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

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

‘He can’t be a spy’. Sanjay Colony refugees stand by their man

Refugees living in the Bhatti Mines area in the capital are in a state of shock after Bhag Chand, a…

September 17, 2022

Down refugee lane: How Delhi made space for the displaced

The refugees who poured into the city after Partition changed not only the map of Delhi but also its cuisine…

September 17, 2022

Go fly a kite, they say

A festive celebration and a traditional sport, kite-flying is dear to children and adults alike. Enthusiasts form clubs and associations…

September 17, 2022

Offtrack thrills: Getting down and dirty

The craze for off-roading captured a few individuals in Delhi-NCR around 10 years back. Over the years, what started as…

September 17, 2022

Balancing act: Learning the ropes of slacklining

The fun has just begun for slackliners in the national capital. They don’t regard the sport as a demanding one,…

September 17, 2022