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CWG lanes send traffic in a tizzy

The traffic in the city was never good, and now it’s got worse due to the lanes dedicated for Commonwealth-related vehicles. As Delhiites take the road blocks and traffic snarls in their stride, they are finding alternate means to commute.

Vipassana leads celebs to path of self-discovery

I magine a vow of complete silence. Cut off from the world. No phone or any other mode of communication. That’s the price many don’t think is too high when they are eager to connect with their inner self. So, the time-honoured form of meditation, Vipassana — which means seeing things the way they really are, is what celebs in the city are taking on to accomplish spiritual contentment.

Hack to track your buddies

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If you are glued to your computer screen with a smirk on your face, we guess it’s something beyond that mundane music download or a chat with a friend. What gives youngsters a kick these days, is hacking the Facebook or Twitter account of a friend by cracking the password. Seems like casual hacking is something that thrills many youngsters today.

Schoolkids decide to clean up capital

The mounting heaps of garbage, rampant usage of polythene bags, and now the additional eyesore — dug up city roads, Delhiites have long been deemed insensitive when it comes to the cleanliness of the city.

Stars set to sizzle in fashion extravaganza

The fashion capital will play host to a galaxy of stars who will be strutting the ramp for designers. This time it’ll be for the Blender’s Pride fashion tour where10 prominent designers of the country will be showcasing their creations.

The battle of the platforms Delhiites invited to play traffic cops

After being caught up in a dreadful traffic jam, do you feel that you could have done a better job as a traffic cop? Now’s the time to prove your proficiency at handling the traffic snarls and jams. Yes, during the Commonwealth Games you can regulate traffic on Delhi roads.

Commandos come to rescue of lovers

Love conquers all, but going by the recent surge in the number of honour killings in the country, it doesn’t quite ring true. But there’s hope for lovebirds. A group of activists comprising lawyers, journalists and students from the city have formed a 24-hour helpline called Love Commandos to help lovers in distress.

Restaurants on buses dish out Delhi-cacies

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has come up with an ambitious proposal of running five double-decker buses with open tops and restaurants on the lower deck in which different cuisines will be offered to international tourists. The idea that foreign tourists will be enjoying the beauty of Delhi, while savouring the best

Reaching out to the poor through crucial life skills

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It’s no longer a territory of only the convent educated, but even youngsters from slums and villages adjacent to the city are getting decent jobs, which demand soft skills and knowledge of English. After learning basic English and computer skills these underprivileged youngsters are finding jobs in companies like Westside, Nirulas, HDFC, IDBI, Cafe Coffee Day and Pizza Hut.

Teen prodigy inspires young IIT aspirants

The 14-year-old child prodigy Sahal Kaushik doesn’t talk much. It seems he believes in results rather than sheer talking. He proved that by creating history, as he became the youngest aspirant ever to crack the prestigious IIT JEE entrance exam. It seems, however, he’s “really bored of interviews”.

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