‘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 […]

Not so green

Patriot revisits the site inside Garhi Mandu forest, from where Arvind Kejriwal flagged off his mass replantation drive on September 7, and finds out the current state of 32,000 trees On September 7, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal planted a tree, as a part of his mega replantation programme in an area inside the Garhi […]

Sushma Swaraj’s missed chance

Instead of presenting an internationalist vision at the UN General Assembly, Swaraj played to the gallery at home The “unprecedented economic and social transformation” initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through various schemes and the “deceit and deception” of Pakistan dominated external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj’s address to the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in […]

Un’holy’ Cow: A case of irreverance

Marred with financial irregularities and overcrowding, cow shelters stand neglected even as hundreds of cows continue to die every year in these shelters due to lack of fodder and medical care Cramped to the helm with miserably bony cows, either injured or old, some with wounds that have become infected probably because they were left […]

Rome on your plate

Experience the traditional and delectable flavours of Rome at this lush restaurant in the heart of the capital Italian cuisine has made a strong mark in the Indian food scenario and has become the most popular cuisine for diners of all age groups. We recently had the opportunity to move ahead of the regular pastas […]

A face that can sell soap and luxury

Actors and Sportspersons cash in on their fame making a whopping 60% of their income through adverts. There’s more money in selling a product than a fantasy With festivities approaching, platforms like Flipkart are all set to reach those willing to shell out cash during its Big Billion Diwali sale that kicks off on October […]