Culture & Books

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

‘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

Wine hearts cheese: go local when pairing

Most people know which wine gives them a pleasant buzz but what gets the party really going is knowing which…

April 6, 2022

Bharat Bhagya Vidhata: interactive and virtual glimpses of India’s history and culture at the Red Fort

The 10-day mega festival 'Bharat Bhagya Vidhata' Red Fort festival, celebrated the Indian history, culture and heritage.

August 22, 2022

A walk around the landscapes of Guwahati

On the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, where the Brahmaputra flows, the bustling city is a hub that connects the…

April 3, 2022

Sustainability a showstopper at the Lakme Fashion Week

The FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week saw several designers adopting sustainable choices to advance the world of fashion towards being…

April 4, 2022