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- 21 March, 2023
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Light and Sound Show at Red Fort
What do Dilliwalahs do in winters when the AQI is ‘very unhealthy’? They discard that razai, get into their branded winter clothing and move out
Obstruction-free
Obstruction-free – well, there’s nothing in Delhi that’s obstruction-free. This blog talks of how the beautiful areas are being spruced up for G20 Summit while Dilliwalahs don’t have footpaths that are obstruction-free for even a kilometer!
Dilliwalahs – Not easy to read them!
The StateOfDelhi blog is back after a couple of months of silence. The municipal elections were being contested as if there was a lot more at stake and it was best to stay quiet. Now that the cacophony of political mudslinging is over – the blog is back reiterating that the city folks are different. Yes! Dilliwalahs – Not easy to read them!
It’s Delhi. Anything goes.
It’s Delhi. Anything Goes. So while the LG and our man AK hyped their monsoon preparedness like crazy – a two-day spell brought the city & Dilliwalahs to their knees. This and more in this StateOfDelhi blog this September.
And the gift malfunctioned
The subway tunnel was gifted to Dilliwallas and the gift malfunctioned. It was flooded after the first rain plus how MLAs in Delhi finally had their way and got a salary hike.
Back on the home turf
The troubles that our man AK faces due to the LG who is on over-drive. This and the subtle impact of the government’s campaign for 75 years of India’s independence.
Game of ping-pong
One side serves and the other side returns the serve with a smash only to be surprised by a quick, prompt return. This game of ping-pong is being played by Delhi government and the new LG. Sadly, despite being mere spectators, Dilliwalahs are destined to end up as losers!
The sad plight of DU teachers
How can a university chase excellence when over 4,000 of its teachers are temporary? While AAP still claims education as it main plank we have someone ever keen for a photoshoot.
Some science this
Apparently taking a cue from the Supreme Leader’s ‘cloud & radar’ theory, Delhi Lt. Governor has directed officials to create sink holes of 6-8 inches diameter and line these up with perforated pipes. This and more in this piece.
Cold war is getting hotter
AK and LG are locking horns and the cold war gets hotter. And then there is AK’s obsession with the national flag…this & more in this piece