Nitya Choubey

It’s an exceptionally rare day when a film isn’t being screened somewhere in Delhi out of someone’s good will. Tickets to screenings at many of these beloved spots are free or nominal; often, even in the city’s busiest or oddest hours, they draw seriously dedicated viewers and intense conversations. You really don’t have to wait for a classic old film to be digitised online or prove yourself as a buff to be let into some exclusive club. Chances are what you want to watch – and what you didn’t know you wanted to watch – are being screened, like, yesterday, with friendly people at their helm. For years now, we’ve been staying till credits roll in spots and clubs across the capital. This guide rounds up some of the best.

Delhi isn't quiet this week. I mean, it’s rarely ever quiet. But here’s why we say this just as May takes over: BUDX NBA House is on in Bharat Mandapam from May 9-10 with basketball culture, hip-hop acts, the Larry O'Brien Trophy and Budweiser's full spread, while Music and Masala Fest fills Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium with desi hip-hop, indie and Bollywood the same weekend. If you're after something a little edgier, Thursday night belongs to William Luck and Kotorri's hard techno and industrial sounds. Vir Das brings his razor-sharp 'Sounds of India' set to the city, and Mamma Mia is playing over Greek food in Gurugram.  More on these below!

Hot. As hell. I know. Counter-point: Delhi rarely offers this many once-in-a-while things in the same thirty-one days. And a good chunk of our offering this May actually ensures you’re indoors or in the shade.  The month’s teeming with things of all kinds: book sales, moving heritage events, a long streak of comedy shows, theatre based on decades of literature reprints, headbangers in the club and classical music, several art exhibits, sports, calligraphy. Ambition, much? Doesn’t stop there. That Ye concert that made headlines (and memes) all over the country for its delay? That’s this month. So is an officially ordained tomato-throwing festival. So, while we obviously understand that urge to screw off to the hills, don’t sweat coming back (other than literally). Here’s what we’ve got.

After bidding farewell to nylon full sleeves and denim jackets, Delhites are wrapping themselves in everything loose and breathable. It’s getting hotter outside – though not hot enough to avoid gorgeous urban parks just yet. From Lodhi Gardens to the Aravalli ridges, April is all about a variety of blossoms.  Right before an unbearable summer, Delhi knows that April is its last chance to loiter. And so, the capital has taken its April quite seriously. There are a lot of interesting performances lined up at Delhi auditoriums alone. There’s also a jazz festival and some pretty cool concerts. Also, a load of out-of-the-box events to look forward to: a drag show musical, Japanese relay and a comic rock band performance. Check it all out below!

It’s March, and Delhi’s weather is arguably at its most gorgeous. The heat’s made a slightly earlyish appearance (or has it? Summer always feels like a slightly unwelcome prospect following a perfect spring) and everyone’s ditched the sweaters and jackets. March also, incidentally, means it’s time for Holi! One of Delhi’s favourite festivals, because we love getting down and dirty. Ahem.  The biggest ticket event (literally – entry is bloody pricey) this month was supposed to be Ye’s India tour, but he's heading to Delhi in May instead. Fear not: other big performers include Punjabi rapper Honey Singh, as well as a great lineup of comedy shows: Aakash Gupta, Anubhav Bassi, Prashasti Singh, and loads more.  It’s a big month in terms of general activity too: Ramzan is on, of course, which means certain neighbourhoods around Chandni Chowk and Jamia will be abuzz with loads of activity after dark. There will, obviously, also be loads of Holi parties (catered as well as BYOB) around the city. Our guide tells you which ones are worth your buck.

It’s a relief to shrug off a rather long and sluggish January. The sun’s coming out, the weather’s near-perfect, with cool mornings, bright afternoons, and evenings that are begging for bar crawls. And February may be the shortest month, but in Delhi this year, it's completely action-packed. The calendar’s stuffed to the brim with theatre, sport, music, culture, and ROMANCE (or did you forget about Valentine’s Day?), making it one of the most reliably busy months to be out and about. The big-ticket item this month is, of course, the T20 World Cup, with multiple matches in Delhi. The music scene’s alive and well too – The Lumineers, Armaan Malik, the India Jazz Project, the HT City Unwind (the GOAT Lucky Ali returns) and the Sufi Heritage Festival (featuring big draws Daler Mehndi and Sona Mohapatra) all in a single month. The Pride Parade and the Delhi Literature Festival are also big crowd pullers, along with the ongoing Bharat Rang Mahotsav, which kicked off in late January and features plenty of theatre productions through the month. We simply cannot forget the Surajkund Mela, which brings artisans from across and beyond India under one roof, selling some of the most unique things money can buy. You’ve also got the big V-Day bonanza starting mid-month, with loads of bars and restaurants hosting special events and offering hefty discounts, so make sure to catch those. But all in all, like we said, February’s weather is too good to be true – so don’t miss this chance to grab

As its capital, Delhi’s one of the most-visited cities in India. With that comes the obvious slew of world-class hotels – some of the very best in the country – but the thing about hotels is that they’re often located in the busiest junctions of the city. Even the budget ones have a habit of turning up on main roads or are cloistered thickly around the usual suspect neighbourhoods in central or south Delhi. And sure, this makes for a convenient tourist experience, but if you want to root around for something slightly more authentic at the same price or less, then Airbnbs are worth exploring. The Airbnb culture’s been slowish to take root in the city, but the best ones have come up in neighbourhoods that are lived in by real residents for generation after generation, making for an organic experience that shows you a side of Delhi you’d only be acquainted with if you’d lived in the city awhile.   How did these Airbnbs make it to the list? It’s true that lots of good Airbnbs in Delhi are concentrated in Hauz Khas Village, and offer views of the 13th century fort that the neighbourhood’s best known for, but I’ve put together this guide to show you cool picks across other neighbourhoods, too. Every Airbnb on the list’s been handpicked after in-depth research on customer ratings, feedback from the Time Out Delhi team, lists of amenities, location, and of course, general aesthetics. The article has affiliated links to other sites, which have zero influence over our editorial judgmen

Founded in 1972 and going strong, Akshara Theatre’s evolved in identity multiple times over. Originally a traditional theatre space, it now hosts all kinds of performances: standup shows, classical dance, workshops, television interviews, you name it. Their billboard’s always chockablock with posters telling you exactly what’s happening that week.  The space includes a modest indoor theatre, a decent-sized amphitheatre, and two other indoor performance spaces, as well as a library, a shooting and editing room for television, and a classroom that hosts theatre classes and workshops, all in a single acre of land. Don’t go by size: Akshara’s a behemoth on the Delhi performance scene. It’s a beautiful space too, with vaguely brutalist metal and stonework that makes the venue feel cool and airy even on the hottest summer day.  Time Out tip: You’ll find loads of tea and snack stalls right outside the theatre – especially handy since there’s no food or drink served inside.

The Laugh Store comedy club’s a giant of the Delhi comedy scene. The ‘Hall of Fame’ right outside the club displays the pictures of A-listers who performed over the last decade: Kenny Sebastian, Akash Gupta, Manik Mahna, and many many more.  The 100-seater venue’s got a superb sound system, theatrical lighting, and a stage best suited to open mics. It’s got two outlets: one in Dwarka, and the other in Gurugram, but I’d say the latter’s more happening. Food and drink are available at affordable prices, and they’ve got a good happy hour menu too.

Sanjay Van is one of Delhi’s largest green spaces – a sprawling, almost hulkish forest that straddles Vasant Kunj and Mehrauli – two neighbourhoods that are constantly abuzz. The forest, then, is a lovely contradiction, because it’s one of the least crowded spaces in Delhi.  The area – a protected forest, by the way – actually forms part of the residual Aravalli ranges, and the terrain reflects that lineage. No two trails look alike. Some stretches are flat and easy while others will slope sharply uphill, dip into uneven paths, or wind around water bodies. Giant rocks left behind by the Aravallis jut out of the earth in several places, and loads of natural water drains zig-zag through the forest. You can imagine the wildlife here, then –  silverbills, flycatchers, parakeets, cuckoos, egrets and sparrowhawks. The massive acreage allows you to shape a nice day out of it – a picnic in one of the clearings or by Neela Hauz lake (with some duck watching to go with!), cycling through the winding trails, a bit of a hike, even.  Time Out tip: Remain watchful of monkeys and stray dogs, even though guards patrol the area. They’re usually harmless if left undisturbed, but carrying a wooden stick can help keep them at bay when needed. Rough walking shoes advised.  Timing 5am to 8pm. Entry is free. Entry The main entry point is near the Qutab Institutional Area in Mehrauli. 

Sunder Nursery's arguably the most popular outdoor space in all of Delhi. A 90-acre heritage park located adjacent to Humayun's Tomb and across the Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti, the nursery's served a bunch of different purposes over the centuries. What began as a garden – Azim Bagh – built by the Mughals in the 16th century was transformed into a nursery by the British during colonial-era India in their attempt to cultivate a range of different species of plants. It was finally opened to the public in 2018 after extensive renovations in its current, full glory. You'll find traces of every bit of this history in the park today: all of the 15 monuments inside date back to the Mughal era, of which six are UNESCO heritage monuments. All of them – including the Sunder Burj, Sunderwala Mahal, Lakkarwala Burj and the tomb of Mirza Muzaffar Hussain – sit comfortably within the landscaped sections of the park, instead of being cordoned off. Some are large, central, and lit up at night. Others are tucked into the woodsier corners of the park. The entire space, in fact, harkens back to the Mughal pleasure garden: central fountains, paved walkways, symmetrical lawns, shaded paths. The site, by virtue of it sitting inside the larger Humayun's Tomb complex, is incidentally a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  You'll find traces of the nursery too: the entire left wall of the space has thousands of plants on offer, with some bulbs and seed varieties starting at a throwaway ₹15. There's some sort of r

Jahanpanah City Forest   Nitya Choubey    Jahanpanah is equal parts forest and park, spanning 435 acres of lush woods. It’s a jogger’s paradise, honestly: no screechy children, no picnicking adults, and a veil of silence interspersed sporadically with the sound of nature. The forest’s been a bit of a local secret, partly because it straddles a bunch of residential neighbourhoods, including Greater Kailash II and II, Alaknanda, Masjid Moth, Chirag Delhi, Govindpuri, and a little bit of Saket. Most entrances are unobtrusive and not too easy to locate. For this reason, the forest has a slightly mysterious, dark charm. It’s very densely forested in a way that, say, Sanjay Van perhaps isn’t – it feels much more like a wood than a jungle, if you know what I mean. The temperature drops by a couple degrees once you’re inside, and many of the paths aren’t paved. Vast sections of the forest also remain unlit at night.  Much of this is to protect the wildlife: birds including kingfishers, parakeets, hornbill, mynah, indian tree pies, babblers, bulbuls and sunbirds, and animals like the nilgai and jackal. It’s a rare treat to sometimes find a nilgai peeking out at you from behind some thick foliage. Because of the rich biodiversity, you’ll find that the park is shut during afternoon hours to give the animals a break.  Time Out tip: The tracks are winding and it’s not terribly hard to lose your way here, so keep your wits about you and perhaps don’t venture here alone after dark. Also kee

One of the more well-known parks of Delhi, Deer Park is a hotspot for two reasons: because it forms a natural, wooded outcrop of the intensely popular Hauz Khas Village, and because it’s home to several absurdly adorable deer. Because it’s so large, it’s got something for everyone: a manicured bit with lawns and flowerbeds perfect for picnicking; a densely wooded section with trails that are preferred by walkers and joggers; a rose garden; several tiny Sultanate- and Mughal-era monuments (Bagh-i-Gumbad, Kufhe Walla Gumbad, Kali Gomti); a tiny water body section shared by rabbits and ducks; and, of course, the aforementioned deer enclosure.  The park touches three neighbourhoods: Hauz Khas, Safdarjung Enclave, and Green Park. On the Hauz Khas side, the park’s connected to the Hauz Khas District Park from the inside, which features a massive lake, a view of the Hauz Khas Fort, and a little alleyway leading to countless restaurants, bars, and cafes.  Time Out tip: Avoid bringing your vehicle if you’re entering from the Hauz Khas side. It’s a pain to navigate the tourist spot, especially in the evenings.         

Are you surprised to hear that the average Indian youth isn’t swapping cocktails for coffee? Or that Gen-Z'd rather swap out a chance to sunbathe by the sea for a tricky hike in the hills? Well, this latest report, Voices from the Hood by restaurant chain SOCIAL, actioned to examine behaviour and preferences among the young 'uns in India, draws inputs from over 10,000 respondents across multiple cities, with finds that I'd deem pretty fascinating. Some of the stuff is fairly obvious: that cinema's a leading leisure activity and that screen time is off the charts. Some stuff, though, you maybe wouldn't see coming. Here are the best bits: Adventure > relaxation in 2026 travel plans This year’s travel mood is decisively off-grid, with about 55% of respondents saying they prefer adventure-led trips, compared to only 37% opting for relaxation. The shift suggests that Gen-Z wants to get in on risky, sporty stuff while they still can. Perhaps the plans for sunbathing in the Italian riviera are shelved for later? 19% are dating thrice a week The apps are APP-ING. Young folks are dating actively, with nearly one in five reporting that they go out on a date thrice a week! At the same time, attitudes are pretty fluid: 31% say they’re open to whatever comes their way, even as 43% still see marriage in their future. Cultural identity also remains important, with 46% expressing a strong sense of rootedness. Across priorities, financial success stands out, with 67% calling it essential. Mor

Guntur in Andhra Pradesh's been nursing a thing for energy drinks and rechargeable mini fans. Central Goa's in the middle of an intense flirtation with coconut water and mangoes. And, as it happens, it's Bengaluru, not Delhi, that's currently the ice-cream capital of India.  Or so it seems. Swiggy Instamart, one of India's biggest quick commerce apps, just dropped their Summer Trends 2026 report, which reveals what Indians are resorting to buying the most in the middle of an intense, country-wide heatwave: cold coffee, lassi, watermelon, ice-cream, and soda. The report's not only a glimpse into consumer behaviour, but also a fairly astute insight into how different cities behave when the mercury hits 45°C.  Some particularly amusing takeaways:  Night-time ice-cream's a big ritual in India Orders for frozen treats peak between 9pm across the country, and skyrocket over the weekends. Family-sized tubs lead the charge – either signalling hefty family time or hefty appetites – with chocolate accounting for nearly one-fourth of the orders. Bengaluru dominates the game, with 14% of country-wide orders under its belt.  The mango mania's started To nobody's surprise, mango retains its throne as the king of fruits. Sindhu's the most popular variety right now, defeating the Banganapalli and raw mangoes. Again, Bengaluru's leading overall demand (I'm very keen to know what kind of midlife crisis Bengaluru's going through, what with the sugar overload), but the fastest growth's coming fr

Sad news today: it's time we bid farewell to (some of) our dearest deer residing inside Hauz Khas' AN Jha Deer Park!  There's been a bit of a controversy surrounding the deer – who've lived in an enclosure inside the park since the 1960s – in recent times, with courts deliberating on its status as a mini-zoo. In the latest, the Supreme Court has upheld a previous judgement ordering that hundreds of deer be sent off to wildlife reserves in Rajasthan. The order cited a scientific study, highlighting that the limited urban enclosure inside the park is ecologically unsound for the deer.  'We cannot be unmindful of the fact that deer, being a wildlife species, ought not to be confined to cages or restrictive enclosures, save in exceptional and compelling circumstances duly justified in law and on ecological considerations,' said the Supreme Court bench. It's not all bad news, though: the court has permitted the retention of a limited number of deer – up to 38 – ordering strict compliance with guidelines. The status of the park as a protected forest remains intact.  More on the park Deer Park's a beloved green space in South Delhi – not only is it an urban oasis of biodiversity in an otherwise busy area, but it's also home to loads of historical buildings, including, most notably, the 14th-century Hauz Khas tank built by Mughal emperor Alauddin Khilji. Read a full review of the park here.       

For a city that reads as ferociously as Delhi, finding great bookstores is not an uphill battle. Every other neighbourhood has a nerdy corner, and that corner becomes an open secret. Here's one of them. Every year, the May Day Bookstore celebrates International Labour Day with massive discounts. We say this as people who've hoarded books from each part of the city: this book sale's one of the biggest. Rich in leftist philosophy and other perspectives, you get indie titles, international classics, art catalogues, age-old journals, and everything in between for dirt-cheap prices (literally starting from Rs 20). The crowd is a lovely mix of students, artists, and even office-goers who are fond of literature. And you get to choose a pretty bookmark for every book you purchase! The bookstore manager, Suvendu, told us that they start preparing for the mega sale 15 days beforehand! This includes filling up the studio with second- and first-hand titles on politics, art, food, travel, and more. If you want to browse for fresh titles, you can also check out their evergreen bookstore for books published in-house, under the banner of Leftword.The sale starts at 1 pm, with an opening performance by the Indian music composer and member of the band Indian Ocean, Raghu Ram. On the line is live music, recitals, reading sessions, and even a magic performance. Some prominent professors and journalists are involved. We'll let you find out who. When: May 1, 1pm to 7pmWhere: May Day Bookstore, Sh

Was it really just two weeks ago that April saw that glorious, unexpected dip in temperature? Gifts like cool breeze and morning showers seem like a thing of the very distant past as India sizzles amid a particularly brutal global heatwave. Even by Indian standards, where heat and humidity are part of everyday life, this season has come in harder and earlier than expected. With reports suggesting that 95 of the world’s 100 hottest cities are currently in India, the country is right at the centre of a difficult situation.  How bad is it and how long's it going to last? We've broken it down for you so you can plan your coming weeks accordingly.  How hot is it getting? In several parts of northern and central India, temperatures are crossing 45°C, with some areas expected to exceed 46°C in the coming days. Even regions that are usually cooler, such as hill states, are experiencing unusually high temperatures. Which regions are worst affected? North India: States like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana are facing extreme heat. Cities such as Banda, Bindki, Auraiya, and Fatehpur are among the hottest.Central India: Madhya Pradesh, including places like Gohad, is seeing above-normal temperatures.Western India: Maharashtra cities like Amravati, Bhusawal, and Nanded are experiencing severe heat. Rajasthan is also under stress, though some rain is expected.Eastern India: Odisha (Rajgangpur, Balangir), Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal are also witnessing high temperatures.South India:

Good news for tourists and business travellers alike! Southeast Asian airspace is about to get busier. After an unbearably long stalemate, direct flights between the capitals of India and its neighbour China (Delhi and Beijing) will resume operations. The resumption actually began back in October 2025, five years after services were halted – but it's only now that direct aviation between the two most populous nations has started to take off.  IndiGo launches new direct routes Indian airlines like IndiGo and Air India have been steadily expanding their operations in China for a while now. In the last week of March this year, IndiGo commenced daily non-stop flights between Kolkata and Shanghai. The carrier had also launched another route – between Delhi and Guangzhou – on November 10, 2025. Air China's strong Delhi start This week, Air China took off from Beijing to Delhi, marking the Chinese carrier's second route to India this month. The flight will operate three times a week: on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Economy class fares are expected to start from 3,570 yuan (approximately ₹50,000). The flight departs Beijing at around 3.15 pm and arrives at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi at 8:20 pm IST. According to IndiGo, the Delhi–Guangzhou and Kolkata–Guangzhou routes are usually popular. This new route has the potential to shake that up. China Eastern Airlines also launched a Kunming–Kolkata route! China Eastern Airlines launched its direct service between Kunmin

Here’s your chance to step inside the Press Club of India – no press ID required! Delhi-based queer filmmaker Anureet Watta is screening her film Don’t Interrupt While We Dance at the Press Club of India today. An official selection at the Delhi International Film Festival, the 30-minute film explores queer rage as a response to systemic silencing and erasure, while asserting queer existence, resistance and joy. Since its release earlier this year, it has been screened at a handful of venues across Delhi. The story follows Noori, a transgender woman who finds a home among her chosen queer family. On her 18th birthday, an unexpected and hostile visitor disrupts the evening, setting off a chain of events involving six friends, three scenes, a police case and a gun. The film is crowdfunded by artists, activists and audiences, and brings together a predominantly queer cast and crew. The screening will be followed by a conversation with the director and members of the cast and crew. Details When: April 16, 2026 (Thursday) Where: Press Club of India, New Delhi Entry: Free

What was once a long weekend getaway is now an easy long drive! Thanks to the newly inaugurated Delhi–Dehradun Expressway, the hill town of Dehradun is now just two-and-a-half hours from Delhi. The 220-km, six-lane corridor doesn’t just cut travel time to Uttarakhand’s capital, but it also improves access to popular destinations like Haridwar and key starting points for the Char Dham Yatra. It’s also expected to make onward journeys for the Amarnath Yatra in June more convenient. The expressway begins near Akshardham Temple and runs through parts of Uttar Pradesh, including Baghpat, Baraut, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli and Saharanpur, before reaching Dehradun. One of its standout features is a 12-km elevated stretch through Rajaji National Park in the Shivalik Hills, designed to allow safe wildlife movement. The route has been built with sustainability in mind, with provisions for rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge. It also includes seven interchanges, 14 wayside amenities such as rest stops, food courts and fuel stations, 113 vehicular underpasses and 62 bus shelters to support local connectivity. Travel time slashed by nearly three hours! At present, a road trip between Delhi and Dehradun can take six hours or more, depending on traffic. The new expressway cuts this down to around 2.5 hours. For comparison, the fastest train on this route, the Vande Bharat Express, takes about five hours. While flying takes under an hour, total travel time (including airport transfers a

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The India Meteorological Department is here to remind Delhi that April is just warming up, literally.  The IMD’s forecasting a steady, unforgiving climb in temperatures across India. The capital, naturally, is not being spared. By April 17, we're possibly staring down 41 degrees Celsius, potentially broaching a heatwave by definition! Take a look at what the rest of India’s expecting. Western India: Heatwave warning Saurashtra and Kutch may be getting the worst of it first. The IMD has flagged heatwave conditions for parts of western India, with maximum temperatures expected to jump 4 to 6 degrees between April 12 and 18.  Central India isn't getting off easy either. Madhya Pradesh, chunks of Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh are looking at a 3 to 5 degree rise over the next few days. Odisha, Gujarat, and coastal Andhra Pradesh? Hot and humid, all week. The same goes for West Bengal, Maharashtra, and parts of South India. Northeast India: Consider, well, a jacket Sikkim, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Assam are bracing for light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.  South India: The odd shower? Karnataka, Kerala and coastal Andhra Pradesh can expect some scattered, half-hearted showers, according to the IMD.

We might not say it enough, but when it counts, Delhi rarely falls short on camaraderie. Three weeks after 42 stalls were consumed by fire at the Dastkar Haat’s Nature Bazaar, a 'Solidarity Bazaar' is already onway. This 12-day market is a bid to help 26 artisans rebuild their livelihoods. But it brings together over 90 of those in the craft, and thus, an excellent opportunity to explore Delhi's handicrafts, apparel, home décor, pottery and organic wellness products. They also have a food court, dedicated to several regional cuisines.  Being held at South Delhi’s Chhattarpur, it'll be live until April 20, but we suggest you don't leave it till the last possible day. A difficult, but freshly hopeful, start Starting over is never easy, especially when you've lost your entire inventory: carpets, pots, clothing, the lot. But 20 of the 26 affected artisan groups have already returned to the bazaar, which feels like something. Aside from the fare, many artisans have somehow rebuilt their collections in the weeks since. Here, you can even chat with them directly, hear their stories, and buy straight from the source. Footfall has been steady, with several regulars already coming back, which should tell you something.  

Just as we were getting ready for the unbearably painful summer sun, April decided to deflect. The Indian Meteorological Department recorded the coolest day in April in a decade on the 8th! But that’s not where it ends. The weather monitoring department of India is also predicting scattered rain and low temperatures for the coming week. The maximum temperature recorded on Wednesday was 28.2°C, the lowest since April 23, 2016. This follows Tuesday’s maximum at 28.8°C, the coldest day of the month in three years. The normal maximum temperature during this period is usually around 35°C. Wednesday’s temperature was nearly 7°C below normal, with a minimum temperature of 16.8°C, against the normal of 20°C. On the unusually low temperature, this is what the IMD had to say: “Western disturbances combined with an induced cyclonic circulation over Rajasthan caused widespread rain over many places along the northern plains, with some areas experiencing hailstorms too.” Effectively, it means Delhi will likely experience breezy air until April 14! Make use of that and go out to one – or three or ten – of the several cool things happening in the city. The shower also dialled down the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI). The 24-hour average recorded by the Central Pollution Control Board for Wednesday was in the 'satisfactory' category at 93 – a first in 19 days.