The 149th death. [Text and photos by Megha Gandotra] Megha Gandotra, a polyamorous witch of 28 was found dead today in a field of yellow flowers, overdosed on Murakami and clear view of blue skies. Last seen she was searching…
Best barber shop. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] Is there anything to say about the Walled City that hasn’t already been said? Though the area thrives on pure chaos, you can always find a small space offering sweet…
Taste of Haryana. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] The Delhi Walla is a faithful customers at Delhi’s ageing eateries famed for nihari and other delicacies — even if the cooking isn’t all that great. Exploring these gourmand destinations,…
The magical sights. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] That chandelier on the first level is rarely lit, making me feel I’ve somehow strayed into a palace in decline. The Delhi Walla is inside Pragati Maidan Metro station, where…
The 148th death. [Text by Sukanya Shaji; author photos by Midhun Mukund and Hari Sankar] Sukanya Shaji, a dreamer of no significance, was found dead in her bed this morning. She was a perfectly healthy woman of 26, who met…
The last folks standing. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] In the age of electronic bookselling, an independent bookstore at Connaught Place is a rarity. As one of New Delhi’s few surviving book shops, the Amrit Book Company is…
The great chef’s life in Delhi. [Text and pictures by Mayank Austen Soofi] Everything was almost lost trying to pay for Papa’s medical bills when he fell ill. The land had to be pawned. Sangeeta, the third of four sisters,…
The perfect Delhi experience. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] One thing you ought to do before leaving Delhi forever is to visit the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib at midnight. After going to the prayer hall, get out into the…
One of the one percent in 13 million. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] A moonbeam lent too briefly. Momo, who was born just a few months ago, died recently. The Delhi Walla first saw the kitten in an…
The memorable instant. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] It was late evening. A candle was flickering. Three men were sitting around the table with untouched glasses of white wine. A Bollywood song was playing on a laptop with…
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