‘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

Each city has pros and cons, no clear winner

To get a bird’s eye view of what’s right and wrong in the four cities, Patriot asked citizens and experts to rate the city they live in. Here are some interesting insights

Balancing act: Learning the ropes of slacklining

The fun has just begun for slackliners in the national capital. They don’t regard the sport as a demanding one, just love the feeling of belonging to a sporting community and of having a reason to be outdoors

In the dead of night, they ride their horses

Once a popular folk sport in the national capital, horse-riding has been reduced to a trickle. Enthusiasts keep the tradition alive secretly, often at night or the break of dawn. Patriot interacts with those involved in the game to know its many customs

Threads of a golden memory

Delhi-based couturier Rahul Mishra, the only designer from the city and the country to make it to Paris Haute Couture Week, left his distinctive stamp on the very exclusive event

Interest in javelin increasing by leaps and bounds

Neeraj Chopra’s throw at the Tokyo Olympics that won him the gold medal was 87.58 metres. It inspired many Delhi athletes to switch to javelin, however, the capital’s best are struggling to move past the mid-70m range