Monday, October 18, 2010

Life in Delhi under the Last Mughal

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I have been reading Dalrymple again; in particular his description of Delhi in the mid-1800's. What an interesting period it was! During...
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Sunday, September 26, 2010

After the Games - the slums of Delhi

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The Delhi Commons Website has this humorous (and very apt) badge illustrating the state of Delhi in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games. ...
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Sunday, September 12, 2010

Let there be light

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Living in a city, I take electricity for granted. City roads are brightly lit at night, restaurants are packed with smiling diners, traffic ...
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Sunday, August 29, 2010

I discover a world of anklets and toe rings

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I'm just back from another trip to Rajasthan, and I've brought back some keepsakes - silver toe rings and a chunky silver anklet. I...
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Sunday, August 8, 2010

I learn about the Trees of Delhi

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Every time I drive past the shady avenues of Lutyens Delhi, I look at the trees lining the roads, and wonder what they are. Are they local t...
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Friday, July 23, 2010

The oldest tomb in Delhi

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Every time I drive around Delhi, the one thing that strikes me is sheer number of old tombs. Reminders of Delhi's Muslim elite - men an...
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Sunday, July 4, 2010

Sports and other things that push my buttons

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What is it with men and sports? :) My life is an unending set of matches these days. Here I am, watching Vijay Amritraj spouting sage advice...
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Veggie heaven

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Recently I saw this poster of a tiger for the Incredible India tourism campaign: (Not all Indians are polite, hospitable and vegetarian...
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