‘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 of dancers - ‘Narthaki’, its growth, and the invention of her dance style Neo-Bharatam.

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 and sculptor Ankon Mitra

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. Then there is one for alumni of IITs and IIMs and one with an ‘elite’ tag

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 Ramzan. Patriot visits the iconic site to capture some festive moments of one such evening.

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 their products and promote their businesses

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 of Meghalaya, but what lĺies beneath is a wide variety of tribal culture and rich heritage

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 flavoured or artisanal cheese to choose from the array on the platter

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.