INDIA
Why the ICE age is melting
The Delhi Government is pushing electric vehicles for delivery of goods rather than vehicles with internal combustion engines which use fossil fuels and are high polluters
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Off to school no more: Homeschooling
Some Indian families are taking on the responsibility of providing better education to their children at home. It goes beyond signing them up for new hobbies or skill-learning classes. How relevant is this new system, and is it here to stay?
