Feroz Shah Kotla

Tahir Bhat -May 15, 2023

Feroz Shah Kotla: Where djinns are beckoned for help

Feroz Shah Kotla: Where djinns are beckoned for help

The 14th century fort, built by Tughlaq dynasty ruler Feroz Shah, has turned into a sanctuary for troubled souls who beseech supernatural beings

Khurram Habib -February 18, 2023

Sidelights: Scoreboard not working; ‘Lucky’ Pujara gets duck on 100th

Sidelights: Scoreboard not working; ‘Lucky’ Pujara gets duck on 100th

The electronic scoreboard at Kotla could not be operated during the match even though it had been ready. Meanwhile, Cheteshwar Pujara was greeted with a loud cheer when he walked into the ground but returned with a duck in his 100th Test

Khurram Habib -February 14, 2023

India-Australia second Test ‘sold out’

India-Australia second Test ‘sold out’

Demand for tickets for the second Test of the marquee series between top international rivals has been high

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -August 18, 2022

Where Sufi saints and djinns are believed to answer prayers

Where Sufi saints and djinns are believed to answer prayers

Be it a severe problem or a petty one, people flock to dargahs to seek help from Sufi saints and djinns using wish slips, threads, and even clay pots. Patriot interacts with such supplicants and the caretakers of these places to understand the significance of such prayers and beliefs