Posts by: Sreya Deb

Sreya Deb -May 31, 2019

In a quest to beat the rising mercury levels, people are becoming careless in buying air-conditioners. Some of these low cost ACs are defective and lead to fire accidents Given the rate at which air conditioners and coolers are selling in the city, second hand and otherwise, it’s no surprise that a flurry of accidents […]

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Sreya Deb -May 24, 2019

An international all-female team of scientists will be conducting a river expedition, highlighting the role of plastic in water pollution. It is a step in the right direction and will encourage more women to venture in the field of science National Geographic has planned an initiative called ‘Planet or Plastic?’ This project of mammoth proportions […]

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Sreya Deb -May 24, 2019

Keshav Suri’s establishment Kitty Su, has adopted a practice only seen in the West this far. The drag queens performing at his club are now conducting story telling sessions for young children, and interacting with them as their drag personas “My favourite colour is the whole rainbow!” a little child had exclaimed excitedly when asked […]

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Sreya Deb -May 16, 2019

As an agent for young musicians and with dreams about an indigenous hip-hop label, Ankit Khanna goes wherever his love for music leads him Hailing from a humble background, 30-year-old Ankit Khanna, founder of DNH Artists and AK Projekts is considered to be of one of the most versatile and dynamic artist agents and producers […]

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Sreya Deb -May 10, 2019

Who would want to be out in the merciless sun in the month of May? Well, only those whose livelihood depends on it Walking into our air-conditioned offices or sitting at our comfortable desks, we often complain about the heat we experience en route. What about those who spend their entire day slogging it out […]

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Sreya Deb -May 10, 2019

If you can afford original high brands, well and good. If you can’t, Delhi has three markets that suit your pocket and your love for illicit goods Walking down the halls and lanes of Palika Bazaar, under the bright lights on the ceiling and from the shops lining either side, one gets a whiff of […]

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Sreya Deb -May 3, 2019

Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram, is the only NGO of its kind that rescues senior citizens wandering on the streets and takes them in for treatment and rehabilitation. Patriot speaks with the men behind this establishment “What’s the point in doing social work for the elderly? They are no longer of use to the economy!” is […]

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Sreya Deb -May 3, 2019

Despite the ban on multiple Torrent websites issued by the Delhi High Court and the government cracking down on pirated content in the country, India continues to be a hotspot for online movie piracy Before Netflix and Amazon Prime streamed into the market, movie buffs were nonchalantly partaking in online piracy — renting out or […]

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