Old battle stations

The Delhi Junction, now known as the Old Delhi Railway Station, and the Lodhi Colony Station witnessed huge influx of refugees during Partition. Patriot visits these stations and finds stories of separation and assimilation, and a common thread that runs through the lives of a former Delhi Mayor, former Pakistan President, businessmen and cricketers

Down the garden path

Unexpected rain in May damaged some plants but they have also given relief to city’s gardeners. However, as the heat of June arrives, they are looking to protect themselves

Life’s a circus

Circus industry battles challenges brought on by changing times, going online and trying to hold on to performers desperate to leave

Extension of internet shutdown leaves Manipuris stressed

Students from the state living in Delhi are faced with serious problems as they cannot contact their families for money to pay rent and fees

Policeman notches century of a different kind

Constable Ravindar Dhariwal has donated blood for the 100th time and wants to continue till he reaches at least 400 to match ex-cricketer Brian Lara

Labouring in an oven

Labourers, semi-skilled workers and street vendors are struggling to work and earn in the burning furnace of Delhi

Making home cool to work and play

Meet ‘Climate Saathis’, women who take Delhi’s summer head-on to make slums heat resilient, improve lifestyle and income of locals

Portrait of a postman

The modern postman, now responsible for delivering only parcels and government documents, has to upgrade himself with digital skills even as job security and benefits have diminished