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Delhiwale: Portrait of a life

In his 60s, Puran Chand sells “chick blinds,” the slatted bamboo screens that sieve the daylight streaming in through doors and windows. (HT)
Published on May 19, 2025 23:48 IST

Delhiwale: Touch wood

A bargad’s aerial root begins like cotton threads that thicken after reaching down to the ground. Once anchored, the roots grow fast, merging together, virtually forming a secondary trunk. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 7, 2025 24:54 IST

Delhiwale: Leaves leaving

The pilkhan tree shedding its leaves in the courtyard beside Ghalib’s grave.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 23:46 IST

Delhiwale: Gulzar’s responsibility

The boy is carrying a large bag. He introduces himself as Gulzar. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 13:31 IST

Delhiwale: Peepal of the world

The peepal tree outside the Kamala Market complex in central Delhi is distinguished for its massive bulk. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 23:15 IST

Delhiwale: Aamir’s flowers

The rickshaw is parked on the curb, as if on an exhibit. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 1, 2025 23:38 IST

Delhiwale: A road divider

The road divider on Asaf Ali Road. (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 5, 2024 24:12 IST

Delhiwale: Ramchander’s Diwali

Ramchander, a pavement barber, lit up two diyas and two candles on the exact spot of the darkened tree-lined Central Delhi pave where he daily operates his stall. (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 3, 2024 23:56 IST

Delhiwale: Man on the wall

Abdul Ghaffar grew up at his Bihar village in zila Darbhanga. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 9, 2024 11:51 IST

Delhiwale: Midnight’s graves

Hundreds visit the Panj Peeran Qabristan—graveyard of the five gurus—in central Delhi, beside Lodhi Crematorium, on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat. (HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 5, 2024 08:45 IST