Cutting chai: Happy Independence Day

On this day, we wish to celebrate freedom, dignity and equality for all Indian children. Namaste’ from Pushkar. This young man who is reputed to be the city’s most good-looking chai (and other goods) salesman, sends his greetings.

Picture credits: Pooja Bhargava

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