tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283559438591586612024-02-19T03:39:02.958-08:00Welcome to Insidedelhi.blogspot.comDelhi (Hindi: दिल्ली, Urdu: دہلی dehlī), known locally as Dilli (Hindi: दिल्ली, Urdu: دلّی, Punjabi: ਦਿੱਲੀ dillī), and also by the official name National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), is the second-largest metropolis in India. With over 17.3 million residents, it is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population.tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-78061483708872223622011-05-22T03:54:00.000-07:002009-05-26T13:23:08.653-07:00About Delhi City<h1><span class="heading-topic"><br /></span></h1> Delhi, the capital of India, is situated in northern India and stands on the west bank of Yamuna River bounded by Uttar Pardesh and on the north, west and south by Haryana. Delhi is spread over an area of 1483 sq. kilometers, 216 meters above sea level and has a population of around 14 million. The city has its historical importance for the fact that it has been the home to Mugal Empire. Delhi, as described by the famous poet Mirza Galib, is "The world is body and Delhi its soul". Apart from its historical importance, Delhi also happens to be the political hub of India, where every political activity in the country traces its roots to Delhi.<br /> <br /> As per the study and sources, the name Delhi originated from the Persian word Dahleez (threshold or frontier) or from the name of a Mauryan king, Raja Dhillu. Another possible etymology is the city's original name Dhillika. <p>The people of Delhi proudly call themselves as "Delhi-ites". A lot of pride is associated with this word. Delhi is the fifth most populated urban area in world with satellite towns like Faridabad, Gurgaon and Noida making it a NCR, called the National Capital Region. NCR was developed because Delhi needed room to expand and bear the burden of increasing growth and development in the region. Delhi not been able to satisfy the need of this very demand, sought the potential of neighboring cities like Noida and Gurgaon. Today, Noida and Gurgaon are closely associated with Delhi and the immaculate infrastructure makes the commuting among these cities an easy ride.<br /></p>The history speaks the importance and contribution of Delhi towards developing India as a country which has left its mark on the global map today. Delhi has the most effervescent history among other prominent cities in India. Study from the Archaeological Survey of India states that Delhi was the capital of seven empires in Indian history and has over 60, 0000 recognized monuments built over several millennia. <p>Apart from being the political capital of India, Delhi is an important administrative unit of government of India. Major ministries of Indian government are situated in Delhi. The parliament of India - the emblem of Indian democracy - is situated in Delhi. All the major government offices and departments find their place in Delhi. In other words, it is the power house of Indian democracy which rules the nation. </p> <p>Delhi has the advantage of its cosmopolitan society where there are people from every nook and corner of India. This makes the city very multi linguistic and multi cultured. Being the capital of the world's largest democracy, Delhi has embassies of more than 160 countries.</p> <p>Well, it is also becoming the major Information Technology destination of India. According to reports, Delhi and NCR accounted for maximum software export from India. IT and ITES have found their place in Delhi and NCR, where the infrastructure provides conducive environment to make the industry flourish like never before. All major multinationals like IBM, Microsoft, Google, Sony, etc have their offices in Delhi and NCR. </p> <p>Delhi is the symbol of old and new India, an India which is growing rapidly and catching up with the global business demand.<br /> <br /> Our late Prime Minister, Jawahar Lal Nehru, proudly said, <em><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">"Delhi is the symbol of old India and new? Even the stones here whisper to our ears of the ages of long ago and the air we breathe is full of the dust and fragrances of the past, as also of the fresh and piercing winds of the present"</span></em></p>tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-11057696109596347482009-05-27T07:09:00.000-07:002009-05-27T07:12:22.431-07:00Dance and Music<span class="heading-topic">Culture is the speciality of New Delhi and whole of India. Delhi boasts its rich tradition and sound cultural values. The rich heritage and culture can be seen in the lifestyle, demography, art, crafts and music. Delhi being the capital of India has many art and craft galleries along with auditoriums that host regular cultural events.<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="heading-topic"><br />Dance and Music</span><br /><br /> If you are a music lover or a connoisseur of music then Delhi is the place you must look for. Famous artists from the country visit Delhi to perform which is not limited to just one or two events but has a range of activities from the field of Indian classical music, Hindustani or Carnatic and the ghazals. These cultural events are organized on a regular basis and you can have every detail about the happenings in newspapers published in Delhi.<br /> <br /> Among the main auditoriums hosting musical and dance performances, we have FICCI Auditorium, Kamani Auditorium, Chamber Theater at Triveni Kala Sangam, Sri Ram Center, Siri Fort Auditorium, the India International Center, LTG Auditorium and Auditoriums at Pragati Maidan.<br /> <br /> You can visit Shankarlal, Dhrupad and Tansen Festivals happening in the month of February and March. Another event to look forward to is the Vishnu Digamber Festival in August where top musicians of the country gather to perform. <p>Month of October is famous for Qutab Festival held at the famous Qutab Minar in Delhi. Musicians and dancers offer fascinating performances in the vicinity of the beautiful Qutab Minar. Film lovers can look forward to National Film Festival and Bi-Annual International Film Festival, helf in the month of January. In addition to the cinema halls in the city, there are other theaters screening films of National and International fame. These theaters are the Hungarian Information Center, the Max Mueller Bhawan, the Russian Centre for Science and Cultural, the Japan Cultural Centre and the British Council Division.</p> <p>Theaters and Auditoriums are heavily occupied by frequent performances by artists from across the country and a constant drive for these cultural activities comes from the very presence of National School of Drama. Hindi and local version of translated European plays are among the popular forms of Drama being organized here. Also, the Art and Crafts exhibition at the art galleries represents the promising nature of Delhi's art culture.<br /> <br /> However, there has been new addition to the culture of dance in Delhi which is very different from the traditional dance. Well, we are talking of the dancing clubs where you can spend your weekends or a . There are many dance clubs in Delhi, especially in five star hotels like Taj Palace (My Kind of Place), Maurya Sheraton (Ghunghroos), Park Hotel (Someplace Else), Hyatt Regency (Oasis) and Le Meridien (C.J.'s). If you are having a stay at these hotels, then visiting the dance club is free but for an outsider there is an entry fee and provided you are in couple.</p> If you are a fun loving person and wish to go beyond Delhi, you can visit 32nd Milestone on the <span class="blue-bold">Delhi-Jaipur highway</span>. The interior and ambience of the place resembles a spaceship and has big dance floors where you move your legs freely.tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-55463889794495800272009-05-27T07:04:00.000-07:002009-05-27T07:09:34.414-07:00CraftsCulture is the speciality of New Delhi and whole of India. Delhi boasts its rich tradition and sound cultural values. The rich heritage and culture can be seen in the lifestyle, demography, art, crafts and music. Delhi being the capital of India has many art and craft galleries along with auditoriums that host regular cultural events. <span class="heading-topic"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="heading-topic"><br />Crafts</span><br /><p> Craftsmanship has always been the specialty of Delhi. Mainly the most practiced crafts work range from silver and gold enameling to the traditional embroidery work, also called zari.<br /> <br /> Artistic work on potteries, wooden toys, kite making and polish crafts are still existent in the city’s art and crafts culture. Having a round in the Old Delhi area would let you realize the importance of this craftsmanship because you will find various shops dealing in art and crafts items. Handicrafts can be found at Delhi Haat, at the state emporiums in Baba Khadak Singh Marg and Crafts Museum in Pragati Maidan.<br /> <br /> Mughals were great clientele of arts and crafts during their reign of Old Delhi, also called Shahjajanabad. Collection of masterpiece craftsmanship can be found at the Matia Mahal’s Pahadi Bhoja with shops selling fashionable jewelry, bangles and necklaces made out of exquisite crafts work. These shops are run by the decedents of ancestral artists who specialized in ivory craftsmanship. However, with the ban on ivory, these craftsmen had to use bones of buffaloes and camels as alternatives.<br /> <br /> Embroidery is one of the popular crafts works with golden thread embroidery, which is called Zardozi. Craftsmen also work on complex design with silk and velvet. Thin silver sheets used to wrap sweets are made by these craftsmen who beat silver to make thin sheets of silver. You can still find these craftsmen in the Matia Mahal area of New Delhi.<br /></p>Another very famous work that was popular during old days of Shahjahanabad is the Meenakari work done on gold or silver. Meenakari is basically embossing paint on gold and silver in an artistic manner so that it resembles a precious stone.<br /> <br /> Lacquer craftsmanship on bangles is still very popular among females who love adoring these pieces that have small pieces of glass embossed with bright shades of colors and golden borders that add to the beauty of these bangles.<br /> <br /> Incense sticks that are made of attars (perfumes) or brass are also very popular in the craftsmanship of Delhi.<br /> <br /> However, change in colonial rule and other instabilities in Delhi forced these craftsmen to choose different options. So, some of them moved to Rajasthan while craftsmen who made bangles from lac migrated to Hyderabad.tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-14106185401494252202009-05-27T07:01:00.000-07:002009-05-27T07:04:40.875-07:00ArtCulture is the speciality of New Delhi and whole of India. Delhi boasts its rich tradition and sound cultural values. The rich heritage and culture can be seen in the lifestyle, demography, art, crafts and music. Delhi being the capital of India has many art and craft galleries along with auditoriums that host regular cultural events. <span class="heading-topic"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="heading-topic"><br />Art</span><br /><br /> Art and culture have gone side by side and they have a strong influence over the citizens of Delhi. The Mughals ruled Delhi for a long period and the art during that period was worth seeing. Akbar has been known for his work on arts and crafts. In ancient India, people used arts and crafts in their palaces for better lives. This is the reason why Mughals used to have Persian artists for carpet weaving and metal crafting. <br /> <br /> The culture and tradition is still very well preserved with arts and crafts galleries in the city representing the work of various artists. The National Gallery of Modern Art, the Lalit Kala Academy and the Sanskriti Kendra are some of the main arts and crafts centers in Delhi. We have studios at the Lalit Kala Academy which has been developed on the designs of the city of art in Paris. These studios are called Garhis and artists are provided with studios and lodgings.<br /> <br /><!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/about-delhi-img-nev.lbi" --><!-- #EndLibraryItem -->The Sanskriti Kendra at Anandgram is another home for artists and craftsperson who work and interact with other craftsmen to enrich their overall skill as an artist. The campus spreads over an area of eight acres with lodging facilities for artists and craftsmen. The craftsmen are given huts while the scholars work in studios, workshops and auditoriums. It also has an open theatre, an auditorium and an art gallery for hosting exhibitions of arts.<br /> <br /> October to March happens to be the main months where cultural events take place in the city and you can look forward to various events related to arts and culture. The performances include classical dance, music and displays of major arts exhibition from the country.<br /> <br /> <span class="heading-topic">Some of the prominent art galleries in Delhi are:</span> Art Heritage, Vadhera Art Gallery, Triveni Art Gallery, Sridharani Gallery, LGT Gallery, Gallery Romain Rolland, Max Mueller Photo Gallery, the Village Gallery, AIFACS, Dhoomi Mal Art center and Khirkee Gallery.tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-14632940920269350052009-05-27T06:47:00.000-07:002009-05-27T06:52:12.304-07:00South Delhi<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 353px; height: 264px;" src="http://www.delhicapital.com/images/south-delhi.jpg" alt="Colonies, Markets, Infrastructure of South Delhi" /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold;">South Delhi</div></div> <p>South Delhi is a blend of both ancient and New Delhi. South Delhi ranges from congested by lanes of villages like Munirka to swanky localities like Hauz khaz, Vasant Vihar, Greater Kailash, C R Park, Panchsheel Enclave, South Extension, Defence Colony, Friends Colony, Green Park etc. Delhi made its inroads by expanding to every potential location within the periphery of Delhi and South Delhi is the outcome of this very fact. New buildings, posh localities, improved shopping complexes, malls and world class infrastructure can be seen in South Delhi.</p> <p> <!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/localities-img-nev.lbi" --><!-- #EndLibraryItem -->Well, we can’t ignore the <span class="blue-bold">historic aspect of South Delhi</span>, which is built around the historic cities of Siri (the second city of Delhi, built by Allaudin Khilji in 1303 A.D.), Tughlaqabad (built by Ghiasuddin Tughlak in the 14th century) and Jahanpanah (built by Mohammed bin Tughlaq in 1327). The natural mix of old and new Delhi can be seen in <span class="blue-bold">localities of South Delhi</span> where exquisite showrooms, restaurants and other modern infrastructural<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> facilities have been developed but the historical charm still exists.<br /> <br /> South Delhi lies in the range of Aravalli Mountain and you can find rocky structures and clave in most parts of South Delhi. With new infrastructural changes taking place in South Delhi, the age old historic importance seems to be camouflaged by new structures, shopping malls, hotels and residential societies.<br /> <br /> South Delhi is famous for its tourist attraction which depicts the ancient historic remains like Hauz Khas, Qutub Minar, Tughlaqabad. New structures such as Lotus Temple, Chtrapur Mandir, Kalindi Kunj and Lodi garden make South Delhi a much sought after location in terms of tourism. The infrastructure and immaculate roads make transit an easy ride.<br /></p> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Shopping in South Delhi</span><br /><br />South Delhi is also famous for the shopping spree. Street markets and shops in <span class="blue-bold">Sarojini Nagar</span> will make your shopping a wonderful experience because the place has to offer quality and fashionable items at a very cheap price. It can be said that the market suits all pockets and caters to the need of each and every society of Delhi. Sarojini Nagar is the hot destination for young boys and girls as they get to shop latest fashionable items. The reason behind the items sold here being cheap is the rejected export material because of some minor production faults.<br /> <br /> <br /> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="175"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center"><img src="http://www.delhicapital.com/images/delhi-shopping.jpg" alt="Shopping Malls , Markets, Entertainment Options in South Delhi" /></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <strong></strong> Close to Sarojinin Nagar is "<span class="blue-bold">Dilli Haat</span>" which is famous for handicrafts, ornaments and food. Dillli Haat is one of the main <span class="blue-bold">tourist attractions of Delhi</span> because here you will find the blend of whole India with stalls from each and every state of India depicting the very specialty of respective states. Among other <span class="blue-bold">shopping destinations of South Delhi</span>, there are markets in Hauz Khaz, South Extension, Lajpat Nagar and M G Road. <h1 class="heading-topic"> </h1><span style="font-weight: bold;">Educational Institutes and Universities in South Delhi</span><br /><br />- IIT Delhi<br /> - Jawahar Lal Nehru University<br /> - Delhi University, South Campus<br /> - National Institute of Fashion Technology<br /> <span class="heading-topic"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Main Suburbs of South Delhi</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> - R.K. Puram</span><br /><br /> - Hauz Khas<br /> - Defence Colony<br /> - Kalka Ji<br /> - Lajpat Nagar<br /> - Greater Kailash<br /> - Chanakyapuri<br /> - Vasant Vihartushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-79425613885343653592009-05-27T06:43:00.000-07:002009-05-27T06:47:03.293-07:00North Delhi<div align="center"><img style="width: 289px; height: 217px;" src="http://www.delhicapital.com/images/north-delhi.jpg" alt="Noth Delhi Area, Colleges, North Campus, Delhi University" /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">North Delhi</span><br /><br />North Delhi lies in the <span class="blue-bold">region of Old Delhi</span> and has its own importance in the landscape of Delhi. North Delhi has the trace of some great monuments that Mughals left behind like Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Delhi’s old and popular markets are located in North Delhi. Places like Chandni Chowk, Kashmiri Gate and Darya Ganj are located in North Delhi. It happens to be one of the <span class="blue-bold">densely populated areas of urban Delhi</span>. Civil Lines, Model Town and Ashok Vihar are among the <span class="blue-bold">posh localities of North Delhi</span>.<!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/localities-img-nev.lbi" --><!-- #EndLibraryItem --><br /><br />North Delhi also has the charm and glory of having the exquisite <span class="blue-bold">campus of Delhi University</span>, which is the main education hub of Delhi's undergraduate and post graduate studies. Another important university called <span class="blue-bold">Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University</span>, also happens to be in North Delhi. Both these Universities beckon students from all parts of India and there has been an increase in the influx of foreign scholars from other countries who come here for research in different faculties. Existence of Delhi University has a special importance for North Delhi and this is the reason why it is also called the "North Campus". <p>Famous colleges in <span class="blue-bold">North Campus</span> include <span class="blue-bold">Sri Ram College of Commerce</span>, <span class="blue-bold">Khalsa College</span>, FMS, <span class="blue-bold">Kirorimal College</span>, <span class="blue-bold">Miranda House</span>, <span class="blue-bold">IP College</span>, <span class="blue-bold">Hans Raj College</span> and <span class="blue-bold">Delhi School of Economics</span>. Presence of these colleges and the university itself has made the area being recognized as a youth hub and the much sought after education destination for young aspiring students. It has also helped the area economically in terms of business, consultancy and educational institutes, which have flourished at an alarming rate.<br /> <br /> When we talk of North Delhi, we do refer to North Delhi's <span class="blue-bold">Azadpur Mandi</span> which has bagged the title of "Mandi of National Importance". The mandi is a hub of vegetables, fruits and dry fruits. The Mandi transports fruits and vegetables to different parts of Delhi and other neighboring states. </p> <p>North Delhi has vast network of buses and railway terminals. <span class="blue-bold">ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminal)</span>, Sarai Rohilla, Subzi Mandi, Kishan Ganj and Old Delhi Railway stations are among the <span class="blue-bold">main terminals of North Delhi</span>.<br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Suburbs of North Delhi</span></p><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="heading-topic"></span><p>- Civil Lines<br /> - Model Town<br /> - Pitampura<br /> - Kingsway Camp<br /> - Daryaganj<br /> - Kashmere Gate<br /> - Delhi Gate.</p> <span class="heading-topic">Hospitals in North Delhi</span><br /> - Aruna Asaf Ali<br /> - Sushrut Trauma Centre<br /> - Hindu Rao<br /> - St. Stephen's<br /> - Tirath Ram<br /> - Sant Parmanand Hospitaltushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-20219720991611284812009-05-27T06:41:00.000-07:002009-05-27T06:43:26.697-07:00West Delhi<div align="center"><img style="width: 344px; height: 257px;" src="http://www.delhicapital.com/images/West%20Delhi.jpg" alt="West Delhi Locations, Markets, Colleges, Infrastructure" /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold;">West Delhi<br /><br /></div></div> There are overall nine <span class="blue-bold">districts in Delhi</span>. Some of the important and posh localities fall under West Delhi. Patel Nagar, Punjabi Bagh, Pitampura, Rohini, Dwarka, Janakpuri and Rajauri Garden are the <span class="blue-bold">major localities of West Delhi</span>. Places in West Delhi are famous for shopping with trendy markets where you can have efrom clothes, home furnishing items, home durable goods etc.<!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/localities-img-nev.lbi" --><table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="50"> <tbody><tr> <td><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table><!-- #EndLibraryItem -->This part of Delhi has grown at a good rate with new developments taking place. This can be seen in the developmental activities that has taken place in the region. Be it malls, shopping complexes, cinema halls or office complex, the region has seen tremendous growth in every arena. West Delhi also has some good schools and colleges which have their place on the education map of Delhi. Talking of Delhi and not talking of the food, well, that is unusual and West Delhi would not make you feel down in terms of food. It does have something very special to offer in the form of delicious food right from the road side eateries to well established brands. Food chains<span class="blue-bold"> </span>like Punjabi by Nature, BTW, McDonalds and Nirulas find their place every where in West Delhi.<br /> <br /> There are some very popular <span class="blue-bold">commercial establishments in and around West Delhi</span>. To name a few, there is <span class="blue-bold">District Center in Janakpuri</span> which is indeed very important in terms of shopping and offices of various companies. There are <span class="blue-bold">business hubs at Rajaouri Garden</span>, Punjabi Bagh and Patel Nagar. West Delhi has a marvelous shopping infrastructure in Pitampura and Rajouri Garden. The place witnesses good turn around of people from all parts of Delhi. Recent developmentin terms of shopping malls and trendy shops have made the place much more demanding then ever before. <p>West Delhi is largely a residential hub where you will find people of all caste and communities. However, Punjabi families dominate the localities such as Punjabi Bagh, West Patel Nagar, Rajouri Garden and Shalimaar Bagh. </p> <p>Important <span class="blue-bold">hospitals in West Delhi</span> include Indraprastha Hospital, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital and Rajeev Gandhi Cancer Hospital.<br /></p><p>West Delhi has the advantage of better connectivity through busses, trains and now the Metro Rail. Induction of Metro Rail in the region has definitely helped in increasing the property rates here and the market value has also risen. <span class="heading-topic"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span class="heading-topic"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Major Suburbs of West Delhi</span></span></p> - Pitampura<br /> - Rohini<br /> - Punjabi Bagh.<br /> - JanakPuri<br /> - Rajouri Garden<br /> - Patel Nagartushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-40606680742897107162009-05-27T06:37:00.000-07:002009-05-27T06:41:05.291-07:00East Delhi<div align="center"><img style="width: 387px; height: 159px;" src="http://www.delhicapital.com/images/east-delhi.jpg" alt="East Delhi Area, Markets in East Delhi, East Delhi Map" /><br /><br /></div>History of East Delhi If we look at the history of Delhi, we find that people lived on one side of the river because of the fear of invaders who used to invade via river. This is why Delhi was located on the west of Yamuna River. With the advent of bridges which connected either side of river, the name "<span class="blue-bold">Trans Yamuna</span>" came into existence and was geographically called East Delhi. <p> Delhi being the national capital of India had the influx of people from all parts of the country. These people found East Delhi an appropriate place to build homes which embarked the <span class="blue-bold">growth of East Delhi</span>. The period between 1980 and 1990 saw maximum number of growth in population.<br /><br /><!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/localities-img-nev.lbi" --><!-- #EndLibraryItem --><span style="font-weight: bold;">East Delhi Location</span></p> <p>East Delhi is located on the eastern bank of Yamuna River and this part of the city is also called "Trans Yamuna". East Delhi is surrounded by some parts of U.P, which includes Noida and Ghaziabad.<br /> <br /> According to the census of 2001, the <span class="blue-bold">population of East Delhi</span> was 1.448770 million. East Delhi lying at the other side of Yamuna River does not mean that it is having a different culture and tradition. The culture, tradition and lifestyle are almost the same as New Delhi. We find people from all religions and major festivals are celebrated here with the same vigor and enthusiasm.<br /> <br /> East Delhi has been successful in accommodating large population of outsiders from different parts of the country. This is the reason why Delhi and other parts of Delhi have a cosmopolitan culture. </p> <p>This is very vivid from the fact that Mayur Vihar Phase-III has a decent population of South Indians, while Mayur Vihar Phase I and Phase II is a home to Bengalis and Christians. Other areas of East Delhi like Seelumpur have a good number of Muslims with places like Geeta Colony being dominated by Sikhs and Punjabis.<br /> </p><p>The <span class="blue-bold">transportation facilities</span> to and from East Delhi to other parts of the city are well versed with buses and auto rickshaw plying to all parts of the city. East Delhi is also among the busiest and <span class="blue-bold">densely populated areas of Delhi</span> with places like Vikas Marg, Preet Vihar and Shahadra always prone to traffic jams.<br /> </p><p>Traffic problems in some parts of East Delhi have been reduced with the advent of Delhi Metro which runs through a part of East Delhi and terminates at <span class="blue-bold">Shahadra</span>.<br /></p> Major <span class="blue-bold">Sub Divisions in East Delhi</span> are: Preet Vihar, Vivek Vihar, Shahdara, Mayur Vihar, Patparganj and Lakshmi Nagar.tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-44915297935171851382009-05-27T06:20:00.000-07:002009-05-27T06:29:20.508-07:00Lotus Temple<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2sabn81-tT24ZR71TNFCrMl6WzOBSUy30haqmVI1zMHS8nMmwsOI1vC_pEoca9PJiznbascya6kBSEY1p8lLfHXrXjDfGLzmWpiCpgg4ansTrXyiEsuUjxGlBlKt35R05aBg_GkU8rL1f/s1600-h/lotus_night.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2sabn81-tT24ZR71TNFCrMl6WzOBSUy30haqmVI1zMHS8nMmwsOI1vC_pEoca9PJiznbascya6kBSEY1p8lLfHXrXjDfGLzmWpiCpgg4ansTrXyiEsuUjxGlBlKt35R05aBg_GkU8rL1f/s400/lotus_night.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340495255722367570" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lotus Temple in Delhi: A Remarkable Architecture </span><br /><br />Lotus Temple is one of the remarkable architectures of Bahai faith. It is located at Kalkaji in New Delhi. The temple looks like a lotus flower and is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. The temple has no restrictions for visitors and is open to people from all religions. The place provides immaculate environment for meditation, peace and wisdom. The Bahai temple was completed in 1986. Since then the temple has received recognition from all over the world for its splendid architecture and design. Lotus Temple is among the most visited <span class="blue-bold">monuments in India</span>. The credit for building this beautiful structure goes to the Persian architect Fariborz Sahba from Canada. <p><!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/monuments-img-nev.lbi" --><table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="50"> <tbody><tr> <td><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table><!-- #EndLibraryItem -->Personifying Lotus in the temple does not merely mean giving a lotus shape to the edifice but it has a message to the people of India in the form of a manifestation from the almighty. Lotus is a symbol of peace, purity, love and immortality. It is this particular specialty of Lotus flower which makes the flower an important icon in Indian culture and society. This is why the design of Lotus temple has been inspired by lotus flower. </p><p>The design looks like a half opened Lotus flower with 27 freestanding "petals" made of marble. The architect, while designing the temple took into account the eternal beauty of Lotus flower. The construction work took almost 10 years before it finally got shape and was open for public. The team comprised of 800 engineers, technicians, workers and artisans who worked diligently to give realization to one of the most complex edifices in the world. The temple integrates the aesthetic values along with the technological influence within the whole structure. There are nine reflecting pools that encompass the temple from outside. Converting the geometry of the design that did not have any straight line to the actual structure needed a lot of effort and dedicated engineering. </p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTLW4Fndiu10dJQvcm1kCO7e4i0n5nebfCMnptClObjzDH_uuI6TpHH_bHXwkhbt_fZD5BJukKBKMdIuzOCAWaReFua-bfwS_zGxJbPhp59QMW-6j8xvyMMLGINvJWsRgwIEf7RblFYag/s1600-h/Lotus-Temple.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTLW4Fndiu10dJQvcm1kCO7e4i0n5nebfCMnptClObjzDH_uuI6TpHH_bHXwkhbt_fZD5BJukKBKMdIuzOCAWaReFua-bfwS_zGxJbPhp59QMW-6j8xvyMMLGINvJWsRgwIEf7RblFYag/s400/Lotus-Temple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340494753350542946" border="0" /></a><p>The temple has the capacity to accommodate nearly 2500 people and has nine doors that open in a central hall. The whole structure is made of white marble that adds to the glory of the temple. It is about 40 meters tall surrounded by nine ponds and appears as if the temple is floating like a Lotus flower in water. </p> <p>The most appraising aspect of this particular architectural masterpiece is the integration of the effervescent Indian history along with the modern engineering and architecture. The temple has to its accreditation being recognized all over the world as one of the most visited edifices in the world with almost 50 million people having visited the temple since its inception in 1986.<br /> <span class="blue-bold"></span><br /></p><p><span class="blue-bold">Awards Received: </span> </p><ul><li>Award given to the architect Mr. Sabha in the year 1987 from International Federation for Art and Architecture, USA.</li><li>Award for the structural design by the Institute of Structural Engineers in UK</li><li>The Citation Award for personifying the visual impact of the beautiful Lotus flower. </li><li>Accreditation for its outdoor illumination in the year 1988</li><li>American Concrete Institute Award for being one of the most artistically built concrete structures. </li><li>In the year 2000 it received the "Glob Art Academy Award" from Glob Art Academy in Vienna.</li></ul> So, whenever you visit Delhi, do not forget to see this particular masterpiece which offers a strong message of wisdom, peace and tranquility. <br /><br /> Visit Official Website: <a href="http://www.bahaindia.org/">http://www.bahaindia.org</a>tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-84418211097754122442009-05-27T06:12:00.000-07:002009-05-27T06:20:36.694-07:00Akshardham Temple<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqqJArkuZTRL36XxgxmjKcCJSrKv5CCUJSgxwtEZSWH8Nc86J2xkx1YgF7E865fHRPtQTm97vlfnFr76v22yOJHrmGuWhDfr4H05Xqx-A2ZPrI9NrRHkxDgUpW5LJGP4oVUCWWg4Usbz2/s1600-h/akshardham.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqqJArkuZTRL36XxgxmjKcCJSrKv5CCUJSgxwtEZSWH8Nc86J2xkx1YgF7E865fHRPtQTm97vlfnFr76v22yOJHrmGuWhDfr4H05Xqx-A2ZPrI9NrRHkxDgUpW5LJGP4oVUCWWg4Usbz2/s400/akshardham.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340491676697596722" border="0" /></a><span class="heading-topic"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Akshardham Temple in Delhi</span><br /><br /></span>If you are one of those people who are stuck in the daily rut of Delhi life working 24x7 and dying for a break, the Swaminarayan Akshardham Complex is the place to head for. And contrary to clichéd perceptions, it is not so much a temple as it is a monument. <p>For those used to the never-ending ring of their mobile phones and Blackberries, a visit to Akshardham might just come as a culture shock. You are not permitted to carry anything besides your wallet. Mobile phones, cameras, handbags and everthing else must be deposited at special counters before you can go through to the security check.</p>The first thing that strikes you is he assembly of 10 gates, which represent the 10 principal directions of Indian culture: music, dance, literature etc. The gates have been created to invite goodness from all directions.<br /> <br />As you cross the gates, you see the Bhakti Dwar and the twin Mayur Dwars. The first is a 'Gate of Devotion' seeking to celebrate the vedic tradition of dual worship where devotees worship both God and His chosen devotee. The Mayur Dwars are the twin peacock gats, each adorned with 869 sculpted peacocks. <p>Between these two dwars are the holy footprints of Bhagwan Swaminarayan carved out of white marble, on which water is continuously showered from four large conch shells.</p> <p>The focal point of the complex is the grand Akshardham Monument built of pint sandstone and white marble. An impressive 141 feet high, it features 234 intricately carved pillars, nine domes, 20 pinnacles and over 20,000 sculpted figures. The monument authorities announce with pride that the entire monument has been built with no steel to revive an ancient Indian architectural tradition.<br /> <br /> Ensconced at the center of the monument is the 11-feet high gold-plated idol of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, and several Hindu deities. Visitors to the main monument could take a careful look at the domes and 20 quadrangle pinnacles that are a perfect example of ancient India's engineering technology.</p> <p><!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/monuments-img-nev.lbi" --><table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="50"> <tbody><tr> <td><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table><!-- #EndLibraryItem -->Amid this ambience of the ancient, the Akshardham authorities have also brought in the best elements of the modern: there are perfectly clean toilets at every 51 yards; almost all te staff are volunteer workers so all enquiries are met with willing assistance rather then the surly countenances one encounters at most other <span class="blue-bold">Indian monuments</span>. There is also a food court where one can get a vegetarian Gujarati thali and snacks and refreshments.</p> <p>Entry to the monument, the complex and the lawns are free of charge. There are, however, some sections where entry carries a fee. For example, a ticket of Rs. 20 is required to see the musical fountain - at the center of an ancient India style replica Yagnapurush Kund - which is a 15-minute show each evening at 6:45 p.m.</p> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="182"> <tbody><tr><td> <div align="center"><img src="http://www.delhicapital.com/images/akshardham-mandir.jpg" alt="Akshardham Temple in India: Places to Visit in Delhi" width="177" height="165" /></div></td> </tr></tbody></table> There is also a Rs. 125 charge to visit halls1, 2 and 3 - a small price to pay for the quality of displays put up in these. Hall 1 o the Sahajanand Darshan or hall of Values includes a 50-minute sound and light show with robotic figures about universal values for humanity. Hall Number 2 or Neelkanth Darshan screens a 40-minute film at India's only large format screen portraying the story of a child yogi. <p>The highlight of the visit to the complex, however, is a trip to Hall 3 or Sanskruti Vihar where you can take a spectacular boat ride through a representation of 10,000 years on Indian culture that once flourished on he banks of the river Saraswati. Visitors are taken through the world's oldest vedic village and bazaar, Takshila the world's first university and even a tableaux of just how people cooked in the vedic era.</p> <p>Clearly, one visit or one day is not really sufficient to explore all of Akshardham but if you keep in mind that entry is free and it is an in city escape from daily life you may well be tempted to go back.<br /></p>The architecture of Akshardham temple is similar to the one at Gandhinagar in Gujarat. The main monument at the temple is about 141 feet high with a beautiful statue of Lord Swaminarayan. There are various structures within the temple which depicts the history and culture of Hindu Religion. <p>If you want to explore the whole temple then you should take your time off for the whole day as it takes at least five hours to visit each and every structure of the temple.</p> <!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/monuments-img-nev.lbi" --><!-- #EndLibraryItem --><span class="heading-topic">Other relevant information about Akshardham</span><br /><br /> <span class="blue-bold">Location:</span> NH 24, Noida Mor, New Delhi<br /> <span class="blue-bold"><br />State:</span> Delhi<br /> <span class="blue-bold"><br />Year of Construction:</span> 2005<br /> <span class="blue-bold"><br />Specialty:</span> The structure is spread over 100 depicting Indian culture, history, art, values.<br /> <span class="blue-bold"><br />Open time for public:</span> 9AM - 9PM from Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday<br /> <span class="blue-bold"><br />Nearest Hotels and Accommodation: </span> There are hotels, lodge and guest houses in Delhi which providing tourism services<br /> <span class="blue-bold"><br />Near By Cities: Noida</span>, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Faridabad<br /> <span class="blue-bold"></span>tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-22045392649848824352009-05-27T06:08:00.000-07:002009-05-27T06:12:07.255-07:00Humayun Tomb<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7JzdMrOW-pnHSJS-Pawl9zX-ne60JTttiMY-MlF5yU-nHIUxlpFX7lxjaUxroQqSfzAgov-B1Rco5eU8jnBLoLGYleUH5aaLt20qhAzHlrOwf6aYeYApAFnicSQF16WszD5sXXZhiTPK/s1600-h/humayun-tomb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7JzdMrOW-pnHSJS-Pawl9zX-ne60JTttiMY-MlF5yU-nHIUxlpFX7lxjaUxroQqSfzAgov-B1Rco5eU8jnBLoLGYleUH5aaLt20qhAzHlrOwf6aYeYApAFnicSQF16WszD5sXXZhiTPK/s400/humayun-tomb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340490333629476882" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Humayun Tomb in New Delhi : The Great Mughal Monument </span><br /><br />Delhi<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> is all about Mughal architecture and the remains of this very effervescent history shows the glory of Mughal Empire in India. <strong>Humayun's tomb</strong><p> is one of the remarkable structures of the Mughal Empire in India. The monument is surrounded my many new buildings but still the structure has the importance of its own and sill can be seen upright and bright. Just close to the monument, there is the shrine of Nizamuddin which is very sacred among Muslims. Humayun's tomb was built in 1565 A.D by Hamida Banu Begum (Humayun's widow). </p> <p>Visiting Humayun's tomb is a wonderful experience where you get to see the Mughal architecture and the history of Mughal India. Humayun's tomb is preceded by a tomb with blue dome. The dome has been made with Persian tiles which became very popular since Mughals came to India.</p> <p>Near the Humayun's tomb, you will find an enclosure and a mosque, which belongs to Isa Khan. Isa Khan was one of the nobles of Sher Shah who passed away some years prior to Humayun's arrival to Delhi. This particular tom has the beauty of its own but the structure is very different to that of Humayun's tomb.</p> <p><!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/monuments-img-nev.lbi" --> <table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="50"> <tbody><tr> <td><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <!-- #EndLibraryItem -->Humayun's tomb is the main attraction for every visitor. It is very difficult to symbolize the great architecture but we will take you through the course of the whole structure, its architecture and the beauty.</p> <p>At the first instance to the Humayun's tomb, you will come across an archway, which is a part of a garden that belonged to a Mughal noble. The garden is no more in existence but this archway forms an enclosure to the Humayun's tomb. As you move further, you will come across another doorway on the right. This place was used as a resting bay where people used to take some time off the tedious journey. This is called "Arab Serai". The structure was built by Hamida Banu Begum to accommodate more than 200 Arabs she brought with her from Mecca.</p> <p>The main gateway of Humayun's tomb consists of a large square enclosure and Humayun's tomb can be seen at the center. The tomb stands on a stone platform with beautiful stone channels on each side of the platform. These channels were filled with water to keep the garden green and natural all the time. The main idea was to have water canals which kept the flowers, plants and the grass in good shape. </p> <p>The garden has been maintained very well by the authorities and it does give us a glimpse of what the structure would have looked in past. It had flowers, plants and trees for all seasons, which meant that the place always looked beautiful and visitors were greeted by the fragrance of beautiful seasonal flowers.<br /> <br />Mughals always loved flowers and their fond for gardens can be seen in the architecture of Mughals. As you reach the roof, you will find little porches that are believed to have been used by the students of Madarsa or college where Arabic was taught. The roof itself is a sight seeing place where prominent monuments of Delhi can be seen through naked eyes. </p> <p>You would find clear view of Jama Masjid and Qutab Minar. A bird's eye view from the roof would show you many ruined tombs and ancient structures belonging to various nobles. </p> A very special anecdote with reference to Humayun's Tomb is the plight of Bahadur Shah who took refuge in this very tomb in 1857 and later surrendered to the British.tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-5435081253797831672009-05-27T06:00:00.000-07:002009-05-27T06:08:00.532-07:00Red Fort (Lal Qila)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZsCfgJehKKnh2DkMqVqnx2ip9YusG2ZvIR2hZC-eX0NEvKcOG83sTxBGb0tmaZR_II53OCNJqLNlw0b6QkvV_qzYajJz6zJDy8PUwh9PFL_4N2xX-n9l18w3roFRYT7leX1S9l9ii8tO2/s1600-h/Red_Fort_Front.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZsCfgJehKKnh2DkMqVqnx2ip9YusG2ZvIR2hZC-eX0NEvKcOG83sTxBGb0tmaZR_II53OCNJqLNlw0b6QkvV_qzYajJz6zJDy8PUwh9PFL_4N2xX-n9l18w3roFRYT7leX1S9l9ii8tO2/s400/Red_Fort_Front.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340488953077676418" border="0" /></a>Red Fort in Delhi<br /><br />The Symbol of India Lal Quila also called the Red Fort is one of the most <span class="blue-bold">important monuments of India</span>. It stands on the bank of river Yamuna. The whole structure is made of Red stone. The fort was built by<span class="blue-bold"> Shahjahan - the Mughal King</span> who also built the famous <span class="blue-bold">Taj Mahal</span> - in 1648. Shahjahan called it the <em>Uru-Muhalla</em>. Shahjahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi and Red Fort was the new capital. Lal Quila stands at the eastern side of Shahjahanabad and the very name of "Lal Quila" comes from the huge wall that encloses the whole structure. The wall is 2.5 km long and the height varies from 16 meters on the river side to 33 meters towards the city.<br /><br />One of the special attraction of the fort is the huge wall that encompasses the whole structure. The walls have two entrances, one at the delhi gate and the other at the Lahore gate. Lahore Gate is the main entrance point of the fort, leading to Chatta Chowk. It is a coveres bazaar street where merchnats sold their goods to the nobles of the court. <p>As you move along the passage of Chatta Chowk, you will come across Naqqar Khana, also called drum house. This place was used by the musicians who played thieir bands every day. The place now is used as a war museum. There is another open space along the main entrance path which served as the courtyard of the Diwan-i-Am. An ornate throne balcony can be seen at the eastern wall of the Diwan-i-Am. Nobles used to gather here facing each other depending on their ranks and hierarchy. The emperor used to sit above with royal princes occupying the place next to the throne and the wazirs used to sit on the marble takht below the throne. The architectural design behind the Emperor's throne was done by French artists which was a major attraction in alomost every Mughal architecture. You could also see the rings that were used for curtains possibly to keep the hall off the sunlight.<br /> <br /> A gateway called Lal Purdah can be seen on the left of the Diwan-i-Am which was the way out of the court. The gate was used by Emperor's important members in the court and were called Lal Purdaris.<br /> <br /> On the left you will find a royal bath. Close to the royal bath, there is a mosque or private royal chapel. The mosque was built by Auranzeb which was used for offering prayers.<br /> <br /> Behind the throne, you will find the imperial apartments which consist of a row of pavilions. These pavilions are covered by continuous water channels called the Nahr-i-Behisht. There is a tower called Shah Burj at the north east corner of the fort which acts as a source for water from the river Yamuna to these water channels. The whole design within the palace is based on the theme of "Paradise- as described in the Koran. An inscription within the palace reads "If there be a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here". Hindu influence of <span class="blue-bold">Mughal Architecture</span> can be seen in all the pavilions despite the fact that the palace was built with Islamic architectural prototypes.<br /> </p><p>Palace garden at the Red Fort is one of the main attractions as it gives you a glimpse of the great Mughal garden. The garden is also called the Hayat Baksh garden. Another gardens in the palace is the Moonlight Garden or the Mehtab Bagh. It was called Moonligh Garden because the garden was full of flowers that blossomed during the moonlight. </p><p>Another pavilion is Diwan-i-Khas, a lavishly decorated hall that was used for mistrial and court gatherings. It is the best among all the pavilions because of its architecture specialty which includes designs with floral pietra patterns on the columns and the wooden painted ceiling. There is a carving on the marbles of Baithak, called the sitting space. The place was used by the emperor to entertain his friends and people close to him. The balcony on the top, also called the Jharoka, was used by the emperor to address the crowd. </p> <p>As you move beyond the private apartments, you will notice a palace called the <span class="blue-bold">Rang Mahal</span> or the Palace of Colors. The palace belonged to Padshah Begum. Beyond the Rang Mahal, there is a building which has now been converted into a museum. The museum contains reminiscence of the great Mughal era, the costumes and the pictures of the Mughal era. </p> Red Fort has a lot to offer to the visitors. There are many things that can only be seen and witnessed. You must visit the fort once and get to learn a lot about the great Mughal architecture. Being among the top tourist destination of Delhi, Red Fort attracts thousands of visitors every year. Above all, the Red Fort has a very important purpose in the democracy of India. It is the site that is used for celebrating the Independance Day. The Prime Minister of India addresses the nation on August 15 from this very historical monument.tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-40258112893316488492009-05-25T00:48:00.000-07:002009-05-25T01:11:46.043-07:00Entertainment in Delhi<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ndGfDwzwv4hW6VEpofBY_IdMunhndr1io77CrgOcAqunUa5MPpg_mlX1q92a8IXxHwGn63JsEJNHuFOHb6JQDnCIS80UqQ_hJHxuYNXPSspYJLcRQiBkzEPqXNE9CIMPy8YIKpnj6fEy/s1600-h/1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 165px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ndGfDwzwv4hW6VEpofBY_IdMunhndr1io77CrgOcAqunUa5MPpg_mlX1q92a8IXxHwGn63JsEJNHuFOHb6JQDnCIS80UqQ_hJHxuYNXPSspYJLcRQiBkzEPqXNE9CIMPy8YIKpnj6fEy/s400/1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339670960316635634" border="0" /></a><br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/TUSHAR%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/TUSHAR%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg" alt="" /><br />Entertainment Options in Delhi<br /><br />Delhi is a fun place to live in with so many entertainment options available to enjoy your holidays and leisure time. Delhi has come over and transformed its image from being the city which had no night life. Today Delhi has a night life of its own where people are free to shop, dine and roam without any hassles and concerns. There are pubs, bars, restaurants and <span class="blue-bold">night clubs in Delhi</span> where you can spend your free time with your loved and dear ones.<br /><br /> Delhi has always been a vibrant city with a cosmopolitan culture which embraces itself to every aspect of life. Delhi has so many entertainment places to choose if you are looking to hang out and spend a cool evening with your friends. <span class="blue-bold">Entertainment places in Delhi</span> like cinema halls, pubs, hotels<a href="http://www.delhicapital.com/delhi-hotels/" class="blue-bold"> </a>and recreational centers are open all weekends. Delhi has some world class cinema halls like PVRs which is a chain of cinema halls in the city. PVR Saket, PVR in CP, Satyam, Priya and Three Cs are some of the <span class="blue-bold">major cinema halls in Delhi</span>. <span class="blue-bold">Night life in Delhi</span> has clubs, bars, restaurants where you get world class ambience with quality service.<br /><p><br /></p><p>Auditoriums in Delhi host cultural and recreational concerts all through the year which is seen with great interest by the people of Delhi. Live concert and dramas in Delhi take place on a regular basis which adds to the entertainment aspect of the city. With the development of extravagant malls and shopping complex in Delhi, you have the option to shop and dine under the ambience of a single roof. These shopping malls cater to every need of life by providing services ranging from restaurants, swanky showrooms, cheap grocery stores, play stations and many more. In addition to the modern lifestyle malls and shopping centers in Delhi, you have the option of enjoying the traditional taste of <span class="blue-bold">shopping in Delhi</span> in the by lanes of old markets like Karol Bagh and Chandni Chowk. </p><p>Entertainment without good food? Well this does not suit the lifestyle of delhi-ites. In addition to the famous high class restaurants and cafes, Delhi also offers lane side eateries which are very famous among the people of Delhi. Delhi’s landscape is getting populated with ultramodern multiplexes, shopping and specialty malls. This has certainly helped in transforming Delhi into a world class city.</p> <h1 class="heading-topic"> </h1>tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-51808816094902970692009-05-25T00:38:00.000-07:002009-05-25T00:48:08.484-07:00Shopping in Delhi<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymwfIprKrDlRyo1gQvb-OQCE6DkpsJIxu3rWwjcdRaFPbFmPQPtMITk61ZHy5dSZJppSqd_zYY3Nu5OU14H1ZCuicmtFpuIgJS9q-OulTk0n8_x3eV0yXnjzyE_Y3P3dUABrZo-7qNk2-/s1600-h/shopping_1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 297px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymwfIprKrDlRyo1gQvb-OQCE6DkpsJIxu3rWwjcdRaFPbFmPQPtMITk61ZHy5dSZJppSqd_zYY3Nu5OU14H1ZCuicmtFpuIgJS9q-OulTk0n8_x3eV0yXnjzyE_Y3P3dUABrZo-7qNk2-/s400/shopping_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339664015763707314" border="0" /></a>Shopping Options in Delhi<br />Delhi is famous for the shopping extravaganza ranging from the traditional jewelry and handicrafts to the latest fashionable consumer goods. Shopping in Delhi is a complete satisfaction because you get choose from a wide range of options suiting every budget. The specialty of shopping in Delhi is the availability of goods from all over India. Delhi has specialized markets for different goods like Linen, leather, antiques, silks and furniture.<br /><br /> If you are a lover of antique and traditional goods, then you are in the right place. There are <span class="blue-bold">shops in Delhi</span> dealing in traditional art and crafts items, precious stones, pottery, brassware, wood work done in rosewood and sandalwood. Delhi's old and traditional shopping market lies in Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk and Central Delhi's Connaught Place. However, there are new trendy markets in Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar and Karol Bagh where you will find goods ranging from antiques to the latest fashionable items whether its apparels or the consumer durable goods.<br /><br /> <span class="blue-bold">Specialty of Chandni Chowk</span> still exists where you will find small shops in the by lanes of the market. With the emergence of new brands and brand conscious people, the <span class="blue-bold">shops in Chandni Chowk</span> have a modern look. You will find big showrooms of Indian and International brands along with those small shops that still bear the same importance. Sadar Bazaar and the Khari Baoli are the main whole sale markets in the northern India. Chandni Chowk is also famous for electronics and electrical goods.<br /><br />Connaught Place is famous for its shopping with swanky showrooms of branded companies. One can meet most of the shopping need in Connaught Place because shops here deal in apparels, grocery, consumer durable goods, handicrafts and antiques. <span class="blue-bold">Palika Bazaar</span> in Connaught Place is an underground market that is famous for electronic items, leather goods, perfumes and apparels. Janpath market opposite to Connaught Place is famous for cotton garments, furniture and decorative items. <span class="blue-bold">Janpath</span> is a famous attraction for tourists and foreigners visiting Delhi.<br /><br /><!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/things-to-do-nev.lbi" --><table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="50"> <tbody><tr> <td><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table><!-- #EndLibraryItem -->Handicrafts and cottage industry products can be found on the Tolstoy Road. Baba Kharak Singh Marg is famous for the state emporiums from all stated in India.<br /><br /> However, with the new Mall culture in Delhi, people are more inclined towards shopping in malls but the importance of these traditional markets still exist.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span>Major Shopping Centers in Delhi<br /><br /><span class="heading-brown">Palika Bazar:</span> the <span class="blue-bold">underground market in Connaught Place</span> is famous for electronic goods, leather and apparels. There are so many small shops in the markets that you have flexible options to choose from. Bargaining is very much a common feature of this market.<br /><br /> <span class="heading-brown">Dilli Haat:</span> Dilli Haat is located in South Delhi near the INA Market. It is famous for handicrafts and state emporiums from different states across India. The stalls from these states will give you the taste of the culture, food and tradition of different states in India. Central Cottage Industries Emporium: it is located at Janpath near Connaught Place. You can find varieties of handloom and handicrafts from these emporiums. If you are a lover such traditional art and craft works then you must visit the place. <br /><br /><span class="heading-brown">State Emporiums:</span> these are located on Baba Kharak Singh Marg and are famous for the traditional handicrafts from different states in India. There is no bargaining and the prices are genuine.<br /><br /> <span class="heading-brown">Ambawatta Complex:</span> it is located on the border of Mehrauli village and is famous for the wide range of products like apparels, jewelry and consumer durable goods.<br /> <br /><span class="heading-brown">Santushti Shopping Arcade:</span> it is located near the Samrat Hotel in Delhi and is famous for handmade potteries and fashionable garments.<br /><br /> <span class="heading-brown">Hauz Khas Village:</span> it is a big market of consumer durable goods. Fashionable garments, antiques and furniture can also be had from the shops in Hauz Khas Village.<br /><br /> <span class="heading-brown">Karol Bagh:</span> it is located in Central Delhi and is famous for clothes, jewelry, electronic items and other consumer durable goods. The market is an old shopping center of Delhi and has come a long way with new showrooms and food plazas all through the market.<br /><br /><span class="heading-brown">Lajpat Nagar Market:</span> the central market in Lajpat Nagar is famous for its cheap and best readymade apparels.<br /><br /><span class="heading-brown">Sarojini Nagar:</span> the market is famous for its designer and latest fashion clothes along with handicrafts and other consumer durable goods. It is located in South Delhi, near Chanakya Puri. Sarojini Nagar is famous among young generation because of its trendy clothes and fashionable items.<br /><br /> <span class="heading-brown">South Extension:</span> Located in South Delhi, South Extension market is famous for exclusive showrooms of Indian and International brands. South Extension has been divided into South EX I and South Ex II on either side of the Ring Road.<br /><br /><span class="heading-brown">Khadi Gram Udyog Bhawan:</span> khadi is a popular fabric these days with young generation embracing it as a fashionable option. It is no longer limited to politicians and old age people. At the Khadi Gram Bhawan, one can have fabrics as well as ready made clothes of Khadi.<br /><br /><span class="heading-topic"><br /> Market Holidays</span><br /><br /><span class="heading-brown">Sundays</span><br /> Azad Market, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazar, Connought Place, Hauz Khas Village, Hanpath, Khan Market, Khari Baoli, Meena Bazaar, Nai Sarak, Nehru Place, Paharganj, Palika Bazar, Sadar Bazar, Sabzi Mandi, Shanker Market, Yashwant Place.<br /><br /><span class="heading-brown">Mondays</span><br /> Ajmal Khan Road, Defence Colony Market, INA Market, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, Nizamuddin, Sarojini Nagar Market, South Extension. <br /><br /><span class="heading-brown">Tuesday</span><br /> Aurobindo Place, C.R. Park, Greater Kailash, Green Park, Hauz Khas, Munirka, New Friends Colony, R.K. Puram, Vasant Vihar, Masoodpur, Vasant Kunj, Yusuf Sarai.tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-13689975506802380662009-05-25T00:14:00.000-07:002009-05-25T00:38:31.901-07:00Eating Out in Delhi<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLbMVfzZjs6Ujjh93klfRKpiPCKJnrcpUNu0S2PixUYaJUj0p1YI0VaxAjvw-UQQZWt8gST1_RFQ7PiMSoZWFTJjBVZPjva9QDtH1mBGLhYCTSsGMclPYAEHtEtRkLMLMWvvyNdLI1NGRM/s1600-h/food-in-delhi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLbMVfzZjs6Ujjh93klfRKpiPCKJnrcpUNu0S2PixUYaJUj0p1YI0VaxAjvw-UQQZWt8gST1_RFQ7PiMSoZWFTJjBVZPjva9QDtH1mBGLhYCTSsGMclPYAEHtEtRkLMLMWvvyNdLI1NGRM/s400/food-in-delhi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339658516421583378" border="0" /></a>Eating Out in Delhi<br />From the by lanes of the walled city to the swanky hotels and restaurants, Delhi has the taste of all. Delhi gives you the option of choosing from the wide variety of cuisines, which is a mixture of regional and international food.<br /><br /> Delhi loves its food which is a blend of North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Continental and American lifestyle fast food. All these varieties are readily available in every parts of Delhi. International chains such as McDonalds, Dominos, Pizza Hut, Pizza Express, Wimpy and TGIF have a good strong chain all over Delhi.<br /> <br /> <span class="heading-topic"><br />Some of the places worth visiting are:</span> <ul class="bullets"><li>Berco's and Fa Yian, for Chinese food</li><li>Karim's and Nizam's, for Mughlai food</li><li>Nirula's for a mix of Indian and western fast food</li><li>Sagar, in Defence Colony for Udipi food</li><li>English Dairy, a popular dhaba in Connaught Place for inexpensive vegetarian food</li></ul>However, if you are a food lover and want to spend an evening with your friends and lovers in a rich ambience then these are the places to look for: <ul class="bullets"><li>Delhi ka Aangan (Hyatt Regency)</li><li>Darbar (Ashoka Hotel)</li><li>Corbetts (Claridges)</li><li>Bukhara (Maurya Sheraton)</li><li>Frontier (Ashoka Hotel)</li><li>Baluchi (The Hilton)</li><li>EI Arab (Regal Building)</li><li>Dum Pukht or the process of slow cooking developed in Awadh (Maurya Sheraton)</li><li>Kashmiri food at Chor Bizarre (Hotel Broadway)</li><li>Thai food at Baan Tahi (The Oberoi)</li><li>Sukothai ( Hauz Khas village)</li><li>Japanese food at Tokyo (Ashoka Hotel)</li><li>Osaka (Haus Khas village</li></ul><br /><p>Well, if you are looking for a cheap and best option, you have the options like Gulati Restaurant (Pandara Market), Angeethi (Asiad Village) and Degchi (Regal Building). To add to that, there are a number of famous road side "dhabas", which are highly sought for by people from all sections of the society. Some of these are roadside eateries around Jama Masjid and Nizamuddin where kababs, rotis and biryani are the order of the day. <span class="heading-topic"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span class="heading-topic"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>VARITIES OF FOOD IN DELHI</span></p> <p><span class="blue-bold">Chinese Food:</span> Chinese food is available in every five star hotel in India while most restaurants in Delhi do serve Chinese food. Chinese food is very popular among the people of Delhi, which goes to show the reason why we have large number of Chinese cuisines in the city, not to mention the road side fast food with delicious Chinese food.<br /> <br /> <br /> <span class="blue-bold">Continental Food:</span> Continental cuisines can be had at five star hotels like La Rochelle (The Oberoi), the Orient Express (Taj Palace) and Rick's (Taj Man Singh). Continental food is also available at various multi-cuisine restaurants within the city.<br /> <br /> <br /> <span class="blue-bold">Desi Junk Food:</span> you can have the taste of various desi food available at every nook and corner of the city. Among the very popular and widely available are chat, gol guppe, paranthe, bhelpuri, chaat papri, etc. These stuffs can be found at places like: </p> <ul class="bullets"><li>Bengali Market near Connaught Place in the center of Delhi.</li><li>Haldiram's stores located at every parts of the city offer chat, sweets and other spicy items.</li><li>Ashok's near Chawri Bazaar in Old Delhi is famous for Chaat.</li></ul> <p><!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/things-to-do-nev.lbi" --><table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="50"> <tbody><tr> <td><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table><!-- #EndLibraryItem --><span class="blue-bold">Indian Cuisines: </span>The most popular and one of the delightful offerings of Indian cuisines can be found at Delhi Haat, where you can have the taste of real India. Delhi Haat has food stalls from almost every state in India, which offer cheap and quality food. The place has special importance in the sense that quality food is coupled with swanky market depicting arts and crafts culture of India. For food lovers, eateries such as those at Pranthe wali gali, or chaat at Bengali Market and sunder Nagar, bhelpuri at Greater Kailash and sweetmeats from Annapoorna and Ghantewala can be a part of the gastronomical tour of Delhi.<br /> <br /> <span class="blue-bold"><br /> Italian:</span> Italian food is very popular all over India and especially in Delhi where people love to have Italian food. Most of the restaurants and Hotels in Delhi serve Italian food with some specific Italian restaurant serving quality food. Among the most common Italian restaurants, we have: </p> <ul class="bullets"><li>Little Italy, Defence Colony Market </li><li>The West View at Maurya Sheraton, Olive near the Qutub Minar, Diva at Greater Kailash Pt.2, San Gimignano at Imperial Hotel and La Piazza at Hyatt Regency offer some of the best authentic Italian food in the South-Asian continent.</li><li>The Big Chill, Khan Market and East of Kailash, is popular with a young crowd for great smoothies, ice creams, cheesecakes and Italian food.</li><li>Flavours of Italy, near the Moolchand Flyover.</li></ul> <p><span class="blue-bold">Thai Food:</span> If you are a lover of Thai food, then you must visit: </p> <ul class="bullets"><li>EGO Thai at Friends Colony Market</li><li>Culinaire at GK2</li><li>Chilli Seasons at Lodhi Colony market</li><li>Ban Thai at the Oberoi hotel</li></ul> <p><span class="blue-bold">NWFP & Tandoori Food:</span> Some of the popular Tandoori destinations in Delhi are: </p> <ul class="bullets"><li>Moti Mahal Deluxe and Havemore at Pandara Park.</li><li>Bukhara at Maurya Sheraton. This restaurant is featured in the book, "1001 Places to Visit", which is the best in terms of taste, ambience and quality.</li><li>Others notables include Chor Bizzare and Punjabi by Nature.</li></ul>tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-79224237831832431662009-05-25T00:11:00.000-07:002009-05-25T00:14:42.969-07:00Education in Delhi<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVCHoNE_1VsHtPA8Khp0vkf9hAPh9GsnRJ_uIlVrGVF4QhpvYfBuso3K1vsIaoShihTdVU1Ka8L5Mwz1ISRX4WwlC_FMXGNiTtVGNqRXWdLhmz9WO0xl40yBQRzxEsZIHE97MQX8jU2Y91/s1600-h/Education+in+Delhi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 353px; height: 308px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVCHoNE_1VsHtPA8Khp0vkf9hAPh9GsnRJ_uIlVrGVF4QhpvYfBuso3K1vsIaoShihTdVU1Ka8L5Mwz1ISRX4WwlC_FMXGNiTtVGNqRXWdLhmz9WO0xl40yBQRzxEsZIHE97MQX8jU2Y91/s400/Education+in+Delhi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339655940006365058" border="0" /></a>Educational Facilities in Delhi<br /> Education in Delhi has seen a tremendous growth over the last few years with new colleges and research institutes being established in Delhi. Delhi has always been the education hub of India with the track record of producing great talents. Delhi has universities, colleges, schools that compete with the top in the country. The quality education imparted among the youth has resulted in better and efficient work force with great minds working forth towards making a rising economy of Delhi. These educational institutes provide a building block for nation's development. Several educationalists have praised the quality of education in Delhi. Delhi offers good educational facilities for primary, secondary and higher education. Delhi is fast developing as a technical education hub of India which is quite vivid from the number of <span class="blue-bold">engineering and management institutes in Delhi</span> that have emerged in the span of five years. <span class="blue-bold">University of Delhi</span> and <span class="blue-bold">JNU</span> have always attracted research scholars from all parts of the world. <span class="blue-bold">Delhi offers hostels and accommodation facilities to foreign students</span> who come for research and other educational purposes.<br /><br /><p> NCT (National Capital Territory of Delhi) is the governing body which looks into the educational affairs in the city. <!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/things-to-do-nev.lbi" --><table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="50"> <tbody><tr> <td><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table><!-- #EndLibraryItem -->There are some other private bodies that run educational institutes abiding by the norms and permission of the government. As per the survey conducted in 2001, Delhi had some 2416 primary, 715 middle and 1576 secondary schools. Well, the higher and technical education in Delhi comprises of 131 colleges, which includes 5 medical colleges, 8 engineering colleges. Delhi has five universities, seven deemed universities and one Open University. </p><p><span class="blue-bold">Literacy rate in Delhi</span> is 81.2%. English is the common medium of study in private schools whereas government schools still favor Hindi as the study medium. There are governing bodies of the government that control the curriculum and examination of schools in Delhi. <span class="blue-bold">Schools in Delhi</span> are affiliated to either Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian Council of Certificate Examinations (ICSE) boards.</p> <p><br /> We at Delhicapital.com have made sure that our visitors are presented with up to date information on the education scenario of Delhi. We have enlisted major schools, colleges and <span class="blue-bold">technical institutes in Delhi</span>. These include management institutes, engineering colleges, medical institutes and other mainstream colleges pertaining to technical education.</p> The <span class="blue-bold">Government of Delhi</span> has a decent share in the education system. At present there are 28 Delhi government colleges. Out of these, 12 are cent percent funded by the government of Delhi and the rest 16 are under the blessings of UGC and Delhi government on sharing basis of 95:5 on approved recurring expenditure and 50:50 for non-recurring expenditure.tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-88096054218907619252009-05-24T04:26:00.000-07:002009-05-24T04:37:33.473-07:00Delhi Fast Facts<h1 class="heading-topic"><span style="font-size:100%;">Facts and Figures of Delhi</span></h1><h1 class="heading-topic"><span style="font-size:100%;">How to Reach Delhi</span></h1> Delhi being the capital of India is the main gateway to India and is connected with world's major cities. International flights from all over the world fly to Delhi's international airport. Delhi has an international and a domestic airport to manage the air traffic of International and domestic flights.<br /><br /><table style="width: 270px; height: 247px;" align="right" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#e2e0e2"><td colspan="2" height="20"><div class="blue-bold" align="center">Delhi - Important Information</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td width="134" height="20"> Population:</td> <td width="162" height="20"> 12.8 million </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Area:</td> <td height="20"> 1483 sq km </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Languages:</td> <td height="20"> Hindi, English, Punjabi </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Best Time to Go:</td> <td height="20"> November-March</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> STD Code:</td> <td height="20"> 011</td></tr></tbody></table>Connectivity of Delhi <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>to and from major cities in India makes it an ideal to place to visit and relocate. Business, education, IT and ITES have flourished in Delhi at a brisk rate with the graph ever increasing. Interstate road connectivity from Delhi to neighboring states like Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttranchal (Uttrakhand), and Himachal Pradesh makes commuting an easy ride<br /><br />Delhi government has special cell which looks into the tourism aspect of the city. You can have all the information needed regarding tourist’s destination and major sites within Delhi. There are private tour and travel operators within the city which would provide you cheap and quality services. Online portals on Delhi also provide information on Delhi Tourism where you can also book or plan your travel in advance. <br /><br /><span class="heading-topic">Delhi Basics</span><br /><span class="blue-bold"><br /> Time:</span> GMT +5.5. <p><span class="blue-bold">Electricity: </span>240 volts, 50Hz. A variety of power outlets are used in India, but most plugs have two or three round pins.<br /> </p> <span class="heading-topic">Money: </span> <ul><li>The currency is the Rupee (INR), which is divided into 100 paisa. <br /> </li><li>Major currencies can be changed at banks, and authorized bureaus de change. It is impossible to obtain rupees outside India, but no matter what time you arrive in India there will be an exchange office open at the airport. It is illegal to exchange money through the black market and it is advisable to refuse torn notes, as no one will accept them apart from the National Banks.<br /> </li><li> It is advisable to keep and tender money into small denominations. Travelers cheque and major credit cards are widely accepted everywhere in the city whether it is shopping complexes, hotels, restaurants or a retail outlets.</li></ul> <p><span class="blue-bold">Language: </span>Delhi is a cosmopolitan city where you would find people from all over India. Hindi is the official and widely spoken language in Delhi, followed by Punjabi. However, English happens to be the official language for Business and official purposes. Urdu is the common language being spoken in Muslim community. There are sixteen other languages which are spoken by people from different parts of India. </p> <p><span class="blue-bold">Entry requirements for Americans: </span>United States citizens must have a valid passport and a visa. </p> <p><span class="blue-bold">Entry requirements for Australians:</span> Australians require a valid passport and a visa. </p> <p><span class="blue-bold">Entry requirements for South Africans:</span> South Africans require a valid passport and a visa. </p> <p><span class="blue-bold">Entry requirements for Irish nationals:</span> Irish citizens require a valid passport and a visa. </p><span class="blue-bold">Entry requirements for New Zealand nationals:</span> New Zealand citizens require a valid passport and a visa.<br /><p> <span class="blue-bold">Entry requirements for UK nationals:</span> British citizens must have a valid passport and a visa.<br /> <span class="blue-bold"><br /> Entry requirements for Canadians:</span> Canadians require a valid passport and a visa. </p> <p> <span class="blue-bold">Passport/Visa Note:</span> A valid passport and visa is required by all for entry to India, unless they hold a PIO (Person of Indian Origin) Card. Some parts of the country are restricted areas and require a special permit. Travelers planning to go to the far northwest of the country or to the islands should check with India Tourism for the latest information. </p> <p><span class="blue-bold">US Embassy or Consulate:</span> United States Embassy, New Delhi: +91 (0)11 2419 8000 </p> <p><span class="blue-bold">UK Embassy or Consulate:</span> British High Commission, New Delhi: +91 (0)11 2687 2161 </p> <p><span class="blue-bold">Canadian Embassy or Consulate:</span> Canadian High Commission, New Delhi: +91 (0)11 4178 2000 </p> <p><span class="blue-bold">Australian Embassy or Consulate:</span> Australian High Commission, New Delhi: +91 (0)11 4139 9900 </p> <p><span class="blue-bold">South African Embassy or Consulate:</span> South African High Commission, New Delhi: +91 (0)11 2614 9411<br /> <span class="blue-bold"><br /> Embassy or Consulate in US:</span> Indian Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 939 7000 </p> <p><span class="blue-bold">Embassy or Consulate in UK:</span> Indian High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7836 8484 </p> <p><span class="blue-bold">Embassy or Consulate in Canada:</span> Indian High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 744 3751 </p> <p><span class="blue-bold">Embassy or Consulate in Australia:</span> Indian High Commission, Canberra, Australia: + 61 (0)2 6273 3999 </p> <p><span class="blue-bold">Embassy or Consulate in South Africa:</span> Indian High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 5392</p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" width="420"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#e2e0e2"><td colspan="2" height="20"><div class="blue-bold" align="center">Facts and Figures</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td width="134" height="20"> Area</td> <td width="162" height="20"> 1,483 sq km</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Latitude</td> <td height="20"> 28.38° N</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Longitude</td> <td height="20"> 77.13° E</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Altitude</td> <td height="20"> 293 m above sea level</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Total Population</td> <td height="20"> 1, 38, 50,507</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Altitude</td> <td height="20"> 293 m above sea level</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Male</td> <td height="20"> 76, 07,234</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Female</td> <td height="20"> 62, 43,273</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Density (Per Sq. km)</td> <td height="20"> 9340</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Sex Ratio (per 1000 Males)</td> <td height="20"> 821</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Literacy Rate (%) Persons</td> <td height="20"> 81.67</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Literacy Rate (%) Males</td> <td height="20"> 87.37</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Literacy Rate (%) Female</td> <td height="20"> 74.71</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Birth Rate (per 1000)</td> <td height="20"> 21.24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Death Rate (per 1000)</td> <td height="20"> 5.81</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Infant Mortality Rate (per 1000)</td> <td height="20"> 23.93</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Per Capita Income</td> <td height="20"> RS.38864</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Gross Domestic Product</td> <td height="20"> 478 billion INR (2005)</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Temperature</td> <td height="20"> 45 degree (max), 5 degree (min)</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Time Zone</td> <td height="20"> IST (UTC+5:30)</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Language</td> <td height="20"> Hindi, English, Punjabi</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> STD Code</td> <td height="20"> 011</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Postal Code</td> <td height="20"> 1100xx</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Vehicle Code</td> <td height="20"> DL-0xx</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> Religion</td> <td height="20"> Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian</td></tr></tbody></table>tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-16224669533656755492009-05-24T04:13:00.000-07:002009-05-24T04:26:21.148-07:00Delhi Climate<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipwDhGmSnymnXTkfRve5MGf4GKlYW49F-0WwUsIqHTAJE7sbVf6FeiTO7VtwXP3-7t8BWM5P8J2Ebvlosm0NtujdZM6C1Pcw2wS8YmPzeqGSB9uLhRrEcxD1TJBNOK7RLwxcQozoj6Ovii/s1600-h/climate-in-delhi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipwDhGmSnymnXTkfRve5MGf4GKlYW49F-0WwUsIqHTAJE7sbVf6FeiTO7VtwXP3-7t8BWM5P8J2Ebvlosm0NtujdZM6C1Pcw2wS8YmPzeqGSB9uLhRrEcxD1TJBNOK7RLwxcQozoj6Ovii/s400/climate-in-delhi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339349738768374034" border="0" /></a>Climate in Delhi<br /><p>New Delhi, the capital of India, has a hot and humid climate for most of the season. The city climate becomes very hot during the month of June which is followed by monsoon happening somewhere after September. <span class="blue-bold">Monsoon in Delhi</span> is quite unpredictable where you can't predict which way they will turn. Delhi monsoon has never been like the one we witness in other parts of India, say for example Mumbai. Winter in Delhi is very chilly which peaks in at the start of November and continues till the month of February. The foggy and chilly weather during winters makes Delhi's climate a tough one to confront with. Delhi is situated on the banks of river Yamuna with Himalayas being in the north of Delhi. This is the main reason behind Delhi's climate being called as the "Continental Climate".</p><span class="blue-bold">Summer Season: </span>The average temperature of New Delhi during summer ranges from 25º C to 46º C. This goes to show that Delhi summer is very cumbersome and bearing the heat is no child's play. May and June are considered to be the hottest months of the year. Summer in Delhi stays till October before tinge of winter starts to sets in. Summer in Delhi attributes its cause to Rajasthan hot waves called "Loo". These heat waves are immensely hot and one needs to take proper precaution during the season. The arrival of monsoon does bring some relief to Delhi, which comes no earlier than the end of June. Monsoon in Delhi does bring some respite to Delhities but this has still not been much predictable and has been rare at times.<br /> <p><span class="blue-bold">Winter Season:</span> In comparison to summer, winters are short. Winter Season starts from the end of November and continues till February-March. The cold waves from the Himalayan region makes the winters in New Delhi very chilly. Temperatures fall substantially down to as low as 3 to 4º C at the peak of winter. Winters in Delhi get really chilly with bonfires all round the streets of Delhi to beat the cold waves. Delhi is not aloof to the problems of fog and smog. In January, a dense fog envelopes the city, reducing visibility on the streets. It is advisable to take enough precautions while driving during night and morning because fog reduces the visibility to a great extent. Usually though, winter days are pleasant with bright sunlight in afternoons only.<br /> <br /> <!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/about-delhi-img-nev.lbi" --><table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="50"> <tbody><tr> <td><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table><!-- #EndLibraryItem --><span class="blue-bold">Monsoon (Rainy Season): </span>The city does not witness much of rainy season. The monsoon lasts from July to September. October sees the end of the monsoon but it is reasonably pleasant. </p> <p> </p> <p>Following table gives you an idea of monthly rainfall in Delhi:<br /> </p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" width="350"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#e2e0e2"> <td colspan="4" height="20"><div class="blue-bold" align="center">ANNUAL TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL CHART</div></td> </tr> <tr class="blue-bold" bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td width="126" height="20"> Months</td> <td width="73" height="20"> <div align="center">Max</div></td> <td width="69"> <div align="center">Min</div></td> <td width="72"> <div align="center">Rainfall</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> January</td> <td height="20"><div align="center">21</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">07</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">25</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> February</td> <td height="20"><div align="center">24</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">10</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">22</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> March</td> <td height="20"><div align="center">30</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">15</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">17</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> April</td> <td height="20"><div align="center">36</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">21</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">07</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> May</td> <td height="20"><div align="center">41</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">27</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">08</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> June</td> <td height="20"><div align="center">40</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">29</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">65</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> July</td> <td height="20"><div align="center">35</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">27</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">211</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> August</td> <td height="20"><div align="center">34</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">26</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">173</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> September</td> <td height="20"><div align="center">34</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">25</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">150</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> October</td> <td height="20"><div align="center">35</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">19</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">31</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> November</td> <td height="20"><div align="center">29</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">12</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">01</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#c8dcf8"> <td height="20"> December</td> <td height="20"><div align="center">23</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">08</div></td> <td height="20"><div align="center">05</div></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p> </p> <span class="blue-bold">Best Time to visit Delhi:</span> If you are looking to visit Delhi, the best time is during October-November or February-March. During October-November, the atmosphere is little bit cool with sunny weather in mid day. February-March is the time when the nights are cool and the days filled with bright sunshine. This is the time when you can enjoy the best in Delhi.tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-91779687541448497612009-05-24T03:56:00.000-07:002009-05-24T04:13:35.072-07:00DELHI LIFESTYLE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsrxBocixfmA_5jJEXazZGNFezdMUcS3zpIe2qT7gWRhV3cjjMDiRW5pDjZhxz_JwuWOlnpGWUUL_CTxxHQLpmE1AWJRqC2NPY7s_hfsu2zZ9N8rCP157UZzCii9eOv9yM8TKBfvHBDjJ/s1600-h/lifestyle-in-delhi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsrxBocixfmA_5jJEXazZGNFezdMUcS3zpIe2qT7gWRhV3cjjMDiRW5pDjZhxz_JwuWOlnpGWUUL_CTxxHQLpmE1AWJRqC2NPY7s_hfsu2zZ9N8rCP157UZzCii9eOv9yM8TKBfvHBDjJ/s400/lifestyle-in-delhi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339345598267132594" border="0" /></a>Lifestyle in Delhi<br />Delhi is bounded by four states namely Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab that have a strong influence on the lifestyle of Delhi. Delhi is a cosmopolitan city where people are open to embracing new ideas and life style. You can notice the transition in the demography of people in Delhi with the changing lifestyle and the influence of modern ideas in the lives of Delhites. People from all parts of the country live in Delhi which makes the city very cosmopolitan in mature and there is unity among the citizens from all caste and creed. This "Unity in Diversity" can be seen in social and cultural gatherings where people from all communities can be seen on one platform sharing one common view. Be it Holi, Diwali, ID, Guru Purab or Budha Purnima; you will find the same vigor and bliss among people from different communities.<br /><br />Delhi is a Historic city with long cherished historical values which can be seen in the remains of the past Mughal Rule in India. The crumbling structures and congested by lanes still exist in the walled city which is proudly accepted by Delhites as their much esteemed past. With the increase in population and continual influx of immigrants from other cities, Delhi is facing problems of traffic congestion, accommodation, electricity and water. Delhi's population has grown over 40 percent in the last decade and the current population stands in excess of 14 million. Since Delhi could not sustain the growing demands of increasing population, more commercial as well as residential space, it was imperative to have the growth of adjoining regions. This led to the development of NCR , called the National Capital Region. Satellite cities such as Gurgaon, Noida and Faridabad have shared the load of Delhi by offering more land space for commercial and residential properties.<br /> <br /> Shopping and mall culture in Delhi has changed the way people used to shop earlier. There are new shopping complexes and malls in Delhi where you can find all your shopping requirements under one roof.<br /> <br /> <br /> <span class="blue-bold">Night life in Delhi</span> is another addition to the new lifestyle being embraced by the people of Delhi. Night clubs in the city open till late night and you can eat, drink along with enjoying dance on the floor. Dance clubs in Delhi can be found at The Taj Palace (My Kind of Place), Maurya Sheraton (Ghunghroos), Park Hotel (Someplace Else), Hyatt Regency (Oasis) and Le Meridien (C.J.'s).<br /> <br /> <br /> World class restaurants and hotels are other additions to the changing lifestyle of Delhi with popular chains like Pizza Hut, Mc Donalds and Nirulas being the hot favourites among the citizens of Delhi. You don't have to look for a restaurant all the time to have something for your appetite because there are many "take away" eateries in Delhi that are equally good in quality.<br /> <br /> <br /> More to lifestyle is the change in dressing sense of youngsters in Delhi. Walking through the university campuses or a popular market gives the feeling of a new culture and lifestyle in Delhi, which is very much similar to western culture. Having said that, we can not deny the fact that traditional values and cultural heritage still find importance in the lifestyle of Delhi.tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-26597015021873097012009-05-24T03:49:00.000-07:002009-05-24T03:55:39.674-07:00History of Delhi<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1mNcr64CdXNsIiTGkY_FmJiwyxKcb52i5ssQL_2_G3dNLn8KebNpSmFjkl6JrD2F5Sw2xkXKXc_XVsG392HYD3tZ19ZpsS856mydRx39WwBxTAiIbqEbF1Edz5vf8LmbN4mNzj5GV1EWz/s1600-h/delhi-history-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1mNcr64CdXNsIiTGkY_FmJiwyxKcb52i5ssQL_2_G3dNLn8KebNpSmFjkl6JrD2F5Sw2xkXKXc_XVsG392HYD3tZ19ZpsS856mydRx39WwBxTAiIbqEbF1Edz5vf8LmbN4mNzj5GV1EWz/s400/delhi-history-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339341028666142258" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span class="heading-topic">History of Delhi</span></span><br /> Having a peak into the history of Delhi would give you an insight to the rich heritage of Indian culture and tradition. It also lets you know the lives and work style of various rulers who ruled Delhi in yester years. As the history books suggest, Delhi has been built and re-built more than 5 times at different sites in and around Delhi but the correct reference is found in the Mahabharatha as the city of Pandavas, also called Indraprastha<a href="http://www.delhicapital.com/" class="blue-bold">,</a> some 3000 years ago. The city has a historic importance of its own with every crumbling walls of the city has a story to tell. Delhi has witnessed a rise and fall of major power during 12th century. Until the influx of outsiders, Delhi was home to the Hindu rulers somewhere during the 12th century. Muslim rule in India was established in 12th century after Mohammed Gauri defeated Prithviraj Chauhan. <br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="heading-topic">Indraprastha: </span><br /> <br /> Indraprastha was formed in Delhi in 1000 B.C during Mahabharatha which is assumed to have been around the annex of Purana Quila. According to Mahabharatha, Pandavas named this region as Indraprastha which was known as Khandava-Prastha. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="heading-topic">Maurya Capital: </span><br /> <br /> Our history reveals that Delhi was on the great national highway of the Mauryas that linked their capital Patliputra (now Patna in Bihar) with Taxila (Takshashila), now in Pakistan. The route is believed to have been chosen by Buddhist Monks while traveling to Taxila. This very fact shows the strategic and historical importance of Delhi.<br /> <br /> The Chauhans took control in the 12th century and made Delhi the most important Hindu centre in northern India.<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="heading-topic">Delhi Sultanate: </span><br /> <br /> Delhi was acquired by Qutab-Ud-Din Aibak in 1193 which was followed by mighty Mughals from the year 1526 to 1857. Later on Khilji followers built their new capital at Siri, the second city of Delhi.<br /> <br /> Tughlakabad was the third city of Delhi<a href="http://www.delhicapital.com/" class="blue-bold"> </a>built inside the great fortress with 13 outer gates. It was built during the reign of Ghiyas-Ud-Din from 1321-25.<br /> <br /> The fourth city of Delhi was called Jahanpanah, which was built by Muhammed Bin Tughlak. Later on the capital was shifted to Daulatabad in Deccan which resulted in the loss of soldiers because it was a difficult march of 1120 kilometers. Finally Tughlaq forfeited his decision and Delhi got back the status of capital. <p>The fifth city was called Ferozabad whose remains can still be found in the city. It was built by Feroz Shah Tughlak in the year 1351 on the banks of river Yamuna. It was later destroyed by Shah Jahan to build Shahjahanabad.</p> <p>The remains of the sixth city can be found in the form of tomb and monuments within the Lodi gardens. Old Delhi happens to be the sixth city.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="heading-topic">British Rule: </span><br /> <br /> In 1911, king Goerge visited India and it was during his tenure that Delhi became the new capital of India. Delhi saw some significant developments during this period in the form of buildings, infrastructure, parliamentary buildings and public offices. The interception of British rule in India also witnessed a new city being formed in the name of New Delhi or the Lutyens’ Delhi.<br /></p>It can be said that New Delhi has a regal and majestic history which is quite vivid from the rise and fall of various rules. There is no denying the fact that history of India revolves around the rich history of Delhi.<br /> <br /> <br /> Taking a tour to Delhi's rich heritage and cultural history is not a cumbersome task. There are holiday hub providers who provide complete information on the history of Delhi. These tour operators make your travel and exploration an easy task by providing every comfort and pleasure despite the hectic lifestyle of delhi.tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728355943859158661.post-4728203488742354862009-05-22T02:56:00.000-07:002009-05-24T03:56:48.381-07:00You know you are from Delhi when...<div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span><br />When...<br /><br />1. You have faced power-cuts up to 10hours a day!<br />And yet, its no big deal for you.<br /><br />2. Even though the hottest party spot/pub in town says "Admit Over 18, Drinks over 25" You have been inside and have enjoyed a beer, being underage.<br /><br />3. Living in the most posh colonies, you get to hear, "Aloo, Bhindi Pyaaz, Tamatar le loo"... And you hear women asking the vegetable vendor "Bhaiyaa aapne free dhaniya nehi diya!" [Even with Half a kilo Carrot]<br /><br />4. You have Driven rash and Broken Signals more times than you can count. Doesnt matter whether you have a license or not. :P<br /><br />5. Every teenager knows atleast one "ghunda" on whose name he can jump around all day.<br /><br />6. You have seen your relative or family member bribing a policeman at-least once.<br /><br />7. You have been to Big Chill at-least once.<br /><br />8. When a car accident occurs, instead of solving the problem quietly, either one of the drivers would start with.. "B******, meri gadi maar di, ab tu ruk, mein teri marta hoon" or something kinda.<br /><br />9. In the 90's you have been to India Gate and around 2000-2002 you have been to Ansal Plaza more times than you can count.!<br /><br />10. Mocha,CCD,Barista,Hookah,24x7 are like your favorite hangouts.<br /><br />11. You just love socializing.<br /><br />12. You speak or hear the word "setting" or "jugad" at-least once a day.<br /><br />13. When you stare at a school bus, you see students talking of the phone, care free OR Chilling out listening songs on the Ipod. :P<br /><br />14. A meter working in a Auto - Miracle! And hear statements like..<br /># Gas nahi hai<br /># Gaadi waapis dene ka time ho gaya<br /># Wahan se waapis ki sawaari nahi milti<br /># Wahan jaam (traffic jam) mein kaun fasega<br /><br />15. All guys have at-least been to Pallika bazar and they all know why. Well, even the girls are starting now.<br /><br />16. This is the place when you actually feel like slapping the same traffic policeman who caught you yesterday... Because today he's on his bike without a helmet or talking on the phone...<br /><br />17. Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Lotus Temple are just for tourist. You havnt been to more than two of these.<br /><br />18. You are bored of looking at the LONG queues at the CNG stations! And yeah. It add's up to the traffic.<br /><br />19. You have an example of Delhi being unsafe for women after Midnight. And now even for men.<br /><br />20. You wont be surprised if you find some old lady bargaining at a SALE.<br /><br />21. Young or Old, You have played street football in the rains and have ended up breaking some glass. :P<br /><br />22. You first abused real bad when you were around 10 years old.<br /><br />23. Your Dad's really good friends with at least one Public Figure.<br /><br />24. Library is virtually non-existent unless you go to British council or American Library or Max Mueller Bhavan<br /><br />25. Deepavali means every house is illuminated to such an extent that you wonder if its a competition of illlumination and cracker bursting is so continuous that it is diffiult to imagine one moment of silence on Diwali.<br /><br />26. You have had the most RANDOM plans. Like reaching for a movie show which starts at 1pm, at 12:55pm and just hoping that gods left some tickets for you and your friends.<br /><br />27. You have been warned by your parents at-least once that going at public places like Malls, isnt safe, Cuz there might just a BOMB in that place.<br /><br />28. You've had a ride on the cycle rickshaw - have haggled over the price but pity the rickshaw wallas' condition.<br /><br />29. You glare at people who call Gol-Guppa's- Pani Puri!<br />And you always ask the vendor "Bhaiya yeh Gol-Guppe Aate ki hai ya Sooji ke?"<br /><br />30. If in school, Your conti got busted by cops, teachers or a combination of both.<br /><br />31. You've had school cancelled due to cold, summer vacations preponed due to heat and have atleast thrice evacuated your school building after tremors.<br /><br />32. You've hit 120 kmph at Nelson Mandela Marg.<br />And after crossing it, you might end up saying " FEEL AA GAYE". OR, You have raced up the DND and taken the U turn back.<br /><br />33. You have been to a wedding in a Mehrauli farmhouse and have hit Nasha later on.<br /><br />34. You have taken the 10 rupee Call Center cab/ Qualis from anywhere to Gurgaon/Noida.<br /><br />35. You have seen a child with crutches begging on the Red Light RUN fast when the light turns green!<br /><br />36. Almost every Delhi-ite understands Punjabi to an extent. May he belong to any region. PUNJABI unites everyone :P<br /><br /><br />37. You call the waiter in the restaurant "boss" & tack on "yaar"/ "bhai" to almost every sentence.<br /><br />38. Rajender Da Dhaba's got better chicken than Taj. :P You've atleast tried it once! And you just might see a BMW, a Porsche OR a Peugeot parked outside it!<br /><br />39. You have surely heard of "Chor Bazar" but never been there.<br /><br />40. You use the word and have described practically every other person on the planet as "Vella".<br /><br />41. 'KAROBAR' = 'Car-O-Bar' i.e. drinking in the car....Hell yeah! thats what we live for! :P<br /><br />42. You often see Middle Aged Aunties wearing Gucci shades and holding LV bags having Gol-Gappas in GK (Near Prince Pan) or Bhelpuri in South Ex along with Diet Coke !<br /><br />43. Miranda house and CJM are two places where u'll see people from different school/colleges hang out.<br /><br />44. In the 90s, movie at Chankaya, momos at Yashwant Place and Hot Choc Fudge at Nirula's = ULTIMATE Fun.<br /><br />45. School students here, have gone to school, soo early in the morning, it being Dark!..REAL Dark And you've attended those 3am GROUP tuition's during your boards!<br />Haha.. Spookky! Lol.<br /><br />46. Almost every Delhite has witnessed a DTC bus brawl turning into street fight.. Yet fun! OR the DTC bus overspeeding/breaking traffic rules/ or disc breaking.<br /><br />47. You have probably been to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib @ 4 in the morning. Or even at 6 'cuz you were out on a day-bunk!<br /><br />48. When everyone from the Auto Driver, Vegetable Vendor, Grocery Store guy, Watch-man, Salesperson to just any 'guy' is referred to here as 'Bhaiya'<br /><br />49. You refer to East Delhi as Jamuna ke Us Paar.<br /><br />50. You refer to AIIMS as Medical.<br /><br />51. You dont buy tickets for a music concert or cricket match, but try to take the help of your friend's Dad, who happens to be the PA to the under secretary of the deputy secretary of the chief secretary of the Minister of State for Khadi.<br /><br />52. You overtake everyone from the wrong side and stare into his/her eyes while doing so.<br /><br />53. You call Gurgaon & NOIDA as illegitimate cousins of Delhi!<br /><br />54. Most of you have at least two cars; your drivers have scooters and mobiles.<br /><br />55. As soon someone tells you abut an important political development, you whip out your mobile and whisper into it as if you have access to the Prime Minister's OFFICE!<br /><br />56. You know that a famhouse has nothing to do with cattle or farming.<br /><br />57. You used "contacts" for everything, from getting movie tickets to restaurant bookings to playschool admissions.<br /><br />58. You didn't find 'Monsoon Wedding' funny. And Laughed your ass off when you watched 'Dilli 6'<br /><br />59. You've probably used the word 'Tota' to describe ANY Random-Hot-Chick that just passed by! 'Phew!<br /><br />60. You have had Anda parantha outside Vikram hotel and Bun Omelet at Dhaula Kuan at least once!<br /><br />61. When Aunties go to drop their kids to the Bus-Stop in a Night Gown with a Duppatta.<br /><br />62. When you think EVERY South Indian comes from 'Madras'. No Offense.<br /><br />63. When you have an uncle in every SARKARI department!<br /><br />64. When If your side of the road has a traffic jam, then you start driving on the wrong side of the road.<br /><br />65. You think If there is a queue of many people, no one will notice me sneaking into the front as long as I am looking the other way.<br /><br />66. You feel, If I indicate which way I am going to turn my vehicle, it is an information security leak.<br /><br />67. When the only time you went to the Chidiya Ghar (Zoo) was on a school picnic.<br /><br />68. One of your favorite yummiest ice-creams was "ORANGE - BAR"<br /><br />69. You have been stuck in 'Nariana' due to the traffic for over 4 hours! 'Phew!<br /><br />70. When you feel lucky enough to have around 10 LOCAL FM STATIONS! Woho.!<br /><br />71. When you wonder... 'Ki Delhi Mein passes chapwane ki kya zarurat hai? Yahan Sab to VVIP hai!'<br /><br />72. Almost anyone exept a Delhi-ite is a "Chutiya".<br /><br />73. DESPITE of all the goods and bads.<br />You still Love Delhi. =]<br /><br /><br />And you want more</div>tushar batrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856768732251712946noreply@blogger.com0