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

Many flag-bearers, spirits high

Patriot talks to a cross-section of citizens in Delhi-NCR to find out how they intend to spend the day. While many people may not turn up for flag hoisting due to Covid concerns, flags are selling well and students are busy with rehearsals for the big day

‘It’s been a rollercoaster ride’

Indian cinema plays a big part in helping Indians imagine themselves as an entity bound together with a common culture. Though themes and tastes have changed, there is no doubt that our films are larger than life and aspirational, showing us what we want to be rather than who we really are

Why the British executed an editor with a cannon

Between 1857 and 1947, there were many contributors to the struggle for freedom. One such institution was Maulvi Muhammad Baqar’s weekly newspaper Dehli Urdu Akhbar, a flagbearer of India’s first war of independence

Offtrack thrills: Getting down and dirty 

The craze for off-roading captured a few individuals in Delhi-NCR around 10 years back. Over the years, what started as a mere hobby has moulded veterans