Karwaan: Where the past takes students into the future

With more than 300 historians on board, Karwaan – a student-led initiative now entering its fourth year of existence – bridges the gap between history and the masses

Partition refugees remember how they sought shelter in Delhi’s historic tombs

The 75th anniversary of Indian independence was celebrated with magnificence. The whole of Delhi was tri-coloured, from roofs of the newly built houses to the century- old tombs scattered in different regions of the city. The very same tombs and monuments are the living memoirs of a blood-soaked Partition

Ghalib has been called back to the court!

Courtrooms and judicial proceedings have always been a nightmare for the legend of Urdu literature in his lifetime. Mirza Ghalib, even after 150 years of his death wasn’t spared and has been summoned to the court once again.

Indian National Flag hoisted at 150 ASI monuments to flutter permanently

The national flag was hoisted at 150 heritage sites across India on the 76th Independence Day on Monday to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'.

A thousand flights in the Delhi sky

A folk sport, that continues its legacy since the Mughal times, still fascinates the national capital. Despite changing circumstances, the tradition thrives on. Patriot speaks with kabootarbaaz in Delhi to understand their love and dedication for the sport

Heritage walks: Pathways to a lost past

Delhi is rich in its history and the multitude of mysteries that come with it. The memories of the city that was once known for its exquisite gates seem quite different from the way we see it today. Patriot talks to people ardent about heritage walks to understand their motivations and aspirations

Keeping up the ancestral traditions

As the country is posing to be normal amid the rising Covid-19 cases, Patriot takes a deep dive into the lives of emerging wrestlers who are preparing for the upcoming dangals

Ghalib ki Haveli: Where poetic memories linger

Fascinated by the Mughal era? At this museum, you can soak in the atmosphere of Mughal architecture, admire Urdu calligraphy and visualize how a poet used to live and work at his desk, preparing for an evening of recitals in the emperor’s court.