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Whenever I feel low or stressed, I rush to Old Delhi for a good meal. The narrow lanes of the walled city somehow always manage to give me a reason to spread smile on my lips. After a scrumptious meal … Continue reading
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The effects of Common Wealth Games has now reached my house! Yes, My House! As most of you know, keeping housemaids and servants is a common thing in India. Specially the nuclear families of New Delhi & other metros are … Continue reading
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After the chaiwalas in the city, the most popular road side business is of a florist. Wherever you go, you’ll find a bunch of flowers to make your girl happy. This flower man has his shop in Green Park, where … Continue reading
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Every traffic signal in Delhi is responsible for feeding at least four people. The moment light turns red, several men, women and children would come running to your car and try to sell you something or try to clean your … Continue reading
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When I went out in the morning for a stroll in Chandni Chowk, bumped into this man sitting ideal chatting with his friends. Wonder why this culture is dying in the Urban Delhi, like I live in a high rise … Continue reading
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When you arrive at the Lucknow Railway Station, a big sign which says, Muskuraiye, kyonki aap Lucknow mein hain (Smile, because you are in Lucknow), and the friend who came to receive you will welcome with a warm smile and … Continue reading
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Best part of Delhi markets is the flea markets. You go to a shopping mall or other regular open markets, no matter how posh the market is, you will always find roadside vendors selling various things. Some common items are … Continue reading
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Maharashtra belongs to Marathis, Bihar belongs to Biharis, Gujrat belongs to Gujratis and so on… but Delhi belongs to who? As the old timers say, Dilli dilwalon ki hai (Delhi belongs to people with big hearts), I too think it … Continue reading
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Yesterday at Khan Market red light, while waiting I was selecting which CD to play in my car when I heard a knock on the window, I looked outside and saw Rajesh was standing their with a hope to get … Continue reading
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Today is India’s 64th Independence Day. I with my mom, cousin and his wife went out for lunch and small drive around the city to celebrate. We met this lady at the red light selling flags. While everyone has a … Continue reading
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I met Suresh and his friends outside a Metro Station recently, he is from a small village near Bangalore. He was chilling with them after enjoying a metro ride. Suresh landed in Delhi recently in hope of finding some work … Continue reading
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Whenever your ask anyone in India about what is special in Delhi, they will unanimously say “Delhi ki Chaat” (Chaat is a variety of vegetarian street food in India). And I agree to this without a doubt! This man works … Continue reading