Gali Captain Wali in Old Delhi, once lively, now feels deserted. Saif, a machine repairer, reflects on its past, while silence prevails in narrow lanes. Captains lived here, just don’t ask what ...

His workshop is scooped into a lonesome stretch of Gali Captain Wali in Old Delhi. This afternoon, the narrow lane is empty. All the machines in Saif’s workshop are lying mended, the repairer says.

Paranthe Wali Gali Why it’s overhyped? Tucked in Chandni Chowk, this narrow lane is legendary for its deep-fried, stuffed ...