The Cobbler

Avi shot this picture of a road-side cobbler in his lean to,intent upon his work ,around Sarojini Nagar Market,New Delhi.The man makes a living out of resoling shoes ,selling laces, stitching together torn slippers and shining shoes to a mirror-finish.Each job fetches him just a few rupees and even though his shop is situated in the middle of a government colony with many middle-class office-goers its hard to see how he manages on so little maybe its his faith in the Hindu Gods whose pictures he has given an honoured place in his shop.

The Rose Seller

Avi took this picture one fine morning in the flower mandi at Connaught Place.The subject is Tiwari, a flower trader who along with his son deals exclusively in roses.In the '90s,before he started dealing in flowers,Tiwari worked as a supervisor in a factory in Bangalore.In his trademark safari suit,and his polished language,Tiwari is a regular feature in the mandi.

The Tea Boy

This is a picture taken on a cold winter afternoon in Sarojini Nagar,New Delhi.

Selling Chai=A sweet Indian tea is a seasonal occupation for many people during this time of the year.The kettle contains a mix of boiling hot water, milk and sugar and the bucket is filled with disposable plastic cups,teabags and instant coffee and sometimes chocolate powder.Five Rupees gets you a cup of tea and seven a coffee topped with chocolate.Pretty nice on a chilly day!

Man and Nature

This picture was taken around Jahu,HP.The tiny human figure in the field and the somewhat bigger buildings provide a perspective on where man stands in relation to nature.

Little Girl Looking Out Of A Car Window

Avi took this picture on Janpath,in front of TBZ.He was in his car with his mother and uncle waiting for the traffic to start moving,when all at once, this cute kid,straight out of an AMUL ad,stuck her head out of the car,and here is, that KODAK Moment caught by Avi's camera.Like it?

The Family Bike

In a country where not every-one can afford a modern means of transport,a bike often serves the role of the family car.Avi photographed this middle class family in Sarojini Nagar Market---a budget shopping area of New Delhi.

Woman of the Hills

Business often takes Avi to the hills of Himachal Pradesh.This picture was shot on one of his numerous trips through the small towns of the state.Every time he visits Himachal he is struck by how hard the women there work.And as he puts it,'the men seem to just enjoy their drink and play politics while the women do all the work.'