[Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] On this muggy morning he is sitting on his haunches, across the street from a crowded central Delhi chai stall, silently watching the passersby go about their lives. He’s dressed in colors — purple shirt and green chappals. His hair is combed neatly. In fact, one can spot a pink comb tucked into his shirt’s pocket. A blue handbag is placed beside him. “It has my auzaar (tools),” says Sanjay Kumar. He introduces himself as a palledar, a carpenter available on hire. “It’s my first day after many weeks,” says Mr Kumar. He explains that sitting on a public place is his way to advertise his services—he patiently waits for potential customers to approach him. They might