Prayagraj is located in the center-most part of the Indian sub continent. While Delhi was always the place to be conquered, Prayagraj or Allahabad is considered to be the power centre to dominate Madhya Bharat. The history of Delhi is closely related to that of Prayagraj. Delhi and Prayagraj Let us start from 1052 when…
While looking for an everyday film recipe for my Fujifilm X S-20, I came across this Point and Shoot 200 Film Recipe which intrigued me. Since then I have been trying to check this film recipe in different settings. The blazing sun of May end in Delhi provides ample opportunity to test colours under harsh…
One of the most important green patch in Delhi (central ridge reserve forest) has the Buddha Jayanti Park right in the middle. Among the best maintained parks of Delhi, this one is significant for a good nature walk with a spiritual journey. Buddha Jayanti Park has the following attractions. The biggest attraction of this park…
The British came to India to colonize us. They used the East India Company as means to brutally subjugate us. After that came the factories, the first one setup in Surat in 1613. While the East India Company dealt in lots of good, their main revenue came from textiles. So this is what was taught…
If you see a slender but long grey bird rigorously flapping wings but yet gliding gracefully from tree to tree, you have seen the majestic Indian Grey Hornbill. But wait a minute, what is so beautiful about this bird which is so characteristic lack of colours. Well adapted to urban life This is one bird…
Indians were quick to accept one person dancing and the other filming with a smartphone. First it was for TikTok and now for Reels. But my 7 years of street photography in Delhi, a person with a DSLR won’t be left alone. People walk up to me and ask, are you here on behalf of…
When cocoa butter is extracted from liquified form of roasted cocoa beans what is left is dry cocoa solids which is known as cocoa powder. White chocolate is all cocoa butter without the powder while dark chocolate is equal mix of both cocoa butter and cocoa powder. The journey of chocolate from the beans to…
Eurasian Hoopoe is a common bird widely found across the length and breath of India. It is seen in daytime hunting insects in the ground with its beak. They are a distinctive bird species with a crown of feathers on the head and a long curved beak. Types and habitat There are three species of…
Late night photography on Delhi roads is all about Sodium Vapour lights and asphalt. Sparse and fast moving traffic means you can capture light trails against the inky blackness of the city at night. We begin from INA, the start point of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Setu or Barapullah flyover. This elevated expressway takes you…
Delhi is an ancient city dating back to the times of Mahabharata. Since then, several kings and dynasties have made Delhi their capital. Scores of monuments and forts bring large number of tourists. There is a regular tourist circuit which includes places like India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar and so on. However there are…
Air Force Museum is relatively unknown to scores of people staying in and around Delhi. It does not figure on the regular tourist circuit who come to the capital for Delhi Darshan. First there is, who wants to visit a museum. Plus the location of this place is on a limb. If you ever have…
Those who know about Coronation Park have some idea about its historical importance. There were events which set in motion, 143 years back which affected the entire Indian subcontinent. But as time goes by, the significance of this place will get lost to history. Three durbars were held here by the British, first on Jan…
It was a chance discovery by building contractor in South Delhi in 1966 which led to the discovery of Ashokan rock edicts. Delhi is an ancient city. Dating back to the times of Mahabharata where it was called Indraprastha. As per the ancient texts, the city was created as the capital of Pandavas from a…
Delhi has an obsession with malba which it Just can’t let go. Due apologies to Sir Charles Jones, because he did not have building rubble in mind while writing the song. But for Delhiites, malba is something close to their hearts. Construction debris or malba as it is called locally is a major issue the…
Flag Staff Tower is a single circular room built like a fort or castle. It is located on the highest point on Kamla Nehru Ridge. Due to its vantage point, it was used as a signal or lookout tower. Today the area is heavily forested. But back then in 1828 when it was built, it…
Fateh ki Kachori for the past 60 years has been treating Delhites with a spicy and fiery treat. It has setup a benchmark for street food in Delhi as far as taste and price is concerned. Every morning a couple of guys set up a stall on a cycle against a wall. They lay out…
Karol Bagh is the great shopping destination of Delhi. And when there is shopping, food cant be far behind. In and around Karol Bagh within a five square km there are clothing shops, Jewelers, shoes, tuition classes for IAS aspirants, residential areas, Hotels, car accessories market and office complexes. There are some noted restaurants like…
15 Aug 2015 I was totally mesmerized by the lighting of Rajpath and its govt buildings. Those days there was no post processing and no panoramas. 2016 was a so so year. But now coming to 2017 which might be the last year in the national capital meant that two hours of photo session at…
Naturals Ice Cream has taken over Delhi by storm. Mid 2017 and at the last count, there are five outlets in Delhi. Delhites have bookmarked at least one of these outlets as their regular pitstop for that delicious scoop of the most wonderful ice cream of the country. There is no way to rank these…
Every human if possible should make a trip to this place. As generations move on and violence takes our out thoughts and action, we can have a trip to the past where one person shook an empire. Raj Ghat is the place where a black marble platform marks the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated….