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Kushan Niyogi -March 19, 2025

The dummy school racket: How students are gaming the Delhi state quota

The dummy school racket: How students are gaming the Delhi state quota

A deep dive into the rise of dummy schools shows how coaching centres are exploiting the state quota

Idrees Bukhtiyar -March 17, 2025

Purana Qila’s light and sound show delayed amid revamp plans

Purana Qila’s light and sound show delayed amid revamp plans

Multilingual narration, immersive technology, and enhanced accessibility expected to boost night tourism at the heritage site, but visitors would have to wait some more

Idrees Bukhtiyar -March 16, 2025

ASI shelves plan to introduce cultural events, facilities at Safdarjung Tomb

ASI shelves plan to introduce cultural events, facilities at Safdarjung Tomb

Concerns over graveyards halt ambitious upgrades aimed at boosting night tourism

Kushan Niyogi -March 16, 2025

Delhi: Blind football team wins accolades, but no sight of government support yet

Delhi: Blind football team wins accolades, but no sight of government support yet

The visually impaired sportspersons have made their mark on the national and international stages; however, authorities are yet to back the talent with encouragement

Yusra Nazim -March 13, 2025

Delhi: Muted cheer in Holi markets

Delhi: Muted cheer in Holi markets

From traditional gulal to cartoon-themed pichkaris, Patriot looks at the changing trends and tells you why traders have tempered their excitement ahead of March 14

VIVEK SHUKLA -March 13, 2025

Delhi’s unforgettable Holi celebrations

Delhi’s unforgettable Holi celebrations

From the high-profile Holi Milans of political figures to those of literary legends, the festival of colours holds unique memories for Delhiites

Tanisha Saxena -March 12, 2025

India’s food truck revolution: How Schickwheel is driving change

India’s food truck revolution: How Schickwheel is driving change

Delhi-based brothers Rishab and Parth Sachdeva are transitioning India’s mobile food industry with Schickwheel. The two were recently featured in Shark Tank India, where investors and audience took note of their expertise in mobile kitchens

Idrees Bukhtiyar -March 12, 2025

Romance and defacement: Delhi’s monuments bear scars of vandals in love

Romance and defacement: Delhi’s monuments bear scars of vandals in love

Conservationists grapple with the challenge of preserving history against attempts, by couples to leave their mark on centuries old heritage