India, Nov. 13 -- Two days after a powerful explosion near the Red Fort killed 13 people and injured over twenty, Delhi remained tense but resilient on Wednesday. The Capital's heartbeat was slower, marked by barricades, bag checks, and the unease that follows terror.

In Lajpat Nagar, one of the city's busiest shopping hubs, uniformed police were stationed at every corner. A tall watchtower had been erected near the main gate, where an officer scanned the market. Loudspeakers played continuous safety messages, "Report any unattended bag. Verify tenants and domestic workers. Do not open gates to strangers." The market was open but subdued. Fewer shoppers roamed the lanes. "The crowd is half of what it used to be," said Rajkumar, a shop ow...