Where there’s a will, there’s a way

The journey of Ramjal Meena from a guard in JNU to cracking the entrance examination for pursuing Russian was marked by endless struggle. His inspirational story made headlines and has caught the attention of many. Like Meena, there are several other such stories of people who have survived all odds to follow their dreams. Patriot […]

Diluting a memory

Nehru Memorial Museum is likely to be overshadowed by the new structure dedicated to all the Prime Ministers. Already, the home in which he lived and died has exhibits related to Mahatama Gandhi, PV Narasimha Rao and Atal Bihari Vajpayee The setting for the museum is idyllic. Off Teen Murti roundabout, it is right now […]

Underpaid but running the show

ANGANWADI WORKERS ARE NOT PAID ENOUGH FOR THE WORK THEY PUT IN. THE FAMILIES THEY HELP NEED THEM EVERYDAY Anganwadis (government-run day-care centres) have become a safe haven for children as their parents toil on low incomes, especially since they free up mothers to work as part-time domestic help in nearby houses. But the anganwadi […]

Cautious optimism

With the Delhi government bent on getting 1,797 colonies regularised, Patriot speaks to people to get their reaction. It turns out they are not sure it will change things much “We have lived in this home for so many years. How does it matter if it’s unauthorised? Our children have gone on to good things […]

Assaulting RTI Act

Governments have always hated the RTI Act, and the recent RTI (Amendment) Bill is just one more example Our elected representatives across the board abhor the Right to Information Act. For years, they’ve been assaulting the law with different amendments, rules and provisions to weaken it and deny information to citizens. The latest assault is […]

India-US relations beyond damage?

Prime minister Narendra Modi needs to emphatically clear the air to control the ramifications of president Donald Trump’s prattling Not to put too fine a point on it but the remarks of US President Donald Trump during his meeting with the Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan are a big setback in the budding India-US strategic […]

Appy days for indie artists

For an artist looking for a platform, music apps are just the right fit. From global giants to desi initiatives, they can take their pick With the evolution of ‘indie’ (independent) or alternative music culture, millennials have taken it upon themselves to ensure the music continues to flow. From setting up their own record labels […]

Dalit kids punch it out

Government jobs, Army jobs, better health—why young Dalit boys and girls have joined Balaji Boxing Academy in South Kolkata It is 5.15 pm on a pleasant Wednesday evening in July. About 30 young boys and girls dressed in either traditional blue or red amateur boxing attire are warming up by running in a circle. This […]