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Shades of blue: Why art is a natural outlet for activismShades of blue: Why art is a natural outlet for activism

Shades of blue: Why art is a natural outlet for activism

Known as Bakeryprasad to his followers, Delhi-based artist Siddhesh Gautam uses his artistic calibre to express his perception of discrimination…

August 16, 2022
Dr M Sayeed Alam: A theatre of history and comedyDr M Sayeed Alam: A theatre of history and comedy

Dr M Sayeed Alam: A theatre of history and comedy

In this candid conversation with Patriot, celebrated theatre artist Sayeed Alam sheds light on his journey with the stage and…

July 16, 2022
If it’s a man’s world, why not dress as one to survive?If it’s a man’s world, why not dress as one to survive?

If it’s a man’s world, why not dress as one to survive?

At Baaji Ki Dukaan, a teashop run by 41-year-old Nusrat Jahan, customers presume they are being served by a man…

August 14, 2022
Karthik, a ‘special’ resurgenceKarthik, a ‘special’ resurgence

Karthik, a ‘special’ resurgence

Following several ups and downs in his personal and professional life in the last decade, Dinesh Karthik has used his…

May 31, 2022
Gond redefined: a conversation with Padma Shri Bhajju ShyamGond redefined: a conversation with Padma Shri Bhajju Shyam

Gond redefined: a conversation with Padma Shri Bhajju Shyam

When in Delhi, many art enthusiasts often find themselves awestruck with the works of the various local artists that the…

May 28, 2022
Metronama: going places, rapidlyMetronama: going places, rapidly

Metronama: going places, rapidly

The mass transit system which serves commuters from all strata of Delhi-NCR is abuzz with the stories of common people.…

August 22, 2022
Dilemmas and delights of Delhi’s photojournalistsDilemmas and delights of Delhi’s photojournalists

Dilemmas and delights of Delhi’s photojournalists

After the Pulitzer win for Danish Siddiqui, Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo and Amit Dave, photojournalists in the capital talk…

September 17, 2022
An evening with PMs at Teen Murti BhavanAn evening with PMs at Teen Murti Bhavan

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…

May 10, 2022
Man with a plan: Nurturing young hockey dreamsMan with a plan: Nurturing young hockey dreams

Man with a plan: Nurturing young hockey dreams

K Arumugam left his government job to provide hockey training to underprivileged children of ages 11-15, a mission he continues…

August 22, 2022
‘I didn’t choose dance, it chose me’: Anita Ratnam‘I didn’t choose dance, it chose me’: Anita Ratnam

‘I didn’t choose dance, it chose me’: Anita Ratnam

In a candid conversation with Patriot, Ratnam talks about her passion for dance, the development of India’s largest phone directory…

August 22, 2022