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Backbone of grandeur, Durga Puja pandal workers rue exclusion and exploitation in Delhi

Backbone of grandeur, Durga Puja pandal workers rue exclusion and exploitation in Delhi

The glitz and glamour of Durga Puja has returned after two years of muted celebrations, but pandal makers find themselves…

October 1, 2022

‘Dhaakis’ fill the air with festive beats

With their arrival, dhaakis quickly moved to different pandals at CR Park to set the tune for Durga Puja. The…

September 29, 2022

A platform for those who create art

Social entrepreneur Shefali Khanna has helped 165 artists by providing them a new platform that cater to creators, musicians, and…

October 3, 2022

Still standing: Delhi’s strong marriage bureaus

Despite the ubiquitous matrimonial websites, marriage bureaus are much in demand in Delhi, thanks to their deeper understanding of the…

September 25, 2022

A treacherous capital: Violence against Queer community continue blatantly

With high levels of sexual violence, persecution and limited visibility, the queer community fights a battle of dignity, rife with…

September 23, 2022

At the heart of Delhi, a ‘mini Cooch Behar’ in a state of despair

While CR Park is home to upper-middle class and wealthy Bengalis in close proximity to the Capital’s resources, the Bengali…

September 18, 2022

The music has stopped for snake charmers

The capital still houses a large settlement of traditional saperas from Rajasthan, who struggle to keep their kitchen fires burning…

September 17, 2022

Muscling through obstacles

Beyond the gym and training centers, bodybuilders face challenges within the four walls of their homes and self traits that…

September 17, 2022

Unsung heroes: Divers who rescue people from the wrath of rivers

Over 100 lives have been taken away so far this year in river-related tragedies, including floods. Patriot turns the spotlight…

September 17, 2022

Top secret: The very private world of Delhi’s detectives

They may not be as smart as the fictional Sherlock Holmes or Byomkesh Bakshi but the national capital boasts of…

September 17, 2022