DU Alumni who shone: Maya John, Stephen’s first female president

St. Stephen’s was an all-men institute up until the 70s. Maya was at St Stephen’s for a Bachelor’s in History (Hons) in 2003-2006. There, she became the first-elected female president of the students union in the year 2005.  “I came into college like an average person with a lot of expectations. And I think this […]

Delhi HC undecided on marital rape

The Delhi High Court has come out with a split verdict on the matter of criminalisation of marital rape and has asked the Supreme Court to take up the matter for further consideration

It’s time we talk about women’s reproductive rights

Family planning in India, let alone in the national capital region, is not discussed with much ease. Considering how India is struggling with overpopulation, which is mounting increasing pressure on the already stressed and limited resources, the need to discuss subjects such as contraception, and sexual and reproductive rights becomes more necessary than ever

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  

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