New Delhi, Wednesday July 07, 2010
06 my city
didyouknow?Matia Mahal’s Pahadi Bhojla area is famous for jewellers who fashion bangles and necklaces out of bone
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Seekh le, to pamper your tastebuds, that is
Here, you will find succulent dates for as little as Rs 80 per 250 gms. PS: Don’t miss the aam papad (Rs 15 a pack)
When was the last time you tasted fabulous, fresh firni for just Rs 10, 15, or 25?
What better than kaleji tikka (Rs 20 for four pieces) to keep you warm this monsoon?
WALLED AND WONDERFUL
here’s strange logic behind the naming of Delhi neighbourhoods. Shakespeare says that that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. The other day, I went to Khichdipur in east Delhi and could not smell any khichdi. What difference would it have made if the place were called Biryanipur? But trust Delhi not to care for such existential questions. The city is littered with localities that have weirdly funny names. I asked my rich friends in New Friends Colony and they couldn’t say why NFC is called so. “We live in a spirit of friendliness perhaps…,” said Anupama Ghosh, a resident there. If that’s the logic, then are there more shaadis at Shadipur? Are
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people in Swastha Vihar healthier? Are rooftops in Sunlight Colony decked with solar panels? Do people in Maujpur, near Shahdara, have more mauj than the
Yeh Dilli hai!
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Dil Se
Chitra, Mera iqrar tere inkar se achha hoga, Mera har din teri har raat se achha hoga, Yakeen na aaye to jara doli se jhaank kar dekh, Mera janaaja teri baaraat se achha hoga… — Amit
Rahul, I really love u alot from the core of my heart, i need u in my lyf forever .. thanks for being such a nyc and understanding partner you are really a god gift for me and i dnt have words to thank god that he chose you for me .. - yours Anshu..with lots of love
Maggi, In aankhon me bhi kabhi khwab hua karte the, Aaj chahat me gum ke ansu behisaab hua karte hai, Rote huo ko bhi hansaya tha aaj hanske ro parte hai, Koi bhala kaise jane sache pyaar ki nakami ko, Is bimari ka shikaar to sirf diwanö ke dil hua karte hai. —Ur eye Bushra frdt, kehte hai ki jab koi kisi ko yaad karta hai to ek tara tut ke girta hai, ek din aap ki wajah se sara aasmaan khali ho jayega aur ilzaam hamare sar ayega kyu ki hum kabhi aap ko yaad kiye bina rah nahi pate hai. i really love you i cann't live without you —kmbfis
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WHAT MAKES DELHI DISTINCT
From fresh firni to surmedaanis, Matia Mahal has more than meets the eye
Sip on the shikanji (priced at Rs 10 and 15) There’s no way you can miss the popular nihari and These rare surmedaanis are a while you quench your thirst for quaintness korma sold by this streetside vendor (Rs 15 per plate) collector’s charm (Rs 25)
population anywhere else? Is Gole Market gole? Uhmm… it actually is. Another curious name is that of the Metro station near Seelampur, called
Welcome. I thought that it might be Metro’s first ever station in Delhi, which is why they named it so. I was wrong. Says Anuj Dayal of Delhi Metro, “Shahdara is our first station, not Welcome, which is named after a colony called Welcome.” Ouch! But the Oscar for the most creative name goes to a neighbourhood called — hold your breath — Nasbandi Colony. Around 20 years ago, the government, in a desperate attempt to control the population, drafted a policy awarding free plots in an NCR wasteland to anyone who underwent a nasbandi (vasectomy). Around 5,000 did and became citizens of what came to be known as Nasbandi Colony. I, too, may consider a nasbandi but the free plot needs to be in New Friends Colony.
‘The Medium Speaks Back’ a group show of works on paper at Art Konsult, 23 Haus Khas Village. From 11 am to 7 pm. On till July 17.
FOOD Indo-African Food Festival at Delhi Heights, G-8 Area, DDA Complex, Rajouri Garden. From 12pm to 3.45 pm & 7 pm to 11.45 pm On till July 31. ■ Chinese Moon-cake Festival at WOW, L-22, Connaught Place. From 11 am to 8 pm On till July 20. ■ ‘Pasta Fiesta’ at Zaffiro@Zaza, 25, Community Centre, Zamrudpur Market from 12 pm to 10 pm. On till July 11. ■ Cashew Choco is the flavour of the month at all Gelato Italiano outlets in New Delhi and NCR. On till July 31. ■ European Burger Festival at Cocoa by Belgique at G 37, Select Citywalk Mall, Saket from 11 am to 1 am. On till July 31. ■ FIFA Special Menu food platters from FIFA countries at Blanco, 62 Khan Market from 12 pm to 12.30 am. On till July 11. ■ Ice Cream Delight chilled ice creams at Inter Continental Eros, Nehru Place. Available round-the-clock. On till July 31. ■
There’s no end to shoe-sha here, even on the main roads of Connaught Place. Only in Delhi!
METROPOLITAN DIARY Dear diary, Some days ago, one of my friends and I went to a football coaching centre for selection. I was really excited as this was the only day for me to show my talent, after years of regular practice. We both stood in front of the coach. I prepared my mind for some sports-related questions and then for the main trial. But to my surprise, the coach’s words were — “with whose reference?” This single question raised many queries in my mind. He was taking trials only after his question was satisfactorily answered. But luckily, my friend had a contact due to which we were allowed to give a trial. We were selected while some other youngsters were not, just because they did not have a contact. Hence, it is also important to make contacts in today’s world. — Siddharth Shukla Dear diary, I am an engineering aspirant and had applied at many prestigious institutes such as BITS, Pilani. I gave the application form to my dad for submission by
post, and he further gave it to one of the helpers in his office. The next day, I received a call; the person enquired if I was Bhavya and had applied to BITS. I couldn’t get things at first, but later, he explained that he had found my application letter near Safdarjung Enclave and was standing near a bus stop. He politely asked me to collect the letter from him. I understood that the helper must have dropped the letter by mistake and hesitated to tell my dad about it. I asked him to stay there and decided to ask my dad to collect it, saying, “Thank you..ji.”” Maybe he heard something else and replied, “phenk du ji? (Should I throw that away?)” I said immediately, “Nahi..nahi..bahut bahut dhanywaad aapka!” He replied, “Koi nahi.” Finally, my letter was collected. Sometimes, Delhiites do deeds that make you realise what a thoughtful city it is! Delhi rocks and I’m sure it will continue to.. — Bhavya Chhabra
Dear diary, The other day, my friend and I boarded a private bus from Satya Niketan in the morning to go to college. It was plying on route 511. We both took the front seat and started discussing about admission procedures in college. After some time, the bus driver started speeding. The passengers did not know why. Suddenly, I saw that another DTC bus on the same route was approaching fast. The driver wanted to race and win. He did not even halt at the bus stop. At last, when the bus was far enough, he applied brakes and my head banged against an iron bar. Luckily, I was saved from falling off my seat. The passengers got angry and started scolding him. The government should take strict action against such rash, reckless drivers who risk not only their lives, but also those of the many innocent passengers and co-commuters that come their way. — Rakesh
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‘Seven Touch’ a group exhibition of paintings & photography at Open Palm Court Gallery, IHC, Lodhi Road. From 10 am to 8 pm. On till July 12. Painting Exhibition presented by Tapan Das & Group at All India Fine Arts & Craft Society, 1 Rafi Marg. From 11 am to 7 pm. On till July 7. ‘Horse Power and Cosmic Relation II’ a painting exhibition at Indian Habitat Centre from 10 am to 8 pm. On till July 31. Gallery Collection a painting exhibition at Dhoomimal City Gallery No 5, Below Safdarjung Flyover, Near Safdarjung Airport from 11 am to 7 pm. On till July 31. 'Everyday Scenes' a photography exhibition by Oscar Orengo at Instituto Cervantes, 48, Hanuman Road, Connaught Place. From 11.30 am to 7.30 pm. On till July 31. ‘Harmony’ an exhibition of paintings at Shanta Art Gallery, 8 Birbal Road, Jangpura Extension from 11 am to 7 pm. On till July 17.
‘Vibrant Strokes’ an exhibition of artworks at Art Elements Gallery, 31, Hauz Khas Village. From 11 am to 7.30 pm. On till Jul 31. ■ ‘The Living Insignia’ an exhibition of artworks on paper by veteran artists at Gallery Ensign, B-17, Geetanjali Enclave from 11 am to 7 pm. On till July 10. ■ ‘Summer Palette’ a group show of paintings at M.E.C. Art Gallery, 70-B First Level Khan Market. From 11.30 am to 7.30 pm On till July 30. ■ ‘Paper Trail’ an exhibition of artworks at Vadehra Art Gallery, D-40 Defence Colony. From 11 am to 7 pm. On till July 21. ■ ‘Within Reach II’ a group show at Gallerie Nvya, 101103, C-2, District, Saket from 11 am to 7 pm. On till July 10. ■ ‘Written Picture: A Route By The Cervantes Prize’ photography exhibition at Instituto Cervantes, 48, Hanuman Road, Connaught Place. From 11.30 am to 7.30 pm. On till July 23. ■ 'Making of Modern India : 1857' an exhibition of books, records and documentaries at the India International Centre, 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate from 11 am to 7 pm. On till July 8. ■ 'Taiwan Sublime' an exhibition of photographs by Taiwan's four best photographers at Azad Bhavan Art Gallery, ICCR, Azad Bhavan, I.P. Estate from 11 am to 6 pm. Last day today. ■
OTHER Eashwar Mime Co.' film screening at Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre, Max Muller Marg, Lodhi Estate. From 6.30 pm onwards. ■ School Ratings: Guide To Parental Choice? open forum discussion at Habitat World, Lodhi Road. From 6.30 pm onwards. ■ Walk Once More a musical play at Stein Auditorium, Habitat World, Lodhi Road. From 7 pm onwards. ■
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