The minars (towers) of medieval Delhi still dominate the skyline of the capital. Half a century ago, they were much sought after as they offered a bird’s eye view of the city to both tourists and the capital’s citizens. But now they are closed to the public. Patriot uncovers the stories behind their closure 

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When the lockdown prevented children from playing outdoors, two Delhi-based entrepreneurs used the opportunity to create card games that educate children on nature, environment and geography – while having fun

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While the heatwave is keeping several people locked inside their air-conditioned homes and offices, vendors have to spend the entire day outdoors to earn a meagre livelihood. Delhi’s locally produced summer drinks and food offer passersby much-needed respite.

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American hip-hop group The Invisibles is on a tour of India with live shows in Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Goa and Chennai. The series of workshops they are holding are bound to inspire Bollywood to give the genre an airing in future movies

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In line with the new trend of inclusiveness brought about by the distress of artists during the pandemic, the India Art Fair gives a chance to lesser known artists and those from marginalised communities a chance to be featured along with the bigwigs of the art world

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

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When private cabs and public transport failed to provide convenient travel to pets, the concept of pet taxis became a niche business. Today, Delhi-NCR has more than 20 pet taxi services, especially designed to provide comfortable travel for furry friends.

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In a candid conversation with Patriot, Ratnam talks about her passion for dance, the development of India’s largest phone directory of dancers – ‘Narthaki’, its growth, and the invention of her dance style Neo-Bharatam.

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