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Patriot Bureau -March 16, 2023

A WhatsApp library for book lovers

A WhatsApp library for book lovers

ScribblersTribe creates an exclusive WhatsApp community for book lovers in India, to encourage sustained reading habits and meaningful discussions

Mohsina Malik -March 16, 2023

Trans-ition to a respectable life 

Trans-ition to a respectable life 

The Trans Empowerment Mela was thronged by transgender people who looked for job opportunities to gain financial independence

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -March 10, 2023

Jamnapaar beats: Rap against stigma

Jamnapaar beats: Rap against stigma

A group of young street rappers in Seemapuri is challenging the stereotypes associated with North-East Delhi through their art

Muhammad Tahir -March 6, 2023

Tough road to information

Tough road to information

Saleem Baig has spent 18 years filing 20,000 applications under RTI to root out corruption. His efforts have earned him the wrath of many but resulted in correcting a few wrongs

Sayyeda Maryam Ziya -March 4, 2023

Messages on the highway

Messages on the highway

Slogans and poetry written on trucks may be simple and unspectacular but they often carry deep and eye-opening messages

Ahona Sengupta -November 19, 2022

Bouncers of yesteryears, ‘Hercules’ forever

Bouncers of yesteryears, ‘Hercules’ forever

The twin villages of Asola and Fatehpur Beri in south Delhi were once a hub of bouncers. But the perils and lack of money involved in the security of night-clubs has forced the residents to give up the job of a bouncer and instead focus on body-building as a means for healthy lifestyle

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -November 11, 2022

Queer, but not inclusive: City’s gay spaces stonewall trans spirits

Queer, but not inclusive: City’s gay spaces stonewall trans spirits

Since the Supreme Court’s landmark verdict decriminalising homosexuality in 2018, Delhi has witnessed a surge in queer-friendly restaurants, spas, clubs and bars. But for a large section of the community, such establishments still remain out of bounds

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -November 7, 2022

Upliftment with rhythm

Upliftment with rhythm

Dance Out Of Poverty is an initiative that makes the underprivileged children of society tap their feet and make a living out of the skills they learn. It’s not seen as just a pastime, the initiative aims to develop the students professionally and creatively