Ifrah Mufti

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Journalist at The New Indian Express

Journalist @newindianxpress Travel, coffee, baking, Urdu, purple prose and Amma to my beta and beti :) Past @theprintindia @httweets @IndianExpress

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After uproar, Delhi PWD deletes post on manual scavengers

3 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Ifrah Mufti

By Ifrah Mufti The post on X (formerly Twitter) apparently violated Supreme Court guidelines. On January 29, 2025, the court had ordered a complete stop to the practice of manual scavenging and hazardous manual cleaning of sewers and septic tanks in all top metropolitan cities - including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.
'Mission Buniyaad' comes to abrupt halt; no reason cited by government

4 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Ifrah Mufti

By Ifrah Mufti Speaking to the newspaper, MCD education director Sanjay Singh said, "We discontinued the programme from this year. We are still discussing and getting clarity on the issue. There was no direction from the Delhi government on this. However, we have organised two camps in our schools - fun camps and summer camps."However, Director of Education Veditha Reddy did not respond to any queries.
The forgotten fringe of South Delhi

4 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Ifrah Mufti

NEW DELHI: Sparkling roads, manicured sidewalks, and seamless drainage has come to define the posh pockets of South Delhi; however, only few kilometres away, localities like Shaheen Bagh, Batla House, Tikona Park and the 40 Futa Road in Jamia Nagar area are drowning under civic apathy despite being adjacent to Jamia Millia Islamia, a central university.
JNUSU demands Covid care centre after first +ve case

5 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Ifrah Mufti

By Ifrah Mufti NEW DELHI: Amid rising COVID-19 cases in Delhi, a student at Jawaharlal Nehru University's (JNU) Godavari Hostel tested positive, raising concern across the campus. In response, the JNU Students' Union (JNUSU) urged the administration to implement immediate preventive and medical measures.
It's COVID cases all over again, not just in Delhi or Inida but in JNU hostels as well. Here's what students are saying

5 days ago | edexlive.com | Ifrah Mufti

Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Delhi, a student residing in the Godavari Hostel of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has tested positive, prompting concerns across campus. In response, the JNU Students' Union (JNUSU) has urged the administration to take immediate preventive and medical measures.
Just 300 special educators for 27,000 children with special needs in Delhi govt schools

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Ifrah Mufti

By Ifrah Mufti NEW DELHI: Believe it or not! Just 300 special educators are catering to more than 27,000 children with special needs (CwSN) enrolled in Delhi government schools - a ratio of one teacher for every 90 students. The figures raise serious concerns about the quality of education offered to vulnerable children.
thy name is Paharganj

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Ifrah Mufti

By Ifrah Mufti NEW DELHI: For thousands entering New Delhi Railway Station via Paharganj, the journey begins well before the train. Caught in a tangle of unmoving traffic, overflowing markets, and encroached footpaths, passengers often find themselves walking the last 200-300 metres - not out of choice, but compulsion. A family of five sits restlessly inside a taxi, stuck approximately 250 metres from the station entrance. They've been here for nearly half an hour.
Class 11 admissions begin today, online registration announced

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Ifrah Mufti

By Ifrah Mufti NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Education, Delhi, has issued a notification regarding the Class 11 admission process for government schools for the academic session 2025-26. All applicants residing in Delhi can soon register online, with the form designed for easy access via smartphone. Parents needing help can approach help desks set up at nearby schools. The admission process will be conducted in three cycles.
Row over Vajpayee poems in Delhi University's English PG

2 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Ifrah Mufti

By Ifrah Mufti NEW DELHI: In a move that has sparked debate in academic circles, Delhi University's English Department has included poems by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the Post-Independence Indian Literatures paper for its postgraduate syllabus. The decision has drawn criticism from students and scholars who argued on Friday that Vajpayee's work lacks the literary depth and critical engagement required for postgraduate-level study.
'Unauthorised' visit of Rahul to campus for second time irks DU

2 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Ifrah Mufti

By Ifrah Mufti NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made an unexpected visit to the University of Delhi, creating a stir on the campus, on Thursday afternoon. The university authorities said they were not informed about the visit and that Gandhi spent nearly an hour inside the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) office. During his stay, security personnel cordoned off the area, raising concerns about protocol and safety, the authorities said.