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The life coach

The life coach

Gurcharan Singh, who has been coaching cricket to kids for over half a century and produced over 100 first-class cricketers,…

March 23, 2023

Life and times of a writer

Farooq Argali, 82, began writing fiction to survive in Delhi and after half a century, collated works of famous writers,…

February 8, 2023

When an idol is no more the idol it was

Delhi-born artist Shaurya Kumar uses his art to explore new meaning assigned to an idol or an artefact after it…

December 8, 2022

Getting high after a low

Kaushal Pal was a drug addict who would snatch money and valuables to pay for his needs before finding solace…

November 12, 2022

A platform for those who create art

Social entrepreneur Shefali Khanna has helped 165 artists by providing them a new platform that cater to creators, musicians, and…

October 3, 2022

Rags to riches: Gem of a man on Old Delhi’s footpaths

Mukeed Ahmad, who worked in a juice stall as a young boy, is now the owner of five shops in…

September 17, 2022

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 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?

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’ resurgence

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

May 31, 2022