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Shruty Yadav -May 10, 2022

An evening with PMs at Teen Murti Bhavan

An evening with PMs at Teen Murti Bhavan

Behind the recently inaugurated Prime Ministers' Museum is the design team Tagbin, which believes in narrating India’s history through fascinating spaces infused with the latest technology. As India lacks a rich museum culture, they aim at putting a few Indian museums on the international map 

Chander Shekhar Luthra -May 9, 2022

Asiad off the track

Asiad off the track

With the Asian Games being postponed amid rising Covid-19 cases, it shattered the hopes of many athletes who were working hard to win medals and glory for the nation. But for some, the postponement is a relief as it gives them more time to polish their gears and skills

Shruty Yadav -May 9, 2022

Siesta in the morning: Delhi summers take a heavy toll

Siesta in the morning: Delhi summers take a heavy toll

With aggravating summer heat, many in the capital prefer to stay indoors. But what about those who eke out a living outdoors? Roadside tailors and shikanji sellers are just a few of those who are bearing the brunt of a difficult summer without adequate rewards

Anmol Nath Bali -May 9, 2022

Hit by COVID, delivery associates pedal to earn

Hit by COVID, delivery associates pedal to earn

In the wake of successive waves of the pandemic, a lot of people who were let go from their workplaces switched to working as food delivery executives to support their families. In this story, Patriot looks at the reasons why, despite the scorching summer, the unpredictable rains and the meager pay, many young people have taken up food delivery as their careers

Patriot Bureau -May 8, 2022

Intel officer changes appearance to evade arrest for two months after ‘raping’ minor

Intel officer changes appearance to evade arrest for two months after ‘raping’ minor

Police identified the accused as Kailash Kumar Lal Das, an Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO- Grade II) -- a rank equivalent to a sub-inspector.

PTI -May 8, 2022

Delhi govt clears fund for payment of outstanding salaries in govt-funded DU colleges

Delhi govt clears fund for payment of outstanding salaries in govt-funded DU colleges

The Delhi government has said that it has released fund for the payment of outstanding salaries of teaching and non-teaching staff in 12 colleges managed by it.

Shruty Yadav -May 6, 2022

Delhi’s minars: forbidden pleasures

Delhi’s minars: forbidden pleasures

The minars (towers) of medieval Delhi still dominate the skyline of the capital. Half a century ago, they were much sought after as they offered a bird’s eye view of the city to both tourists and the capital’s citizens. But now they are closed to the public. Patriot uncovers the stories behind their closure 

PTI -May 6, 2022

Sexual assault at school: EDMC to suspend principal, teacher, says mayor

Sexual assault at school: EDMC to suspend principal, teacher, says mayor

The corporation has also issued show cause notice to the school inspector for filing an incorrect report about the incident