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How Daily Earphone Use During Commutes Is Causing Hearing Loss and Tinnitus in Young Indians

The Volume You Choose Is Not the Volume You HearThe average Mumbai local train runs at around 90 decibels of ambient noise. A Delhi metro platform during peak hour sits between 85 and 95 decibels. When you plug in earphones in that environment, your brain does not register the background…

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Seven Ancient Stepwells Across India That Rival Adalaj in Architecture and Heritage

Rani ki Vav, Patan, GujaratRani ki Vav has 800 sculpted panels descending seven storeys into the earth, and UNESCO put it on the World Heritage list in 2014 for exactly that reason. Queen Udayamati commissioned it in the 11th century as a memorial to her husband, King Bhimdev I of…

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Connaught Place shops, offices to shut down by 6.30 pm on Thursday amid CJP protests

New Delhi Traders Association directed shops to close by 6:30 pm. This decision followed telephonic instructions from NDMC officials regarding a critical situation. Protests by the Cockroach Janta Party demanded the Union Education Minister's resignation. Businesses in Connaught Place suspended operations for the remainder of the day. The advisory was…

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Delhi CJP Protest: Viral video shows RAF personnel attacked with swords during Connaught Place clashes, FIR registered

A Rapid Action Force personnel faced assault with swords amid protests in New Delhi. The officer was allegedly attacked by a mob while attempting to rescue another individual. Footage shows the personnel being chased and then beaten after falling to the ground. Police have confirmed the incident and registered an…

The Economic Times

CJP Protest in Delhi Live: Abhijeet Dipke continues Jantar Mantar protest; check latest updates

CJP protest live updates: The Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar continues for another day. Protesters demand Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET examination irregularities. Delhi Police registered FIRs after clashes erupted during a march towards Parliament. Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains hospitalized while continuing his hunger strike.

The Economic Times

Retail space rent in Delhi's Khan market rises 9pc annually in Apr-Jun: C&W

Retail rents in Khan Market, Delhi, have soared by nine percent annually, reflecting a robust retail sector. Notable areas like Galleria Market and Connaught Place recorded increases of four and two percent respectively. Meanwhile, South Extension I & II experienced the highest surge at ten percent. Overall, leasing activity in…

The Economic Times

5 Must-Visit Hanuman Temples in India Over 1000 Years Old

Across India, some of the most powerful centers of devotion dedicated to Hanuman are not just places of worship, but living historical landmarks where centuries of belief, rebuilding, and uninterrupted prayer continue to define spiritual life. While many temple structures have been renovated over time, several sites trace their origins…

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7 Most Powerful Hanuman Temples to Visit on Bada Mangal 2026

As the holy Tuesdays of the Jyeshtha month arrive, the spiritual intensity surrounding Lord Hanuman reaches a level that devotees across North India deeply feel rather than simply observe. Bada Mangal is not just another festival day, but a time when faith, service, and devotion come together in a powerful…

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5 Famous Hanuman Temples in Delhi

Delhi is a city that moves fast. Deadlines, traffic, ambition, competition. Every day feels like a test of patience and resilience. Yet within this restless rhythm, there are sacred pauses. Places where people step out of the noise and into silence. Among these spiritual anchors, Hanuman temples hold a special…

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Why Some Hanuman Temples Remain Open 24 Hours

मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्। वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥ Long after markets shut and streets fall silent, some Hanuman temples continue to glow under the soft light of diyas. Bells ring at midnight. Devotees arrive with folded hands. There is no closing curtain, no symbolic goodnight ritual. The doors…

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Prachin Hanuman Mandir Delhi: Guinness Record & Ram Naam

Did you know about the Hanuman Mandir that lies at the heart of Delhi, more particularly in Connaught Place, where the timeless faith of Devotees is reflected whole day long through chants praising Lord Rama? This is the representative temple of the city dweller’s centuries-old devotion to Lord Rama and…

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December 31, 2025: Delhi struggles with ‘very poor’ air, records zero clean air days this year

For today’s Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry travelled to Connaught Place, where hundreds are expected to assemble to ring in the new year. The AQI monitors installed there showed an AQI of 163. The closest CPCB monitoring station showed an AQI of 385, but our air quality monitor recorded 393 –…

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Nov 3, 2025: There is no AQI data for the heart of the capital

Delhi is once again covered in smog. But in the city’s heart Connaught Place, the digital air quality display at Central Park faced glitches while the Central Pollution Control Board’s website showed no AQI data was available.

Newslaundry

June 30, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from Connaught Place

Four years ago, the AAP installed a smog tower in Delhi’s Connaught Place at a cost of Rs 22 crore. Now, the BJP has decided to install 150 air purifiers at Nehru Park in a pilot project to clean Delhi’s unbreathable air. It begs the question – do these really…

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Breaking: Several injured after fire breaks out at restaurant in Delhi

Breaking news coming in from Delhi's Connaught Place area where a fire erupted at a restaurant, leaving several injured. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Police tightens security for New Year celebrations

Famous spots such as Hauz Khas, Connaught Place, and Lajpat Nagar are expected to see large crowds for the festivities. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Will Arvind Kejriwal’s campaign put BJP on backfoot?

Hours after Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal came out of Tihar Jail, he hit the campaign trail in the national capital on Saturday, starting with a visit to the Hanuman Temple at Connaught Place.

The Hindu

BJP organises protest in Delhi with replica of Kejriwal’s house on display

Delhi BJP leaders protest at Connaught Place demanding Kejriwal's resignation over arrest, AAP leaders fast at Jantar Mantar.

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Severe or worse air quality in Delhi for 4th day on trot

Air Pollution in Delhi: NCR’s air quality worsens to ‘severe plus’ for 2nd time in 3 days. Pollution levels 7-8x govt-prescribed safe limit.

The Times of India

‘I ran straight to my mom and I was panicking’: Miss World Karolina Bielawska opens up about her first period experience while raising awareness about menstrual hygiene

The NDMC Convention Centre in Delhi's Connaught Place was filled with the chatter of school girls on Monday morning. It was a moment of utter joy for these young and eager students, who were receiving sanitary napkins from Karolina Bielawska, Miss World 2022.

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Delhi: Fire Breaks Out At Connaught Place's Suncity Hotel

Connaught Place's Suncity Hotel in New Delhi caught fire today. Read on for Details:

The Times of India

Connaught Place smog tower has noticeable impact on air pollution up to 300 mts: Delhi minister Gopal Rai

NEW DELHI: The smog tower at Connaught Place in Delhi has a noticeable impact on air pollution up to a distance of 300 metres, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai said on Friday.

The Times of India

Delhi: Fire breaks out at Connaught Place eatery, no casualties

NEW DELHI: A fire broke out on Friday morning at a restaurant in central Delhi's Connaught Place area, officials said.

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Bharat Bandh: Congress protests against Agnipath Scheme and ED's questioning of Rahul Gandhi

Protests against the Agnipath scheme are continuing in many parts of the country. Congress is protesting at various places in the national capital including Connaught Place against Agnipath scheme and ED's questioning of Rahul Gandhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pied Piper of CP

Connaught Place, the capital’s favourite hangout spot, will greet you with its maze of white buildings, the buzz of the crowd and the honking of horns. But amid all this commotion, in Block A, you get to hear a man playing the melodious tunes of ‘Saare jahan se achha’ on…

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