Mayank Austen Soofi is a writer-snapper trying to capture Delhi by heart.
Articles by Mayank Austen Soofi
Delhiwale: A dissolving-evolving world
On the furious changes in progress at Delhi’s historic quarter.
Published on Aug 08, 2023 04:30 AM IST
Mayank Austen Soofi, New Delhi
Delhiwale: This way to Sir Syed Road
Having undergone many alterations, it looks like an assortment of miscellaneous structures, one of which is Beauty Bonanza Makeup Store.
Published on Aug 05, 2023 04:01 AM IST
Delhiwale: A station, for memories
Platform 1 had a bookstore, the only one in this part of the city stocked with novels. Some years back it turned into a kiosk for biscuits, chips and namkeen.
Published on Aug 04, 2023 03:27 AM IST
Delhiwale: In search of Ghalib’s kin
Explorations in the poet’s graveyard
Published on Aug 02, 2023 02:11 AM IST
Delhiwale: A bookstore icon
Celebrating a citizen’s long, eventful life
Published on Jul 31, 2023 02:54 AM IST
Delhiwale: Dining at the lesser-known IIC
Wading deeper into a capital institution
Published on Jul 29, 2023 06:38 AM IST
Delhiwale: Khan Market story's latest twist
A significant event unfolds in India's most upscale shopping space.
Published on Jul 04, 2023 04:45 AM IST
Delhiwale: The readers' collective
A silent reading community in everybody's beloved park.
Published on Jul 03, 2023 04:30 AM IST
Delhiwale: Two unsinkable Titanics
A pairing of two landmarks.
Published on Jul 01, 2023 01:03 AM IST
Delhiwale: Tomorrow's museum
Gole Market in the past, and present.
Published on Jun 30, 2023 04:03 AM IST
How British-era Gole Market became a New Delhi icon
Closed about a decade ago, following “structural damage” and legal disputes, the barricaded landmark is to be relaunched into a fresh lease of life as it will be turned into a museum
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 02:11 PM IST
Delhiwale: Only true paradise is paradise lost
Mapping the city's absences
Published on Jun 23, 2023 03:10 AM IST
Delhiwale: And quiet flows the Dilli
Best spot to cherish the capital river, Yamuna
Published on Jun 21, 2023 03:46 AM IST
Delhiwale: Half a farmer
Glimpsing into a citizen's life with two roots
Published on Jun 20, 2023 04:48 AM IST
Delhiwale: Tara’s inward beauty
On a remarkable piece of city architecture.
Published on May 30, 2023 01:48 AM IST
Delhiwale: Portrait of a scholar
Glimpsing into a college student’s dream
Published on May 29, 2023 04:34 AM IST
Delhiwale: The refugees of a record-breaking heatwave
Chance encounter with a group of men bearing the brunt of the scorching summer.
Updated on May 24, 2023 09:23 AM IST
Mayank Austen Soofi, New Delhi
Delhiwale: Passing of a book man
On the life of a distinguished citizen.
Published on May 23, 2023 04:35 AM IST
Mayank Austen Soofi, New Delhi
Delhiwale: Into the head bearer's head
Proust questionnaire with a fellow citizen.
Published on May 22, 2023 01:02 AM IST
Mayank Austen Soofi, New Delhi
Delhiwale: This way to Pahari Bhojla
The Walled City dictionary
Published on May 20, 2023 02:27 AM IST
Delhiwale: Hauz Khas's white pinnacle
A temple in a historic district.
Published on May 19, 2023 04:02 AM IST
Delhiwale: His long journey home
A citizen flees his area, and then returns.
Published on May 18, 2023 02:13 AM IST
Delhiwale: Basant Lok's overlapping times
The present and past of an iconic market.
Published on May 17, 2023 03:45 AM IST
Delhiwale: The bridges of highway county
A survey of some atmospheric foot-overs.
Published on May 16, 2023 01:56 AM IST
Delhiwale: Three Nizamuddin East dwellers
On life in the metropolis.
Published on Apr 19, 2023 05:05 AM IST
Mayank Austen Soofi, New Delhi
Delhiwale: Good morning, Amaltas!
On the first sighting of the best part of summer.
Published on Apr 18, 2023 03:57 AM IST
