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 the lives of animals and humans? That’s because it no longer comes from China but is Made in India, and the police are not serious about striking at the roots of this trade

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 from India’s television and film industries

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 errors of the Boundary Commission of the British, few modern states, UTs still remained under European rule.

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 everyone. Patriot talks with few individuals who witnessed the events of that momentous day: 15 August 1947

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 and culture. Even after 75 years, old-timers can still remember how things used to be

Monuments to secularism

For those who live in Chandni Chowk, communal harmony is a lived experience, as places of worship share the same space, sometimes the same architectural aesthetic. On Independence Day, everybody gets a chance to celebrate the spirit of brotherhood

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 to garner prestige in the community. Patriot interacts with those involved in the sport to understand what it means to them

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 landscape of five major fields has changed in the national capital