Decoding millennial mindset

Millennials need to realise that it’s all their fault. All of it

An encounter

When life seems a burden and death a solution, an escape  Atul, 22 years old, is ambivalent about life in general. Hailing from Bihar, he has a scattered family and is studying alone in Noida. Tall and lanky with a muscular frame, an expression of innocence hovers on his face like mist of an early […]

Shake and stir!

In the ever-evolving F&B industry, cocktails form a crucial part of the dining experience. Mixologists are experimenting as consumers look for new creations and concoctions On a Facebook group for foodies, someone wants to know where he can find good cocktails in Delhi and the recommendations pour in—a long list indeed. Cocktails seem to garner a […]

Drapes and yarns

When a textile historian gets together with a sneaker brand to hold a workshop, some unusual matchups take place A conference room is an unlikely place for a bunch of sari enthusiasts to sit together and discuss its journey and the various ways it is worn in. Yet this dark room with a wall lit […]

Clean sweep

The bold anti-encroachment drive in Noida has led to reclaiming of acres of valuable government land. street vendors displaced from pavements have been promised rehabilitation in special zones In a bold step undertaken by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA), an anti-encroachment drive has been carried out across Noida city. The crackdown brought nightmares […]

In the hotbed of politics till 1.45 am

The JNUSU presidential debate is where the Left can be accused of being ‘capitalist’ and the Vice-Chancellor of being a puppet in the hands of the government — all to the accompaniment of loud cheers and fervent sloganeering The general consensus is that Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), apart from being a premier academic institution, is […]

Till the cows come home…

…they create quite a traffic hazard on Noida’s roads. Who will stop dairy owners from sending their cattle to roam the city during the day? In Noida’s Sector 49, a herd of cows is seen creating hazards for both traffic on roads and pedestrians on footpaths. The scene is repeated in service lanes at some […]

Pilgrims’ bliss

Freed from the need for Mehram, two women from Delhi Patriot spoke to, travelled alone for Haj and came back full of happy memories about the once-in-a-lifetime experience Razia Naseem and Najma are two women who travelled this year to Mecca for Haj. They were part of a team of 11 women (from Delhi) who […]