DU empowering women since 1922

At its centenary, a close look at how the University of Delhi has successfully minded the gender gap. Starting with a mere 82 girls in 1930, a whopping 3,24,067 are now studying on its campuses

Why the ICE age is melting

The Delhi Government is pushing electric vehicles for delivery of goods rather than vehicles with internal combustion engines which use fossil fuels and are high polluters  

Literary tête-à-tête: French LitFest 2022

The mutual love for books, that India and France share, came alive at the French LitFest 2022 with eminent French authors and novelists bringing forth a literary extravaganza filled with round tables, debates, and insightful interactions

An evening with PMs at Teen Murti Bhavan

Behind the recently inaugurated Prime Ministers' Museum is the design team Tagbin, which believes in narrating India’s history through fascinating spaces infused with the latest technology. As India lacks a rich museum culture, they aim at putting a few Indian museums on the international map 

Asiad off the track

With the Asian Games being postponed amid rising Covid-19 cases, it shattered the hopes of many athletes who were working hard to win medals and glory for the nation. But for some, the postponement is a relief as it gives them more time to polish their gears and skills

Siesta in the morning: Delhi summers take a heavy toll

With aggravating summer heat, many in the capital prefer to stay indoors. But what about those who eke out a living outdoors? Roadside tailors and shikanji sellers are just a few of those who are bearing the brunt of a difficult summer without adequate rewards

Hit by COVID, delivery associates pedal to earn

In the wake of successive waves of the pandemic, a lot of people who were let go from their workplaces switched to working as food delivery executives to support their families. In this story, Patriot looks at the reasons why, despite the scorching summer, the unpredictable rains and the meager pay, many young people have taken up food delivery as their careers

Intel officer changes appearance to evade arrest for two months after ‘raping’ minor

Police identified the accused as Kailash Kumar Lal Das, an Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO- Grade II) -- a rank equivalent to a sub-inspector.