Three Women Governed Delhi, With Varying Success, But Each Left An Imprint

Sheila Dikshit was voted back thrice to office; Sushma Swaraj and Atishi came in briefly in times of political turbulence. But each made a place in the capital’s political history with their individual strengths


Navigating Delhi: Why Safe and Inclusive Transport Matters

When Shruti first moved to Delhi from Kerala as a student, she was thrilled to find a bus system with a stop close to her accommodation. […]


Promises vs. Reality: Informal Workers’ Rights In Delhi Under AAP

In its election manifestos, the Aam Aadmi Party has always promised better wage and work conditions for the city’s informal workers. But the implementation of existing policies has been inadequate


Health, Environment, Crime: Where Does Delhi Stand?

Ahead of the polls for the Delhi legislative assembly, our data dive exposes how the capital city fares on key parameters


A Permanent Home, Promised Over 10 Years Ago, Remains A Dream For This Delhi Basti

The crises faced by Kathputli Colony’s families, displaced by an interminable redevelopment project, point to the capital city’s struggle to provide affordable housing


How Film, Literature And Art See The Lives of Delhi’s Informal Women Workers

In popular culture, Delhi often remains a cliche. You rarely see its informal women workers except as footnotes. We have compiled here a list of films, books and art works where their unseen lives are recorded with veracity and compassion


How Delhi’s Governance Is Hobbled By Bewildering Battles For Turf

Who do you hold accountable for Delhi’s governance? Is it the AAP-led state government, the BJP-led central government that commands the Delhi Police, Delhi Development Authority […]


Apna Vote Matters: What BehanBox Will Cover During Delhi Elections

Our Feminist Elections Newsroom brings the focus back to the people of Delhi – the migrants, contract workers, women who yearn for safety and countless others who build and breathe life into the city.