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The Night Shift Archive

Stories for the awake

Intimate vernacular narratives and slow-paced audio journeys captured from our live midnight broadcasts. Spoken word, classic dramas, and late-night tales of Indian cityscapes.

Moody low-key close-up of a steaming brass tea kettle on a rustic stove, warm tungsten lighting, soft neon reflections in puddles, 35mm film grain
Moody low-key close-up of a steaming brass tea kettle on a rustic stove, warm tungsten lighting, soft neon reflections in puddles, 35mm film grain
Close-up detail of a vintage analog radio dial glowing warm gold in a dimly lit room, hands adjusting the tuner, 35mm film grain
Close-up detail of a vintage analog radio dial glowing warm gold in a dimly lit room, hands adjusting the tuner, 35mm film grain
Selected Broadcasts

Featured Tales

Episode 12

The Chai Stall at 3 AM

A quiet, atmospheric narrative tracking the midnight encounters at an old corner stall in Hazratganj. Spoken word with acoustic sitar backdrops.

Episode 09

Vardaan’s Last Letter

A poignant audio drama recreating a lost 1970s radio script. A story of distance, vinyl records, and letters that arrived too late.

Our Rhythm

The night deserves a slower rhythm, a softer voice, and hand-picked records that carry you home when the rest of the world is asleep.

The Midnight Host

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