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VV Society Suspends Shanti Niketan Recreation Project
A Special General Body Meeting of the Society was held on Sunday, March 23, 2025, to consider and approve the recommendations of the Consultative Committee report for carrying for ward…
Vasant Vihar Revels in Vibrant Holi Celebrations
Vasant Vihar reveled in the vibrant spirit of Holi, celebrating the joyous festival of colours with infectious enthusiasm and great devotion. The festivities kicked off a few days earlier than…
Programme of Classical Dances ofIndia at the District Park Basant Lok
Basant Utsav A two-day programme celebrating classical dances of India took place on March 8 and 9 at the District Park Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar, with a stunning monument serving…
Coral Woman: The Story of Uma Mani’s Ecofeminist Zeal
Reel Talk Wednesdays Coral Woman is a story of the filmmaker’s journey with Uma, a certified scuba diver, exploring the underwater world and the threat to coral reefs of the…
Anil Sharma, MLA, Interacts With Residents of Vasant Vihar
In a marked shift from decades of neglect, the newly elected MLA, Anil Sharma, along with the Deputy Commissioner of MCD’s South Zone, representatives from Delhi Jal Board, BSES, PWD,…
Background of The SNRC Project
The SNRC project was originally approved for Rs 3 crore in August 2022 for a covered area of 10, 500 sq ft. Subsequently, approval of the General Body was sought…
Book Launch “Avanipur” By Arunima Verma
The Vasant Vihar Club in association with The Book Bakers Literary Agency organized the book launch of acclaimed actress and nutritionist, Arunima Verma’s debut fantasy adventure, Avanipur. Arunima revealed that…
MLA’s Visit to VVWA
Anil Sharma, the newly elected MLA, paid his first visit to the VVWA office on March 7, following his election in the recently held Delhi Assembly elections. He was warmly…
Dr. Sanjeeve Bagai at India Today Conclave
Dr. Sanjeeve Bagai, Padma Shri awardee and resident of Vasant Vihar, was one of the panelists on the panel discussion on the complex and sensitive topic of “The Right to…
Launch of Medical Facilities at Vasant Vihar Club
Vasant Vihar Club has launched a first aid medical centre in partnership with Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj. The facility offers various medical services, including wound dressing, temperature, sugar level and…
Timeless Treasures of Vasant Vihar Felicitated
In the recently held Delhi Assembly elections, Anil Kumar Sharma of the BJP emerged victorious, defeating Pramila Tokas of the AAP by a substantial margin of 14453 votes. A familiar…
Meet Anil Kumar Sharma – Vasant Vihar’s New MLA
In the recently held Delhi Assembly elections, Anil Kumar Sharma of the BJP emerged victorious, defeating Pramila Tokas of the AAP by a substantial margin of 14453 votes. A familiar…
We Call Ourselves the Vasant Vihar Divas: Vibhuti Arora
Twelve years ago, after moving from Dubai to Delhi, Vibhuti Arora faced a life-changing moment. She was diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune skin condition, and found out that most skincare…
Arya Samaj, Vasant Vihar Celebrates Basant Panchami
Arya Samaj, Vasant Vihar, celebrated Basant Panchami with great enthusiasm and zeal. The highlight of the event was the captivating song and dance performances by children from the Arya Samaj…
Soulful Tribute to Jagjit Singh
The GSCHB Society hosted a soulful Ghazal evening, “Sham-a-Ghazal,” on February 8, paying tribute to the legendary Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh on his birth anniversary. Renowned singer and music composer…
Reel Talk Wednesdays
“Bread and Belonging” – the film on the culture of bread (pav) in Goa Goa’s iconic bakeries, renowned for their traditional Goan Pav, are struggling to stay afloat. Rising costs…
VVWA Organises ‘Gudgudi’ – A Rib-Tickling Comedy Receives Thunderous Applause
The Kalyan Kendra auditorium was abuzz with excitement as the play “Gudgudi,” adapted from Munshi Prem Chand’s iconic short stories, was staged, February 1, to a packed house. The talented…
VVWA Has Released a new Vasant Vihar Members Directory
The Directory was launched by two senior members –Kanta Soni and Mohan Ahluwalia. The directory is now available for collection at the VVWA office, one copy per family of the…
D Block’s Cable Chaos
Millions of Wires, No Order: New wires are being chased every day all across D block. There are millions in the side lane next to the market and many more…
Vasant Vihar Club Sets Up Medical First Aid Facility
Vasant Vihar Club is launching a medical first aid facility in collaboration with Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj. The initiative aims to provide immediate medical assistance to members and staff in…
Spring Edit
Vasant Vihar Club is set to welcome visitors to Spring Edit, a vibrant showcase of food, fashion, jewellery, and artisanal fare. Taking place on March 1st at Ashok Lawns from…
Club Members’ New Year Lunch
The Vasant Vihar Club welcomed the New Year with its annual traditional lunch, held on January 5th, the first Sunday of the year 2025. This joyous occasion brought members together…
Society/VVWA Meet MCD & Traffic Police
Early in January this year, the Society and Vasant Vihar Welfare Association (VVWA) held a joint meeting with the Dy. Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, and Dy. Commissioner of Police…
Bansuri Swaraj & Anil Sharma Promise Developmemt of Vasant Vihar
Interaction With The Residents At an interaction meeting with the residents of Vasant Vihar on Sunday, January 19, the local Member of Parliament, Bansuri Swaraj said, “Vasant Vihar is an…
Book Club: Robin Gupta (IAS) Gives Insight Into His Work
Robin Gupta spoke about his life in the government as documented in his book, And What Remains in the End. He has a lucid style and covers the phases of his career with…
More Than 2 Crores Released for VV
The last week of December 2024 was a frenzy of inaugurations in Vasant Vihar. Our MLA, Parmila Tokas, received her last tranche of local area development constituency funds. A total…
‘A Leader Is Born’ by HA Rahman
Panel Discussion Vasant Vihar Club, in association with The Book Baker’s Literary Agency, hosted the launch of the book followed by a panel discussion on H A Rahman’s debut book…
‘The Power Of Imperfect Eating’ By Kavita Bhatnagar
Book Launch The book was formally launched by Gautam Vohra, who was joined by the book’s author, Dr. Kavita Bhat-nagar, for the unveiling ceremony. Following the book launch, Dr. Kavita…
From the Desk of Ruma Sikka (9810387873)
(I) Case of Bullying in School: In December 2024, an incident happened in one of the schools in Vasant Vihar. One of the students was being bullied by another student….
New Year Letter From The Desk Of The President Of The GSCHB Society And The Vasant Vihar Club Deepak Mishra IPS (R)
Dear Members, I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy New Year and Seasons’ Greetings. The year that has gone by has been personally a very satisfying…
EVR at Club Gym
An energy recovery ventilator (EVR) has been installed in the Club Gym. EVR is a mechanical system that exchanges stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air, reduces energy costs, helps in…
GSCHB Society Presents Comedy Play
A comedy play “Gudgudi”, based on Munshi Premchand’s funny stories, will be held on Saturday, February 1st 2025. Time: 5 pm to 7 pm Venue: Aravali Centre, Kalyan Kendra.
Makar Sankranti at Arya Samaj
Arya Samaj Vasant Vihar organised a blanket and food grain distribution on January 14, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, bringing warmth to those in need. A noble act indeed!
Vasant Vihar Club Celebrates Lohri with Enthusiasm
The Vasant Vihar Club celebrated the festival of Lohri on January 13th with great zeal. This traditional celebration marks the end of the winter harvest season. Members gathered around the…
VVWA Kaam Ki Baat
To make VV a zero waste colony,12 aerobins were added to handle composting. These are hygienic, odourless composters, incorporating the latest technology.12 Aerobins have been set up — 6 for…
Town Hall Meeting With Parmila Tokas
A Town Hall meeting of the Vasant Vihar residents with the local MLA, Parmila Tokas, was held at Kalyan Kendra on Sunday, December 8, 2024. The meeting was organised by…
GSCHB Society HostsA Delightful Musical Evening
On December 14, the GSCHB Society presented a delightful musical evening, captivating the audience with energetic performances. The star-studded lineup featured:- Saloni Saaz, renowned for her Indian Idol fame, and…
Vasant Vihar Club Hosts An Enchanting Concert By Meghna
On Saturday, December 8, 2024, the Vasant Vihar Club hosted a captivating concert by the gifted singer Meghna. The event drew a large audience of music enthusiasts. Meghna, a Delhi…
BI-Annual Line Dance Event
On a quiet Monday afternoon on November 25, a hundred ladies ofgood cheer entered the portals of the Vasant Vihar Club in pre-designated attire of their respective groups: maroon, all-denim,…
New Arrivals At The Club Library
Vasant Vihar Club has recently added 95 more books in its kitty. The books are displayed in the “New Arrivals” section of the Club library. It’s a continuous process to…
Reel Talk Wednesdays
The ReelTalk Wednesdays screened the film “All That Breathes” directed by Shau-nak Sen on December 3, at Aravali Auditorium. The film is a 90-minute documentary with subtitles in English. All…
Inverted Pyramid Approach of CAQM, The Real Reason for Pollution – 24X7 Rampant Polluters Last to be Banned
All authorities be the State or Center, in charge of pollution control in Delhi NCR are more interested in showing that they are serious about pollution and public health, but…
An Activist Tells Her Story
Book Club Nandita Haksar presented her book, The Colours of Nationalism, to a hushed audience. Everyone in the book club listened with rapt attention to the revelations about her life. As a writer…
Lunch on the Terrace
Residents can enjoy a perfect blend of food and sunshine at the Vasant Vihar Club’s “Lunch on the Terrace” event. Held every Saturday and Sunday, this outdoor dining experience promises…
New Year Celebrations
Step into 2025 with a magical evening at Vasant Vihar Club’s grand New Year’s celebration. The countdown has begun, and the Club promises an unforgettable night filled with joy, music,…
D 3 Residents Clash with MCD Over Gate Removal
On December 16, Himani and Abhishek Jain both came to the D 3 block along with the MCD team and wanted to remove the D 3 back lane gates. The…
Guru Nanak Jayanti Celebrations at Vasant Vihar
Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The day is also celebrated as Guru Purab and Prakash Utsav….
Nizami Brothers Enthral at Vasant Vihar Club
On Saturday, November 9, the Nizami Brothers mesmerised a packed audience at Vasant Vihar Club with their soulful performance, marking their second visit to the club after a year-long hiatus….
Vasant Vihar Club Celebrates its Founder’s Day
Vasant Vihar celebrates its Founder’s Day on October 1st every year, marking the day it became operational in 1991. This year the celebrations kicked off with prayers in the morning…
Swimming Season Comes To A Close At Vasant Vihar Club – Exciting Renovations Ahead
On October 29, the curtains were brought down at the Club pool, marking the end of the swimming season for the year 2024. The pool will now undergo renovation to…
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…
Books Launched At Vasant Vihar Club
Two books were launched at Vasant Vihar Club in the month of November 2024: ‘The Mewar Conspiracy’ by Rrashima Swaarup Verma, and ‘Love at First Byte’ by Divya Ramaswamy. The…
From the Desk of Ruma Sikka (9810387873)
The Diwali Mela in Hill View was organised on a small scale. Residents were asked to buy tickets at ¹ 400 per ticket. First, there was a puja to Goddess…
A Private Sector Honcho Tells His Story
Another Sort of Freedom by Gurcharan Das was taken up for discussion by the book club. It is the memoir of the author, who worked in the private sector where…
Magic Show
On the occasion of Children’s Day on November 14, a magic show was hosted by the Vasant Vihar Club at Kalyan Kendra. The event featured a generous distribution of goodies,…
Waste Management in Vasant Vihar – VVWA Perspective
MCD is the nodal agency for carrying out waste management services in Vasant Vihar in accordance with Waste Management Rules 2016. MCD has mandated VVWA to carry out waste management in…
Mayor Visits Vasant Vihar
The newly elected Mayor, Mahesh Khinchi, visited Vasant Vihar. On his first inspection, he reviewed the waste management operations. Dy. Mayor Ravinder Bhardwaj, our local MLA ParmilaTokas, Councillor Himani Jain,…
Vasant Vihar Welfare Association Holds Annual General Body Meeting
The 53rd Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of the Association was held at the Aravali Auditorium, Kalyan Kendra, on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Before taking up the agenda, the house observed…
Karva Chauth Celebrations At Vasant Vihar Club
The Ladies Club in association with Vasant Vihar Club, hosted captivating Karva Chauth celebrations in the Club premises. The event was a testament to the enduring spirit of marital love,…
An Evening With Vikas Swarup At Vasant Vihar Book Club
Vikas Swarup in conversation with Sanjana Raj, regaled the audience with his trademark wit and humor, sharing insights into his hectic schedule as a spokesperson for the Ministry of External…
President Gurpreet Bindra’s Response & Future Plans
This is what Gurpreet Bindra, President VVWA has said: Tree Pruning: VVWA shall aggressively pursue the matter for clear and doable rules for the pruning of trees. Encroachments: VVWA shall…
GSCHB Society Hosts High-Tech Ramlila
Govt Servants Cooperative House Building (GSCHB) Society, Vasant Vihar, hosted a spectacular ‘High-Tech’ Ramlila based on Sampurna Ramayan on Saturday, October 21, 2024 at Kalyan Kendra. The 3-hour event was…
Author Veer Sagar In Conversation With Gautam Vohra
The conversation centered on the author’s source of energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to reinvent. Excerpts: I grew up in a large joint family in a suburb at the foot…
Mridula Murgai’s Address At The AGM On Sat, Oct 19
Extracts from the address Good morning, ladies and gentlemen It is my privilege to welcome you to our 53rd Annual General Meeting and to get a chance to talk to…
Diwali Carnival At Vasant Vihar
The Vasant Vihar Club transformed into a vibrant hub of festivities as it hosted a spectacular two-day Diwali Carnival on October 18-19, 2024. This grand event brought together the community,…
Bhandara
Vishal Bhandra was held on October 11, 2024 on the occassion of Ramnavmi. It was organised by A block market association, led by Chander Mohan.
Awarded!
Kuldeep Bery, resident of E-14/1, an avid golfer, was the recipient of a prestigious award in a golf tournament in which he participated recently. In the 24th edition of the…
Dandiya Night
A Vibrant Celebration: Dandiya Night: Vasant Vihar Club hosted a Dandiya Night on Saturday, October 5, 2024. It was an evening of high energy, joy and devotion. The revellers dressed…
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…
Govt Servants Co-Operative House Building Society Holds Its Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Society was held on Sep 15, 2024 at Kalyan Kendra, Vasant Vihar. The meeting commenced with observing two minutes silence in the memory…
Excerpts of President’s Address at the AGM
Good morning, ladies and Gentlemen I must thank you all for gathering here and giving me an opportunity for the first time to address the august gathering and present the…
A Call to Action for India on Independence Day
Embracing Sustainability: Traveling abroad often reveals intriguing contrasts and inspirations. Recently, while exploring children’s play areas in countries like the Netherlands and the UK, I was struck by the beautiful…
Vasant Vihar Janamashtami Celebration Brought People Together in A Joyous & Festive Atmosphere
Janamashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, was celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm, on 24 August 2024, powered by GSCHB Society. Our local Counselor, Himani Jain graced the occasion…
Being Human in a War Zone – Gripping Short Stories
Meher Pestonji, the author of ‘Being Human in a War Zone ‘who led the discussion on her book, is a resident of Mumbai. We were fortunate that her trip to the…
VVWA Member’s Directory
The Vasant Vihar Member’s Directory is a source of varied information to all the members. It is printed once every three years and apart from members’ addresses it has many…
Reel Talk Wednesdays
The inaugural session of ‘ReelTalk Wednesdays’ – the newly formed film club by VVC kick started with screening of the film ‘Taangh’ by Bani Singh. The film was screened at…
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…
Screening Of Film Call Me Dancer!
Reel Talk Wednesdays will screen the film ‘Call Me Dancer’ on 25 September 2024 at 5.30 pm onwards at the Aravalli Auditorium, Kalyan Kendra, 9 Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New…
Settlement of DJB Water Bill Issues!
VVWA had received a few complaints about inflated water bills. In order to help residents reconcile these, residents meet with the DJB account staff was organized by VVWA in the…
Candlelight March at Vasant Vihar
Vasant Vihar residents held a Candlelight March Thursday, August 22, 2024, in solidarity with RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape victim’s grieving family and the nation. The residents marched…
A Tale of Two Sisters and the Freedom Movement
Swallowing the Sun by Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri relates the story of two Maharashtrian sisters, Kamala and Malathi, set against the backdrop of the freedom movement. It describes their early education, and going…
Mohammed Rafi Night At Kalyan Kendra
Govt. Servant’s Co-operative House Building Society (GSCHBS) hosted a spectacular ‘Mohammed Rafi Musical Night’ to a packed house at the Kalyan Kendra on July 27, 2024, to pay tribute to…
Puneet Sikka, Debut Author of “Take No 2020”
In Conversation with Sanjana Raj at The Book Club Discussion at Vasant Vihar The conversation began with asking Puneet what motivated her to write her novel “Take No. 2020”, and…
D Block Residents Meeting at Kalyan Kendra
D Block residents held a meeting at Kalyan Kendra on 11 Aug to discuss the deteriorating living conditions in D Block and to find a way forward. Around 30 residents…
Excerpts of Second Townhall Meeting(Vasant Vihar Residents)
The second Townhall Meeting of the residents of Vasant Vihar was held on 11 Aug on the initiative of Dr S Bagai and D Salwan at Kalyan Kendra. This meeting…
Joint Statement Continued
Continued from last issue Society Issues: 1. The Ramp At Kalyan Kendra Kalyan Kendra has had a ramp at the side entrance (Gate 2), for easy access for those…
Blue Tokai Will be the New Cafe At Vasant Vihar Club!
Bizibean has ceased to be the Vasant Vihar Club Cafe Vendor with effect from 15 August 2024. The Club has selected Blue Tokai to be the new Cafe Vendor. They…
Vasant Vihar Club’s Film Club
Vasant Vihar has started a film club called “ReelTalk Wednesdays.” Its inaugural session was to be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, with screening of the film TAANGH (Longing) followed…
Monkey Menace
In the wake of a large number of monkeys invading D-3/4, the local RWA has availed the services of Sagar Ali who imitates the voice of a langur. He will…
Attempt To Rob a House in A Block
Recently, an attempt was made to rob a house in A block, Vasant Vihar by two heavily drunk men in broad day light. The men were carrying iron rods. The…
“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…
Markets In Vasant Vihar Need Urgent Attention
A massive fire broke out in C block market last month causing heavy damage to several shops in a row. There was another fire on the second floor of HDFC…
Film Music Revealed by a Singing Taxman
Book Club The author of Bollywood Odyssey, who joined the government tax department, Ajay Mankotia introduced his book even as he spoke of the composers and musi-cians associated with this…
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…
Book Club Discussion:
The Asthma Cure by Tarika Ahuja The Asthma Cure is a comprehensive guide to improving immunity, managing lifestyle diseases, and optimizing lung and gut health. Tarika Ahuja in conversation with…
Joint Statement
We, the elected members of Managing Committee of the Society (MC) and Vasant Vihar Club Committee (CC), 2024-2027, are issuing this Joint Statement, in the light of the unprecedented misleading…
From the Desk of Ruma Sikka
Coolie Camp: Again I have to bring to your notice the coolie camp. This JJ cluster is becoming dirtier every day. It was dirty before but it is worst now….
Five of A Labourers’ Family Including Three Children Buried!
Last month when Delhi had very heavy rains, one of the buildings under construction in Vasant Vihar collapsed. The mud that was piled up on the side of the basement…
A Thoughtful Gesture
Often we complain about the lack of goodness and good people in our country. However, there are innumerable good Samaritans – we just need to open our eyes and look…
Vivek Tandon on Background of The SNRC ProjectOne of the important aspect of this EGM - anil dahar on BI-Annual Line Dance EventInteresting !
- anil dahar on New Arrivals At The Club LibraryGood effort !
- anil dahar on Vasant Vihar Club Hosts An Enchanting Concert By MeghnaWe should showcase our talents also !
- anil dahar on GSCHB Society HostsA Delightful Musical EveningDelightful !
- anil dahar on Town Hall Meeting With Parmila Tokashope they follow up !
- vidya suresh on Help! Snake..Yes absolutely important to know the sna
- Soma Ateesh on Help! Snake..Very informative writeup
- Saonli Sen Choudhury on The Green Canopy of Vasant ViharSo good to read your piece on our belove
- Anupama Pahwa on Help! Snake..Interesting info on snakes in Malibu....
- sangita chaudhri on Help! Snake..Made for a highly informative read on Sn
- Jitendra Jain on Just Another Evening At My Terrace GardenAwesome ?
- 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 h
Vivek Tandon on Background of The SNRC ProjectOne of the important aspect of this EGM 
anil dahar on BI-Annual Line Dance EventInteresting ! 
vidya suresh on Help! Snake..Yes absolutely important to know the sna
Soma Ateesh on Help! Snake..Very informative writeup 
Saonli Sen Choudhury on The Green Canopy of Vasant ViharSo good to read your piece on our belove
Anupama Pahwa on Help! Snake..Interesting info on snakes in Malibu....
sangita chaudhri on Help! Snake..Made for a highly informative read on Sn
Jitendra Jain on Just Another Evening At My Terrace GardenAwesome ? 
Archana Sharma on Happy Children’s Day!So true 
suman kashyap on Happy Children’s Day!Well said , Hum sub toh abhi bhi bache h