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 and rehabilitation in dancing 

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 artisans

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 different localities of Delhi

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 against the oppressed

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 his beliefs about the changing dynamics of theatre as he is all set for the 542nd show of his famous play, 'Ghalib in New Delhi'

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 – a confusion that serves her well, for she wants to avoid the male gaze as she goes about the business of supporting her family

Karthik, a ‘special’ resurgence

Following several ups and downs in his personal and professional life in the last decade, Dinesh Karthik has used his grit, determination and willpower to seize the recent comeback opportunities presented to him in domestic as well as international cricket

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 capital brings in together through its art galleries and open-air exhibitions. Gond art is one such indigenous art form which originates in Madhya Pradesh. What do the Gond artists offer that entices so many?