CHEF OF THE WEEK

Roman by birth but of Abruzzo origins, Chef Adriano Baldassarre is known to most for his amazing career sprinkled with prestigious collaborations with Locatelli in London, Antonello Colonna at Labico, and Heinz Beck. Most outstanding has been his stint at the head of the legendary Tordomatto in Zagarolo, Rome – where he won the Michelin […]

Feasting on Classic Roman Dishes!

Perbacco — at The Lodhi,New Delhi — is envisioned to offer an inventive approach to contemporary Italian dining infused with traditional flavours “Perbacco was born out of a passion for Italian food. Ingredients and produce are celebrated in Italian food, creating a beautiful mélange that is nutritious as well as robust and hearty. I am […]

WHAT’S IN A BAG?

French luxury brand Hermès may be way out of reach of anybody but the super-rich but it uses many Indian artisans, and its exhibition in Delhi is itself a work of art Greek mythology says that Hermes is the god of trade, roads, travellers, athletes, trickery and all things sporty. Now to identify a luxury […]

‘Silence is no solution’

Psychologist Rajat Mitra’s radical book about transgenerational trauma, based on the lives of Kashmir Pandits, attracted the wrath of both Left and Right Psychologist Rajat Mitra, who has worked in India and abroad, was specially deputed by the then chairman of National Human Rights Commission and former chief justice of India, J S Verma, to […]

Tok-ing about sex

A unique awareness campaign in social media ‘#CoolNotFool’ – with the aim to promote safe sexual practices and encourage conversations about family planning — has grabbed the attention of millennials How often do children discuss sex with parents in India? Almost never. How often do people talk about safe sex and its importance out in […]

Over 47 lakh consumers enjoying electricity subsidy

election gimmick or not AAP’s electric subsidy has brought relief to many consumers, especially lower income groups. But at what cost to its budget? A Patriot audit As winter sets in, zero bills have been delivered to the houses of those who consumed less than 200 units in November. In the months ahead, Delhi Chief […]

No school, no Internet

The education sector has taken a major hit in ‘Naya Kashmir’, and students are worried about their futures The idea of bunking classes once in a while, or not attending school to have a lazy, carefree day or two, is fun for students in a “normal” society. But in Kashmir, things aren’t normal. It’s been […]

Five calls made everyday to the police to report rape

PCR call centres and patrol vehicles are an essential link in police efforts to prevent crime and respond quickly enough to catch perpetrators. Here’s how it works A little before five in the morning on October 31, a call comes through to the Police Control Room (PCR). The caller, a girl, starts shouting, telling the […]