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Updated May 19, 2025

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A Photographer's Journey Into New Delhi's House of Djinns

Drawn by a fascination with the supernatural, he captured the desires and desperation of people seeking otherworldly aid.
by Chaitali Patel
In “The Mating Proposal,” a male common kingfisher offers fish to a female. This is the most complex sculpture Rajput has built so far.

A Self-Taught Indian Artist Sculpts Intricate Birds From Paper and Wire

Around 100 bird species have taken wing from the studio of New Delhi artist and conservationist Niharika Rajput.
by Richa Malhotra
Artists like Ajay Sharma—seen here shooting a video—are flocking to the 14th-century monument.

The Many Lives of Delhi's Jungle Palace

From royal abode to performance-art venue, Malcha Mahal has a rich and mysterious history.
by Abhimanyu Kumar and Aletta Andre
Rolling flatbread in the Living Lab.

The Refugee Women Turning Tastes of Home Into a Food-Delivery Business

Fleeing conflict in Somalia, Afghanistan, and Iraq, they've created a rare melting pot in India.
by Reina Gattuso

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