NFC, Maharani Bagh & Friends Colony
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The Room Withholding the View
Ashram Chowk, a busy crossway where there is a flyover on the Ring Road that leads to the DND expressway has beneath it a blind spot where motorists are daily…
Your Vote, Your Voice: Make It Count in New Delhi’s Assembly Elections
As the day of Assembly Elections in New Delhi approaches on 5th February 2025, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment that calls for active participation from every resident. This is…
A Magical Christmas Carnival at New Friends Club!
The Christmas Carnival at New Friends Club was a spectacular celebration that brought families and children together for a day filled with joy and excitement. Thanks to the visionary leadership…
“NO” Feeding Monkeys Pleazzzz…zzze
The entire colony is quite troubled with the presence of monkeys, with their number continuing to grow with every passing day. One look at the monkeys and their energy shows…
Badminton Brilliance at NFC Club: Coaching the Next Generation!
In a world increasingly captivated by physical prowess and competitive spirit, ‘badminton’ stands out as a sport that embodies agility, strategy, and finesse. At the heart of this dynamic discipline…
Domestic Workers Asking For A Wage Increase From 1st January!
A sensitive and thought-provoking question! The middle class in the colony is facing financial constraints due to high food inflation. At the same time, the domestic help is requesting a…
Are We Fair to Domestic Workers?
Most call them ‘maids’. Hardly anyone addresses them as ‘ housekeepers.’ The children call them ‘didi‘. Different names but all are one when it comes to their utility. Almost no…
The Spectator’s Experience: Watching “Dangal” Live
Wow….I experienced the fun of watching ‘DANGAL’ live 2 years ago at the Jasola Sports Complex, when our councillor, Neetu and Manish Choudhary had organized a tournament. The experience was…
New Year’s Eve Celebration at New Friends Club: A Night to Remember
New Friends Club welcomed 2025 with a grand celebration that was truly unforgettable. The event was a perfect blend of joy, entertainment, and community spirit, all made possible by the…
Illuminating Progress: Councillor’s Commitment to Street Lighting
On a significant move towards enhancing safety and comfort, the Councillor (Neetu Manish Choudhary) has sanctioned funds for improved street lighting in our colony. This initiative underscores a commitment to…
New Friends Club Hosts a Traditional Lohri Evening Full of Joy
Lohri, one of the most cherished harvest festivals in India, is celebrated with great enthusiasm across Punjab and other northern states. This vibrant festival marks the end of winter and…
Empowers the Underprivileged and Brings Vital Healthcare to Them
FREE Mega Health Camp by MAADHYAM: On 12th January, 2025 (Sunday), a transformative “Mega Health Check-Up Camp” was conducted in New Friends Colony, New Delhi, aimed predomi-nantly at the needy and…
Interview with Vinkur Khurana A Businessman, Musician and Sportsman
When I requested an interview, Vinkur Khurana’s first reaction was, “An interview! I am not famous or anything”. My answer to that is that one does not have to be…
Cover Your Mouth, Please!
Back during my school days, we had a couple of English teachers who were stern disciplinarians, very particular about their students learning good etiquette. They ensured that their students carried…
Fresh Vision, Renewed Energy: Meet Maharani Bagh Ladies Club’s New Committee!
This is the time when we have left behind a year with its highs and lows and are looking forward to the New Year with enthusiasm and a renewed sense…
Election Mess
AAP Aadmi & BJP Party election campaign offices are at a narrow road on the main Mathura Road, Bhogal, just where the underpass comes up going towards Nizamuddin, resulting in…
Blocked Drainage
Residents of D-877 and D-878 are facing severe inconvenience due to a blocked drainage system, leading to foul odors and unsanitary conditions. Despite repeated complaints, no action has been taken…
Choked Manholes
Open and clogged manholes in the colony are causing major sanitation and safety concerns. Blocked drains lead to waterlogging and unbearable stench, with residents fearing health hazards. Despite complaints, authorities…
Late Night Parties Disrupting The Quiet Of Residents
It’s Important To Follow A Noise Curfew Of 10 Pm Living in a residential colony is a privilege, but it also comes with the responsibility to respect each other’s peace…
CLAT Uncertainty Ordeal
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) took place on December 1st this year. The law entrance exam is conducted every year and aspirants are known to dedi-cate a year, if…
Wag the Tails and Be Our Guests
My the title, you would assume, we are talking about dogs wagging their tails. But wagging tails is not just a canine phenomenon. Many birds wag their tails too, and…
Court Orders Being Ignored On Taimoor Nagar Drainage, Contempt Notice To Delhi Govt. Officials
Residents living in the colonies through which Delhi’s stormwater drain is crossing are eagerly waiting for the day when the Delhi government will be held responsible for the devastation caused…
Celebrating Diwali with Our Esteemed Super Seniors:A Joyous Community Initiative
As the festival of lights, Diwali 2024, approached, it brought with it an air of joy, hope, and enthusiasm. In keeping up with the tradition of 3 years, NFC RWA…
A Promise of Progress: MLA’s Visit to NFC
In a significant step towards strengthening community relations and addressing pressing issues, Amanatullah Khan (MLA) visited NFC on 8th December to engage with resi-dents and lend as ear to their concerns…
Tracing the Timeless Journey of Colour Blue
Blue is rare but very fantastically admired and liked since the ages of ancient civilization. In today’s modern world, this colour has its significance. We see blue in every product…
Neglect of Sriniwaspuri Ward ‘D’ Block New Friends Colony: A Call for Action
The Sriniwaspuri ward, under the Central Zone of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), faces severe neglect and mismanagement in its parks, public toilets, and overall public safety. Despite repeated…
Pruning of Trees – A Necessity: Navigating Stringent Laws
All, including the government departments, the various agencies and the legislature know and understand that “Pruning of Trees” is an essential practice for maintaining the health and beauty of urban…
The Okhla Waste-to-Energy Plant: A Double-Edged Sword for Delhi’s Environment and Health
The Okhla Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Delhi is a pivotal infrastructure project with a capacity to process 1,950 tonnes of solid waste daily (TPD) and generate 21 megawatts (MW) of…
Urgent Need for Removal of Dhalao (C.V. Raman Marg): A Call for Cleaner and Safer Surroundings in New Friends Colony
The Prime Minister’s vision of a garbage-free India under the Swachh Bharat Mission has inspired sanitation drives nationwide and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has taken commendable steps in…
Dr. Anupam Sibal: A Multifaceted Healer’s Journey through New Friends Colony
Dr. Anupam Sibal, a paediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist, medical administrator, motivational speaker, and author, called himself a “migratory bird”, upon inquiring about his stay in New Friends Colony. He happens…
NFC T-15 Cricket Match: A Celebration of Sportsmanship and Togetherness
In a vibrant show of community spirit, once again, the famous “duo of Puja Jain and Rahul Chhabra who were joined this time by Malini Khatri” of NFC RWA (Ashoka…
Community Health Camp: A Step Towards Wellness in Our Colony
In an attempt to further its dedication to public health, the Indian Cancer Society, under the supervision of Dr. Santosh Sahi (B-497 NFC) organized a ‘Health Camp’ in collaboration with…
Fake Eunuchs Exploiting Public Sympathy
Eunuchs have come on all big and small crossings of Delhi roads in multiple designed attires and fancy but attractive makeups. As soon as the car stops at red signals,…
Free Workshop Organised at the RWA Office
A free workshop on the Power of Breath was held at Ashoka Park RWA on Saturday, 14th December. Participants learned techniques to reduce stress, boost energy, improve sleep, and stay…
Christmas Carnival
The club is organizing the ‘Christmas Carnival’ on Sunday, December 22, from 11 am to 6 pm with food, drinks, special events, games, and rides planned. Stalls for the carnival…
Urgent Action Needed: Safeguarding New Friends Colony
New Friends Colony is grappling with severe challenges that require immediate attention. Issues like traffic congestion, illegal encroachments, and safety hazards are escalating, severely affecting the quality of life for…
Delhi’s Environmental Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for Accountability
Delhi, India’s vibrant capital is at a crossroads, facing an escalating environmental and public health disaster. Toxic air, unmanaged landfills, polluted water, and disappearing green spaces have left millions of…
Tree Worship on Dhanteras at Sheesham Park
VarikshaRopan Samiti organised Deepmala by worshipping trees at Sheesham Park New Friends Colony on Dhanteras evening. This was the fifth year of celebrations. Samiti members come with diyas and candles….
New Friends Club: A Hub of Innovation,Community, and Global Cuisine
Under the visionary leadership of President Anil Datta, the New Friends Club has transformed into a vibrant hub of leisure, culture, and community. With state-of-the-art facilities like a gym, snooker/billiards,…
NFC RWA to Organise a Cricket Tournament in December
After the grand success of the cricket tournament in December 2023, it is time to put on your sporty hats once again to come out and have some fun as…
Residents Want To Know
Why do the on-duty staff of various departments not visit localities to check sewerage, street lights, encroachments, cleanliness of streets, roads, parks, stray dogs, drinking water lines, unwanted laundering of…
Friends Club Commences its 23rd Annual Sports Tournament
Friends Club organizes its 23rd Annual Sports Tournament. This year’s event boasts creative additions to the sports lineup, including pickleball, darts, arm wrestling, tug of war, and spikeball. The 15-day…
Who Will Clean this Mess?
The backlane was cleaned with so much huge publicity, but the garbage is still lying there; no one has picked it up since then.
Anti-Larvae in Different Blocks
A Block Anti-Larvae was done again. B and C Blocks will be done on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
Drain cover Replaced
The rainwater drain cover was replaced at D-877, D-870, D-868 NFCRWA.
Sweeping issue?
The sweepers sweep roads and create so much pollution, that one can’t pass unless the handkerchief is not on the face. In case someone asks to do their work properly,…
Dog Menace
Residents are scared of stray dogs, and lots of efforts are being made to find out if there is any permanent solution. Dogs start barking in the middle of the…
Prabhat Pheri
As usual, this year again, Sangatan came out with Prabhat Pheri on foot, singing Gurubani, doing kirtan, and playing live music. They started around 4.30 am. This year, it was…
Dandiya Night: A Celebration of Dance and Tradition (27.09.2024)
Now..!!! For the first time ever, a ‘Dandiya Night’ was organized in NFC, and and and… once again, it was the same duo (Rahul Chhabra and Puja Jain) behind the…
Diwali Mela: A Celebration of Community and Empowerment – By Delhi State Council for Women, NFC (18.10.2024)
At the Delhi State Council for Women in NFC, the management which is an absolute energetic group of inspiring women came together to organize a vibrant Diwali Mela, creating a…
Events At New Friends Club
The New Friend’s Club, is making a mammoth effort to uplift the club in all respects. They are bringing about revolutionary changes in this direction. The club is organising a…
MBCC Ladies Club
October is filled with some of the most important Hindu festivals, bringing excitement and joy. However, the month starts with a national holiday to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma…
Controversy On Speed Breakers
Reading all the opinions of all respected members, I still feel that speed breakers are needed on Ashoka Park Road, as it has become a race track for all cycles…
Car Theft Incident in D Block New Friends Colony
Urgent Need for Enhanced Security Measures On October 5, 2024, a car was stolen from a resident of D-824, 2nd Floor, New Friends Colony, highlighting the growing security concerns in…
A Plea ofA Suffering Resident
The Director, Swatch Bharat Mission, Dear Sir, We are sending you three videos of the garbage collection centres, located around New Friends Colony, which is “A Grade colony” for all…
Midnight Football
Asif Kamal has brought to the notice of the residents that some residents have been playing football at midnight in the B-block Senior Citizens Park. He has put forward in…
‘Community Spirit’- Ladies Unite to Save Theft of a Bicycle
n a heartwarming display of community spirit and quick thinking, a group of women on their morning walk recently thwarted an attempted bicycle theft in their neighborhood. The incident, which…
Brood Parasitism: A Love And Hate Story Miracle Of Mother Nature
Cuckoo/Koel doesn’t lay eggs in their nests because they are so lazy that they don’t make nests. They lay eggs in the nest of the crows because their eggs are…
Installation of Aerobins: Revolutionizing Waste Management
The recent installation of “Aerobins” in A-Block, NFC marks a significant step toward enhancing waste management and promoting environmental sustainability. ‘Aerobins’ are specialized compos-ting bins that utilize natural aerobic processes…
Diwali Celebration 2024 – NFC (19. 10. 2024)
As we all know “Diwali” is better known as the “Festival of Lights” and is one of the most celebrated festivals where everyone gets together to celebrate with full vigour….
What Women Want
There seems to be ‘selective outrage’ over the rape of women in India… selective outrage because there is a rape every 16 minutes in the country and only a handful…
Thefts Happening Under The Nose
Below are two incidents witnessed by the same person! Lack of security, where miscreants do not hesitate to commit a crime in full view of an audience! The requirement for CCTV…
Pruning of Trees – A Necessity: Navigating Stringent Laws
All, including the government departments, the various agencies and the legislature know and understand that “Pruning of Trees” is an essential practice for maintaining the health and beauty of urban…
Stray Cattle
Residents have noticed stray cattle grazing foliage planted on dividers and roadsides. After all the effort of growing and maintaining greenery in the colony, this is a huge disappointment! The…
Act of Compassion
The dog house outside D 931 is in a sorry state. It’s sad to see the dog shelter in such a filthy condition. Residents need to understand that this is…
Karva Chauth Celebrations
Karva Chauth Celebrations: The New Friends Club organised the Karva Chauth Mehandi Festival on the 19th of October, from 11 am onwards until 10 pm. While it was chargeable, the club provided light refreshments for the…
Monkey Menace
Monkeys are invading residential areas in search of food. Uprooted from their natural habitat, these monkeys create havoc in houses. Residents have tried various means to drive them away, but…
An Appeal From The RWA
Dear Residents, Since the setting up of composting drums in the A Block, it has come to notice that a lot of residents are mixing cooked (extra/waste)food with the kitchen…
Speed Breakers Being Painted
Speed breakers are being painted in the New Friends Colony to allow better visibility of them from far away. It was a much-needed move for better movement of traffic in…
Manhole Outside A 226 Overflowing
The manhole outside A 226 has been overflowing for a while. The dirty, smelly water that collects outside is an eyesore and a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Attention!
Our backlane is so dirty, and this material has been lying for the last 10 days. The concerned authority is requested to clean it as soon as possible. Posted by…
VarikshaRopan Dusshera
This is our festival, attached to historic heritage. Enjoy it, with your family and friends. We are thankful to all our friends who posted colorful greetings and messages on “Winning…
Recycling of Wet Waste in Maharani Bagh
Two senior residents of Maharani Bagh had a long meeting with the IPCA (composting) staff to resume the recycling of wet waste in the colony. It will help to reduce…
Fogging at the Diwali Mela Venue
The Diwali mela in New Friends Colony was held at the B Block, Skating Rink Park, on the 19th of October, Saturday 2024, from 7 to 10 pm. There was…
Sheeshma Park in Bad Shape
Sheesham Park needs funds to improve. The condition of the park for the last 5-6 years we were managing. We made our full efforts from government agencies but failed. No…
The Joie De Vivre Of Kids
Rain rain go away come again another day, little Johnnie wants to play. Forget about rain, the little Johnnies of our society will probably not even let an atomic bomb…
Free the Police for Traffic Management. Stop Generating funds for the Department
As the Home Minister listening? Is the Lt Governor of Delhi Listening. Residents of the Capital city of the country have suffered long enough with unbearable traffic woes. Traffic represents…
Don’t Count Calories, Count Chemicals: Join Us On A Journey With Real Food
For years, I obsessed over calories. Like many of us, I was taught that weight management was all about simple math; calories in versus calories out. I tracked everything, from…
MCD Should Audit Diseased & Old Trees of NFC Maharani Bagh & Friends Colony
They Are Falling & Causing Damage to Property Immediately after the rains and during thunder storms decades old trees of the colonies have become very vulnerable and prone to falling….
Traffic Mess on CV Raman Marg
As a follow-up to last month’s reportage on the traffic mess on the Ring Road towards Ashram Chowk, the residents of Kalindi, Maharani Bagh, New Friends Colony and Friends Colony…
Pigeons
Symbols of Peace Becomes Life Threatening It is said that feeding birds brings ‘punya’ or ‘merit’; what use is accumulating merit for the next life when in this life the…
A Royal Colony, With Not So Royal, Living Conditions!
1.Traffic on the periphery road 2. Tree pruning 3. Security concerns 4. Blocked manholes 5. Dirty unkempt back lanes 6. Illegal vendors. This is the sad situation, of the A…
Come Diwali We Throw Photos, Murties, Aarti Books, Calendars Out of the House?
I’m sure this is very touchy subject. Come Diwali… quite a few of us throw photos, Murties, Aarti books, other religious books out of house, some people keep them at…
Meeting with DCP SE Rajesh Deo to Address Concerns of NFC
Encroachment Removal Drive to Start on 16 Sep A recent meeting with the DCP of South-East Delhi, Rajesh Deo, highlighted several pressing issues affecting the residents of New Friends Colony…
Pruning of Trees
Jyotan (B-517) Is Apprehensive that Heavily Pregnant Tree in Front of Her House May Fall Everybody, loves to see, lush green foliage around them, especially, in residential areas. During the…
Maharani Bagh RWA Lays Guidelines for Builders for Casting of Roof Slabs
For construction of homes in Maharani Bagh, RWA has laid down the following guidelines for roof casting to ensure minimal disturbance to the residents in the colony. Roof Casting Timings:…
If You Have Gamlas Please Bring to Sheesham Park & We Will Plant a Plant & Give it Back
On 8 Sep as per already announced there was a programme of Variksha Ropan Samiti and Delhi Gana Parishad solemnised at Mata Mandir Park. Sarv Shri Dharama Veer and lots…
Meeting with the Councillor
We had a very productive meeting with the Councillor. The key takeaways are: 1. An estimate of about 50 lakhs has been prepared by the Councillor for street lighting in…
MB: Strange Boys & Girl Hanging in Dark Spots!
A resident reported to the Maharani Bagh Society that a H block street light was not working and there is darkness on this junction that leads to I- Road –…
MB: Residents Are Requested to Pay Over Due Arears!
Maharani Bagh RWA has requested non-paying residents should pay the arears urgently. It’s Important for the financial health of the association. Their primary focus is to ensure that the ‘current…
NFC: RWA (Ashoka Park) Annual Diwali Mela!
NFC RWA is organising Diwali Mela on Sat, 19 Oct, 7pm to 10pm at the Skating Rink Park, B Block NFC. For more details call 9599627656.
Irresponsible Parking!
Car, parked outside a locked gate, does the locked gate, give permission, to park cars there? What does one do, in case of an emergency use, of the gate? It…
NFC: RWA (Ashoka Park) Dandiya Nite!
NFC RWA is organising Dandiya Nite on Fri, 27 Sep from 6.30pm onwards at the Skating Rink Park, B Block NFC. (Entry Rs 250 per person).
Cleaning up Others’ Mess
Six boys cleaned the colony’s park recently for six hours. These boys were hired by our member Nitesh ji of Variksha Ropan Samiti is highly thankful to Nitish ji and…
Going Green
Pursuant to the joint inspection and priorities defined to the PWD on Gurudwara Road – – the relentless follow up by Hema Badhwar Mehra, the central verge on the Gurudwara…
Condolence
Sanjay Kumar Jain (D-5 Maharani Bagh) passed away on 12 Sep. A prayer meeting was held at the Chinmaya mission on 16 Sep.
Ashram Chowk, A Forever Nightmare!
Residents get no respite from the traumatic experience of traffic back-up down the C V Raman Marg Not with standing, the policing here by a person who was an attendant…
Every Rain Puts NFC Out Of Gear!
Every year, the rainy season throws Delhi, off gear. The entire civic system is in a mess! Schools close, after a single bout of heavy rains! This gets Delhiites thinking,…
Musical ID Celebrations at Anand Park
The Friends Club Band is a harmonious brainchild of the club members, brought together by their shared passion for music. This melodic initiative weaves together the voices and instruments of…
Plantation Drive at Mahilla Park
On the morning of August 3, The New Friends C.H.B.S. LTD successfully conducted a o`{kkjksi.k (tree plantation) program at efgyk ikdZ in ‘A’ Block, New Friends Colony. The initiative, which…
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vidya suresh on Help! Snake..Yes absolutely important to know the snakes in the area
Soma Ateesh on Help! Snake..Very informative writeup 
Anupama Pahwa on Help! Snake..Interesting info on snakes in Malibu....thanks Jyoti!! 
sangita chaudhri on Help! Snake..Made for a highly informative read on Snakes , Jyoti
Archana Sharma on Happy Children’s Day!So true ❤Beautiful narration 
suman kashyap on Happy Children’s Day!Well said , Hum sub toh abhi bhi bache hain