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

Service charge ban: Serviceable or not?

With the government imposing a ban on service charge, Patriot finds out what this move means to Delhi’s restaurants and their customers

Perils of filing tax returns amid glitchy portals and uncertain deadlines

With the deadline for filing income tax returns for the financial year 2021-22 and assessment year 2022-23 is set for 31 July - after being postponed for the last two years - financial analysts and chartered accountants shed light on the challenges one faces while filing these returns

Dr M Sayeed Alam: A theatre of history and comedy

In this candid conversation with Patriot, celebrated theatre artist Sayeed Alam sheds light on his journey with the stage and his beliefs about the changing dynamics of theatre as he is all set for the 542nd show of his famous play, 'Ghalib in New Delhi'

Unarmed and Dangerous: How girls in Delhi are breaking new ground in MMA

Irrespective of not being recognized by the government, the glamour of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is attracting a lot of young talent. Patriot interacts with aspiring MMA fighters and coaches to understand what Delhi finds appealing about the emerging sport

With English cut from syllabus, apprehensions arise

Following the omission of English subject from Delhi University's undergraduate courses’ curriculum from the upcoming sessions, Patriot talks to teachers and students who are concerned about the consequences this might have in the long run