VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Jun 15, 2026, 15:45 IST From celebrity child to chess mentor: How Allu Arjun’s Daughter Arha entered a World Records Book at just five I’m very slow, I take my time’: Monica Bellucci on why she refuses to rush motherhood, aging and her career This hidden Karnataka destination is home to India’s most surreal black stone monoliths | Flat delayed by over 15 years; consumer court orders refund, Rs 5 lakh compensation 75 years ago, a room-sized machine changed the world: The story of UNIVAC I Image credit: Reuters NEW DELHI: The first phase of Census in Delhi, which concluded in Delhi on Sunday, has found a 2.3 crore population living normally in the National Capital Territory (NCT), with North East Delhi emerging as the most populated district with 28.7 lakh normal residents and New Delhi with the least population at 2.4 lakh.In Census 2011, the total population was listed at nearly 16.8 lakh. However an exact comparison with the population returned by houselisting operations phase of Census 2027 is not possible, as the latter is only a provisional figure. Census officials told TOI that the final population of NCT of Delhi shall be known only after the second phase of Census 2027, namely population enumeration phase due only in February next year.While a total 55 lakh households were enumerated across the NCT of Delhi — including 1.66 lakh (3%) which opted for self-enumeration — the total number of houses stands at nearly 76 lakh. Census officials told TOI that the increase in households and population is on expected lines, keeping in mind the nearly 15-year interval since the last census.A census household means a group of people, whether related by blood or not, sharing food from a common kitchen, whereas census houses include all residential, non-residential or commercial units, worship places, educational institutions, offices etc.A districtwise comparison with Census 2011 data may also not be feasible as the total number of districts and their boundaries have undergone changes during the interim one-and-a-half decades. While the total districts in NCT of Delhi stood at nine in 2011, their number has since gone up to 13 with the addition of Outer Delhi, South East Delhi, Old Delhi and Central North Delhi districts.The houselisting phase of Census 2027 has returned a population of 28.7 lakh in North East Delhi, 25 lakh in South West Delhi, 24.4 lakh in West Delhi, 22.7 lakh in South East Delhi, 21.6 lakh in East Delhi, 20.6 lakh in North West Delhi, 20.5 lakh in South Delhi, 19.1 lakh in Outer North district, 17 lakh in North Delhi, 11.3 lakh in Central North district, 9.6 lakh in Central Delhi, 7.5 lakh in Old Delhi and 2.4 lakh in New Delhi.In terms of number of households, South West Delhi leads with 6.2 lakh households, followed by North East with 6.1 lakh, West Delhi with 5.9 lakh, East Delhi with 5.5 lakh, South East with 5.4 lakh, South Delhi with 5.3 lakh, North West Delhi with 4.7 lakh, Outer North with 4.4 lakh, North Delhi with nearly 4 lakh, Central North Delhi with 2.7 lakh, Central Delhi with 2.4 lakh, Old Delhi with 1.6 lakh and New Delhi with 63,050 households.South West Delhi has the most houses (for the purpose of Census) at over 8.2 lakh, followed by North East Delhi and West Delhi at a little more than 8 lakh, East Delhi at 7.5 lakh, Outer North at 7.2 lakh, South East Delhi at 7.1 lakh, South Delhi at 6.8 lakh, North West Delhi at 6.3 lakh, North Delhi at 5.4 lakh, Central North at 3.8 lakh, Central Delhi at 3.6 lakh, Old Delhi at 2.9 lakh and New Delhi at over 1 lakh.Census 2027 will be held in two phases. While the houselisting phase is being conducted between April 1 and Sept 30, 2026 over 45 days, including 15 days for self-enumeration, individually notified by each state or Union territory, the second phase — involving population enumeration, during which caste will also be recorded — is due in February 2027.The reference date for Census 2027 is March 1, 2027. This being a digital census, the datasets and census tables are expected to be out much sooner.Interestingly, self-enumeration facility was availed of by just 3% of the households in Delhi.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. 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He underscored yoga as a living bridge of the shared India-Mauritius heritage and highlighted growing cooperation in healthcare and AYUSH, including the upcoming AYUSH Centre of Excellence in Mauritius.”The High Commision added, “The event also featured a talk on Ayurveda by AYUSH Chair Dr. Pooja Sabharwal and a yoga session conducted by Tanya Gupta, Yoga Teacher at IGCIC[Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture].”Earlier on June 13, External Affairs Minister of State (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh participated in a yoga session in Dushanbe.He highlighted yoga’s role in promoting holistic health, mental well-being and harmony with nature ahead of the International Day of Yoga.In a post on X, Singh on Saturday wrote, “Ahead of the International Day Of Yoga 2026, participated in a Yoga session organised by @IndEmbDushanbe and @iccr_tajikistan in Dushanbe. Highlighted yoga’s role in promoting holistic health, mental well-being and harmony with nature, reflecting the timeless values that continue to inspire millions across the world.””The event brought together members of the Indian community, Friends of India and yoga enthusiasts in Tajikistan,” the post read.The International Day of Yoga has been observed annually on June 21 since 2015. Get the latest India news and live updates. 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Compared with photographs of the original artefact, the figurine’s upper body appears visually altered, drawing attention to how one of India’s best-known archaeological treasures is being presented to students.Notably, the same artefact appears in NCERT’s Class 6 Social Science textbook in a form much closer to the original bronze sculpture.What is the Dancing Girl?Discovered at Mohenjo-daro, the “Dancing Girl” is among the most celebrated artefacts of the Indus Valley Civilisation.The original bronze statuette stands just 10.5 cm tall and is noted for its naturalistic depiction. The figure is shown unclothed except for jewellery, including multiple bangles on one arm and a necklace, ANI reported.In the new textbook, however, the figurine appears in a darker shade, with parts of the torso visually covered compared to the original sculpture.The chapter identifies the “Dancing Girl” as a bronze figurine from Mohenjo-daro dating to around 2600 BCE. According to the textbook, the sculpture was created using the “lost-wax technique prevalent in West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh.””This sculpture depicts a posture with one knee bent, one hand on the waist and a slightly lifted chin,” the textbook states.’Not age-appropriate’Michel Danino, who headed the textbook development committee for NCERT’s new Class 6 Social Science books, said he had earlier been informed that the Dancing Girl image was considered unsuitable for younger students.”This refers to our Grade 6 Social Science textbook. The reason I was given was that the image of the Dancing Girl was not age-appropriate. Our team disagreed; we even checked with teachers of class 6, and they told us there was never a problem with the Dancing Girl,” Danino told PTI.”The notion that nudity is inappropriate is, in my opinion, an obsolete Victorian view. Yet we speak of decolonising Indian education,” he added.Reacting to the modified image in the Class 9 arts textbook, he said he was initially taken aback. “If the Dancing Girl cannot figure as she is, and with proper dimensions, in a chapter on Indian art, then we have a serious problem,” he added.’Misrepresents the original artefact’Danino strongly criticised the alteration, arguing that it distorts the historical object. “The modification misrepresents the original artefact just as the Church’s addition of a fig leaf to Michelangelo’s statue of David in the Middle Ages misrepresented that beautiful work of art,” he said.”Unless this is clearly done to indicate the possible reconstruction of a partial artefact, altering such an image amounts to creating a fake artefact. It points to a serious lack of understanding of how historical artefacts are to be pictured,” Danino added.Discussing the figurine’s significance, he noted that archaeologists have long debated its meaning and context. However, he pointed out that the same akimbo posture has been found on at least two potsherds from the Harappan site of Bhirrana in Rajasthan, suggesting it carried “a precise cultural value, probably an artistic one.”NCERT reviewing the matterAccording to ANI, an NCERT official said the issue has been referred to the textbook development team for examination.”The matter has been referred to the textbook development team. They are looking into it. There is no specific reason. In the Grade 6 Social Science textbook, the Dancing Girl appears in its original form along with many other artefacts,” the official said.The Dancing Girl has previously been at the centre of debates over representation. In May 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the mascot for the International Museum Expo at Delhi’s Pragati Maidan. The mascot was a modern adaptation of the Dancing Girl and was described by organisers as a contemporary interpretation of the ancient figure.However, the over five-foot-tall version drew criticism from historians and archaeologists because it significantly altered the appearance of the original artefact. While the ancient bronze figurine is dark in colour and largely unclothed except for jewellery, the expo mascot featured a fairer complexion and was dressed in a bright pink blouse and an off-white waistcoat.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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