in intense debate
JNUSU elections heated up with debates on terrorism and religion, amid disruptions. Polling set for Friday, with 7,906 students eligible to vote.
Are DU and students ready for new 4-year UG programme?
The new model, implemented through the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022, allows students to either exit after completing the traditional three years or continue for a fourth. In this additional year, students can choose to write a dissertation, undertake academic or field projects, or pursue entrepreneurship
Heat returns as temp hits 41.3°C in Delhi, season’s hottest
Delhi's temperature hit a season-high of 41.3°C, while air quality dropped to "poor" with an AQI of 205. Similar weather expected in coming days.
Gusting winds in offing in Delhi, says IMD; AQI improves
Delhi's temperature rose slightly to 39.8°C with partly cloudy skies. Moderate air quality expected; AQI at 140. Similar weather continues.
Passengers clash with ground staff at Delhi airport after 582 flights delayed
Flight delays at Delhi's IGI Airport sparked passenger altercations with staff as 384 arrivals and 501 departures were affected due to runway closure and wind changes.
ASI opens exhibition on World Heritage Day at Jantar Mantar
The theme of the exhibition, according to the official, aims at “creating awareness around how various disasters can have a long-standing impact on these sites.
Leopard mauls worker at Delhi Zoo; victim not trained for carnivores: Officials
The incident occurred amid staff shortages and misallocation, with the zookeeper, who has experience only with herbivores, being asked to handle a carnivore
Rain, winds bring respite from heat in Delhi
Weather officials said that the change in weather conditions was due to a fresh cloud cluster entering Delhi at around 9pm on Friday
JNU students union panel says polls delayed till further notice
JNU student elections are on hold due to violence against election committee members, disrupting the process amid tensions between student organizations.
JNU terminates services of four staff, including two faculty, in graft, sexual harassment case
The EC meeting also mentioned it was the first administration to elect student representatives to the Internal Complaints Committee
Delhi may face raging winds again, but no rain in offing: IMD
On Wednesday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 39.1 °C, which was above normal by 2.3°C and also higher than the 37.9°C recorded a day earlier
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 04:23 PM IST
Delhi set to add 6 new air quality stations: Minister
AQI was 178 (moderate) at the same time on Sunday, 166 on Saturday, 164 on Friday and 256 (poor) on Thursday
Caravaggio’s works brought to life with performance art in Delhi
The exhibition, which opens on April 18 and runs through May 18, will feature Italian master’s most celebrated work
Delhi airport ninth busiest in world: ACI World report
Delhi's IGI Airport is now the 9th busiest globally, with 77 million passengers in 2024, marking a rise from previous years, per ACI rankings.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 05:16 AM IST
9 months after roof collapse, Delhi IGI airport’s T1 opens for passengers
With the reopening of T1, all flights currently operating out of Terminal-2 (T2) will be relocated to T1
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 05:08 AM IST
Relief nears end; IMD says heatwave ahead
A cyclonic circulation in Delhi has dissipated, leading to rising temperatures and a heatwave alert for April 16-17, while air quality may worsen.
Published on Apr 14, 2025 06:00 AM IST
DAG exhibits 200 rare 18-19th century paintings at Janpath
DAG has grouped the artworks into three primary categories: natural history, architecture, and Indian manners and customs
498 flights delayed, 40+ diverted at Delhi's IGI airport in storm aftermath
According to flight tracking data from Flightradar24, at least 498 flights were delayed on Saturday till 7.20pm
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 04:51 AM IST
Latest DU course teaches the art, and science of making perfume
The idea for the course was perceived in 2022 when the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework was implemented in DU, but it could only be introduced in January 2025
Delhi Budget 2025: Education sector gets lion’s share
Delhi's 2025-26 budget allocates ₹19,291 crore to education, focusing on new schools, smart classrooms, and entrepreneurial programs for youth.
‘Heavy rush’ at New Delhi railway station after 4 trains delayed; none hurt
Officials said the situation on Sunday, which took place at around 9pm, was swiftly brought under control.
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 06:25 AM IST
For whom the bells toll: Delhi’s rusting, forgotten clock towers
The British with them brought the chime of mechanical clocks and the rise of the majestic clock towers.
