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After all the turf battles, a modest medal haul

After all the turf battles, a modest medal haul

Lawn bowl pioneers in the capital are seeking recognition from the administration and citizens, as many remain unaware of the…

August 27, 2022

Where Sufi saints and djinns are believed to answer prayers

Be it a severe problem or a petty one, people flock to dargahs to seek help from Sufi saints and…

August 18, 2022

Killer string: Not Chinese at all but sourced from UP, MP despite ban

Why does glass-coated manjha, banned five years ago by the National Green Tribunal, continue to be bought and sold, taking…

August 17, 2022

Casting coup: This year’s Ramleela to have two MPs playing key roles

This is a production on a grand scale, to be telecast live from the ghats of Varanasi, with marquee names…

August 17, 2022

India gained Independence on August 15, but for these regions freedom came twice

While certain districts in West Bengal, which was still ailing from the bloodbath, were amid a disturbing uncertainty for the…

August 15, 2022

Freedom at last: Vignettes of that memorable day in 1947

Independence day holds a mix of emotions for each individual. But the common feeling of freedom remains the same in…

August 15, 2022

Down refugee lane: How Delhi made space for the displaced

The refugees who poured into the city after Partition changed not only the map of Delhi but also its cuisine…

September 17, 2022

Monuments to secularism

For those who live in Chandni Chowk, communal harmony is a lived experience, as places of worship share the same…

August 14, 2022

Go fly a kite, they say

A festive celebration and a traditional sport, kite-flying is dear to children and adults alike. Enthusiasts form clubs and associations…

September 17, 2022

Delhi’s sports icons outline the evolution of sports in the capital

Top achievers like cricketer Madan Lal, footballer Surinder Kumar and others among Delhi’s sporting community tell Patriot about how the…

August 12, 2022