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When I was growing up, one festival I used to look forward to was – Holi. Though my mother hated the post holi effects of colour stained hands and patches of colour on body :). Still I used to go … Continue reading
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So finally Devi has come to Delhi… Durga Puja also known as Durgotsava – one of the biggest festival for Bengalis, starts today. It is a five day celebration dedicated to the Hindu goddess of Shakti (Power), Durga. If you … Continue reading
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As my favorite city is witnessing country’s biggest photo festival yet, If you love photography, this is the best time to be here. I finally managed to visit the festival and witness some of the most exciting work from photographers around … Continue reading
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Today Delhi kick started Common Wealth Games 2010 , after a lot speculation whether it will happen or not, we kept our classic attitude of fixing things at the last moment and finally the games are on! So I thought … Continue reading
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Today is Eid-ul-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan. City’s biggest prayer meeting for Eid happens at the Jama Masjid of Delhi. The picture above was taken on the Chand Raat, a day before the Eid. Jama Masjid … Continue reading
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Today was the last of Ramzan or Ramadan. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramzan is derived from the Arabic root word ‘ramida’ or ‘arramad’ that means intense scorching heat and dryness. Ramadan is the month in … Continue reading
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Rakshabandhan or Rakhi is a festival of brothers and sisters, to remind us brothers the responsibility to save and protect our sisters. Originally, sisters used to tie a colorful thread on the wrist of brothers and brothers in return would … Continue reading