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any plausible scenario, GHG
emissions will soar, but the lower
GHG path leads to far fewer
emissions and much lower
transport and energy costs.
Seriously, pollution
is the biggest enemy for
anyone commuting in
Delhi. Though things have
lessened to a considerable
extent, with the introduction
of CNG buses and scooters,
and the Delhi Metro is
helping to calm things down,
but certainly it not up to
the mark. “We expect the
pollution to go down after the
entire Delhi metro project is
complete. People will find it
more economical to use the metro
rather than to drive to work,”
believes leading environmentalist
Sunidhi Sen. However, all is not
that optimistic. Delhi, being the
capital has a high ‘Babu’ culture,
where people will think their
status in society will go down
if they use public transport.
There has been significant
development in Delhi buses
in the last ten years, but still
people prefer to drive.
COMMUTING TIME
Though road conditions in
Delhi are much better off, compared to the other Indian
metros, with the higher availability of car rental and luxury
taxis, and the ubiquitous auto rickshaw known as scooter in
local parlance, the sheer distance can take a toll on the rider.
How long will it take you to reach here?” If you are not a
frequent traveller on the route, it is usually difficult to answer
the question. After travelling on Delhi’s roads, I’ve noticed
a relation between the distance, the time of the day and the
time it takes to reach from point A to point B. I have devised
a simple formula. Let us take the first variable, distance. If
you know the distance, good. If not, there’s Google Maps.
Just type the “location” to “destination” on the search box
a n d hit enter (eg. Connaught Place to Noida). It’ll display the
suggested routes along with the distance in kilometres (Google
Maps also tells you the commuting time, but that doesn’t seem to
be in sync with Delhi’s traffic
conditions). Now that you
know the distance, let me
explain my (not-so-magic)
formula. Heavy traffic
(peak hours) (8:30 AM to
10:30 AM and 5:30 PM to
8:00 PM) Distance in km
x 3 (If your destination is
15 kilometres away, it’ll
take you approximately
45 minutes to reach there)
Medium traffic (10:30 AM
to 5:30 PM; 8:00 PM to
9:30 PM) Distance in km x
2 (30 minutes for 15 kilometres) Low traffic (9:30 PM to
8:30 AM) Distance in km x 1 (If you aren’t one of those who zoom
past at 120 kmph at 2:00 AM).
Metro Station at
Rajori garden
EDUCATION
With India gaining popularity
globally, Delhi, the capital, stands
to gain a lot and this fact is clearly
reflected in terms of education.
Delhi, today, is considered a
desirable destination to pursue
education and is a favoured
educational destination among
many nationalities. The
schools and other educational
institutions in Delhi are either
run by the NCT government
Noida
or by private organizations. The
medium of learning is usually
English or Hindi and these
schools are affiliated to either the
Indian Certificate of Secondary
Education (ICSE) or the Central
Board for Secondary Education
(CBSE). In 2001, the educational
statistics of Delhi showed there
were a total of 2,416 primary,
715 middle and 1,576 secondary
schools and 131 colleges
including 5 medical colleges and
8 engineering colleges. Delhi is
also home to four universities,
seven deemed universities and
one Open University.
PRESTIGIOUS COLLEGES
AND INSTITUTES
Delhi holds an excellent
reputation as far as many
universities and colleges are
concerned. The top 5 universities
in Delhi are Delhi University,
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha
University, Jamia Millia Islamia
and Indira Gandhi National Open
University. The All India Institute
of Medical Sciences ranks among
the best medical institutions in
the world. Other educational
and research institutes that
are recognized worldwide as
excellent institutions include
Indian Institute of Technology
Delhi, Delhi School of
Economics, Shri Ram College
of Commerce, Lady Shri Ram
College for Women, Netaji
Subhas Institute of Technology,
Delhi College of Engineering and
St Stephen’s College.
Mentioned below are the
various educational categories for
Delhi that we have covered.
SOME OF THE EMINENT DELHI SCHOOLS ARE:
• Adarsh Shiksha Niketan
• Air Force Bal Bharti School
• American Embassy School
• Amity International School
• Bal Bharti School
• Delhi Army Public School
• Delhi Kendriya Vidyalay
• Delhi Public Schools
• Modern School
• New Delhi Air Force School
• Shamrock Preschools
• St. Columba’s High School
For pursuing higher studies, Delhi Colleges offer degree courses in
various subjects in the field of art, science and commerce. Some of
the eminent Delhi colleges are:
• Delhi College of Arts &
Commerce
• Gargi College
• Hansraj College
• Hindu College
• Kirori Mal College
• Lady Shri Ram College
for Women
• Miranda House
• Maulana AzadMedical College
• Ramjas College
• Shri Ram College of Commerce
• St. Stephen’s College
For further studies and research purposes, students go to Delhi
Universities. The Universities in Delhi are:
• Delhi University
Open University
• Indraprastha University • Jammia Millia Islamia
• Indira Gandhi National • Jawaharlal Nehru University
Apart from the general academics, Delhi houses some of the best
educational institutions imparting quality education in the technical
and other professional fields. They are:
• Delhi FMS
• Delhi IIT
• Delhi School of Economics
• Indian Institute of Mass
Communication
• IMI Delhi
• Indian Institute of Medical
Sciences
• Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India
• Netaji Subhas Institute of
Technology
SOCIAL LIFE AND ENTERTAINMENT
All through its seven rebirths from the Pandavas’ Indraprastha to
Edwin Lutyens’ New Delhi, the city was the nerve centre of political
power, never a commercial hub. In its eighth rebirth currently
underway, Delhi promises to emerge as just that. Indians are and have
been invading Delhi at a pace unlike ever before, and unlike any other
city in the country. Each immigrant, whether from a big city or a small
town, is bursting with ambition. Each harbours a plan for a better life.
“More by default than by design, Delhi is emerging as the Dream City
of India. Delhi’s population has swelled by 43 per cent - faster than any
other city in the country - and is now close to 14 million. That’s twice
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