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Delhiwale: This way to Gali Chah Rahat

India, Oct. 3 -- The name could belong to a resort spa. In bolchal Hindi, chah means desire, and rahat means relief. Presto, Gali Chah Rahat ought to be a place to recover from the exhaustion of daily... Read More


This way to Gali Chah Rahat

India, Oct. 3 -- The name could belong to a resort spa. In bolchal Hindi, chah means desire, and rahat means relief. Presto, Gali Chah Rahat ought to be a place to recover from the exhaustion of daily... Read More


Delhiwale: Door Sutra, Part 2

India, Oct. 2 -- A quest for doorways in the city Metal bars run horizontally across a doorway's width, a mosquito-proof jaali fitted behind. Another door has a cloth bag hanging limply from its hand... Read More


Door Sutra, part 2

India, Oct. 2 -- Metal bars run horizontally across a doorway's width, a mosquito-proof jaali fitted behind. Another door has a cloth bag hanging limply from its handle for the delivery man to leave a... Read More


Delhiwale: This death anniversary, prowling for graves

India, Oct. 1 -- Today is Thursday, known for its celebrated evening qawwali at Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah. This week, a truly long night of qawwali will be hosted there tomorrow, Friday, marking the 72... Read More


This death anniversary, prowling for graves

India, Oct. 1 -- Today is Thursday, known for its celebrated evening qawwali at Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah. A truly long night of qawwali will be hosted there tomorrow, Friday, marking the 723rd Urs, or... Read More


Delhiwale: And the dead earth yielded life again

India, Sept. 30 -- Monday's evening sky is full of clouds, with sunlight still finding its way through them. People lie scattered across a wide lawn. At its far end stands a stone edifice, its dome da... Read More


The dead earth yielded life again

India, Sept. 30 -- Monday's evening sky is full of clouds, with sunlight still finding its way through them. People lie scattered across a wide lawn. At its far end stands a stone edifice, its dome da... Read More


Delhiwale: Door sutra

India, Sept. 29 -- A dark wooden double door sits within a stately arch, iron studs dotting its panels, giving it a sense of ruggedness and longevity. Some months ago, this old doorway in Old Delhi's ... Read More


Delhiwale: Khan Market lane-wise

India, Sept. 28 -- Labourers in shirts and pants are kneeling on the market's dusty floor, fitting a paving tile into place. Nearby, two women labourers with their heads covered by their sari pallus a... Read More