Delhi O Delhi!

Waiting for an audience

2011-07-27T00:55:00.002+05:30

Alone in the crowd: seating arrangement near the Rang Mahal, Red Fort

Millions of footsteps have tread onto this path. Sightseers, historians, lovebirds, curious bystanders and some ignoramuses (if such a word exits...). Yet, these seats lie vacant as if waiting for an audience, always ready and yes, still waiting.

Let there be light...

2011-07-18T00:54:00.001+05:30

While browsing through the ancient arms museum (Red Fort, Delhi) , a very bored me, headed off alone towards the exit. Happened to click this then...

Touring Delhi...

2011-07-15T11:38:00.000+05:30

It's been a long time since we posted....

Sometimes one has to become a tourist to appreciate the old haunts one's city has to offer...

Mom and dad (Nikki's parents) at the Red Fort Market...

Rashtrapati Bhavan in the evening light...

2010-05-16T00:01:00.000+05:30

The most vibrant chowk ever near the gurudwara

Closer we go...

2010-03-19T01:51:00.000+05:30

Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib near the chowk. Bustling crowd and milieu just makes it worthwhile!

Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib

2010-03-18T04:56:00.000+05:30

Looking further, one could identify Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib. This was the place where the 9th Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb for refusing to convert to Islam. Hence, the name Sis, which means 'head' in Hindi/Punjabi. The Gurudwara is surrounded by the Old rustic feel of Chandni Chowk as we started walking towards it.

Crows' abode!

2010-02-15T00:21:00.000+05:30

The first thing we saw after we arrived from the clogged pathways and parking areas from Metro Station were scores of crows doing what they do the best - perched on electric cables and kawing at one and all!

The Walk-a-thon!

2010-01-22T23:10:00.004+05:30

(Click on image to enlarge)

3 Jan 2010. Cold, damp and cloudy sky greeted me as I planned my Chandni Chowk walk-a-thon with a dear friend. Both of us suckers for good food and me dying to revisit the bylanes of Delhi after a hectic 3rd semester in Pune, it would have needed more than that to stop me! Off the metro station and our walk begins!

The Carrot Seller

2009-12-27T17:16:00.000+05:30

This kid sells cucumbers, radishes and carrots at India Gate. He wasn't too excited to be clicked...on asking why, he says that many people come and take his pics so no big deal! Also, he says that he has made better designs out of carrots than this one!

Max Mueller Bhavan

2009-12-27T16:58:00.001+05:30

This is the Max Mueller Bhavan which houses the Embassy of the Republic of Germany and also the Goethe-Institut. The Institute runs variety of cultural programs and German language courses for the interested. It is located at KG Marg and here online.

Walk Baby Walk!

2009-12-27T16:35:00.001+05:30

Let us accept it. We Delhites don't walk as much as Mumbaikars do. We walk only if there isn't any other option. We can curse the extreme weather and social fabric of the city but it is more than that. It is time we remove the inertia of the old Ambassador Car reminiscent of the 'license raj' from our minds and put on those walking shoes!

The Homeless

2009-12-27T16:14:00.002+05:30

Season of cold is here and getting colder. Found this homeless man cozy near the Max Mueller Bhavan.

On approaching closer, he thought I was a tourist [blah!] and asked, 'Photo please?' and readily posed for it. After I clicked a couple, he asked, 'Cash for Coffee?' and smiled. After a few more clicks and a 5 rupees coin, I walked further to particularly nowhere!

Sprucing up!

2009-12-27T15:56:00.003+05:30

New bus shelters, better sign boards. Well, it could just be an exercise for 26th January celebrations but if it extends beyond - good signs of order and neatness!

The Green Canopies

2009-12-27T15:26:00.001+05:30

Believe it or not, New Delhi is one of the greenest capital cities in Asia with over 23% land under green cover. Wide roads with green canopies falling over - a simple thing but not seen everywhere!

Bubble Man!

2009-12-27T15:08:00.002+05:30

Finally took a walk from Connaught Place to India Gate. India Gate is filled with hawkers selling all kinds of eatables and other quirky stuff. This old man agreed to pose for me with those lovely soap bubbles!

Delhi Police PCR Van

2009-03-11T19:37:00.002+05:30

Delhi Police Van at IIT Flyover. With you, For you, ALLWAYS! [We know how much it is there, what is with DOUBLE emphasis on L?]

Mini Palika Bazaar

2009-02-02T19:10:00.003+05:30

Indians sure are enterprising people, in most of the wrong reasons. Here is an example of mini Palika Bazaar in Sector 14 Market, Gurgaon. Take your pick, check it on the portable T.V. Like the print? Buy it! Nothing official about it ;)

Love signs...

2009-02-02T19:06:00.002+05:30

Made by the ever-so-famous Qualis which ferries IT and Call Center professions day in and day out. The most reliable source of transport and crime in the city. Given an opportunity, Qualis drivers would give F1 drivers a run for their money!

Gurgaon Autorickshaws

2009-02-02T18:59:00.002+05:30

Shared Auto we call it. People hang from these from all the open corners. Apart from the little danger of it turning turtle backwards, it is a nice and cheap ride to go from place to place on the National Highway 8. Iffco Chowk, Atlas Chowk, Shyam Chowk - you name it. Only Rs. 5. Single rate.

Sleepy ruins

2009-01-07T00:09:00.004+05:30

A sleepy afternoon makes for a perfect day for exploring the Hauz Khas ruins.

Statesman House

2009-01-06T23:55:00.004+05:30

Statesman House at Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place gives a rustic imposing view to the CP skyline. You will love the Cha Bar there at the Oxford Bookstore. Cha and chill of Delhi - awesome!

Builders of Delhi

2008-11-16T22:49:00.002+05:30

This is an epitaph inscribed at the South Block Building. It lists the name of the contractors who built the Seat of the Government of the largest democracy in the world - India.

Amar Jawan Jyoti

2008-11-16T22:44:00.002+05:30

Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate pays tribute to unknown brave soldiers of India who laid down their lives for the sanctity of the nation. It is a mark of respect to the soldier who died without any furore. The flame has been perpetually kept alive since 26th January, 1972.

The Rajpath

2008-11-16T22:39:00.002+05:30

Rajpath - Road that leads to the President's House. North Block and South Block adorn the road on either side, giving it a majestic view. Once you are on this road, you can feel that vibrant aura of power that the largest democracy of the world ensues within.

SDA Market Complex

2008-11-16T22:26:00.002+05:30

SDA Market Complex. Just another locality shopping complex. Right across IIT, Delhi - it is one of the favorite hang out place for the geeks and the not so geeks. This pic shows a group of friends enjoying their Holi with fervour.

Hauz Khas Ruins

2008-11-16T22:19:00.002+05:30

This is a small lake situated at the Hauz Khas ruins in South Delhi. The serenity in sepia is clearly visible. Hauz Khas Ruins along with the Deer Park has been developed as one of the District Parks of Delhi - the greenest Capital City of Asia.

Jama Masjid

2008-11-16T20:34:00.006+05:30

Jama Masjid

A call to the faithful. People throng from crowded streets of Chandni Chowk and Chawri Bazaar to pray, leaving their shops on a sunny afternoon. A heart warming sight indeed!