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This way to Katra Sheikh Ranjha

India, Oct. 4 -- Heer & Ranjha are among the many star-crossed protagonists of our tragic love fables. But Katra Sheikh Ranjha in Old Delhi has nothing to do with love, passion or heartbreak. Unless y... Read More


Delhiwale:The man who personally counted all the CP columns

India, Oct. 3 -- Sure, this is easier than counting the stars. But still, it is something-to manually count the columns of Delhi's iconic Connaught Place (CP). The white colonial-era columns constitu... Read More


A neighbourhood shrine

India, Sept. 30 -- A veggie seller is dragging his cart along the lane. He stops on reaching a tiraha trisection, turns towards a corner temple, reverently joining his palm into a posture of prayer-se... Read More


Delhiwale: Aakash's "bainga"

India, Sept. 29 -- The day is still searing hot, but there are signs of winter knocking at the door. The evening darkness is descending upon the city much earlier than it were wont to do. A more subst... Read More


This way to Paper Market

India, Sept. 27 -- Streets here are littered with the usual civic litter, but also with paper shavings. We know the source of the latter-the cramped shops packed with bundles of paper sheets. This is ... Read More


Delhiwale: This way to Paper Market

India, Sept. 27 -- Streets here are littered with the usual civic litter, but also with paper shavings. We know the source of the latter-the cramped shops packed with bundles of paper sheets. This is... Read More


'Climbed the tea, drank the stairs'

India, Sept. 26 -- Some people desire the life of a writer. That's not an easy existence. The photos of rich best-selling novelists that flood our social media feeds might mislead. Most writers aren't... Read More


Delhiwale: 'Climbed the tea, drank the stairs'

India, Sept. 26 -- Some people desire the life of a writer. That's not an easy existence. The photos of rich best-selling novelists that flood our social media sites might mislead. Most writers aren't... Read More


Delhiwale: A column of CP columns-part II

India, Sept. 25 -- Here's a thing to mull upon. If all the columns of Delhi's Connaught Place (CP) are pulled out from their foundation, and installed one upon another, could they then reach the altit... Read More


Delhiwale: "One by two"

India, Sept. 23 -- Old Delhi is changing furiously. Kebab kiosks are being replaced by pizza parlours. Groceries are displaying varieties of pasta. Mayonnaise sauce has become as much a home thing as ... Read More