Sunday, August 23, 2015

The Delhi Durbar, 1911 - without mincing words

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They say a picture speaks more than a thousand words. This one sure does! This illustration is from the famous Punch Magazine, and it ...
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Sunday, July 19, 2015

Subz Burj v/s Nila Gumbad - no they are not the same!

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Here's the beautiful Subz-Burj, at the intersection of Mathura Road and Lodhi Road. Subz means Green in Arabic, Burj means Tower.  The ...
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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Kahani Kabab Ki - the story of the kabab in India

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It is the month of Ramzan now. During the daytime, Old Delhi's Muslim neighbourhoods are quieter than usual, as people stay indoors in...
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Monday, June 1, 2015

Hast-Mudra (Hand-Symbols) at Delhi airport

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If you fly into Delhi's Terminal 3, you'll see this: a big installation of hasta-mudras (hand-symbols) as you come down the escala...
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Saturday, April 25, 2015

The Lodi Friday Mosque

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There is some exquisite architecture in the Lodi Gardens. In fact, there is so much beauty that I don't know what to write about, and ...
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Saturday, April 18, 2015

My Kotpad saree from Dastkar Nature Bazaar

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There are only 8 families in the world practicing the traditional tribal craft of Kotpad weaving. I was delighted to meet Jema and Gobardh...
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Sunday, March 8, 2015

Chaunsath Khamba - gorgeous after restoration!

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Just a quick post to say how stunning Chaunsath Khamba is looking these days after restoration. This is what it looked like a couple of ...
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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

How to visit Taj Mahal by moonlight (or not!)

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Many tourists tell me they're super excited about visiting the Taj at moonlight. It sounds fantastic, doesn't it? I usually talk t...
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