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Local Maayka

On 2nd Dec 20144th Nov 2019 By natashabkIn City Diaries, Reflections, Relationships, Women4 Comments

My little sister Namz arrived in Delhi exactly three years ago. This one was a first because it was she who used to follow me to a new place. But this time it was I who followed her; even though I knew much before that I had to come here anyways. She moved to Delhi …

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Dilli Dilwalon Ki?

On 18th Oct 20144th Nov 2019 By natashabkIn City Diaries, Reflections2 Comments

A Delhi RoadThey say "Dilli hai dilwalon ki" (Delhi belongs to the bighearted). Well, it is somewhat difficult for me to agree.I have been residing in Delhi since a year and a half now and also have visited the city several times before that. And I have heartbreaking experiences all the time. Let me share …

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Power Woes

On 11th Jul 20144th Nov 2019 By natashabkIn City DiariesLeave a comment

11th July 2014. 4 AM.It is four in the morning now. The power has been gone for four hours already. Thankfully we got a new battery for our inverter, so the fans are still running. Since the last three nights and three days, our entire block had been suffering from frantic voltage fluctuations, making it …

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Precious Lemons

On 19th Jun 20144th Nov 2019 By natashabkIn City Diaries, Nature, Reflections6 Comments

I am an Assamese and I have grown up on elongated lemons specific to Assam. This variety of lemons are simply known as Assam lemons. In Assamese we call them 'nemu tenga'. While growing up, I had never thought that one day I would yearn for these lemons as the dry earth yearns for rain. …

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Nature And Light

On 28th May 20144th Nov 2019 By natashabkIn City Diaries, Nature, ReflectionsLeave a comment

A guest post for Pratikshya Mishra's Magic Moments: I have been born and brought up in Assam, a northeastern state in India. I have grown up amidst greenery, fresh air and lots of natural light. These are the luxuries in the modern world which I had the privilege to take for granted. I had never …

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L for Lotus Temple

On 13th Apr 20144th Nov 2019 By natashabkIn A to Z challenge, City Diaries, Events, Travel3 Comments

The majestic Lotus Temple The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, is a Bahá'í House of Worship completed in 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent and has become a prominent attraction in the city. The Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards and been …

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I for India Gate

On 9th Apr 20144th Nov 2019 By natashabkIn A to Z challenge, City Diaries, Events, Travel6 Comments

India Gate in the eveningThe India Gate is a national monument of India. Situated in the heart of New Delhi, it was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. It commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during the World War I. The memorial bears the names of more than …

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Lamps of Cheer

On 4th Nov 20131st Nov 2019 By natashabkIn City Diaries, Reflections1 Comment

Diwali has always been my favourite time of the year. The crisp air with a hint of winter, the twinkling flames of the clay lamps, lights all around, a little fog, sound of firecrackers, pretty fireworks in the sky, a smile on everyone's lips..all of it never fails to spread a warmth in my heart. …

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Rain Bane

On 17th Jul 20131st Nov 2019 By natashabkIn City Diaries, NatureLeave a comment

I have been born and brought up in Assam, a beautiful state in north east India. So naturally rains have been a very important part of my life. It was raining when I was born and it normally rains on my birthday. I love rain. But rains love Assam a lot more. Every year rains …

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The Pink Zone

On 12th Mar 20131st Nov 2019 By natashabkIn City Diaries, Women1 Comment

Delhi Metro is now a lifeline for the two million commuters (number of metro commuters on a weekday) of the city. In order to make women commuters feel safe and comfortable, Delhi Metro reserves one coach (the first or the last one) exclusively for ladies. This step was taken in October 2010 and a fine …

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