Jamia’s ‘obscure’ department of fine arts

Founded in 1951 as Art Institute by Abul Kalam, the department ‘was envisaged as an integral part of the life for the post-independent citizens of the country.’

The ‘crushing’ labour of guarding monuments

Security personnel at Delhi’s monuments struggle to survive because of meagre wages, delayed salaries and penalties. They often spend the night at their workplace as there is no provision for night transport. And yet, they continue

Only murders in the Capital!

When a senior Police officer was approached by the Patriot, about the rising murder cases in Delhi, he stated that Delhi has dangerously changed after the lockdown.

A walk of life: The vibrant saga of Delhi’s sidewalks

The city’s sidewalks are home to the homeless and a workplace for others. While they are a reflection of the myriad challenges of marginalized people, they also host simple joys like an afternoon slumber or a moment with friends over a meal

Partition refugees remember how they sought shelter in Delhi’s historic tombs

The 75th anniversary of Indian independence was celebrated with magnificence. The whole of Delhi was tri-coloured, from roofs of the newly built houses to the century- old tombs scattered in different regions of the city. The very same tombs and monuments are the living memoirs of a blood-soaked Partition

Delayed admit cards – CUET tests students’ patience

The Indian entrance examination system has taken a huge turn, riddled with confusion and difficulties, since the introduction of CUET, which is to be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

In the thick of cancel culture

Aditya Kaushik, a Delhi-based comedian, comes out in support of Munawar Faruqui, dubbing the cancellation of the latter's show as an outcome of "adding communal and political angles to it for their own benefits."

Existential crisis – an Afghan school’s cry for help

With students enrolled from classes 1 to 12, the Afghan School had a total number of 400 students until January 22, but the numbers have seriously decreased. Despite the dwindling numbers, the school has somehow managed to retain the number of teaching staff.