Our Self-Written Obituaries – Rajni George, Somewhere in South

Our Self-Written Obituaries – Rajni George, Somewhere in South

The 60th death. [Text by Rajni George; photo by Saika Rahman] Nobel Laureate Rajni George, 111, passed away late last night under possibly mysterious circumstances, in a large hot tub at a luxury villa in south India, a large bottle…

City Life – Glorified Golf Carts, Around Town

City Life – Glorified Golf Carts, Around Town

The New York Times on Delhi autos [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] It’s like Edward Said’s Orientalism, part two, and it tickles. Until now they were only after our pet snakes and harem women. Now they are also…

Atget’s Corner – 756-760, Delhi Photos

Atget’s Corner – 756-760, Delhi Photos

The visible city. [By Mayank Austen Soofi] Delhi is a voyeur’s paradise and The Delhi Walla also makes pictures. I take photos of people, streets, flowers, eateries, drawing rooms, tombs, landscapes, buses, colleges, Sufi shrines, trees, animals, autos, libraries, birds,…

Our Self-Written Obituaries – Karthika V.K., Kerala Perhaps

Our Self-Written Obituaries – Karthika V.K., Kerala Perhaps

The 59th death. [By Karthika V.K.] She died on the day the monsoon hit the coast of Kerala. A neighbour reported having seen her walking on the beach late in the evening, her face upturned to the gathering wind before…

City Notice - Important Milestone, Mission Delhi

City Notice – Important Milestone, Mission Delhi

Anniversary moment. [Text and photo by Mayank Austen Soofi] The Delhi Walla has reached a significant landmark. Very soon I will be sharing the 100th portrait of my Mission Delhi project. Long time ago I had started this series. I…

Photo Essay - It's Not Amazon.Com, Paharganj

Photo Essay – It’s Not Amazon.Com, Paharganj

A street-side book-corner. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] It’s not amazon.com it’s not amazon.com it’s not amazon.com it’s not amazon.com it’s not amazon.com it’s not amazon.com it’s not amazon.com it’s not amazon.com it’s not amazon.com it’s not amazon.com…

Our Self-Written Obituaries – Aaditya Vaze, Andheri, Mumbai

Our Self-Written Obituaries – Aaditya Vaze, Andheri, Mumbai

The 58th death. [Text and self-portrait by Aditya Vaze] Aaditya Vaze, the man known as the founder and figurehead for the great depression of 21st century, died ominously last night, while he was sharpening his pencil. The cause of his…

Delhi’s Bandaged Heart – Ishan Marvel, Opposite Regal Cinema

Delhi’s Bandaged Heart – Ishan Marvel, Opposite Regal Cinema

Poetry in the city. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] The Delhi Walla arranged to meet poet Ishan Marvel in the park opposite Regal Cinema in Connaught Place. In his 20s, Mr Marvel is presently in a state of…

Atget’s Corner – 751-755, Delhi Photos

Atget’s Corner – 751-755, Delhi Photos

The visible city. [By Mayank Austen Soofi] Delhi is a voyeur’s paradise and The Delhi Walla also makes pictures. I take photos of people, streets, flowers, eateries, drawing rooms, tombs, landscapes, buses, colleges, Sufi shrines, trees, animals, autos, libraries, birds,…

Our Self-Written Obituaries – Mayank Mansingh Kaul, Vasant Vihar

Our Self-Written Obituaries – Mayank Mansingh Kaul, Vasant Vihar

The 57th death. [Text by Mayank Mansingh Kaul; photo by Unknown] Born Mayank Mansingh Kaul in India, Zooni – as he was affectionately called in the last two decades of his life – left behind a legacy of more than…