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Proposed Construction of High-rise Luxury Apartments by Private Owners in B-1 Colony
1. Sector-B, Pocket-1, Vasant Kunj is a Self Financing Scheme (S FS) of the DDA conceived in 1985 and consists of 1021 low-rise (4 floors) SFS flats occupied by nearly…
AMRA SABAI Durga Puja Samiti Celebrates its 30th Year of Durga Puja Celebrations atD-3 / 4 Community Centre
Durga Puja celebrations were inaugurated by the musical evening of Agomoni Sangeet – Signalling the arrival of Maa Durga. As per ritual and tradition, morning and evening prayers and arti…
Posthumous Recognition
Strangely, it’s common for the true stories of leadership, humility, kindness, and good deeds of an individual to gain prominence posthumously. Reasons for Posthumous Recognition: 1. HINDSIGHT BIAS: People tend…
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…
Festivals, Traditions And ReligionIn Human Life And Their Significance
Festivals, Traditions, and Religion play a profound role in shaping human existence. Across cultures and generations, these elements provide a sense of identity, purpose, and community. People are identified by…
The Art of Recycling Gifts
If there is one secret that everyone is aware of, it is that there are so many people who recycle gifts received by them. This largely happens in the festive…
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…
Navratri Celebrations
Navratri always brings latent energies alive!!! This was evident in this year’s Dandiya-Garba celebrations on 9th Oct at the Shiv Shakti Mandir Park, Sec A, Pocket B&C, Vasant Kunj, New…
B7 RWA Celebrates Gandhi Jayanti
On October 2, 2024, B7 RWA marked Gandhi Jayanti with a meaningful and vibrant celebration by organizing a “Swachhta Abhiyan” in their community. The event, held under the banner of…
D-3/4 RWA Welcomes New SHO
The new SHO of Delhi police, Arvind Pratap Singh, posted in Vasant Kunj (South), was recently welcomed in the D-3/4 Community Centre. It was a small gathering of the D-3/4…
Pain Of Kishangarh
महरौली किशन गढ़ गांव की दुर्दशा को लेकर सकल पंचायत किशन गढ़ गांव प्रधान चैधरी रतन सिंह जी के नेतृत्व में दिल्ली जल बोर्ड साकेत कार्यलय में EXN सावंत सिंह…
Fogging by MCD in D3&4
Fogging was done extensively by MCD in D3&4 to prevent mosquito breeding. This is the second such initiative within one week. The fogging covered every nook and cranny of this colony.
Cyclothon
वर्ल्ड हार्ट डे के उपलक्ष्य में फोर्टिस हाॅस्पिटल वसंत कुंज द्वारा आयोजित cyclothon में शामिल हुआ साथ में DCP रोहित मीना जी फोर्टिस हाॅस्पिटल HOD तपन घोष जी।
कला से काम तक
Darshana Singal Foundation, in collaboration with SStudio Academy, celebrated, on 29th September, the graduation ceremony of 40 economically and socially disadvantaged girls/ women who completed six months of training in…
On A Fresh Note
A modern instrument called “Chaturangi” is a combination of guitar, sitar, sarod, veena, and a bit of violin sound. The instrument is designed by Debashish Bhattacharya of D-3/4.
योग शक्ति दिवस
VWS की Chairperson शैलू वर्मा जी के सहयोग से भारतीय योग संस्थान, वसंत कुंज जिला प्रधान श्री आर पी त्रिपाठी जी व जिला मंत्राी श्री सतीश डोगरा जी द्वारा वसंत…
Good News, Safal News
RWA is extremely happy to announce that D-3/4 Safal Shop (Mother Dairy) has got a new person to run the show from September 18, 2024. His name is Rahul Gautam….
VWS Yatra group recently organises a trip to the holy cities of Varanasi
The VWS Yatra group recently organised a trip to the holy cities of Varanasi and Ayodhya. Sarnath, BHU campus, Birla temple, Ganga arti & boat ride darshan of ghats, Kashi…
Annual Meeting On Control Of Vector Borne Diseases & Fumigation In B3
The annual meeting on prevention & control of vector borne diseases was conducted by Inspector Shiv Kumar along with his colleague Vinesh Kumar with the Executive Committee of the B3…
Government Officials in The Vicinity… A Boon or Bane?
Vasant Kunj was once supposed to be one of the best high-end colonies developed by DDA. Many government employees had opted for these flats to lead a comfortable retired life…
Independence Day Celebrations in Sector A Pocket B & C: A Joyous Tribute to Freedom and Community Spirit
The 15th of August is a day etched in the hearts of Indians, commemorating the country’s hard-won independence from colonial rule. This year, the residents of Sector A Pocket B…
Krishna Janmashtami Celebrated with Gaiety & Religious Fervour in Vasant Kunj, Sec A, Pkt B&C
Janmashtami, the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth, was observed on Monday, August 26 in the colony with great religious fervour and enthusiasm. Hundreds of colony residents visited the local Shri…
RWA Of B7 Vasant Kunj Announces Its New Team For The 2024-25 Term
The Resident Welfare Association (RWA) of B7 Vasant Kunj recently announced its newly elected team for the 2024-25 term. Leading this year’s initiatives is. Jasbir Lamba, who has taken on…
प्रज्ञता फाउंडेशन ने महिलाओं के लिए सम्मान समारोह का आयोजन किया
महिलाओं और लड़कियों के सशक्तिकरण के लिए प्रतिबद्ध प्रमुख गैर सरकारी संगठन प्रज्ञता फाउंडेशन ने महिला समानता दिवस के उपलक्ष्य में प्रतिष्ठित ‘‘वुमन ऑफ वंडर अवार्ड्स’’ का आयोजन किया। यह…
Are Norms Being Followed by Delhi Private Schools Towards Reservation of 25 Per Cent of Seats for EWS and DG Students?
According to the provisions of the Right to Education Act 2009, all private schools in Delhi are required to reserve 25 per cent of seats for economically weaker section (EWS)…
Team RWA B7 VK Celebrates Teachers’ Day
On September 5, 2024, the residents of B7 Vasant Kunj came together to celebrate Teachers’ Day in a unique and heartwarming way. The Resident Welfare Association (RWA) took the initiative…
What Do I Remind Myself In Dealings With The Local RWA?
1.They are people who volunteered for community service while many declined. 2. Theirs is an honorary job. 3. If I were a part of RWA in the past, did I try…
Mega Musical Show at India International Centre
Gunjan U Can trust, a musical group of Vasant Kunj, which is active since last 12 years, organised a mega musical show at IICC, Lodhi Road New Delhi on Saturday…
Optimising Group Synergy In RWAs
1 Hierarchical mindset: Overemphasis on hierarchy can lead to silos and affect open communication. Emphasise roles, not levels! 2. Groupthink: Consensus is highly desirable but not a MUST! Dissenting voices…
Slim Homes… The Journey So Far
When the first bricks of Slim Homes were laid in 2017, little did we realise that our passion to restore the natural ecosystems would lead us to a labyrinthine maze…
Janamashtmi Celebrations
Janamasthmi was celebrated with reverence, in the Community Centre. The devotees kept coming from evening onwards for arti, prayers & dance performance right until midnight! Pooja and her colleagues from the…
Rugby Tournament
Councillor Jagmohan Mehlawat, recently organised a Rugby tournament in Vasant Kunj. It attracted a deep interest with many teams joining in!
Cleaning Drive
The area Councillor Jagmohan Mehlawat organised a special drive for cleaning of the Masoodpur dairy!
Important Meeting
On August 17, Naresh Yadav, the MLA, came over to D-3&4, Vasant Kunj, along with Federation of RWAs Vasant Kunj Chairman Rajesh Panwar and Secretary General Ameena Talwar. A meeting…
Theft of Jal Board Meter Boxes
Every Vasant Kunj resident is familiar with the heavy cast iron meter box which the DDA provided for every flat at the time of construction. On 10 Aug 2024 between…
Kargil Diwas Celebrations
The whole nation celebrated Kargil Diwas with full gusto with the PM and Raksha Mantriji themselves of Kargil War Heroes Memorial at Kargil; but few in Vasant Kunj know that…
Helping Senior Citizens
A volunteer group led by Rajesh Chandel has conceived and is starting a project called Khyaal Aapka for care and wellbeing of the senior citizens living in D-3/4, Vasant Kunj!
Teachers Honoured
My sincere thanks to our Councillor Jagmohan Mehlawat for honouring the teachers who work with children in various capacities, whether in schools or elsewhere. It was very thoughtful of him….
Self Defence Workshop
We are delighted with the response we received for the self-defence workshop for women and children (5 years onwards), held on 31st Aug & 1st September for women empowerment! The workshop…
Raksha Bandhan Celebrations
Planned by the Shakha, Raksha Bandhan was celebrated in Vasant Kunj by the women residents tying Rakhi on the hands of the brave CRPF soldiers.
It’s Butterfly Month!
September month is celebrated as Butterflies month. One of the most intriguing, beautiful, and enigmatic creations of Mother Nature! Their lifespan is only 3-4 weeks, and they transform themselves from…
Pursuing Passion
Archana Chandel (D-3/4) in action at Nai Disha Educational and Cultural Society ! Doing what she does best.. storytelling!
Ganesha Chaturthi Celebrations
The D-3/4 RWA team led by Rashmi organised a two-day celebration in the Community Centre! The devotees made it a point to participate in bhajans and aarti and left blessed…
Health Awareness Camp
A highly informative event by the most honoured team of AIIMS doctors led by Dr. Kameshwar Prasad, ex-chief of Neuroscience-AIIMS and ex-head of the Cohort Studies (currently director-neurology Fortis-Vasant Kunj),…
Falling Trees And Plantation Blues
Delhi witnessed rains last month resulting in trees falling in tandem and resulting in consequent loss of property. At the same time, it was witness to the plantation drive by…
Retired Army Officer Loses Money To Cyber Fraud
My neighbour and good friend, a retired army officer was a victim of a Cyber Digital Fraud very recently. He received text a message on his phone that his request…
प्रग्यता फाउंडेशन ने आयुष मंत्रालय के साथ मिलकर मानसिक स्वास्थ्य और भलाई के लिए औषधीय पौधों की भूमिका पर जागरूकता बढ़ाई
प्रग्यता फाउंडेशन, एनजीओ ने राष्ट्रीय औषधीय पौध बोर्ड, आयुष मंत्रालय द्वारा प्रायोजित एक दो दिवसीय संगोष्ठी आयोजित की। यह कार्यक्रम 19 और 20 जुलाई को नई दिल्ली में आयोजित किया…
Independence Day Celebrations In D-3/4
The local RWA organised a function (with many firsts) at the Community Centre grounds. The event saw a mix of cultural programmes, prize distribution and an oath-taking ceremony that saw residents reaffirming…
Sai Sandhya
Sai Sandhya was celebrated in D-3 & 4 on 18th July! Over 100 residents enjoyed the three-hour long kirtan followed by langar Prasad.
Police Verification Camp
A police verification camp for domestic workers and tenants was organised by Delhi Police in D-3&4 on Sunday, 21st July, with the help of local RWA. A large number of women…
Special Panchayat
In a special Panchayat held in Kishangarh, the Councillor Jagmohan Mehlawat explored solutions to the development issues with the residents.
Removal Of Dry Leaves
Councillor Jagmohan Mehlawat recently organized the removal of accumulated leaves by MCD in D-3/4.
New Pipeline
Jagmohan Mehlawat, the 24/7 Councillor, inaugurated the PNG pipeline in Masoodpur village on July 22.
A Note on International Tiger’s Day…. 29th July
Although every day should be “Their” day and “our” day but humans have made life difficult and miserable for other beings without realising there are no others. Our own survival…
Table Tennis Tournament
The table tennis tournament was held in D-3/4, Vasant Kunj, Community Centre on 27th and 28th July 2024. More than 100 matches, almost 50 participants ranging from the age group…
Saying No To Plastic
D-3/4 RWA has realised that bottles and bottles of water are being consumed! Hundreds and thousands of plastic bottles are discarded every day in our colony, adding to environmental woes….
Planting Phalsa
With seedlings, phalsa, also called Indian berries, can be grown in a pot of size of above 10 inches. Plant yields fruits in a year’s time during summer season. Those interested…
Working Of Safal Outlet
Many residents had complained about the services provided by the Safal outlet in D3&4, Vasant Kunj. This was conveyed by the local RWA to senior officials of Safal, who in…
Gunjan U Can Trust Celebrates 101st Birthday of Mukesh
Gunjan U Can Trust is a musical group of Vasant Kunj which regularly organises musical evenings for music lovers. In the hustle bustle of our busy lives, there is one…
A Colourful Teej
Teej festivities began on 7th August, in D-3/4 Community Centre, on a wet day. But the spirits were high. Ladies came with warm smiles and colourful attires. It kept drizzling. A…
Candle Light March
We have all heard of the horrific rape & murder of the young doctor in Kolkata. The heartbreaking incident once again highlights how unsafe our society, our workplaces, our neighbourhoods and…
Three Hours Of Rain Submerges Vasant Kunj Who Is To Blame?
Vasant Kunj, the upscale colony of South Delhi was among several areas across the Capital that woke up to its Block areas and internal roads choked with water after Delhi…
“Senior Living Is Not An Old Age Home” say Mr & Mrs Bose
Mr & Mrs Bose have been residing in senior living homes in Bhiwadi. On asking them about their experience and what senior living is like, they said: To tell you…
101 Trees Planted at Pocket C4 Police Station Park
More than 100 nature lovers from different walks of life gathered and collectively planted 101 trees at the Pocket C4 Park, Vasant Kunj on July 4.The event was spearheaded by…
Resident Namita Has Been Practising Natural Ways Of Living For The Last 8 Years
I would like to introduce you to a fellow resident, Namita, who has been practising natural ways of living for the last 8 years. Her family has been using natural…
How Can Psychology Help You At Your Work Place
Courses being offered at Apeejay Stya University of Behavioural Sciences are big hit among the students and working professionals. A doctor recently confessed that after doing a course in clinical…
AI to Keep You Safe
About fortnight ago our ARWS night guards were able to detect attempted robbery and their timely innervation could save the locked flat from being broken by 2-3 thieves later identified…
Bird Watch
Any place or residential colony is what the people make it to be. Many a times we miss beautiful things around us, nature is one of them. While taking morning…
Patients and Families Living On Footpaths Outside AIIMS Fed by Volunteers
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi doesn’t always live up to its name as India’s finest medical facility, according to patients and their families who are forced…
Raising The Red Alarm For Green Cover In Vasant Kunj
Concerned citizens are fearful about the colony’s green future as incidents of tree felling, even in protected Ridge forests, become commonplace We all must have read the news that the…
From Generosity to Garbage
Minimizing Waste in Food Donations & Distribution The scorching summer months have taken a toll on everyone in the NCR region, making it nearly unbearable to be outdoors during the…
Between The Lines
Most newspapers taking readers for a ride In the absence of a clear international protocol, the newspapers get away with a constantly rising ads to news ratio! For high ad…
Working it Out
Jagmohan Mehlawat, the 24/7 councillor, inaugurated the latest gym equipment installed in the gym park and the tin shed installed at gate no. 1. He announced that a similar tin shed…
Let There be Light Again
All defective lights were repaired in D-3/4, Vasant Kunj as part of a drive undertaken by the local RWA!
Drain Cleaned
156 ward Councillor arranged cleaning of drains in D-3/4 before the rains. The residents welcomed the move.
Spreading Awareness
An awareness programme on three new criminal laws —Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita ( BNSS), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—was conducted on 1st July at Community Hall D-3&4,…
Yes Bank ( B-11) Organised A Painting Competition For Kids At B-9
Yes bank ( B-11) organised a painting competition for kids up to 18 yrs at B-9 RWA office recentlyon the subject “Sustaining Environment “. About 25-30 kids from B-8/9 participated…
World Environment Day
On the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, Malabar Gold and Diamonds South Extension, sponsored few plants for parks of B-9 pocket. The plants have been planted in…
Health First
Vasant kunj Welfare Society (VWS) along with Rotary Club and RWA D-6, organised a health check-up camp at D-6 Santushti on Sunday, July 7. A number of tests and specialist…
Welding of Wires
As a part of safety audit in the rainy season, BSES responded & sent people for welding and repairing the wires which were broken/exposed.
New D3/4 RWA Team
Veenu Bishnoi (Ex Member), Sudhir Khattar (Ex M), Debashish Brahmachari (Ex M ), Pooja Verma Khurana (Jt Secretary), P Tharyam (President), Neelam Varma (Vice President), Rashmi Sharma (General Secretary), Rekha…
STP Plant in Samritivan Vasant Kunj for Machli Talab is Illegal
Many of our RWAs/ federation members and residents are least interested beyond their boundaries resulting in havoc like situations in the near future. We are facing mosquito attacks beyond control…
Parking Woes Continue In DDA Colonies
DDA is often in the news for all the wrong reasons. One case in point is the way parking space was provided in the DDA colonies in Vasant Kunj. Garages…
Super Senior Citizen Of Sec A Avails Home Voting Facility During Lok Sabha Polls
The home voting facility for the elderly voters and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in all the seven parliamentary constituencies of Delhi for the Lok Sabha polls kicked off from Thursday,16…
Vasant Kunj C1: Sewage Woes
Imagine this: you turn on the tap for a refreshing drink of water, only to be met with a pungent odour and a murky liquid. This isn’t a scene from…
Thirsty Birds Struggle To Survive In The Scorching Delhi Heat
A few days back I had gone for some urgent work to my relative’s house in Greater Kailash. After parking my car and walking up to the house, I saw…
Pool Party for Kids at Santushti Apartments
What can RWAs do for the entertainment of the kids during summers? Here’s an RWA that organizes different activities each time for the kids of their society. Sometimes, they organize…
35-year-old Woman, Friend Arrested for Thrashing Help in Vasant Kunj
I came across the above headlines in the Times of India a few days back. On reading further, I came to know that a 35-year-old woman and her male friend…
Controlled Movement in Sector B
Under the leadership of the newly elected B8 President Dhreej Aggarwal, his RWA team has implemented an access control system at gate no. 1 of Sector B, Pocket 8, Vasant…
Desert Roses
Those who would like to grow Adeniums called ‘Desert Roses’ of pink colour can have seeds from me. These plants need very little water and are most suitable for people…
Carpeting of Internal Roads
Naresh Yadav, MLA, along with Federation Chairman Rajesh Panwar and Secretary General Ameena Talwar visited D-3&4 on 9th June for inauguration of the road carpeting work.
Workout in the Open
Four units of new exercise equipment have recently been installed in the D-3/4 Gym Park for residents’ use. This would not have been possible without the help of Sudhir Mehta, the…
Meet our Green Warriors
D-3/4 RWA is proud of Head Mali Dhani Ram and Garbage Collection Supervisor Haider Ali, who have been recognized by the Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA) for their contribution to…
Madhumeh Rog Nivaran Yog Shivir
A five- day Madhumeh Rog Nivaran Shivir was conducted by BhartiyaYog Sansthan in association with RWA C-1 and Vasantkunj Welfare Society- VWS with the help of R P Tripathi, Satish…
To Be in Good Mental & Physical Health Don’t Depend on Maids & Cooks for Household Work
In Colonies Like Vasant Kunj, We See Many Senior Citizens Doing Non-Productive Chitchat All Daylong An X user has sparked a discussion on social media after he shared how his…
MCD Property Tax Camp at Sec A Pkt C
Made Hassle- Free & Easy for the Residents The Property Tax Camp in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was organized on 11 May at the ARWA Office….
The Unsung Hero
The entire world would be celebrating Father’s Day on 16 Jun-but here is one unsung Hero in our Colony for whom every day is Father’s Day. He is Laxmi Sahu,…
Citizens Health Issues: Unique Solutions Through Specialists from Neighbouring Hospitals
For several months now, almost every alternate Saturday morning-8 AM, the Morning-walkers in our Sector-C Vatika, joined by our Saral Yoga Group mem-bers, get help from some or the other Health…
क्या ढूंढ रहे हैं हम और आप इन Whatsapp ग्रुप्स में?
आज से लगभग कुछ साल पहले की ही बात है जब Whatsapp ने हमारी जिन्दगी में प्रवेश नहीं किया था। किसी से बात करनी हो तो या तो हम उनके…
Summer Cooling Device Innovation for Delhites
In this oppressive summer and how are you coping with acute water shortage in most parts of India especially the southern states? Talking of summer heat, here is an interesting…
vidya suresh on Help! Snake..Yes absolutely important to know the snakes in the area
tutu dhawan on GK-I Gets a State-of-the-Art Vedic Kendra at Arya Samaj with 400 Seating CapacityWonderful finally a Hindu Dharamstan stands equally proud in the
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