Hurdles in the wheel of change

While driving a bus is generally considered a man’s profession, 11 Delhi women are breaking these stereotypes by driving DTC buses. The job comes with its own challenges, traffic being the least of them

Unsung heroes: Divers who rescue people from the wrath of rivers

Over 100 lives have been taken away so far this year in river-related tragedies, including floods. Patriot turns the spotlight on the divers who save lives, often at risk to their own

Delhi government to purchase 60,000 doses of goat pox vaccine

The Delhi government will purchase 60,000 doses of the goat pox vaccine to immunise healthy cattle in the city in order to stop the spread of lumpy skin disease

The total number of MCD seats comes down to 250

The total number of seats in the Delhi Municipal Corporation has been set by the central government at 250, down from the previous figure of 272

No level playing field: Delhi cricket body allows only local players

To give more exposure to local talent, Delhi cricket does not allow players from outside Delhi, including the NCR, to play in its domestic leagues. Cricket players and coaches debate the consequences of this exclusionary rule

Research on the backburner, scholars struggle to stay afloat

Due to low stipends and delayed salaries, PhD students are often unable to complete their research on time. Some of them take up freelance work, some ask their families for financial support, while others fall into depression

Gurugram police busts gang through scam loan apps; 4 held

The four arrested accused were dummy directors, shareholders and other management positions of these Chinese loan app companies

Young brains in Delhi’s drug market

Seven people have been arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch in three different operations under the charges of smuggling high level drugs in Delhi. The accused people are mostly students and young college dropouts.