From sifting rags to sorting lives

Dev Pratap and Chandni began life as rag-pickers and learnt to read late in life. But today, they are helping slum children rewrite their future through education and healthcare

Artists in NCR rise to confront climate emergency

In the wake of severe pollution and catastrophic climate change, few Delhiites have embarked on a battle against capitalist destruction, armed with art, making a name for themselves while spreading awareness on the issue

Paharganj market missing the buzz of past

A series of events and rising costs have adversely affected the business of hotels and cafes in Paharganj’s main bazaar which was the hub for foreign and local tourists

A thousand flowers bloom

Early November may have been blemished by high levels of pollution but amid the foul air, the Ghazipur Flower Market blooms

Meet the Waghris: The first authority on Delhi’s second-hand clothes

While life in the city changes, a community from Gujarat clings on to bartering second-hand clothes in the city’s Ghoda Mandi for utensils; the trade with diminishing returns helps keep the traders afloat in these uncertain times

Getting high after a low

Kaushal Pal was a drug addict who would snatch money and valuables to pay for his needs before finding solace and rehabilitation in dancing 

Queer, but not inclusive: City’s gay spaces stonewall trans spirits

Since the Supreme Court’s landmark verdict decriminalising homosexuality in 2018, Delhi has witnessed a surge in queer-friendly restaurants, spas, clubs and bars. But for a large section of the community, such establishments still remain out of bounds

Delhi Can’t Breathe!

The first week of November was a toxic one for the Delhiites as schools had to be shut down due to high levels of pollution. Even as the government promises more control in the future, residents have gotten used to living in dirty air