The mark of a journalist
Nikhil Chakravartty was everything a journalist should be – ethical, simple and scholarly. They don’t make journalists like him anymore. by Humra Quraishi This year, on November 3, noted journalist...
View ArticlePehle AAP?
What set the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) apart was their fresh approach to campaigning, which the Congress and BJP lacked. by Humra Quraishi From Gurgaon I have been travelling to New Delhi on almost all the...
View ArticleAfricans today, who else tomorrow?
Somnath Bharti’s antics against the Ugandan women spell doom – will this happen with communities in the country as well? by Humra Quraishi We’ve all heard of the dreaded midnight knocks on doors and...
View ArticleBuilding a business on Mumbai’s traffic
Co-founder of Traffline, a traffic info service started in Mumbai, explains how he and his team made the startup successful. by The Editors | editor@themetrognome.in It was a revolutionary idea for the...
View ArticleMall tenants shifting from Mumbai to smaller cities
More mall tenants are moving to smaller cities, which promise better returns. Mumbai and other metros are seeing this trend. by The Editors | editor@themetrognome.in Mumbai’s spiralling real estate...
View ArticleCountry gets latest vitrification procedure from France
In a workshop, doctors from France demonstrate a new but expensive egg freezing technique that is a must-follow in Europe. by The Editors | editor@themetrognome.in India is home to over 30,000 egg and...
View ArticleVegetables prices up by 80% in two months
The retail and wholesale gap has reduced in two months in Mumbai, but is on an upswing in other places. by The Editors | editor@themetrognome.in Just how expensive have vegetables become in the last...
View ArticleMumbai sees drop in hiring for telecom, marketing, advertising
With markets improving, hiring is on an upswing in other parts of the country but low in Mumbai and Chennai. by The Editors | editor@themetrognome.in It seems that more jobs are available in the...
View ArticleWhy Delhi hasn’t had communal clashes for years
The recent communal tensions came as a shock to one and all, given the illusion about the ‘peaceful’ years in between. by Humra Quraishi There have been no incidents of major communal violence in and...
View ArticleMumbai walks more than Delhi
Mumbaikars reveal feelings of calmness, better self esteem and improved physical and emotional health due to walking, says a survey. by The Editors | editor@themetrognome.in Walking regularly helps...
View ArticleDo you work for elders? This award could be yours
The Karmaveer Chakra 2014-15 National Award for exceptional work in elder care is inviting nominations. Do nominate someone you know. by The Editors | editor@themetrognome.in The award season is upon...
View ArticleWhat makes JNU special?
A new book on the making of JNU details its history, inception and the campus life of a bygone era. by Humra Quraishi Every time I visit the sprawling campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University, I have...
View ArticleA business in weddings
Tarun Sarda came up with the unique idea of hosting exhibitions that allowed for the entire wedding shopping under one roof. by The Editors | editor@themetrognome.in India is currently witnessing a...
View ArticleJazz on, Delhi!
Jazz concert this evening will not just present musicians from Manhattan, but will also talk about the history of jazz. by The Editors | editor@themetrognome.in Delhi has the chance to get all jazzy...
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