Tales from Delhi

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.

36: Fraud mask policing

There'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.

01-20
08:09

35: The 'Robin Hood' Burglar

In 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!

01-13
07:45

34: The fake business of likes and shares

Think 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!

01-05
08:44

33: Fraudulent Gang Rape

What 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.

12-29
08:40

32: Fake Call Centre Scam

What 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.

12-23
09:35

31: Rage Killing

Every 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

12-17
09:33

30: The runaway husband

Many 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'.

12-08
08:05

29: Violation of home isolation

In 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!

12-01
09:39

28: The decorated cop who turned rogue

A 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!

11-25
08:27

27: A Gang of Online Fraudsters

A 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.

11-17
08:08

26: Fake Jobs Racket: A Job too Good to be True

A 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.

11-10
09:28

25: Protectors become predators: A most diabolical crime

What 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.

11-03
08:34

24: Survival of Sex-Workers amid COVID-19

In 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!

10-27
09:24

23: Hunt for gold leads to death

In this episode, @shivsunny talks about the two men who died hunting gold. Incident took place in Aazadpur, New Delhi. Tune in to know more.

10-20
08:49

22: Two rival parties in a crime, but heroes from both sides

Killed 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.

10-13
11:15

21: A prisoner who escaped from COVID hospital

In 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.

10-06
07:10

20: Honey Trap

In 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.

09-30
08:54

19: Old Age homes in the times of Covid

In 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.

09-22
09:36

18: The story of how a child was sold to make ends meet

In 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.

09-15
07:07

17: A Delhi Boy's PUBG addiction

In 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.

09-08
07:07

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