City Hangout - Prime Minister Shastri's Home,  1, Motilal Nehru Palace

City Hangout – Prime Minister Shastri’s Home, 1, Motilal Nehru Palace

A homage to simple living. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] Imagine spotting an earthen chulha (stove) in a modern kitchen, atop a gleaming counter, in the home of a former prime minister. This is 1, Motilal Nehru Palace…

City Obituary - Restaurant Captain Shamshad Ahmad, Chor Bizarre, Hotel Broadway

City Obituary – Restaurant Captain Shamshad Ahmad, Chor Bizarre, Hotel Broadway

The passing of a nice man. [Text and photo by Mayank Austen Soofi] A legend in his own right, this discreet Delhi restaurant captain more than merely rubbed shoulders with the favoured and famous. Shamshad Ahmad, who died recently, presided…