Finding the middle ground

Nobody needs pity. And they only sometimes need sympathy. Mostly, people need empathy. For me, working in slums is about seeing people with the same labels you see yourself: man, woman, child, sister, brother, mother, student, worker, friend. Not poor or rich. It’s about working alongside them, understanding where they are coming from, but not…

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The Clowns of Lajpat Nagar

Frankly, I find them scary. But apparently Lajpat Nagar Central Market has unanimously decided that clowns in full make-up and costumes standing outside a store are a good marketing strategy. I wonder how these guys feel in 46C/115F heat, wearing such elaborate ‘work’ uniforms  – are they proud? Or do they feel foolish? How long does…

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