Our Self-Written Obituaries - Deepannita Misra, Bhilwara

Our Self-Written Obituaries – Deepannita Misra, Bhilwara

The 265th death. [By Deepannita Misra] Here lies Deepannita Misra, 25, who laughed and cried a little, gulped down her tears with two shots of bitter espresso, and passed away peacefully on the morning of 22nd November. It was a…

Our Self-Written Obituaries - Sumaiya Arshad, Delhi

Our Self-Written Obituaries – Sumaiya Arshad, Delhi

The 264th death. [By Sumaiya Arshad] “We carry the tragedy, the legacy, the kindness and the sins.” -Sumaiya Arshad Sumaiya was an English professor by profession and a poet in her free time. You could find her baking with her…

City Food - Mr Mukhtar's Spicy Lemon Tea, Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti

City Food – Mr Mukhtar’s Spicy Lemon Tea, Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti

An uncommon street tea. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] Such a small place, but packed with so many points of interests. Delhi’s greatest poet, Mirza Ghalib, is buried here. So is the legendary poet and musician, Amir Khusro….

Our Self-Written Obituaries - Harsh Roy, Delhi

Our Self-Written Obituaries – Harsh Roy, Delhi

The 263rd death. [By Harsh Roy] Harsh Roy died at the tender age of 21, in the colorless room of a hospital in South Delhi, his hand being held by his love. In his last moments, he was being yelled…