Discover the gripping reality of an ordinary Indian woman’s life in Neha Dixit’s ‘The Many Lives Of Syeda X’. This award-winning journalist meticulously chronicles Syeda X’s journey from the 1990s to the present, revealing a life under constant corrosive tension. Fleeing riots, Syeda navigates Delhi as a poor migrant, juggling over fifty menial jobs for meager wages, constantly fearing job loss. Explore a decade of research, introducing unforgettable characters caught in urban struggles, religious tensions, and systemic injustices. From a rickshaw driver’s tragic end to a doctor’s arrest and a gau rakshak’s complex ties, this book offers a searing glimpse into the lives of untold millions. Witness Syeda’s resilience through the 2020 Delhi riots, a poignant testament to her existence as a poor, Muslim woman in New India. A powerful portal to a hidden world, this book is essential reading for understanding contemporary urban India.