A Tale of Two Cities


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February 23rd 2008
Published: May 12th 2008
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Delhi! The beating heart of India and home to 13,000,000. All of India's aspirations and ambitions, hopes and hopelessness, poverty, progress and pollution and any other combination of contrasts swamp every millimeter of Delhi's 1483 square km. There was nothing 'new' inside or outside New Delhi train station. The deafening cacophony, irrepressible masses and pungent odors were disorienting. Luc... Read Full Entry



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Pahangarh, Delhi
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Pahangarh, Delhi



13th May 2008

Nice to read your account on India, especially Delhi. I am a Delhite myself and understand what kind of problems a foreigner can face here. Also, coming from them it gives a very different perspective to the place which we at home take for granted. Yes, the discrimination happened on the basis of color because they didn't want to face any problems. The blacks of Africa (most of the time) are involved in drug trafficking and then the hotel owners are questioned for it. I wish I was with you people to guide you throughout India and much more. I have started liking this site. I myself blog about my experiences here. Would like to be a part of this place.
13th May 2008

welcome
welcome to india guys.. i am sorry u guys had to face the discriminations, its a sort of a colonial hangover we have yet to get rid off !! its rampant in our society , but hope that doesnt spoil your stay and keep u from the better and beautiful things here.. keep bloggin .. just love reading them !
14th May 2008

Hmm
Well i'm happy you guys are leaving that part of India. I can understand your annoyance..i would have probably been livid. Whatever you guys do keep safe and God bless. I'm enjoying the living through your experiences.
22nd May 2008

Pix
I love the picture with the boy and the bubbles!!!!
5th June 2008

Magnificent!
I really enjoyed this garden . i wish I was there.

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