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Julia's cake for Emily's birthday

India, Dec. 10 -- In the 1800s, when our Mirza Ghalib was still alive, there lived another poet. She didn't share her writing with the world. After her death, the hundreds and hundreds of poems she ha... Read More


Delhiwale: Julia's cake for Emily's birthday

India, Dec. 10 -- In the 1800s, when our Mirza Ghalib was still alive, there lived another poet. She didn't share her writing with the world. After her death, the hundreds and hundreds of poems she ha... Read More


Pilgrims' progress

India, Dec. 9 -- They are bearing long scraggy beards. They are dressed in turbans, and long kurtas. Their necks are loaded with chains of colourful stones. Their fingers are decked with rings. They f... Read More


This way to Katra Bala Mal

India, Dec. 6 -- Despite the sunny noon, the tiny grocery is submerged in semi-darkness. Musty and cold, it is the only grocery in Katra Bala Mal. The quiet Old Delhi neighbourhood, close to Chawri Ba... Read More


Delhiwale: This way to Katra Bala Mal

India, Dec. 6 -- Despite the sunny noon, the tiny grocery is submerged in semi-darkness. Musty and cold, it is the only grocery in Katra Bala Mal. The quiet Old Delhi neighbourhood, close to Chawri B... Read More


Delhiwale: Rare presence

India, Dec. 5 -- The cold evening is unfolding smoothly in an "exclusive" gathering at the Italian ambassador's residence in central Delhi's Chandragupta Marg. Imported wine is being circulated among ... Read More


Delhiwale: Grave words

India, Dec. 4 -- A grave has limited dimensions, and yet possesses a sentimental scope without a limit-to the person whose loved one lies buried in the grave. It is a truth universally acknowledged t... Read More


To the jubilee year

India, Dec. 3 -- 2025 is soon ending. The forthcoming 2026 will create its own anthology of fortunes and misfortunes. It will also mark a landmark's diamond jubilee. The Millennium City sobriquet for ... Read More


Delhiwale: To the jubilee year

India, Dec. 3 -- 2025 is soon ending. The forthcoming 2026 will create its own anthology of fortunes and misfortunes. It will also mark a landmark's diamond jubilee. The Millennium City sobriquet for... Read More


Namrata's extraordinary buddy list

India, Dec. 1 -- We may as well start with her mobile phone. A hospitality industry professional, Namrata Rynjah's mobile is filled with photos of very many dogs. The photo album is named Nizz east bu... Read More