Everyday India in pictures: the city

A family in their small slum residence, chatting and watching television at night, in the soon-to-be-destroyed Panditya Basti, on the outskirts of Kolkata. Photograph: Souvid Datta

A Chai Stall in Kolkata. Photograph: Arijit

Muslims take part in noon prayer on the main market street outside a local Musjid in Panditya Basti. Photograph: Souvid Datta

'This is what a auto driver [in New Delhi] thinks about the media in India.' Photograph: Asoka Raina

Young women walking past security to a gig at a popular music venue. "It is often unusual to see women comfortably and confidently dressed in so-called 'western' attire walk freely in public spaces in Indian cities. Relatively expensive cafes, restaurants, bars and music venues have now become havens for young women to dress how they like without having to consider being judged or stared at for their choice of clothing." Photograph: Rajyashri Goody

On a long weekend trip to Mumbai from my two-year base in Bangalore teaching at a school there. A common sight - men having a close shave on the street. Photograph: claireboulter82

Kolkata delivery boy. Photograph: Tiago Relvão

Traffic at sundown in Guwahati. Photograph: benthomo

Courier in front of the Army Area, Mumbai. Photograph: Edd Fawcett

Sunset in Mumbai. Photograph: sophierawlings

The Mumbai rain. Photograph: Maria Ajmerwala

One of the worlds biggest slum in the world is located near Shatrapati Shivajee international airport in Mumbai. Photograph: Maria Ajmerwala

A snack seller in Kolkata. Photograph: Devjani Bodepudi

Mumbai: Dhobi Ghat, outdoor Laundromat located near Mahalaxmi Station, where Dhobi's wash clothes from Mumbai's hotels and hospitals amongst other customers. Photograph: PhotoSab

A woman in an orange sari sits astride a motorcycle on the streets of Old Delhi. Photograph: QueenofCuisine

Chai anyone? 'In Mumbai life is rushed, but no one can resist the offer of a warm cup of chai . India's shot of instant satisfaction available at every corner.' Photograph: Devi Shikha Christina Boerema