Explore the vibrant and gritty soul of Delhi through an original photo gallery. From the quiet intensity of the Delhi Metro to the bustling street markets of Delhi, this visual essay captures the "Street Stories" of India’s capital.

A street vendor organizes a kaleidoscope of apparel, illustrating the vibrant, informal economy that thrives beneath the city's canopy.

A woman carries a heavy load down a sidewalk, a poignant reminder of the labor and resilience that keeps the heart of Delhi beating.

Eyes of the Future: Amidst a crowded gathering, a child’s gaze offers a moment of pure, quiet curiosity against the city's heavy shadows.

Art in Utility: Even an electrical box becomes a canvas near Connaught Place, proving that creativity in Delhi is never confined to galleries.

The Street Orator: Under the sprawling shade of an old tree, an elderly woman shares a story, her expressive gestures cutting through the urban noise.


Photojournalist : Ananya Barath In the narrow slums of Seemapuri, Delhi, "away" is a physical place. This photo essay explores the reality of waste management in India through the eyes of ragpickers who navigate it daily. While we believe our trash disappears once the lid is sealed, it actually fuels a massive informal economy. These images capture the human stories and dignity of labour within the circular economy. This is the reality of waste picking, a world where resourcefulness turns trash into a survival strategy.

Discover the unfiltered soul of India's capital. This photo gallery captures Delhi's dual nature—from the high-speed transit of the Metro to the quiet, resilient moments of street-level childhood and commerce.