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Election Candidates Reveal Their Plans for the Colony
Samvada Exclusive (Gajainder Yadav), a Vice President of the Delhi BJP and National Treasurer for OBC within the party, is contesting elections from the Mehrauli Assembly constituency. With a background…
Locals Felling Trees Near Sec A Pkt C
The Morning That Shook Me A couple of days ago, as part of my morning ritual, I stepped into the gallery overlooking the little forest near my home. What faced…
Lohri Celebrations in D-3/4
The local RWA was apprehensive if the low temperatures and scary predictions of an even colder climate ahead would dampen the spirit of residents in coming out to celebrate! But…
Winning Has Become a Habit for Divya
Panorama International Literature Festival featured writers: Divya Johar – a poet, fashion expert, and creative visionary making waves in the literary world. Discover the inspiring journey of Divya Johar (D-3/4,…
Lohri in Sector A, Pockets B&C
Lohri was celebrated on 13 January with traditional fervour and gaiety at the Park adjacent to the Shri Shiv Shakti Mandir in Sector A, Pocket B, Vasant Kunj where the…
Seven Children of D3/4 Have Become State Level Table Tennis Players
At gives me immense pleasure to announce that seven children of our colony have become state- level table tennis players! They participated in the State Ranking Table Tennis Tournament and…
VWS Anandoham 2024: A Houseful Celebration of Music, Dance, and Wellness
The VWS Anandoham event held at the ISIC auditorium on 22nd Dec’24 was a wonderful experience and, like always, attracted a HOUSE-FULL. The focus this time was on the importance…
Your Front- Row Seat to the Evolution of Our Moral Compass!
Samvada is proud to share with our readers that Professor Bhushan Manchanda, who believed in and strongly advocated the role of Human Values & Ethics in our professional and personal…
I Am Not Self – Made! No One Is!
अकेले कोई कुछ भी हासिल नहीं कर सकता। उसे बहुत सारी मदद की जरूरत होती है। आपसे बात कर रहा मैं, दुनिया का सर्वश्रेष्ठ बाॅडीबिल्डर भी अकेले यहां तक नही…
Bonding Over Books
Bonding over books: second meet-up @cafecoffeeday. We shared the books we are reading and read out from our books. We explored various genres and even read one of the heartwarming…
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…
Christmas Carnival In D-3/4
The Christmas Carnival was organised on Dec 22, 2024, by the D-3/4 RWA. Christmas spirit was evident, as people came out to enjoy the DJ music belting both Christmas songs…
An Inspiring Story
Annu was initially educated in Soham, an NGO in D-3/4 run by Ashok Arora (D-3/3517)! Her mother earns her living as a domestic help! Annu went on to do B.Com and…
Road Surface Marking in D-3/4
The local RWA has undertaken surface marking of colony roads. It was difficult in some places, to ask residents to move their cars. In parking spaces where it is cemented,…
Musical Evening
GUNJAN, the musical group, recently organised an evening show to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Mohd. Rafi & Showman of Bollywood Rajkapoor in Gurugram, Haryana. It was a gathering…
Water Crisis in Vasant Kunj: A Man- Made Disaster
The Vasant Kunj water crisis seems to be a never-ending problem and was created/started by the political-land mafia nexus and finally due to the vote bank politics. The water crisis…
Forest Area Adjacent to Sector A, Pocket C, Hit by Garbage and Waste
The sprawling Forest area adjacent to Sector A, Pocket C,Vasant Kunj (Blocks 8 and 9) looks like an island of trees with Birds, Peacocks Neelgai and more –but with one…
RWA’s Adventure Members’ Headache
Some RWAs are showing themselves as law-abiding and are protecting their members’ rights. But they forgot to remember that the law of the land is superior to the selfish motives…
Raj Bansal, 73, Wins Again Two More Medals In The Swimming Championship
Age is No Bar: its Determination Known as the Pride of Vasant Kunj, Raj Bansal ji, 73 year- old, has become a national sensation, dominating the National Masters Swimming Championships…
Perils Of Low Financial Literacy, Especially Among Women
That Covid took away several lives is something we may want to forget but we can’t! The magnitude of the tragedy was not only unpredictable but also unprecedented! Most people…
Football Tournament In D-3/4
Sunder Lal Khatter Memorial Football Tournament was organised by the RWA of D-3/4 on 9th and 10th November, 2024 at the Central Park of D-3. More than 60 players across…
Towards Green Celebrations
More than 95% of the Christmas decorations available in the market are made from plastics and non-biodegradable materials mostly imported from China! A group of 300 tribal and Dalit women…
Helping the Needies with wheelchairs
It is worth being a witness to the special cause of providing a wheelchair to a disabled, physically challenged person, and it is often very difficult to assess whether the receiver is smiling…
Secrecy in the Adoption of a Child
A sensitive and complex question! The secrecy surrounding adoption can be a contentious issue. While some argue that secrecy protects the child and adoptive family, others believe that openness and…
Poor Air Quality And Health Effects
Air quality is a significant factor in public health, influencing a wide range of health issues. Poor air quality, particularly in urban areas, is a growing concern due to its…
Relying Only on Divine Intervention
This year a lot of confusion was circling around which day to celebrate Diwali, perform rituals and invite Goddess Laxmi to our abode. Although kids celebrated Diwali on the 30th…
New Electric Poles for D-3/4
The inaugural event for the installation of *20 electric lamp posts in our colony D3&4, Vasant Kunj, saw the presence of Naresh Yadav, our MLA, along with Rajesh Panwar, Chairman,…
New Look for Walking Track in D-3/4
The walking track is being treated to a fresh layer of red sand. (Lal Bajri /mooram). This helps to absorb the shocks for those walking on the tracks.
Noise Pollution
Residents are requesting intervention of D-3/4 RWA in the noise pollution caused by the farmhouse weddings that are taking place in Vasant Kunj! As per local laws, the permissible decibel level for sound…
Super Sucker Machine in D-3/4
Thanks to ever-helpful Councillor Jagmohan Mehlawat, we got the super sucker machine on 16th Dec for several hours, and almost all complaints of choked drains were attended to.
Archana at Her Best
Storytelling session at @platinumvalleyinternational on 4th December for grades 4 & 5. Archana Chandel ( D-3/4 ) performed a heartwarming tale of acceptance in a beautiful interactive Kamishibai style. Kamishibai…
Helping the Disadvantaged
Mann has been religiously involved in providing meals and clothes to the migrants and education to the slum children. If anyone would like to contribute and support him with whatever…
Rare Sighting
Chotu, the kingfisher, in the neighbourhood. Neelaa Hauz, Sanjay Van, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi December ’24.
Parks in D-3/4 are Now Numbered
All 34 parks spread over 7.5 acres in D-3/4 now carry assigned numbers for easy identification and upkeep audit by the local RWA and personnel of Deptt. of Parks and…
Children Literature Festival
It’s not just one performing at a festival that makes it special, but also meeting so many good souls in one place makes it a memorable one. I had the…
Old two-Wheelers Lying in a Condemned State
There are several two-wheelers (more than 15 years old) in D-3/4 that are almost in a condemned state and are lying discarded at various spots in the colony. An MCD…
Musical Night
Social events foster a sense of community. They bring neighbours, friends, and acquaintances together, bridging gaps and promoting unity. D-3/4 RWA thanked all residents who came on 30th November for…
Science of Flowers
Adeniums- Dormancy has started for them as the leaves are turning yellow and will be shed from branches. Stop watering during this period altogether and allow them to go into hibernation till…
Rescue of Injured Monkey
A badly infected monkey was rescued in D-3/4. The rescue team caged it and took it for treatment. Sonya Ghosh, an animal activist, RWA folks, and security guards pitched in by…
Used Clothes Collection Drive
A used clothes collection has been launched in D-3/4, spearheaded by Slim Homes. Pooja (of RWA) is lending a helping hand to make it successful!
International Disability Day
ANIISH Dhall of D-3/4 performed on 3rd Dec., 2024 at India Gate on International Disability Day!
Martial Arts for Children
Great to see young kids learning martial arts in D-3/4. It’s good for both physical and mental health.
Community Efforts Transform Blackberry Park Into A Green Haven
Residents hoping the same for other parks Development of parks has been a key area of concern in Sec A Pkt B, Vasant Kunj, wherein MCD manpower is a big…
AWG Meeting Regarding Dog Menace in D-3/4
A meeting of the Animal Welfare Group was held at the D-3/4 community centre on Nov 10, 2024, and following decisions were taken:- 1. Repainting of the dog feeding points…
Badminton Tournament
Vasant Kunj Welfare Society (VWS) in association with FitNambi, successfully hosted an exhilarating badminton tournament at the Smash2Play Badminton Academy. The event drew over 300 participants and spectators from across…
Delhi’s Environmental Crisis: A Dire Need for Accountability and Action
Delhi, India’s sprawling capital faces an environmental and public health crisis that continues to worsen. Rampant air pollution, hazardous waste sites, dwindling green spaces, and contaminated water sources now define…
Stubble Burning Effects On The Air
On the morning of October 24, 2024, I set out for my regular walk, eager to embrace the fresh air and tranquillity of the early hours. However, this morning greeted…
I Can’t Do It Because… ?
This phenomenon is known as Obstacle Focus. Possible Reasons:1. Fear of failure: Highlighting impossibilities to avoid reputation damage. 2. Risk aversion: Prioritising safety over potential success. 3. Defensiveness: Justifying inaction…
Beware of Questionable Charitable Organizations and NGOs
These days I have found that we get numerous calls from unknown agencies asking to donate money for different causes.-someone child needing surgery, Old Age Home, School for Blind Children,…
Joy is in the Giving : Help the Needy & the Underprivileged
This Diwali a group of public spirited old and young of Sector A, Pocket C, Vasant Kunj got together to celebrate Diwali in a novel way. This Special Help Group…
Slim Homes Sales: Crafting Joy from Pre-Loved Treasures!
We are excited to share the success of our recent “White Elephant Sales” held on October 26th and 27th, 2024, at D3/4 Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, and The Arcade, South…
Like Water Parking in Vasant Kunj Has Become A Scarce Resource
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…
Social Media: Bliss Or Double-edged Sword
Digital literacy is becoming essential today, especially as social media reaches people from all educational backgrounds. In many places with lower educational attainment, users navigate social media to connect with…
End-Of-Life Vehicles Will Be Picked Up Soon From D-3/4
The local RWA has been approached by Delhi Police to remove end-of-life vehicles from the colony to free up public parking space. Thus, if anyone owns such a vehicle that…
Fitness Training
Deep Singh Panday trains children from D-3/4, every Saturday and Sunday, to keep them fit!
Diwali Mela
On Oct. 26, D-3/4 RWA organised a Diwali Mela. There was a cultural program too that was part of this mela. Well-wishers who visited the mela included serving MLA Naresh…
Zumba Classes
D-3/4 RWA has decided to initiate Zumba Classes again. Trial classes started recently.
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…
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- Soma Ateesh on Help! Snake..Very informative writeup
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- 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
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