Freedom at last: Vignettes of that memorable day in 1947

Independence day holds a mix of emotions for each individual. But the common feeling of freedom remains the same in everyone. Patriot talks with few individuals who witnessed the events of that momentous day: 15 August 1947

Down refugee lane: How Delhi made space for the displaced

The refugees who poured into the city after Partition changed not only the map of Delhi but also its cuisine and culture. Even after 75 years, old-timers can still remember how things used to be

Delhi has become ‘City of Tricolours’: Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal declared on Sunday that Delhi has transformed into the "City of Tricolors" as a result of the initiative to place 500 high-mast national flags throughout the capital

Union ministers, Delhi LG take part in ‘Prabhat Pheri’ with 10k school students

As part of 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, three union ministers and Delhi Lieutenant Governor on Sunday participated in an early morning walk with 10,000 NDMC school students, an official statement said

Monuments to secularism

For those who live in Chandni Chowk, communal harmony is a lived experience, as places of worship share the same space, sometimes the same architectural aesthetic. On Independence Day, everybody gets a chance to celebrate the spirit of brotherhood

Fifth monkeypox logged in Delhi, patient had a travel history to Nigeria

After the fifth case of the viral disease in the national capital, India has now reported 10 monkeypox cases so far

Go fly a kite, they say

A festive celebration and a traditional sport, kite-flying is dear to children and adults alike. Enthusiasts form clubs and associations to garner prestige in the community. Patriot interacts with those involved in the sport to understand what it means to them

Tiranga March to be organized in Delhi on 16 August: Gopal Rai

On 16 August, various civil society organizations under the banner of Sanyukt Rojgar Andolan Samiti will take out a Tiranga March in Delhi, demanding a national policy on employment, Delhi minister Gopal Rai said on Friday