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The city’s charm lies in the contrast of the old and the new. A look at Delhi’s must-see places Etti Bali
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F Rain in the city A father and daughter walk hand-in-hand, as light showers hit the city. PHOTO: SUSHIL KUMAR/HT
DIL SE Dear Sakshi, When I saw you first time in school, you give some money to buy a notebook. You are my first and last love. I like you so much. You love me and not. If you have some space for me in your dil. I am waiting for you and your answer. Ankit Baby, I just want to say that you have become my life. Its my request. Plz ab to wo teen words bol do. Hai dil ye mera, mujhe hrdm ye puchta. Kyu h mujhe tujhse itni wafa. Sathi tera bn jayu, kyu
rom the memories of lost empires to the imperial glory of Lutyen’s Delhi, the city is full of magic. It doesn’t matter if you are a resident or a visitor, the city of Djinns will definitely lure you. Historian Rana Safvi says, “Delhi’s charm lies in the juxtaposition of the ancient and the modern. Be it Mehrauli, or Lutyen’s Delhi, the cityscape flows smoothly, without conflict.” Fashion Designer Nida Mahmood says, “As the first rays of the sun hit the tombs, I remember the lines of Leisure by WH Davies that read, ‘What is this life, if full of care,/ We’ve no time to stand and stare’.”
WALK THROUGH LODI GARDENS Situated in the power avenue of Delhi, Lodi Gardens is a must-see. The gardens have
various tombs giving a glimpse of Lodhi dynasty’s reign in the city. Kanika Singh, of Delhi Heritage Walks, says, “A walk through the garden is popular among foreigners as it offers a vista into Delhi’s past.” PHOTO: RAVI CHOUDHARY/HT
Priyanka, Only three days to go for ur bday n I am so excited! I hope u will like d surprises dat I hv been givng u n wil contnue to giv til ur bday. Love u always n forever. —Yash Vaibhav, Pls come back, I miss u so much. Life has lost all colour widout u. You were n are my everything. I will always love u. —Khushboo
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FOOD AT OLD DELHI The narrow lanes of Old Delhi are filled with the aroma of food that also has a history. Take your pick from the parathas of Galli Paranthe Wali, savoury dahi bhallas at Natraj or butter chicken at Karim’s. Shashank Aggarwal of foodiye.com says, “The juxtaposition of Hindu and Muslim cuisines in one region is fascinating.”
An open-top jeep or a two-wheeler is the best way to zoom across the boulevards of Raisina Hill. This road is the best way to witness the imperial majesty of Delhi and invokes a patriotic feeling that was best captured in the movie Rang De Basanti, where the group drives past India Gate, saluting it.
BIRD’S EYE VIEW FROM JAMA MASJID SUFI MUSIC AT HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN DARGAH The shrine of Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin, the Dargah is a must-visit on Thursday
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hai ye junun, har asuun tera pi jauor tujhe dedun sakhoon. I luv u a lot! Sagar
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evening when the air is filled with the music of the qawwals. Author Rana Safvi says, “Delhi is known as ‘baais khwajaaon ki chowkhat’, as it was blessed by 22 saints and Nizamuddin was one of them.”
The largest mosque in India, located amidst the bubbling lanes of the Walled City, is a shutterbug’s delight. Photographer Harshit Walia says, “Capturing the early morning shot, during the golden hour is the most enchanting experiences. It’s the only point in Delhi from where you can get an unobstructed view.”