City Monument - Jama Masjid's Backside, Old Delhi

City Monument – Jama Masjid’s Backside, Old Delhi

A rarely examined perspective. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] A panorama of immense grandeur, the Jama Masjid soars far above the hubbub. Small wonder then countless tourists the world over flock to this Mughal-era masterpiece. But there’s an…

Our Self-Written Obituaries – Suman D'Silva, Mangalore

Our Self-Written Obituaries – Suman D’Silva, Mangalore

The 188th death. [Text and photos sent by Kanksshi Agarwal] Suman D’Silva died at fifty. There were only a handful wishes that were ticked off her list while she lived, the last one being, to die at fifty. There was…

Home Sweet Home - Ice Cream Sellers' Dwelling, Rajouri Garden

Home Sweet Home – Ice Cream Sellers’ Dwelling, Rajouri Garden

A hidden boarding house. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] You see them almost everywhere. And especially during those burning summer months when the demand for cold treats transforms ice cream venders into temporal gods. There they are! Dragging…