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The Many Lives of Syeda X by Neha Dixit Is About the Dark Underbelly of ‘New India’
This is not the Delhi of Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens or imperial monuments. This is not the Delhi of the rich and powerful living inside gated colonies. This is not the Delhi of politicians and bureaucrats. The Delhi vividly brought to life in the book is working-class Delhi.Jul 13 2025