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Everyone today would agree that Delhi Metro is now a lifeline for us Delhiets. If you want to avoid The painfully maddening traffic of Delhi, then metro is the safest and fastest way to commute option. Biggest struggle for me, … Continue reading
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Not so long ago a popular western publication featured an article on Gurgaon, a suburb of Delhi, quoting it as an example of how a city should not be planned. I couldn’t agree more with what was written in that … Continue reading
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It’s peak of summers in Delhi. Today it’s approx. 43 degree celsius max temperature… But I must tell you, it feels much more coz of the hot wind that will throw almost a kilo of dust in your face in one hour. It’s almost unbearable … Continue reading
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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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Here rests the 15th century king of India, Humayun. This is Humayun’s Tomb, first Persian architecture based garden tomb in India built by Humayun’s wife Hamida Bano Begum. It’s located in Nizamudin East area of New Delhi. Humayun was Babur’s … 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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My bad health kept me away from DailyDelhi for a while now, but I am back at it again now. Delhi’s landscape is changing very fast, so is the way we live, travel or even hangout. I was recently at … Continue reading
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India’s favorite drink is undoubtedly the Tea or Chai. Whether it’s summers or winters, or any hour of the day, you’ll always find a tea stall open at some corner of the city. Though I don’t like my tea with … Continue reading
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I am really happy with the progress of this country, specially about my city Delhi. Not so long ago, the primary shopping spots used to be Karol Bagh, South Ex and Chandni Chowk, but not anymore. They top slots have … Continue reading
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Above you see a man admiring the Willingdon Airfield, now known as Safdarjung Airport in New Delhi. Once the main airport for the Delhi city until the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Palam was commissioned for passengers. It is still used … Continue reading
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Remember every textbook in our school telling us that how we should stay away from superstitions and all the psychics, pundits, babas etc., but things have hardly changed even after so much of education and improvements in modes of awareness. … 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