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‘He can’t be a spy’. Sanjay Colony refugees stand by their man

‘He can’t be a spy’. Sanjay Colony refugees stand by their man

Refugees living in the Bhatti Mines area in the capital are in a state of shock after Bhag Chand, a…

September 17, 2022

Down refugee lane: How Delhi made space for the displaced

The refugees who poured into the city after Partition changed not only the map of Delhi but also its cuisine…

September 17, 2022

Go fly a kite, they say

A festive celebration and a traditional sport, kite-flying is dear to children and adults alike. Enthusiasts form clubs and associations…

September 17, 2022

Offtrack thrills: Getting down and dirty

The craze for off-roading captured a few individuals in Delhi-NCR around 10 years back. Over the years, what started as…

September 17, 2022

Balancing act: Learning the ropes of slacklining

The fun has just begun for slackliners in the national capital. They don’t regard the sport as a demanding one,…

September 17, 2022

In the dead of night, they ride their horses

Once a popular folk sport in the national capital, horse-riding has been reduced to a trickle. Enthusiasts keep the tradition…

September 17, 2022

Angry birds

A traditional sport whose origin finds a mention in age-old folklore, cockfighting is a game that garners equal criticism and…

September 17, 2022

The many aspects of the art of pottery

Pottery attracts people irrespective of their age or background. Apart from its therapeutic capabilities, the activity gives a sense of…

September 17, 2022

Stayin’ alive: Delhi’s photo studios struggle to stay relevant as their utility fades away

Once a flourishing business that helped people hold on to memorable moments longer, the photo studios of Delhi are now…

September 17, 2022

A thousand flights in the Delhi sky

A folk sport, that continues its legacy since the Mughal times, still fascinates the national capital. Despite changing circumstances, the…

September 17, 2022