Explore the captivating urban villages of Delhi in “Sheher Mein Gaon: Culture, Conflict and Change in the Urban Villages of Delhi”. This insightful book delves into these paradoxical spaces where ancient traditions meet modern urban life. Discover how centuries-old customs intertwine with contemporary cafes and start-ups, and how the past profoundly shapes the present. Tracing their origins from early 20th-century land acquisitions, the book reveals the complex transformation of these villages into unique in-between realms. “Sheher Mein Gaon” offers a compelling narrative on identity, memory, and power, highlighting the ongoing tensions between tradition and progress, belonging and exclusion in Delhi’s ever-evolving landscape. A must-read for understanding modern urban dynamics.