This driver keeps a morpankhi, peacock feather, in his cab, tied to the back of his seat, facing the passenger. "So that my customers feel good while in my taxi," says Digvijay Nath Shukla. There have been instances of riders taking away the morpankhi. "I then buy another one." This afternoon he agrees to become a part of our Proust Questionnaire series, in which citizens are nudged to make "Parisian parlour confessions," all to explore our distinct experiences.
The principal aspect of your personality.
My struggle for the well-being of my large family.
Your favourite qualities in a man.
この記事は Hindustan Times の December 17, 2024 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は Hindustan Times の December 17, 2024 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン
Why those early morning walks are a hazard for you
More harm than good CPCB data shows pollution levels are at their worst during morning hours
'Like Tendulkar is for cricket, Zakir Hussain was for classical music'
As the world of Indian classical music mourns Ustad Zakir Hussain, who died on December 15, few feel the loss as deeply as musician Aditya Kalyanpur.
DTC proposes segregation of ISBTs based on the origin and destination of buses
The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has proposed segregating the Capital's three interstate bus terminals (ISBTS) on the basis of point of origin, as well as destination, of the buses, officials said on Tuesday.
Proposal to mandate only 5-star rated ACs at govt offices cleared
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Tuesday approved a proposal mandating the use of energy efficient appliances such as five-star-rated air conditioners, less power consuming fans and lights, across all government offices and buildings in the city, the office of the chief minister said.
'One election' bill tabled in House, may be sent to JPC
The Union government on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha two bills aimed at ushering in simultaneous state and national elections amid loud protests by the Opposition taking the first step towards implementing sweeping changes in the way polls are conducted in the world's largest democracy.
Grap, hoaxes, holidays disrupt school rhythm
A combination of rising pollution levels, persistent hoax bomb threats, and looming winter vacations have meant that schools across Delhi are constantly switching between online offline, and hybrid mode-a turbulence that has led to constant disruption to the lives of students, teachers, and parents.
Kejriwal slams BJP over 'Rohingya issue'
AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday slammed the BJP, alleging that its president JP Nadda was referring to Poorvanchalis as \"Rohingya migrants\".
4 Delhi schools receive bomb threats, later declared a hoax
A combination of rising pollution levels, persistent hoax bomb threats, and looming winter vacations have meant that schools across Delhi are constantly switching between online, offline, and hybrid mode...
Bigotry, bias, acceptance: For EWS kids, school life a mixed bag
The moment her Hindi teacher announced a group quiz in class one day, dread enveloped the 15-year-old girl hiding in the back benches at a private school in south Delhi.
Climate crisis, loss of biodiversity affecting human life in tandem
Declining biodiversity and climate change are interlinked and they create compounding impacts that threaten human health and well-being, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).
