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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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.
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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.
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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.
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The frauds who impersonated the Enforcement Directorate
In 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.
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Poor left poorer by chit fund scam
In 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
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The inspiring yet tragic story of a Covid-positive man who had 5 serious diseases.
In 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...
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The stalker who pursued an actress for four years
In 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.
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The fraudster who spared none : The Crorepati fraudster
In 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.
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To make or not to make: The dilemma of idol makers, in this festive season.
In 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?
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The experience of the first patient to be discharged from the Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre. - [ 08:43 ]
The experience of the first patient to be discharged from the Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre.
In 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.
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The man who donated plasma as a tribute to his parents died of COVID
Even 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.
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The man who has donated plasma thrice and is not done yet
In 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.
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How the 10,000 bed facility at Radha Soami Satsang Beas is shaping up
In 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.
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Insurance claims & suicide
In 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.
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To do or not to do at Delhi's Labour Chowks
This 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.
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Even ticket cancellation is a woe
What 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.
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Murders in the midst of a lockdown
While 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.
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A tiff between landlords and tenants
The 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.
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A Covid-19 Story | 'Pizza Delivery Man' | The common man
Corona 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.
