Tales from Delhi
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -In this podcast, Shiv Sunny, an on-ground reporter with Hindustan Times, brings to you stories straight from the streets of Delhi.
These are everyday accounts of survival, of inspiration, and of change. But, to what extent? That's for you to decide. All he attempts to do is become a medium for the stories to do the talking.
This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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36: Fraud mask policing
January 20, 2021 10:20 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBThere's nothing new in issuing challans for not wearing masks but have you ever heard of a gang of fraudsters issuing fake challan receipts for the same? Tune in to this episode as on-ground crime reporter @shivsunny narrates the story of one such couple who became the fraud victims.
36: Fraud mask policing
January 20, 2021 10:20 - 8 minutesThere's nothing new in issuing challans for not wearing masks but have you ever heard of a gang of fraudsters issuing fake challan receipts for the same? Tune in to this episode as on-ground crime reporter @shivsunny narrates the story of one such couple who became the fraud victims.
35: The 'Robin Hood' Burglar
January 13, 2021 11:15 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBIn this episode, @shivsunny talks about a wealthy young burglar with lavish taste. Though he was a burglar, he was famous in his village for helping others. What would be your impression of such a man? Tune in for more!
34: The fake business of likes and shares
January 05, 2021 18:02 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBThink of a business where you would just have to spend a few minutes everyday and you would grow richer by thousands of rupees, month after month. In this episode, @shivsunny shares one such story of the fake business of likes and shares. Tune in for more!
34: The fake business of likes and shares
January 05, 2021 18:02 - 8 minutesThink of a business where you would just have to spend a few minutes everyday and you would grow richer by thousands of rupees, month after month. In this episode, @shivsunny shares one such story of the fake business of likes and shares. Tune in for more!
33: Fraudulent Gang Rape
December 29, 2020 15:32 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBWhat would you do if your parents forcibly marry you off to a man double your age who won't let you walk off? What would you do under such circumstances? To what extent would you go? Tune in to this episode as on-ground crime reporter @shivsunny takes you through the story of one such woman who did the unthinkable.
32: Fake Call Centre Scam
December 23, 2020 07:31 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBWhat would you do if you received a call from a policeman telling you that you were involved in a crime you didn't commit? What would be your first reaction? Tune in to this episode as on-ground crime reporter @shivsunny takes you through the modus operandi and scale of operation of a fake call center in Delhi's Peeragarhi.
31: Rage Killing
December 17, 2020 16:11 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBEvery now and then we hear stories of some parents killing their children or the lovers of their children for falling in love outside their caste. But what's different in this story? Tune in to this episode as on-ground crime reporter @shivsunny narrates the story of Vijender Singh
30: The runaway husband
December 08, 2020 07:15 - 6 minutes - 6.27 MBMany marriage quarrels turn abusive in nature and end in divorce or even legal action. But what's different in this story? Tune in to this episode as on-ground crime reporter @shivsunny narrates the story of 'The runaway husband'.
29: Violation of home isolation
December 01, 2020 13:46 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBIn this episode, @shivsunny will talk about how people in Delhi didn't keep themselves confined to a room. How they made sure they physically interact with any healthy person and leave their homes. Tune in for more!
28: The decorated cop who turned rogue
November 25, 2020 06:27 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MBA story of a Delhi Police assistant sub-inspector who refused to believe that he had turned into a criminal. A police officer who was highly decorated, but now is under the risk of losing not only his medals but also his job. What were the events that led to his downfall? Tune in to find out!
27: A Gang of Online Fraudsters
November 17, 2020 16:18 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MBA gang of online fraudsters were caught by the police. Amount scammed by them was astonishing. They targeted residents of America. How they were caught? How they were operating? Tune in to find out more details of this crime.
26: Fake Jobs Racket: A Job too Good to be True
November 10, 2020 16:03 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBA website was build to forge the unemployed youth. 13,000 job vacancies were offered and more than 27,000 people applied for the same. What happened next? In this episode, an on-ground reporter with Hindustan Times will narrate a similar story. Tune in to find out more details of this crime.
25: Protectors become predators: A most diabolical crime
November 03, 2020 10:54 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBWhat happens when a protector becomes a predator? Like they say in Hindi, JAB RAKSHAK HI BHAKSHAK BAN JAAYE. In this episode, an on-ground reporter with Hindustan Times talks about one such story. Tune in to find out more details of this crime.
24: Survival of Sex-Workers amid COVID-19
October 27, 2020 15:15 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBIn this episode, @shivsunny talks about his recent visit to GB Road - Delhi's red-light area. Once the lockdown was announced, sex workers got no clients. How did they manage to earn their daily bread? Tune in to find out!
23: Hunt for gold leads to death
October 20, 2020 13:18 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MBIn this episode, @shivsunny talks about the two men who died hunting gold. Incident took place in Aazadpur, New Delhi. Tune in to know more.
22: Two rival parties in a crime, but heroes from both sides
October 13, 2020 11:58 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBKilled for love? Tune in to this episode by Shiv Sunny, unfolding perspectives on the story of a 19-year-old man allegedly beaten up to death by the family of a woman he was in a relationship with.
21: A prisoner who escaped from COVID hospital
October 06, 2020 16:18 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBIn this episode, @shivsunny talks about a pickpocket who tested Corona positive and was send to the hospital. He was hospitalized for the treatment, who later escaped from the hospital.
20: Honey Trap
September 30, 2020 14:10 - 9 minutesIn this episode, @shivsunny talks about honey trap gangs and takes us through one such story of a Delhi based businessman who eventually got conned into losing Rs 5 Lakh.
20: Honey Trap
September 30, 2020 14:10 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBIn this episode, @shivsunny talks about honey trap gangs and takes us through one such story of a Delhi based businessman who eventually got conned into losing Rs 5 Lakh.
19: Old Age homes in the times of Covid
September 22, 2020 17:02 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBIn this episode, @shivsunny talks about his recent visit to a few old age homes. He brings out the narrative of the elderly through different people he talks about. Tune in and find out.
18: The story of how a child was sold to make ends meet
September 15, 2020 16:46 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBIn this episode, @shivsunny tells a heart-wrenching story of how a girl child was sold off by her parents because of financial hardship. Tune in to find out.
17: A Delhi Boy's PUBG addiction
September 08, 2020 16:56 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBIn this episode, @shivsunny talks about a boy in Delhi who was funding his PUBG addiction by doing something that was technically a crime. And yet, when you hear this story, you'll be confused whether this should be seen as a crime or as a psychological issue arising out of addiction to a game.
16: The frauds who impersonated the Enforcement Directorate
September 02, 2020 13:14 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBIn this episode, @shivsunny delves into the story of new age crimes, online and telephonic fraud. Listen to how the ED was compelled to reach out to the Delhi Police. Tune in and find out.
15: Poor left poorer by chit fund scam
August 25, 2020 16:33 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBIn this episode, Shiv will tell you the story of a fraud that has snatched away the life's savings from dozens of families -- from the poorest of the poor. This is the story of a chit fund fraud. Tune in to find out
14: The inspiring yet tragic story of a Covid-positive man who had 5 serious diseases.
August 20, 2020 04:44 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MBIn this episode, @shivsunny will tell you the story of a 64-year-old man who overcame corona despite of suffering from 5 serious illnesses, only to fall to corona again and lose his life. Tune in for this inspiring and tragic story...
13: The stalker who pursued an actress for four years
August 11, 2020 09:13 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MBIn this episode, Shiv will tell you the story of a victim of stalking and how it is not merely a virtual threat but also a threat to life. The story of an actress who had to go through a traumatic experience at the hands of her stalker.
12: The fraudster who spared none : The Crorepati fraudster
August 04, 2020 15:11 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBIn this episode, @shivsunny will tell you the story of a fraudster who used a retired consulate general's hacked email id to defraud multiple people. The story of Ali and how he defrauded people using different scams to become a crorepati.
11: To make or not to make: The dilemma of idol makers, in this festive season.
July 28, 2020 16:28 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MBIn this episode, @shivsunny will tell you about the misery of idol makers and how badly they have been affected by the coronavirus. COVID-19 took away their future and has put them in a dilemma whether to make idols any more or not?
10: The experience of the first patient to be discharged from the Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre.
July 21, 2020 16:20 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBIn this episode, @shivsunny will tell you about the experience of a guy named Bharat Bhushan, who tested coronavirus positive and was admitted in Sardar Patel COVID Center. He also talks about the increased facilities in the centre and how they have grown to handle patients more professionally and with care.
9: The man who donated plasma as a tribute to his parents died of COVID
July 14, 2020 13:37 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBEven after repeated urge from Arvind Kejriwal, to corona survivors to donate their plasma there is still a shortage in the number of donors. Thus, In this episode, @shivsunny will tell you another story of a plasma donor ,with a hope to inspire and encourage more people to do the same.
8: The man who has donated plasma thrice and is not done yet
July 07, 2020 12:46 - 9 minutes - 8.25 MBIn this episode, @shivsunny will tell about how you may be in a position to save lives in this pandemic by sharing with you an inspiring story of a man who has donated his plasma thrice for the cause. He will also leave you with an in-depth knowledge of plasma therapy and plasma donation.
7: How the 10,000 bed facility at Radha Soami Satsang Beas is shaping up
June 30, 2020 14:06 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBIn this episode, your host @shivsunny takes a look into Radha Soami Satsang Beas center which has turned into a COVID care facility. Tune in to know what steps the government is taking to take better care of its citizens.
6: Insurance claims & suicide
June 23, 2020 16:36 - 10 minutesIn today's episode, host Shiv Sunny is going to tell you two very sad stories about men in debt who took extreme steps so that their families could get the life insurance claims and live a better life after they are gone.
6: Insurance claims & suicide
June 23, 2020 16:36 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBIn today's episode, host Shiv Sunny is going to tell you two very sad stories about men in debt who took extreme steps so that their families could get the life insurance claims and live a better life after they are gone.
5: To do or not to do at Delhi's Labour Chowks
June 16, 2020 16:13 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBThis episode is about the problems faced by workers at Delhi's labour chowks after the lockdown. They can either choose to toil for little money or return home without any work.
4: Even ticket cancellation is a woe
June 02, 2020 14:09 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBWhat happens when ticket booking counters run out of cash for refunds? In this episode, your host @shivsunny addresses how ticket cancellation can lead to almost a desperation for money for people in need.
3: Murders in the midst of a lockdown
May 26, 2020 15:26 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBWhile people are dying of the virus every day, there are some who are taking advantage of this pandemic to commit murders. In this episode, your host @shivsunny, unravels the story behind two murders in Delhi amidst this lockdown.
2: A tiff between landlords and tenants
May 19, 2020 13:31 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBThe pandemic brought along a cash crunch not only for the landlords but also for the tenants. Forcing the tenants for rent may seem like a fair option but it can now land the landlords in jail. Come, let's roam the streets of Delhi with @shivsunny, to find out what went behind this war between the two.
2: A tiff between landlords and tenants
May 19, 2020 13:31 - 9 minutesThe pandemic brought along a cash crunch not only for the landlords but also for the tenants. Forcing the tenants for rent may seem like a fair option but it can now land the landlords in jail. Come, let's roam the streets of Delhi with @shivsunny, to find out what went behind this war between the two.
1: A Covid-19 Story | 'Pizza Delivery Man' | The common man
May 12, 2020 13:23 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBCorona is affecting the young and the old alike. What matters is how, we as a society, deal with it. Come, let's roam the streets of Delhi with @shivsunny, to find out how an old man and the popularly known 'Pizza Delivery Man' were treated when this deadly disease came knocking at their doors.