Our Self-Written Obituaries – Ameer Hamza, Gujranwala
The 268th death. [By Ameer Hamza] “The life i craved for, was the life i hated most.” Here lived Ameer Hamza, in the filthy streets of Gujranwala in Pakistan. He was a nerd, always immersed in books. His life was…
Our Self-Written Obituaries – Pahuna, Hong Kong
The 267th death. [By Pahuna] People close to her called her Pahu. Her last wish was to roam the streets of Delhi and explore the architecture and bookshops, like a free soul. She always knew she belonged there. She would…
Our Self-Written Obituaries – Harshal Padmakar, Nagpur
The 266th death. [By Harshal Padmakar] “if only my silences could speak, they would talk endlessly about soo many things… ” Harshal who was 22 years old was found dead today in his room. The cause of death is unknown,…
City Walk – Hauz Khas Village Road, South Delhi
A road as destination. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] The cool breeze is blowing through the trees. The leaves stir occasionally, like a woman turning in her sleep. Though quietness is not absolute — there are sounds too…
City Life – Noor Muhammed & Nameless, Mathura Road Subway
Underground companions. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] They live together. Noor Muhammed is in his 60s. The nameless one is one year old. The first one is a human. The other is a cat. They pass their time…
Mission Delhi – Rajan, Gurgaon
One of the one percent in 13 million. [Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi] All great cities become great due to the steady addition of people from other places who make it their new home. Gurgaon in the Greater…
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
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
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
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…
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