Delhi wedding season: why Punjabis still groove to the tunes of ‘Kalaa Doriyaan’, ‘Latthe Di Chaadar’
Surinder Kaur, who was the cynosure of all eyes during Punjabi weddings in the Capital, remains popular through her songs even 17 years after her death
One life is not enough, I need three, says artist Jatin Das
Noted artist and painter Jatin Das, known to his friends as Jatin Da, whose retrospective is being showcased at the National Gallery of Modern Arts, talks about his childhood, education in art and the commercialisation of the enterprise in this exclusive conversation with Patriot
A corner of Delhi that is forever Garhwal
The city boasts of two iconic Garhwali landmarks — Garhwal Bhawan and Garhwal Heroes — which have provided emotional support and received a lot of love from the diaspora of the hill districts
People’s theatre rises from the ashes again
While the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA) has almost fizzled out in Delhi, it is reviving with a slightly different approach in other parts of the country
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Afghan refugees’ school of hope hangs by a thread
Ahmad Khan Anjam started an institute in 2017 to teach English, Indian languages and other subjects to fellow Afghan refugees, but lack of funds may lead to its closure
‘Salaries don’t suffice’: Employees fume as firms clamp down on side gigs
While CEOs see side jobs as ‘cheating’, for most employees, it’s the only way to make ends meet in the post-pandemic age when prices are ‘skyrocketing’ with every passing day. They say it’s the only way to survive the flood of expenses
Are marital history and sexual activity mutually exclusive? Twitter erupts in a debate
Following a tweet by Soumya Mishra, Twitter was abuzz with a debate around whether gynaecologists should ask about marital status to understand if the patient is sexually active
Donning multiple hats with ease: Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi to receive Rashtriya Gaurav Award
Rakesh Bedi reaches his home-town Delhi this weekend to receive Rashtriya Gaurav Award and bring his immensely popular play ‘Massage’ to theatre lovers
Sonakshi Sinha speaks: ‘Women characters are now depicted as strong and bold’
Sonakshi Sinha explains how the role of women has changed in cinema over the years and talks about her upcoming projects like Nikita Roy And The Book Of Darkness and Heeramandi
‘Fortunate to get the main role in a Vidhu Vinod Chopra film’
Actor Vikrant Massey says working with the celebrated director is a dream come true; He also talks about the challenges he faced in playing the role of an IPS aspirant
Delhi miss Vijay Hazare one-day knockouts after loss to Haryana
Delhi lose to group leaders Haryana by 53 runs to miss the chance to qualify for knockouts of the Vijay Hazare one-dayers
Skeet titles for Anantjeet and Ganemat in National Shooting
Anantjeet Singh Naruka, looking to earn Olympic quota, and Ganemat Sekhon won the men and women’s skeet events at the National Shooting Championships in shotgun in the Capital; this is Naruka’s second national title
Delhi crash against J&K in Vijay Hazare one-dayers
Delhi bowlers concede 299 to J&K before batsmen falter and are all out for just 224 in 45.3 overs
Ayush Badoni’s lone hand in vain as Delhi lose to Karnataka in Vijay Hazare
Delhi batsman Ayush Badoni scored 100 out of the meagre 143 made by Delhi as Karnataka romp home to six-wicket win in Vijay Hazare one-dayers; Delhi slump to fourth spot in points table
While the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA) has almost fizzled out in Delhi, it is reviving with a slightly different approach in other parts of the country
A corner of Delhi that is forever Garhwal
Businesses expect boom as wedding bells ring
A total of 14,158 cases of ‘crime against women’ were registered in 2022 in Delhi, going up from 13,982 and 9,782 in the previous two years
Manipur family beaten up in Delhi
Pracheen Kala Kendra’s 22nd Quarterly Baithak
The programme for the evening promises a delightful showcase of Indian classical music and dance
‘Exodus’: A Journey Through Artistic Narratives of Displacement and Exploration
The artist poses thought-provoking questions about the meaning of displacement, examining the dynamics of individuals forced to become refugees and the intricate tapestry of diasporic experiences
SIAL INDIA 2023: Food and Beverage Exhibition
Apart from product launches and Tech show related to food, the event will have live cooking show by more than 12 Chefs and master classes on Wines and Beverages
Street food gets a platform at IRCTC Food Plaza
The IRCTC Food Plaza at the Delhi Junction Railway Station offers a variety of street food options 24 hours a day; it is open to outsiders as well as travellers
The purr-fect pet? Why city’s in grip of cat fever
Demand for cats has increased after lockdown as they are easy to maintain, manage themselves well and don’t need to be accompanied outdoors like dogs
Exploring the winter wraparound
From Kashmir’s premium Pashmina to Kullu, Naga and Bhujodi, India boasts of a variety of shawls; textiles expert Nidhi Jain provides her insight
A splendid weekend getaway at Holiday Inn Gurugram
The hotel’s commitment to providing an exceptional guest experience, combined with its luxurious amenities, ensures that a stay at Holiday Inn Gurugram is not just a temporary escape but a cherished memory
An Army Captain’s Journey from Cantonments to Global Acclaim
Manjeet Singh Bullar incorporates diverse forms to preserve traditional art for contemporary and future generations
Why Biki Oberoi, the grand old man of Indian hotel industry and Chairman Emeritus of Oberoi Group, asked Bhutto’s friend to design Oberoi Intercontinental | Obituary
‘PRS Oberoi lived a full life. He was an icon, no doubt,’ friends and acquaintances remember Biki Oberoi, who died on Tuesday
‘Resham Sutra’, gives fresh hope to weavers in rural India
The Delhi-based start-up manufactures machines that run on renewable energy and make life easy for the artisans
Ashwani Khurana: A businessman who builds sustainable societies
On World Sustainability Day, meet enterprising Ashwani Khurana, the country’s highest tax-payer in 1989, who is now making money by building an environment-friendly society around him
In Radhakrishnan’s Retrospective, Thrives Musui and Maiya
Celebrated sculptor Radhakrishnan has amassed an extensive portfolio over the course of five decades for infusing a sense of fluidity and lightness into the traditionally weighty medium of bronze. His latest exhibition “On the Open Road” showcases a selection of his most iconic pieces on Musui and Maiya, which are partly a reflected of his alter-ego and partly fictional
A thousand splendid smells at Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest spice market
Tucked inside the chaotic lanes of Chandni Chowk, lies a section of old Delhi solely dedicated to spices and herbs
Chhath Puja: Yamuna’s toxic foam fails to dampen devotees’ faith
On the final days of Chhath Puja, a tapestry of faith unfolded amid celebrations, despite the Yamuna’s polluted water
Markets Bustle with spirits of Chhath Puja as Delhi-NCR gears up for final rituals
The festival showcases the rich cultural tapestry of the Bihar-Jharkhand belt, with rituals involving fasting and unique culinary delights such as litti chokha, thekua, and chana ghugni