Today is the age of wireless communication, which gifted us with cell phones. Mobile phones are the modern era’s innovation and a popular mode of communication, financial dealings, business meetings,…
Defence Colony is witnessing a green transformation thanks to the visionary efforts of Councillors Anita Basoya and Sandeep Basoya. With a commitment to making Defence Colony a model green space,…
Senior Speaks To continue with our regular column to share the practical experiences of senior citizens who have seen decades of changes, this month we met Arora ji R/o A-123…
Since its launch in January, Dramz Catering has transformed the DCWA Club dining scene, bringing a much-needed culinary revolution. With over 15 years of experience in fine dining, Dramz has…
Eat-study-sleep-repeat!! The last two months were really challenging for the kids (students) of Def Col, who have been slogging to prepare for their annual exams with flying numbers. The entire…
While some people throw water balloons and some love to smear others with colors, in Jaipur, people play Holi with something unique and distinctive. They use gulal gota to play…
Today marked a special day for our colony as we witnessed the inauguration of our first-ever Tulip Garden by our councillor Anita Basoya ji and Sandeep Basoya ji! The vibrant…
The best temple in Delhi is now always seen with devotees visiting Sri Radha Krishna Mandir more frequently. Thanks to the management and Sushil Bagga, who is always seen communicating…
The posh colony of Delhi (Def Col) boasts more than 25 small and big parks spread all over the colony to provide much-needed oxygen to the residents. These parks were…
Historic Holi Celebrations at DCWA Club The DCWA Club witnessed a historic Holi bash this year, drawing an unprecedented crowd of over 1,100 enthusiastic revelers who danced and celebrated well…
A Cyber Crime and Hacking Awareness Program was held recently at JCO Club, where more than 100 residents from Defence Colony participated. The session aimed to educate attendees about online…
Artificial intelligence: past vs. future The invention of artificial intelligence (AI) was a revolution in the scientific world. Its intelligence started to narrow, only able to focus on one task…
Vijay Bhardwaj A retired IPS officer, Vijay Bhardwaj is a distinctive public figure who is well-known all over the colony for his selfless work. He’s the president of a block…
We are delighted to share that the Health Awareness Program held at our happening joint was a great success! More than 100 residents of all ages from across the colony…
We had the privilege of hosting an inspiring Travel Talk by world-renowned travel journalist and author, Inder Raj Ahluwalia Ji, on March 1, 2025, at our vibrant com-munity hub, JCO’s…
Birth of Lil Khalsa Dr. Preeti Ahuja and Ekta are the heart and soul behind the birth of Lil Khalsa. For years they have dedicatedly worked very hard and trained…
The DCWA Sports Complex has firmly established itself as one of the best sporting and training grounds in the NCR, nurturing both national and international champions. Under the expert guidance…
Book Discussion Observed By Esha Shaunik The Defence Colony (WA) Club and The Gracious Living Foundation hosted a discussion of the book by Ashali Varma titled Victoria Cross: A Love…
As we all know, the MCD councillor elections were held last year, in which a double-engine team of AAP was elected to look after civic issues, but due to poor…
This month at the SCF was filled with meaningful engagement and joyful celebrations. We hosted two major events that brought our community closer together. 1. Health Talk in Commemoration of…
Not enough words or phrases can be used to describe the women of today’s world, yet not every woman can be a woman of substance because she has certain characteristics…
To welcome our new MLA, Neeraj Basoya, an interactive season with residents was organised by RWA Gumbad Defence Colony at the C 600 club. President RWA Major Ranjit Singh welcomed…
This month we had a lot of visiting guests in our colony which included our MP, Basuri Swaraj. She was accompanied by Parvesh Verma, PWD minister, and MLA Neeraj Baisoya….
Cleaning/sanitation is one of the main issues that are always highlighted by residents in various colony groups. The main concern is why our streets/lanes are not cleaned daily. Why doesn’t…
A major fire broke out on the roof of D-288, injuring two AC technicians. The fire took place while the technicians were servicing the VRV AC situated on the roof,…
Def Col resident A.J.S. Chhatwal has made India proud by securing a world ranking of 30 in singles and 28 in doubles in the Seniors ITF World Ranking Tennis Tournaments…
The work of desilting the sewers, as committed by our MLA Neeraj Basoya, commenced in the colony with both RWAs supporting the much-needed exercise. The work was inaugurated near the…
In a major drive launched by our councillor Anita Sandeep Baisoya, on special request by residents, challans were issued to builders and residents for dumping malba, encroachment, and water wastage,…
Our councillor, Anita Sandeep Baisoya, initiated the patchwork process. The councillor madam and RWA representative surveyed the colony, and roads that required immediate patchwork were identified. The work commenced with patchwork near the E-1…
The colony on a daily basis witnesses massive traffic jams across the colony. These jams are not only limited to a particular time or the main nallah bridge but also…
Defence Colony did a hat trick today in welcoming dignitaries with the Deputy Commissioner (Central Zone also paying a visit to the colony to take first-hand experience of MCD work…
In a very amusing incident, the escort staff of an official started parking on top of the central ring road end side. Residents were shocked to see how it reached…
The festival of colours and joy, laughter and even madness, Holi is enjoyable for all. Holi was celebrated in PND Park by kids and mothers in great spirits. The whole…
Meet the MLA The Delhi Elections 2025 were quite fiercely fought as the stakes were high, and all three parties and candidates tried to prove their mettle by reaching out…
The DCWA Club witnessed an exhilarating and heartwarming beginning to its Curious Cubs Kids’ Reading and Activity Club on January 18, 2025. Designed to ignite curiosity and nurture a love…
The Budget 2025 discussion at our vibrant gathering was truly a first-of-its-kind experience! Never before had such an engaging and interactive discussion brought together residents from across Defence Colony, cutting…
Spring in the air, a breeze gently swaying the flowers and buzz not by bees alone but by kids who gathered to celebrate the last of winter season jam by…
Pressure of exams on kids: Exams are a major source of stress for students. The pressure to perform well can lead to anxiety, fear, and even physical symptoms like headaches…
Inder Raj Singh Ahluwalia A very humble, noble, and soft-spoken person who is sure to win anyone’s heart with his gentlest smile, he’s a renowned travel journalist and an author….
Saving our planet is our responsibility, and it’s in our hands to keep and leave it neat and clean and livable for the next generations to come. A very beautiful…
The Defence Colony is grappling with a severe public health and environmental crisis due to ongoing and continuous toxic gaseous emissions from a large nallah passing through the area. This…
A wave of cyber fraud swept through Defence Colony as more than 20 residents fell victim to WhatsApp hacking, with scammers impersonating them to demand money from their contacts. One…
The Senior Citizen Forum (SCF) at Defence Colony hosted two wonderful events recently, bringing members together in joy and camaraderie. As the saying goes, “A joy shared is a joy…
What began as a peaceful and enjoyable day quickly turned into a terrifying ordeal. On the 25th of January, after days of overcast skies, the sun finally made an ap-pearance,…
Only seen in movies about Kumbh Mela, where lots of people lost their friends, children, or any other family members, I took all my strength to visit the Mahakumbh’25 in…
As the new SHO, Sanjay Sharma has been operational for the last six months. Samvada editor Ajay Kumar met him personally to know about his understanding and security plans for…
Our Republic Day celebration at JCO Club was a truly memorable event, filled with patriotic spirit, community togetherness, and joyous moments! On a bright and cheerful day, over 250 residents…
Book Discussion After a successful launch at the Jaipur Literature Festival this year, where the footfall was in crores and some of the other well-known authors were Will i am…
The DCWA Club has taken a significant step toward promoting holistic health and wellness by introducing yoga and meditation classes led by the esteemed yoga guru Binay Thakur. With a…
In the past few years, the problem of sewers getting blocked all around the colony has become a major headache for residents, especially in the market area, which nowadays looks…
To further enhance the beautification in the colony, our Councillor Anita Sandeep Baisoya has taken up the initiative of converting a park next to the market into a Tulip garden…
The election for the legislative assembly went off very peacefully all around the colony on 5th February 2025 from 8 am to 6.30 pm. And this time, Defence Colony VOTED….
A very amusing incident occurred during the election campaign being carried out throughout the colony. On the penultimate day of the campaign, a rally of a particular party comprising approximately…
The DCWA Club hosted a spectacular Lohri celebration on January 13, bringing together over 600 attendees for a night filled with vibrant cultural performances, delectable food, and a strong sense…
The Super Duper Christmas Carnival held at the DCA’s A Block Club was a multidimensional extravaganza that brought joy and bonhomie to the community. The highlight of the event was…
Why wait for Santa to appear on the 25th night? Why not be a Santa in someone’s life? On Christmas, we tried to create this beautiful environment for these park…
1 Anuj Bakshi He is a selfless, tireless, modest, completely reliable, and always available to help anyone, any time of the day, he’s a very well-known name who’s just a…
That an incredible Lohri celebration we had at our Happening Joint! More than 350 residents from all blocks of Defence Colony came together, making it a grand and joyous affair….
The DCWA Club Library ushered in the New Year with a significant initiative aimed at fostering a love for books and a sense of shared mission among the colony’s younger…
Thanks to the management and team of C Block Club and the tireless efforts of Saguna and mother volunteers, this Christmas, stalls for the celebration in C Block Club were…
Atal Vatika stands as a shining example of the collective effort and commitment of the residents of A Block, Defence Colony. Initiated during the challenging times of COVID-19, when the…
Instead of addressing the issues that really affect the common man in general and our colony in particular, we have an absolutely uncalled-for opening to an outdated affection for neglected…
This December, the SCF Defence Colony celebrated the birthdays of our cherished seniors and super seniors with warmth, gratitude, and enthusiasm. As the proverb says, “A cheerful heart is a…
Driving on the roads in Defence Colony sometimes makes you feel that you are off-roading. Day by day, the potholes on the roads are increasing especially near where houses are…
Request all residents to pay their society charges to their respective RWA. This is the basic income of the RWA, through which it takes care of all welfare activities, including…
It’s been two years, but still, nothing has been done about the Nallah Bridge on RLS Marg, causing inconvenience not only to Defence Colony residents but also to other colonies….
A major tragedy was averted by RWA Guard Brijesh, who, while taking a round in the backlane, noticed gas leakage from behind my house and immediately, with great presence of mind, closed it without…
The Defcol’s own NGO Youth World, known for various social activities for more than one decade, involved a few residents to get together to continue the blanket distribution to security…
The process of backlane relaying has again started thanks to our councilor, Anita Sandeep Baisoya. The first lane, which was pending for a long time where work started, is D-1…
On Sunday, December 15th, Sarva Sewa Trust, an NGO dedicated to supporting underprivileged children, hosted its eagerly awaited annual Christmas party at Nalah Park. Led by Vibha Khanna Rastogi, a…
The residents of A Block, Defence Colony, gathered on 29th December 2024 to pay homage to the life and legacy of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India. The…
The Association of Environment Professionals, a registered organization dedicated to environmental conservation, has done a remarkable job in the field of waste management for Defence Colony. An illegal dump yard…
This was the last celebration of the year, very special because it was by the residents of Defence Colony for the residents of Defence Colony. The beauty of this Christmas…
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…
What’s this burning issue making headlines in all leading media? The Supreme Court slammed the Defence Colony Welfare Association (DCWA) for occupying a 700-year-old Lodhi-era tomb in Delhi and pulled…
As we faced the challenges of November 2024, with air quality deteriorating and GRAP IV restrictions being invoked by the government, we urged everyone to adhere to the official guidelines…
Mohini Arjun, C-43, Has Exotic Plants Collected from All Over The World in Her Garden Mohini Arjun was working with British Airways before marriage and got married in 1963 to…
Now who doesn’t want a good night’s sleep? Whether you are old or young, a housewife or working, well or unwell, you need to sleep. My concern here is not…
2024 – The Election That Surprised India The Defence Colony (WA) Club and The Gracious Living Foundation hosted a book discussion—”2024″: The Election That Surprised India”—by author and renowned senior…
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Cleanliness Drive in our Colony, which commenced on 21st November 2024 from DCA’s A Block Club with the installation of Aerobins…
The Gurpurab celebration by kids of Defcol was purely a divine evening attended by a large number of people in the C Block Gurudwara of Defcol on the17th of November….
Samay bitane ke liye karna hai kuch kaam, shuru karo antakshri lekar prabhu ka naam. Music has such healing powers that it can make people go out of their shells…
Every day is Children’s Day because everything has to be their way, but 14th November is officially the day for them. It is a day where everything has to be enjoyable and enter taining. So we at…
My Right to Breathe Air air everywhere but none to breathe Every day, I wake up distraught, Instead of the bright sky, I only see smog. Masks back on, and…
The Def Col’s most decorative and bhavya mandir is now glowing with regular religious activities for the devotees. 1) Winter Bhan-daras: As the basement hall is getting renovated, the regular…
This November, the Senior Citizen Forum (SCF) of Defence Colony hosted two grand events that filled the air with joy, warmth, and empowerment. November Stars Birthday Celebration: On November 25th,…
Today, the Senior Citizen Forum was abuzz with energy as the Inspiring Seniors Foundation organized a fantastic infotainment cum awareness session. As they say, “Learning never stops, no matter your…
On the occasion of the celebration of the 5161st Geeta Jayanti, we had a blissful time with Charu Agarwal Aunty, who came to teach kids about the importance of reading Geeta…
The Def Col Sports Complex in Defence Colony is a dynamic and well-facilitated venue that fosters community spirit through a variety of sports and recreational activities. It offers three floodlit…
The central park, commonly known as Nallah Park, has been a basic point of discussion in groups and taken up in every edition of Samvada for the wrong reasons. This…
It’s been one and a half years since this bridge broke, which has not only caused inconvenience to residents of ours and adjoining colonies but has increased traffic load in…
The Wall of Honour is the pride of our colony, instituted with the efforts of residents and our ex-councillor Abhishek Dutt. It gives every resident of this colony immense pride…
The Police team Defence Colony, under the dynamic leadership of SHO Inspector Sanjay Sharma, caught two wanted criminals, making our city safe. The team was applauded by DCP Chauhan for…
The importance of water is known to every resident of the colony. Every year, if winter or summer supply becomes an issue, either due to falling water levels in Yamuna…
Our new SHO, Sanjay Sharma’s positive attitude towards our colony has made a good impact on better policing in the colony. Patrolling, especially at night, has increased with constant rounds…
Unruly parking in and around the colony has always been a major concern for this colony and its residents. One such area is near and around the outer circle, especially…
With the Assembly elections only a month away, the election commission is organising periodic voter camps in schools around the colony where the residents used to vote. Centres are under…
The festival season, or say fever, started quite early in 2024 with lots of activities by various clubs, park committees, lane groups, social groups, mandir teams, and market teams to…