Mission Delhi – Jyotika Bhaskar, Sector 53, Gurgaon
One of the one percent in 13 million. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] She has never experienced serious problems adapting to the super-sprawl of a residential complex. As an early riser, Jyotika Bhaskar is likely to spend the…
Mission Delhi – Madhumita Ray, CR Park
One of the one percent in 13 million. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] Her eyes close slowly, suggesting that she’s immersed in deep thoughts. Her still arm suddenly stirs, rising up, and now she finally opens her lips–the…
Mission Delhi – Jyoti Rawat, Connaught Place & Faridabad
One of the one percent in 13 million. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] When Jyoti Rawat squabbles with her younger brother, their parents have been known to intervene. “Don’t fight with her!” they warn him. “She’s our rock!”…
Mission Delhi – Sanya, South Delhi Pavement
One of the one percent in 13 million. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] “My name is Sanya.” The little girl introduces herself in English. It is early evening but half of the family is already done with the…
Mission Delhi – Farzana Siddiqui, Kucha Chelan
One of the one percent in 13 million. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] The denizens of Old Delhi are notorious for staying awake late into the night. But, of course, there are exceptions. Such as Farzana Siddiqui who…
Mission Delhi – Peshkar Varma, Connaught Place
One of the one percent in 13 million. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] Thin as a rail, Peshkar Varma ekes out a living by measuring the body weight of the well-nourished. At the close of his work day,…
Mission Delhi – Kishni Thadani, Mayfair Gardens
One of the one percent in 13 million. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] At age 102, Kishni Thadani may well be the oldest person in India regularly playing rummy, doing it every afternoon. At 2 pm every day,…
Mission Delhi – Satish Kumar Chakri Walla, Janakpuri
One of the one percent in 13 million. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] From a distance, the vision looks like a tiny pageant, or maybe something else? But on coming closer, The Delhi Walla realises that it is…
Mission Delhi – Nayana Chowdhury, Blue Line Metro
One of the one percent in 13 million. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] Faithful Metro commuters like The Delhi Walla are now patronising the Blue and Yellow lines with a degree of caution. We never know when our…
Mission Delhi – Anand Kumar, Naraina
One of the one percent in 13 million. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] It’s proving to be a terrible day for salesman Anand Kumar. For the past four hours, he’s been walking around the streets trying in vain…
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