Old Delhi has always held poetry in its bones, but now, for the first time in years, Mirza Ghalib is trending — and not just in literary circles. Thanks to a new wave of curated heritage walks, TikToks, and Instagram Reels that blend Urdu verse with haunting visuals of his over-200-year-old haveli in Ballimaran, Ghalib is becoming unexpectedly relevant again. And not as a … [Read more...]

As Delhiites brace themselves for the incoming summer, many are also welcoming something much more exciting — the upcoming stretch of the Delhi Metro’s Phase IV project, which will soon link Mukundpur to Maujpur. The new line passing through some of the oldest parts of Shahjahanabad not only brings improved connectivity to East and North East Delhi, but also opens a fresh … [Read more...]

Description: South India's humble lemon rice is now a comfort food trend across India. Every few weeks, the internet throws up a new food trend, usually heavily edited, over-styled or born to go viral rather than actually taste good. But this week’s unexpected culinary star couldn’t be more different. Lemon rice – the unassuming, zesty South Indian classic – has quietly … [Read more...]

In the heart of Old Delhi, cradled amid chaotic wires, honking rickshaws, and centuries-old buildings lies Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest markets in India. While many think they know its famed parathas, jalebis and chole bhature, this historic food haven still hides unexplored gems—small eateries tucked in blind alleys, some with no signage and generations of stories behind … [Read more...]

A few weeks ago, the Delhi Transport Corporation quietly rolled out a fleet of public buses equipped with high-definition CCTV cameras, biometric attendance for drivers, and panic buttons for passengers. While this move is part of a broader effort under the Central government’s Nirbhaya Fund to increase women’s safety in public spaces, the deployment of surveillance technology … [Read more...]