Cricketers left in the lurch due to hiring freeze

With institutions freezing employment and stipend of league players and not participating in DDCA matches, the future of upcoming and rising players remains uncertain

Historic silver for Neeraj Chopra; Twitter celebrates his win

Neeraj becomes the first Indian male to win a silver medal, and the second Indian to win any medal at the World Athletic Championships

The many aspects of the art of pottery

Pottery attracts people irrespective of their age or background. Apart from its therapeutic capabilities, the activity gives a sense of uniqueness. Patriot talks with Delhiites involved with the artform to understand their perspectives

Stayin’ alive: Delhi’s photo studios struggle to stay relevant as their utility fades away

Once a flourishing business that helped people hold on to memorable moments longer, the photo studios of Delhi are now dormant, have moved on to other businesses, or are on the verge of pulling their shutters down forever

Tiffin services: A remedy to the homesickness

In this fast-paced city, amid the work schedules and deadlines, healthy food is something that always takes the backseat. Cooking after work hours is too hectic a task, and finding a good cook can be a hassle — and this is where tiffin services come in. Patriot takes a look at the growing business of tiffin services that often provide cost-efficient, homely food three times a day

All eyes on Dhull!

After leading team India to a win in the U-19 World Cup, Dhull has opened a floodgate of opportunities for him. But his performance in the upcoming season will decide if his future is as bright as Virat Kohli’s, or if he withers away from the Indian cricket scene as Unmukt Chand did

A thousand flights in the Delhi sky

A folk sport, that continues its legacy since the Mughal times, still fascinates the national capital. Despite changing circumstances, the tradition thrives on. Patriot speaks with kabootarbaaz in Delhi to understand their love and dedication for the sport

Delhi’s Urdu Bazaar and the slow death of a language

The lane that is now seen as the go-to place for kebabs and other Mughlai cuisines was once the hub of Urdu literature. With multiple shops flooded with Urdu novels, magazines specifically for women and children, deewans, compilations of poems, short stories, books of different sorts and visitors from all corners of the city, Urdu Bazaar flourished as a literary paradise for the lovers of Urdu literature