The holy month of Ramadan is the time when beggars can laugh all the way to their piggy banks. The benevolence of people draws not only beggars to come to old Delhi, but also makes some people to switch to this profession temporarily.
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Take the case of Salim who hits the market with his partner. Both are physically challenged in their arms and legs. While Salim drags himself on the road in a cross-legged position, the other guy lies on his back and drags himself head forward. With cries calling upon people’s conscience and generosity, their collection platter seemed quite rich by relative standards. [continue reading…]
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Beggar,
Delhi,
Jama Masjid,
Matia Mahal,
Old Delhi,
Ramadan,
Ramzan
When you walk with a camera, people automatically tend to ask you the newspaper or channel you represent. And many will try to find a place in your frame for a shot at two minutes of fame.
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While a feel-good is the usual motivation to seek the spotlights for most, Samir Khan surprised me with his reasons. Samir runs a tea stall in the Matia Mahal bazaar near Jama Masjid (mosque) in old Delhi. However, during the holy month of Ramadan or Ramzan, this outlet focuses mostly on selling seviyan, or vermicelli, to be had in sweetened milk. Samir was curious to know who I work for and where would these pictures appear. [continue reading…]
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Delhi,
Jama Masjid,
Matia Mahal,
Old Delhi,
Ramadan,
Ramzan
