When the old lose their way, the family suffers

There is no government policy or support for patients with Alzheimer's. Caregivers find it difficult to handle their elders without institutional support. Those who cannot afford to hire help are the worst off

At the heart of Delhi, a ‘mini Cooch Behar’ in a state of despair

While CR Park is home to upper-middle class and wealthy Bengalis in close proximity to the Capital’s resources, the Bengali Basti near Vasant Kunj is surrounded by garbage heaps and marred by the toxic odour of bigotry

The music has stopped for snake charmers

The capital still houses a large settlement of traditional saperas from Rajasthan, who struggle to keep their kitchen fires burning while longing for a return of the good old days when they were valued for their skills

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

Learn to ignore trolls, say sportspersons

During an India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2022, in which the latter won, Arshdeep dropped a catch. Entitled social media users started trolling the cricketer, just like they had done with several other players in the past

Smartphones in ‘smart cities’ have made photographers redundant

Professional photographers at Delhi's historical monuments used to make a comfortable living a decade ago. However, with smartphones in practically every hand, they have had to seek greener pastures. Patriot visited monuments in Delhi to find if there was any photographer available – with predictable results

Actor with an earthy touch

Sanjay Mishra is well known for his comic timing, and for the ability to play roles of ordinary people in straitened circumstances. Ahead of the release of his upcoming film Woh 3 Din, he talks with Patriot about his three decades in the film industry

Caught off-guard in a vortex of violence

Recently, instances of violence and abuse against security guards have exponentially spiked in Delhi-NCR. Those on security duty say facing the wrath of their clients has become integral to their jobs and they are bound by protocols not to retaliate