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Ṛta: The Cosmic Order That Holds the Universe Together By Dr Anindita Roy (Ph.D) crparkspeaks@gmail.com Long before the ideas of gravity, natural laws, or ecological balance were formally understood by science, the sages of the Rigveda envisioned a profound principle that governed everything in existence. They called it Ṛta ( ऋत) —the eternal cosmic order that sustains the universe. More than just a religious concept, Ṛta represents one of humanity's earliest philosophical attempts to explain why the universe functions in harmony. What is Ṛta  ( ऋत) ? The Sanskrit word Ṛta   ( ऋत)  is derived from the root ṛ , meaning to move properly, to rise, or to be in the right course . It signifies the universal order that regulates the movement of celestial bodies, the changing of seasons, the flow of rivers, the cycle of life and death, and even the moral conduct of human beings. In the Rigveda, Ṛta  ( ऋत)  is not merely a law of nature—it is the very princi...

The Mystic Nuances at Rishikesh   by Sanjoy Das Gupta   End March 2018, me and my wife with two very close and dear family friends, had planned out a very short stay at an ashram very near the Rishikesh Barrage with the serene Ganges flowing by ever so elegantly with all its mystic nuances that evolve and emerge as one starts to be in communion with her grace and blessings. Post our “anondo-sobhas” at the early morning hours and in the evenings at the exclusive open first floor verandah overlooking the flowing mystic Ganges, we read out Sri Ramakrishna’s “Kathamrita” by “Shri M” with appropriate opening and soulful “Rabindra-Sangeet”, followed by deliberations on the innumerable dimensions of the Ramakrishna Movement as one tries to initially fathom from Swami Vivekananda’s talks and his innumerable priceless deliberations. The holy dips in the Ganges early morning & in the evening at the adjoining private ghat of the ashram were heavenly and ushered in a total sta...

From Resistance to Recognition: How E Block, CR Park Became a Model for Sustainable Waste Management In an inspiring story of community resilience and environmental responsibility, the Residents Welfare Association (RWA), E Block, Chittaranjan Park has emerged as a shining example of what citizen-led initiatives can achieve when vision meets persistence. In 2026, their efforts were formally recognised by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) at the prestigious Green Friend and Participation Award Ceremony —a moment that marks not just an achievement, but a milestone in Delhi’s growing movement towards sustainable urban living. At the heart of this recognition lies a comprehensive and well-executed system of solid waste management, decentralised composting, and carbon footprint reduction at the neighbourhood level . What sets E Block apart is not merely participation, but complete implementation—an end-to-end model that addresses waste at its source and transforms it into a resou...

Tapovan: From Dumpyard to Living Example of HKL Community Action By Dr. Joy Dey, Pocket 40, CR Park. Right in the heart of Chittaranjan Park, next to the Kali Mandir, stood a parcel of abandoned land that was slowly turning into a dumpyard. The land began to be tended to by SIGN (Social Initiative for Green Neighborhood) and its members, with especially active stewardship from the late Biplab Dasgupta. What started as a small, committed effort gradually drew in others, who contributed their time, effort, and resources to restore the space. Today, Tapovan stands as a serene urban green space—where flowers bloom, birds return, and neighbors gather. It is not just a physical transformation, but a reflection of what a committed community can achieve together. Members of SIGN recently came together at Tapovan on a Sunday morning, joining similar walks held across the world. The gathering marked the first HKL Meditation Walk in Delhi, part of a growing global movement that, in just a...

Daylight Crimes Raise Alarm in CR Park: Residents Demand Immediate Action by Dr Anindita Roy (Ph.D), Design Educator & Citizen Journalist , Civic Media, CR Park Speaks Chittaranjan Park, often known for its close-knit community and cultural vibrancy, has recently witnessed two disturbing incidents that have left residents concerned about their safety—even in broad daylight. Chain Snatching Near Market 1 In a shocking incident around 4:15 PM , near Market 1, close to Bangiya Samaj, a woman became the target of a chain-snatching attempt. Two assailants on a motorbike approached her and forcibly snatched her chain and pendant. Displaying remarkable courage, the woman resisted and tried to fight back. In an attempt to escape, the attackers allegedly tried to stab her, resulting in injuries. The brazenness of this act—occurring in daylight in one of CR Park’s busiest areas—has deeply unsettled residents. Theft from Third Floor Residence in F Block In another incident reporte...

  A Strange Fear Has Entered Our Lanes They Didn’t Break In … They Called: Inside South Delhi’s Digital Arrest Scare Musings by Dr Anindita Roy ( Ph.D) Lately, something feels different in our quiet South Delhi neighborhoods. The same lanes of Chittaranjan Park , where morning walks smell of scented flowers and fish markets hum with familiar voices, and the tree-lined calm of Greater Kailash , where evenings once meant simple adda and tea—there is now an undercurrent of something unsettling. It does not come with noise. It comes through a phone call. I heard about the GK2 doctor couple first—how they lost crores. At first, like many of us, I thought: this happens somewhere else… not here. But then the details came in fragments, like whispers passed across balconies. Video calls that never seemed to end. Voices of “officials” that sounded authoritative, convincing, almost real. Fear that slowly replaced logic. And then the story turned stranger. They were told to come ...