Shailja Chauhan
Posts by: Shailja Chauhan
Diwali melas: full stalls, thin margins
Artisans and vendors say a busy stall does not always mean profit, as shoppers browse without buying and compare prices online
Halloween in a room: 5 spooky escape rooms in Delhi-NCR
From haunted houses to abandoned asylums, these escape rooms bring horror to life, challenging players to solve puzzles before time runs out
World Food Day: 4 Delhi-NCR kitchens giving food a second life
From citrus peels and banana skins to tomato pulp and lemon rinds, chefs in Delhi-NCR are finding new uses for ingredients that might otherwise go to waste
Behind kitchen doors: Delhi restaurants and meaning of sustainability
Chefs and founders of establishments in Delhi speak about sourcing, portioning, composting, surplus food and why the difference their measures make remains difficult to measure
Seven Navratri thalis to try in Delhi-NCR
From kuttu ki poori and sabudana to paneer and festive desserts, these restaurants have put together special menus for the fasting season
Delhi’s Pink Saheli Smart Card: access, not just issue, is the test
Women with Aadhaar addresses outside Delhi, those without mobile phones and those who cannot find the time to apply are among those struggling; others say buses still do not stop for them
World Vegetarian Day: 5 iconic old vegetarian eateries in Delhi
From stuffed naans and chole bhature to dahi bhalla, dosas and kachoris, these five old Delhi eateries continue to serve beloved vegetarian classics
International Coffee Day: Four unique coffee treats and experiences to try in Delhi-NCR
From coffee-infused Indian sweets and chilled desserts to new blends and tasting sessions, these Delhi-NCR experiences offer fresh ways to celebrate International Coffee Day