Monthly Archives: February 2010

Street Food of Delhi (and India)

Posted on February 28, 2010 by

The urban Indian streets are full of two things: people and food. Men and women of all ages and sizes standing around a small roadside food stall and eating is a common sight everywhere. Every market, big or small, upscale … Continue reading →

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The Highway Kids #Nepal

Posted on February 24, 2010 by

It was one of those exploration trips around Kathmandu valley that Suraj Kunwar and I took in late 2008. Tired of our newsroom routine, we had decided to escape out of it and venture into rural Nepal that wasn’t very … Continue reading →

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A trip to Taj Mahal (and Red Fort) part ii

Posted on February 23, 2010 by

What? A trip to Taj Mahal, Agra. When? Saturday, June 13, 2009 Here’s the first part of this entry: 1. A Trip to Taj Mahal (Part I- Indian Railways) As soon as I got off the train, autowallahs and taxiwallahs surrounded me … Continue reading →

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Hustle and Bustle of Chawri Bazaar, Old Delhi

Posted on February 20, 2010 by

I went to Chawri Bazaar by chance. I had to drop a friend at the railway station. I thought it was the New Delhi railway station where we had to go. I was wrong. The train would begin its journey … Continue reading →

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Hello Saar! I Clean Your Ear?

Posted on February 13, 2010 by

I was sitting outside the Jama Masjid, on the stairs that lead up to the main entrance of the mosque. Gokul was sitting a few stairs below on my left. We were both watching the magnificent Red Fort in front … Continue reading →

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