A Delhi Love

Don’t miss this one! This week on “A Delhi Love - Ishq Muhabbat Pyaar,” join Yasmin and discover the shocking details and the incredible strength behind Gurmehar Kaur’s journey. Gurmehar’s small voice created a massive uproar, placing her at the centre of a media storm, and making her a prime target of trolls while she was barely out of her teens. A college student and daughter of a martyred Army Officer, Gurmehar was threatened for simply standing up for her beliefs. How does she manage to live a ‘normal’ life, pursue her studies, work, and continue using her platform to fight for a more equitable world? Tune in to find out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a singer of classical music to a master of a range of genres, styles and popular across as diverse audiences …meet Vidya Shah …a welcome addition to Delhi's growing cultural palette.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urdu and Delhi share a special bond! It is the product of our syncretic culture – a link language which allows people from all over North India to speak to each other. Today, we are meeting Huma Khalil - who is playing a part in making Urdu a part of popular culture, once again through the online platform of Urdu Literature Rekhta.org and the cultural celebration of Urdu through the Jashn-e-Rekhta festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From  the courts of kings and the mehfils of the elite to auditoriums -Delhi with its regal past, could never be  immune to Kathak’s charms…. Today we meet  the renowned Aditi Mangaldas whose journey as a Kathak dancer is marked by a deep reverence for tradition coupled with fearless innovation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khusrau, Renaissance man and genius - the 13th-century polyglot was a Sufi poet, musician, scholar, and is considered the inventor of the sitar and tabla.He rightfully fascinates musicians, poets, writers and art lovers over seven centuries later. Hear Khusrau expert, Yousuf Saeed unravel the mystique of Amir Khusrau! - right here on A Delhi Love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can one make a difference, even if one is not the loudest voice in the room. Dr. Harsh Mander tries to foster healing and build trust through compassion and radical love. He is recognised for his courageous personal stands and has once several awards for his peace work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jayashri Burman is an award winning contemporary Indian artist based in Delhi. Her work centres around female centric themes while blending traditional indian art forms with modern sensibilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laila Tyabji, a designer, social activist, culture preservation advocate, champion of artisans, and style icon, believes that Indian crafts are a significant economic sector and the second largest employer in the country. Founder of Dastidar, recipient of the Padma Shri, embodiment of 'cool' with her celebrated Sari Diaries, the OG influencer before it became cool to be one - Laila Tyabji!'s is a voice to reckon with! Welcome Lailaji!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From losing a loved one in a road accident to saving lakhs of lives. Tune in to hear how Piyush Tewari made people and government partners in saving lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delhi’s cultural diversity and rich Sufi heritage have always provided a fertile ground for the universal song of love—the Qawwali—to thrive. And Qawwali, once centred around local Sufi shrines, has also found a world audience through legendary Qawwali maestros like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.  We explore Qawwali, Sufism, and Delhi’s contribution to both with Dhruv Sangari—one of India's most renowned Qawwali singers and also a Sufi practitioner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to this episode and hear Yasmin talk to Ajay Jain, the founder of Delhi's newest tourist landmark - KUNZUM BOOKS.ART.COFFEE and hear from him the Startup's way of building a loyal community, living life on one's own terms, and Dying with Zero !See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Episode Yasmin meets Historian Swapna Liddle who takes us further down the historical road as she tells us the fascinating story of the building of the Royal city of Delhi -Shahjahanabad - or Old Delhi as it's referred to today ..Join in ..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune into hear Delhi based author talk about tue relationship between Memories and objects even as she talks about how the Partition divided a country but left behind much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does one create a legacy with food? Tune in to "A Delhi love" and hear the Culinary King and Delhi's pride Manish Mehrotra talk about being Indian at heart and Global in nature. The heritage and legacy of the food he has chosen to present the world as Indian Fine Dining and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Yasmin meets historian Swapna Liddle and discovers the story behind the making of one of the newest cities in the world ..New DelhiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does a city, its culture and history influence the way we style our homes - Tune in with Yasmin Kidwai and Raseel Gujral as they discuss Delhi and its homes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Sufism another name for a forever love ? Have you felt the love of a  Sufi and has your heart felt at peace In the streets Nizamuddin ? Then come take a journey with us where you discover a timeless love story ... Join Yasmin on "A Delhi Love - Ishq, Muhabbat, Pyaar" as she meets Farid Nizami,Custodian & Sajjadanashin of Dargah Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia, New Delhi Farid Sahab tells a tale as timeless as the gullies of Delhi where Sufism not only lives but thrives and inspires ... Discover the people's  Sultan -Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya who has ruled  over Delhi's Dil for centuries and continues to convert many a worldly sceptic ....On A Delhi Love - Ishq, Muhabbat, Pyaar." Don’t miss this one ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your act of donation trash? Prepare to be shocked!  Join Yasmin on "A Delhi Love - Ishq, Muhabbat, Pyaar" as she meets Ramon Magsaysay winner Anshu Gupta, the founder of Goonj. Anshu exposes a harsh truth: we don't donate out of empathy, we discard to clean house! This shocking revelation came to him when he and his wife uncovered a stash of unused items cluttering their cupboards.   Anshu is on a mission to transform how we view donations, focusing on dignity for both the giver and receiver. He's making waves by putting rags and throwaways at the heart of the human rights debate. How is he achieving so much for women, children, and villages by helping city dwellers declutter? Discover the startling truth on "A Delhi Love - Ishq, Muhabbat, Pyaar." Don’t miss it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on “A Delhi Love - Isha Muhabbat Pyaar,” join Yasmin and discover the shocking details and the incredible strength behind Gurmehar’s Kaur’s journey. Gurmehar’s small voice created a massive uproar, placing her at the centre of a media storm, and making her a prime target of trolls while she was barely out of her teens. A college student and daughter of a martyred Army Officer, Gurmehar was threatened for simply standing up for her beliefs. How does she manage to live a ‘normal’ life, pursue her studies, work, and continue using her platform to fight for a more equitable world? Tune in to find out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How a portrait of Gandhi ji changed street art in Delhi. What do the poetic yearnings of jailed women in Tihar, art classes for Delhi’s urban villagers, and the portrait of a favourite dog have in common? All these stories and more as Yasmin joins Arjun Bahl on a ride through the colourful, topsy-turvy, artsy yet kitschy world of street art on A Delhi Love—Ishq Muhabaat Pyaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Delhi is a city of a million conversations and a thousand mystical and mysterious stories. Meet Djinns, Hijras, Saperas, Jadugars and the Tawaf-un-nissa AKA Nautch Girls with Dr.Navina Jafa - as Yasmin joins her on a winding walk through Delhi’s Dastaans, this week, on  A Delhi Love: Ishq Muhabbat Pyaar!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gareema Shankar is the first Indian woman to win the title of Super Randonnée - by completing 6 challenging long distance rides totalling 1500 Kms in 6 consecutive days!  Is cycling truly liberating and empowering enough to change a rider’s life ...tune in to “A Delhi Love” with Yasmin to get all the dope from cyclist GareemaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yasmin meets the legendary Marryam Reshii, who has written on food for an incredible 30 years for the Times of India. The mind behind the Times Food Guide for Delh, she is known for her insight into food history, and her travels across the world to discover new trends and tales about food. Listen as Marryam holds forth on kitchens, restaurant styles, plating, cuisine and more! This conversation is sure to be mouth-watering - for more tune in to “A Delhi Love” - On RedFM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yasmin meets a deeply rooted man of the soil on "A Delhi Love – Ishq Muhabbat Pyar!" this week. Azad Jain - known popularly by the moniker Peepal Baba- is an evangelist for restoring Delhi's green canopy, improving the air quality, and people's interventions on the ground. Peepal Baba's connection to nature and drive to plant trees is infectious! No wonder Peepal Baba has been able to raise a band of friends who have planted crores of trees not just in Delhi but across the country. How a professor of English finds his calling serving what he calls 'Pedon ki Sarkar' makes for a fascinating story. Find out more on "A Delhi Love" - On RedFM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yasmin Kidwai, speaks to Ratish Nanda, the head of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and Conservation in India, about Sundar Nursery – Delhi's newest and most popular oasis of calm in the midst of the metropolis’ hustle and bustle! Inspired by traditional Indian concepts of nature and utility, Sundar Nursery lies at the heart of a 900-year-old human habitation that still draws millions of visitors! How was it restored and reclaimed for Dilliwalas? Listen to “A Delhi Love” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This time, Yasmin Kidwai meets Anuj Bahri  – the owner of one of Delhi’s most iconic bookshops and a city landmark - Bahrisons’ in Khan Market.  Join her as she explores the Bahrisons’ Delhi connection, why Delhi and its bookstores are inseparable and part of the city’s identity, how bookstores become centres of communities - and how they are about more than just books. This conversation has the makings of a real pageturner. Join Yasmin on A Delhi Love: Ishq Muhabbat Pyar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yasmin meets Sohail Hashmi – oral historian, author, linguist, social activist, filmmaker, and heritage conservationist, as they explore Heritage Walks in Delhi together. The city comes alive when one walks through the streets… with A Delhi Love: Ishq Mohabbat Pyar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.