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India Gate again!

Delhiites may be getting their India Gate back soon! Last Independence Day showed what India Gate meant to them

New Parliament

The new building too has constraints of space, and some of the offices are expected to continue functioning from the existing Parliament House.

Advantage Murmu!

The leaders said Sinha’s candidature was supported by the entire Opposition. Sinha filed his nomination papers three days after Murmu, the NDA candidate.

Galleries of Memories

Dozens of journalists who covered Parliamentary proceedings from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Press Galleries over decades, will not be able to do so in Parliament’s Monsoon Session.

Rains, At last!

The only way to walk during rain is to pass through muddy slush, as the roads are meant for traffic. The pedestrians have to jump over puddles and keep their balance.

The Quintessential Snack

A popular appetizer at weddings and other ceremonial events, this 'comfort snack' chimes well with piping hot tea to enliven brainstorming sessions and animated conversations.

Valentine’s Day

Most flower shops are run by gardeners but they depend heavily on flower “mandis” for their stocks. Bargaining is one thing they don’t like.

Vendors’ Town

Selling wares on the streets close to densely populated residential areas or commercial centres seems a highly-favored work opportunity.

Teachers on test

The standards would cover expectations of the role of the teacher at different levels of expertise or rank and the competencies required for that rank.

Vasant Panchami

The common factor of Vasant Panchami is the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the embodiment of Knowledge, both spiritual and secular.