Businesses expect boom as wedding bells ring

Around 3.5 lakh weddings are likely to take place in Delhi this year, boosting hospitality, decoration, designer-wear among other industries

‘Severe’ AQI at Delhi’s pollution hotspots even before onset of winter

Despite several measures, air quality in the national Capital has plummeted to the ‘severe’ category even before the winter; Patriot visits Delhi’s hotspots where a constant rise in cases of respiratory illnesses is taking a toll on its residents

1984 Sikh riots: A long, painful wait for justice continues for victims

Even 39 years after they lost the men in their families, many Sikh women struggle to lead lives of dignity and peace as the culprits remain at large

New Parliament to Disneyland: A look at Delhi’s Durga Puja pandals

As Durga Puja pandals transform into multifaceted showcases of creativity and culture, visitors can expect a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary trends this year

Bus marshals struggle to put food on their plates

DTC bus marshals, who were hired to protect female travellers, have not been paid for three months now and are struggling to make ends meet

Pain point: Students open up on coping with the pressure at coaching institutes

While Kota is witnessing a spurt in suicide cases among students preparing for various entrance exams, the pressure in the capital’s coaching hubs is palpable, aspirants say

Election buzz returns to Delhi University

Girls’ safety, hostel facilities, fees are the issues candidates are promising to address ahead of polls, which are taking place after three years. however, many remain sceptical

The familial ties that bond Mauritius PM and Karol Bagh’s Arya Samaj Road

Pravind Jugnauth’s sister is married to a Punjabi family based out of West Delhi's Karol Bagh; it is said that the first family of the island nation continues to send Diwali gifts to the Malhotra family