With few takers for their services, capital’s coolies face a bleak future
Like so many of his co-workers, Phool Singh, in his mid-thirties, wears a bright red shirt and copper armband. After...
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Backbone of grandeur, Durga Puja pandal workers rue exclusion and exploitation in Delhi
Behind the swanky pandal at Kali Bari in South Delhi’s Chittaranjan Park, which is the hub of Durga Puja celebrations...
‘Dhaakis’ fill the air with festive beats
Durga Puja is synonymous with the beat of the dhaak, without which, the festival is incomplete. Those who play the...
A platform for those who create art
Founded by Shefali Khanna, Dear Sunshine is a non-profit organisation that helps musicians and artisans looking for opportunities to showcase...
Still standing: Delhi’s strong marriage bureaus
The day starts out bright and sunny. One can witness the usual cacophony of sound and medley of activity on...
A treacherous capital: Violence against Queer community continue blatantly
At the center of persistent sexual violence and uncomfortable stares, the queer community in Delhi continues to be enmeshed in...
At the heart of Delhi, a ‘mini Cooch Behar’ in a state of despair
Around 13 kilometres from Chittaranjan Park, an affluent locality dotted with lavish houses, lies a derelict Bengali Basti with close...
The music has stopped for snake charmers
Mollarbandh Gaon is locally known as Sapera Basti, as sapera means snake-charmer. If you visited this south Delhi colony a...
Muscling through obstacles
Bodybuilding as a profession attracts quite a following though its practitioners face societal challenges and financial difficulties. Some start really...