Delhi: Mostly Harmless

In Delhi: Mostly Harmless, Elizabeth Chatterjee offers an observant and often witty portrait of India's capital. Arriving from Oxford to research her doctorate, she finds herself fascinated by a city whose reputation can be as intimidating as its heat. Moving beyond familiar landmarks, Chatterjee explores Delhi's power structures, public life, contradictions and daily rhythms.

The book examines the city's aspirations and insecurities, tracing how politics, social hierarchies and urban change shape the lives of people who live there. Chatterjee writes as both an attentive observer and a resident, balancing curiosity with sharp humour as she moves through the layers of the city.

For readers interested in Delhi, contemporary India, urban culture and political society, this work of narrative non-fiction offers an individual perspective on a complex and frequently misunderstood capital.

Product Details

Author: Elizabeth Chatterjee
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ebury Press / Penguin Random House India
ISBN: 9788184003567
Pages: 296
Delivery Time: 5–7 Business Days