Bouncers of yesteryears, ‘Hercules’ forever

The twin villages of Asola and Fatehpur Beri in south Delhi were once a hub of bouncers. But the perils and lack of money involved in the security of night-clubs has forced the residents to give up the job of a bouncer and instead focus on body-building as a means for healthy lifestyle

If winter comes, can street sports be far behind?

The spirit of the games is palpable on the ground, accompanied by the cheerful clamour that echoes from the audiences, who are mostly the parents watching their little ones play

It’s just not cricket

Sports bars in NCR are showing lukewarm response to the upcoming Football World Cup unlike the T20 World Cup which ended last week and witnessed huge attendance as well as offers during live screenings

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