Some parts of Sainik Farms are literally in the dumps In our last edition, we highlighted how Ashoka Avenue encapsulates the essence of an ideal community, with its clean and green surroundings, impenetrable security, participative democracy and mutual respect & fellow-feeling among residents. However, some parts of Sainik Farms resemble garbage landfills, with the concerned…
Efficient delivery of just about every household item under the sky When Ashok Sejwal (34), a native of Lado Sarai village in south Delhi, got his first job at the Khan Market outlet of Sugar ‘N Spice in 2007 for a meagre Rs 5000 a month, little could he or anyone else have imagined that…
The enclave, home to colony’s earliest settlers, stands out for its security, serenity, greenery and its cleanliness Is Ashoka Avenue (AA) the ‘real’ Sainik Farms, or at least one which the entire colony should aspire to emulate…? The gated enclave’s spic ‘n span surroundings, clean tree-lined lanes, stately homes, sense of peace and tranquillity, and…
8MH Organic, a boutique hospitality and travel company founded by a colony resident, collaborates with property owners to create idyllic vacation destinations If you’re looking for the perfect offbeat getaway away from the madding crowds in an exotic locale, it’s time to explore the world of vacation rentals. These offer unique advantages over traditional hotels,…
Eviction notices issued by the forest department to many property owners in the colony have left them in a lurch Please sir, help us. We have lived in our old house in Sainik Farms for over 30 years but there is a sword of Damocles hanging over us ever since the forest department pasted an…
Concerned at the rising number of stray dogs in the colony Amid all the controversy surrounding stray dogs in the city, a group of people in Sainik Farms are doing yeoman’s service by feeding and caring for scores of them in the colony. An informal project which is mainly working in Western Avenue areas is…
Vijay Kumari Vidya Kendra, founded by Rajshri Sharda, Madhu Jaju and Rachna Tulshan back in 1999imparts quality education to kids till the primary level for a nominal fee, using just CSR funds. When four friends set out to establish a crèche for the underprivileged children of those engaged in the construction of houses in the…
We in Delhi experience extreme temperatures, from hot summers of 46 degrees to up to 2 degrees of shivering cold. It is a known fact that colds, flus and other respiratory illnesses are more common in colder months. In winter, the elderly prefer staying indoors, allowing viruses to pass more easily from one person to…
Palatial bungalows continue to mushroom in colony despite the menace being on the radar of the court and the media Since the launch of this newspaper (which has nothing to do with any organization or colony RWA) on Diwali-eve last year, we have received immense appreciation and invaluable suggestions from our readers. Our raison d’etre…
The Dhan Mill compound, located on 100 feet road in Chhattarpur, has metamorphosed from a hidden gem to one of the city’s most premium retail spaces, witnessing a constant churn of brands and stores People are sprinkled like confetti all around the compound. Some have an agenda, be it shopping at one of the many…
