Lack of violent gangs, terrain, reason for Delhi’s low police encounters: Experts

The conviction of Pradeep Sharma, an encounter specialist, in a 2006 case, has sparked a debate about encounter killings again; Delhi never saw as many extrajudicial killings as Mumbai or naxal-affected Chhattisgarh, Patriot speaks to former top cops to understand why

World’s smallest chef Le Petit enthrals audience at Shangri-La Eros

The show is an extraordinary fusion of theatre and dining as the world’s smallest chef, along with his friends, takes you to an immersive experience

The league of extraordinary basketball fans

Five alumni of the Hindu College have joined hands to start a basketball league for college-going students; the second edition this year was a success thanks to increase in teams and sponsors

National School of Drama helped shape my career: Chittaranjan Tripathy

In an exclusive interview with Patriot on World Theatre Day, Chittaranjan Tripathy, who starred in 'Yodha' and 'Bhakshak' and is currently NSD's director, attributes his success to his training at the National School of Drama

Rugby hits top gear with results, growing interest 

The formation of Rugby Association of Delhi has been a shot in the arm for the sport as the game has percolated beyond the four clubs and moved to grassroots

We deal with most sensitive topics in most insensitive ways: Iqbal Azad

Noted television actor Iqbal Azad says daily soaps do not invest enough in perfection and provide no space to improve skills

Thandai Panna Cotta and Kanji Vada, Delhi’s chefs share their favourite Holi cuisines  

The integral part of Holi is the making of sweets, namkeens, and deep-fried snacks. Here are a few favourite festive cuisines

From flare guns to Sunny Deol’s hammer: Unconventional Holi accessories make waves in Sadar Bazaar

Ahead of Holi, shopkeepers of Asia’s largest domestic goods wholesale market say the footfall has been comparatively less compared to last year