Varanasi’s Hidden Gem
Samvada Editor and The Retreat resident Shampa Moitra recently visited Varanasi to explore a Napali Mandir in the city. The Nepali Mandir is a captivating replica of the famed Pashupatinath…
Drunk Youngsters Chased by Cops Bang into an Electric Pole!
The need for securing South City-1 by installing gates and restricting access for outsiders especially late at night became apparent yet again this month. A car driven at high speed…
Fire in The Drycleaning Shop Clothes Catch Fire
In the early hours of the morning of 23rd May 2024 at 6am, the car-cleaners pressed hard on the doorbells of several residents of D Block, alerting them of an…
Some Residents Are Using Blocks and Parks as Their Private Empires
This issue has been bothering many residents of South City 1 for a few years now. Residents in a few blocks have come together and improved security and infra-structure (roads,…
An Act of Compassion
As the North broke all records of heat this year, everyone was seen scampering indoors and ways to beat the heatwave. AC, coolers, cold water, cooling drinks, we humans have…
Every Day is a Sun-day
Feeling hot, hot, hot… You’re hot, I’m hot, he’s hot, she’s hot. Many of us will recall this popular dance song of the nineteen eighties by Arrow. However, wewould never…
Perilous Sip
We all have, at some point, taken a perilous sip and happily offered that to our children and loved ones, albeit unknowingly. Yes, I am referring to the sip of…
Dr. Meenakshi Girdhar
Dr. Meenakshi Girdhar is a life coach and mentor. She holds a doctorate degree from one of the Central University of India, with a specialization in problem-solving appraisal and positive…
The Costliest Coffee I Ever Had!
As the temperatures soared in Gurgaon last week I decided to chill in the cool, antiseptic climes of a five-star hospital. While the virus in my gut ensured I did…
Maiden-filled Hydrotherapy Session For Senior Citizens At The Palms Apartment Pool
On Sunday, May 26th, The Palms Apartment hosted a cooling, relaxing, and rejuvenating hydrotherapy session exclusively for senior citizens. This morning event, held at the apartment’s swimming pool, offered participants…
