Canteens, dhabas down in the dumps

Hundreds of canteens and eateries serving the younger crowd have either downed shutters or shutting down. With little support from the government, this is leading to a loss of jobs and exodus of workers in the sector Despite the mounting number of cases in the city, Covid-19 is not the only reason causing distress among […]

The outsiders

Hailing from Bihar means living with a stereotypical image – that one must be dark, speak poor English and don’t deserve outstanding success The death in Mumbai last week feels like I could have been that person. Shining star and all. Introverted, intense, quiet, mind buzzing with a million photons a second. No patience for small talk, […]

For better immunity, try a macrobiotic diet 

Defined as a diet aimed at balancing the yin and yang, a macrobiotic diet can be used to boost immunity providing better protection against diseases The Coronavirus has the world leading a restricted life. Social distancing, lockdowns and limited movement are the new normal. Even as all necessary measures are being employed to contain the […]

Self-reliance at what cost?

Coal gasification looks attractive to developing countries like India, but it can also create a big long-term crisis On 18 June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 41 coal mines for commercial mining. Government touted it as a major reform in the coal sector. It is expected to achieve Rs 33,000 crore of capital investment in […]

When reality bites, the virtual version attracts

The scope for using VR headsets in entertainment and education is enormous but right now there is a scarcity of supply. Local companies are gearing up, hoping the boycott of Chinese products helps their business If you’re one of those people who want nothing more than escape the complexity of being in self-imposed lockdown, then […]

Brave new world at Delhi malls but customers are wary

Lifting of the lockdown in a bid to revive the economy despite rising cases of Covid-19 has not brought back shoppers in significant numbers but there are signs of green shoots Delhi is limping back into some semblance of normalcy. But you walk into malls, and it’s anything but normal with the spraying of disinfectants, […]

A station for transgenders

Following backlash, Noida Metro authorities have rolled back the decision to name the Sector 50 metro station as ‘She-Man’, and has asked the public to email suggestions In a pioneering and ground breaking initiative for the transgender community, the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) had decided on 19 June, to convert the sector 50 Metro […]

What our giant nomads need

Wildlife expert on the Asiatic elephant, Vivek Menon speaks to Patriot about how the human-animal conflict has not been adequately understood by the people, nor has policymaking adequately addressed the issue As per a recent census, there are 27,000 wild elephants in India, including those found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The country’s huge […]