India, May 23 -- Ruskin Bond, the writer who lives in the Himalayan foothills, turned 91 this week. Here are 9+1 nuggets on his connections with our Delhi. 1. Although Ruskin's literature is mostly se... Read More
India, May 22 -- Such an unbearably hot summer noon. Lodhi Garden is understandably deserted, except for a few romantic couples (of course!). Plus, a young man in shorts, strolling leisurely. And two ... Read More
India, May 22 -- Such an unbearably hot summer noon. Lodhi Garden is understandably deserted, except for a few romantic couples (of course!). Plus, a young man in shorts, strolling leisurely. And two ... Read More
India, May 21 -- The radiologist seems to unite some of the best blessings of existence. He lives in a Sector 50 high-rise in Noida, sharing a spacious apartment with his parents, his wife-a dermatolo... Read More
India, May 21 -- The radiologist seems to unite some of the best blessings of existence. He lives in a Sector 50 high-rise in Noida, sharing a spacious apartment with his parents, his wife-a dermatolo... Read More
India, May 20 -- In his 60s, Puran Chand sells "chick blinds," the slatted bamboo screens that sieve the daylight streaming in through doors and windows. He spends the day walking along central Delhi ... Read More
India, May 20 -- In his 60s, Puran Chand sells "chick blinds," the slatted bamboo screens that sieve the daylight streaming in through doors and windows. He spends the day walking along central Delhi ... Read More
India, May 19 -- It all began one afternoon in Delhi's Sunday Book Bazar, on fishing out the first edition of an out-of-print guidebook on the Walled City. Published more than 35 years ago, 'Old Delhi... Read More
India, May 19 -- It all began one afternoon in Delhi's Sunday Book Bazar, on fishing out the first edition of an out-of-print guidebook on the Walled City. Published more than 35 years ago, 'Old Delhi... Read More
India, May 14 -- Delhi is a megapolis of graves. Entire neighbourhoods (including certain super-fancy hotels!) are raised on graveyards. In parts of the city, even ordinary houses are built around gra... Read More