City Hangout - Paharganj Magic Realism, Main Bazar

City Hangout – Paharganj Magic Realism, Main Bazar

Odd architecture. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] Two tiny shops, clinging tightly to each other. Atop lies what must had once been a house—now reduced to its skeletal frame. Wild brown grass has claimed the vanished roof’s still…

City Hangout - Aurobindo Market, South Delhi

City Hangout – Aurobindo Market, South Delhi

The other sides of the market. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] Nobody is denying the slow, subtle charm of Aurobindo Market. Its neighbourly vibes, where everyone seems to know everyone, are soothing. There is a certain old-fashioned politeness…