Culture & Books

Amazing to be performing in India: choreographer Hans Pierre

Amazing to be performing in India: choreographer Hans Pierre

American hip-hop group The Invisibles is on a tour of India with live shows in Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Goa and…

May 2, 2022

India Art Fair: Empathy gets an artistic airing

In line with the new trend of inclusiveness brought about by the distress of artists during the pandemic, the India…

April 27, 2022

Old churches relate Delhi’s history

Standing in dignified silence amid the chaos of Shahjahanabad are churches that stand today as relics of shared history, especially…

April 28, 2022

A pawfect ride service to ferry your pets

When private cabs and public transport failed to provide convenient travel to pets, the concept of pet taxis became a…

April 25, 2022

‘I didn’t choose dance, it chose me’: Anita Ratnam

In a candid conversation with Patriot, Ratnam talks about her passion for dance, the development of India’s largest phone directory…

August 22, 2022

A confluence of illusions

Celebrating 15 years of art practices, Gallery Art Positive presents ‘A Pilgrim’s Progress’, a solo show by award-winning origami artist…

August 22, 2022

Delhi’s Marriage bureaus with a niche

Niche marriage bureaus are providing a much needed service for those who are HIV positive, deaf, or have Asperger’s disease.…

August 22, 2022

Where prayers are heard: Jama Masjid during Ramzan

Jama Masjid receives at least 500 visitors every Friday to offer prayers and have iftar in the open area during…

April 18, 2022

Assam’s Rongali festival steers women entrepreneurship

Under the ‘Vocal for Local’ theme at Assam’s biggest cultural festival,  several women-led businesses found a promising platform to sell…

August 22, 2022

A taste of Meghalaya in Delhi

The pristine weather, green environment, filled with clouds along with the nickname ‘Scotland of east’ is what most people know…

August 22, 2022