Backbone of grandeur, Durga Puja pandal workers rue exclusion and exploitation in Delhi

The glitz and glamour of Durga Puja has returned after two years of muted celebrations, but pandal makers find themselves alone in an ‘alien land’, cut off from their families back in West Bengal, neglected by organisers

‘Dhaakis’ fill the air with festive beats

With their arrival, dhaakis quickly moved to different pandals at CR Park to set the tune for Durga Puja. The air was filled with the rhythm of the festival

A platform for those who create art

Social entrepreneur Shefali Khanna has helped 165 artists by providing them a new platform that cater to creators, musicians, and artisans

Still standing: Delhi’s strong marriage bureaus

Despite the ubiquitous matrimonial websites, marriage bureaus are much in demand in Delhi, thanks to their deeper understanding of the families’ needs and the fact that they take responsibility for the whole process

A treacherous capital: Violence against Queer community continue blatantly

With high levels of sexual violence, persecution and limited visibility, the queer community fights a battle of dignity, rife with perils, in the nation’s capital city

At the heart of Delhi, a ‘mini Cooch Behar’ in a state of despair

While CR Park is home to upper-middle class and wealthy Bengalis in close proximity to the Capital’s resources, the Bengali Basti near Vasant Kunj is surrounded by garbage heaps and marred by the toxic odour of bigotry

The music has stopped for snake charmers

The capital still houses a large settlement of traditional saperas from Rajasthan, who struggle to keep their kitchen fires burning while longing for a return of the good old days when they were valued for their skills

Muscling through obstacles

Beyond the gym and training centers, bodybuilders face challenges within the four walls of their homes and self traits that act as hindrances in their journey to fulfill their dream. Here's delving into their lives