One step forward, two backward

Whereas trucks are now bypassing Delhi due to the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, thermal power plants continue to pollute its air, with one measure cancelling out the other “If we were standing on the older route, I would’ve been driving right now and not sleeping in my truck,” says S Mahalingam, a 30-year-old truck driver who […]

‘Farmers’ Go Back

Protesting farmers were not allowed to enter the capital this week. Whether this should be seen as a denial of their right to protest or an essential safeguard for the general public, remains debatable On the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a leader who believed that protests based on the principle of non-violence can overthrow […]

Big Brother is watching you

Given the ever-rising crime rates in Delhi, is all round 24X7 surveillance something that is on the books for the capital city? “I have watched at least a dozen people accuse someone random for picking their pocket. But of course, there is no way to verify that, because most of these cameras that are set […]

CHEF OF THE WEEK

Saurabh Srivastava, the Executive Chef at Aloft New Delhi Aerocity, is a vibrant culinary master who passionately designs food menus and food platters, presenting his artistic skills on plate. Uniquely talented, Chef Saurabh has a penchant for giving the best culinary experiences to his diners. He is usually seen working tirelessly in the kitchen, right […]

To be AAP or not to be

It is a story of those who think that AAP has lost its core principles and about those who want to stick to it, despite being disillusioned. Patriot spoke with two AAP MLAs who have returned, and two former members who say they never will The Aam Aadmi Party has seen prominent faces drop out […]

‘I shall not be silent, in noise lies my safety’

It is difficult to describe the life led over the past five years. Rear-view mirrors are a boon. Noting down vehicle numbers has become a habit. Slowing down suddenly, allowing vehicles to overtake, taking sudden turns without the indicator, sometimes zooming through dark streets hoping no one would wander onto the road—all are second nature […]

Sabarimala: A judge’s dissent

Is it really true that the practice of denying entry to women is part of a long-held tradition? The historic verdict of the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court lifting the ban on women of certain age groups from entering the Sabarimala temple was, more or less, on expected lines. The judgment puts an end […]

No more brawls

From managing unruly crowds during celebrity events to dealing with drunken men at nightclubs, bouncers have to remain calm while maintaining their sturdiness. Some tell us about the challenges they face… “There’s a difference between hiring those who are educated as bouncers and those who are only into pehelwani,” says Surinder Singh, a manager and […]