Winged Envoys of Chankyapuri
The diplomatic enclave in Delhi is an abode not just for the wining and dining ones. It also houses a remarkable diversity of Winged Envoys.
A quest to locate these winged envoys metamorphosed into a project of ecological mindfulness and urban birding. Over one year, 79 district bird species were photographed and catalogued over a 1 sq. km area in the heart of central Delhi.
Diplomacy at Dawn
It isn't the birds that are hiding in plain sight; it is us, living with our eyes wide shut. To be cognizant of birds is to be cognizant of our environment.
Write-up on the 'Winged Envoys of Chanakyapuri' project, carried by Times Evoke in Times of India on October 2, 2021.
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Traveling to the Lost Cities of Oman
History is a complex weave of human stories, endeavor and experience juxtaposed on a grand canvas of geography and time. Each settlement tells its own story, hiding in the subtle signs left behind, markers of a time long past.
A lot like the gracious Omani hospitality, there is much to discover and admire in the rich tapestry of Omani heritage.
Write-up on travels to the lost cities of Oman. Carried in Oman Observer on April 25, 2024.
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Forgotten Monuments of Delhi
Delhi-the City of Capitals - is littered with monuments. Some are well known. Countless others lie unseen. Symbols of a vivid past & present indifference.
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Originally published as a Twitter/X thread, here's a personal (re)discovery of 15 forgotten monuments in Delhi that deserve to be seen.​​
'Lost in the Urban Jungle' Forgotten Shikagaahs of Delhi
Beyond the forts, palaces and tombs which dot the city, Delhi is also home to many hunting lodges. Even though located prominently in the heart of the city, most lie unbeknownst to Delhi folks.
Originally published as a Twitter/X thread, here are 4 Shikargaahs of Delhi built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq some 600 yrs ago hiding in plain sight.
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The Houses of Delhi - Princely Embassies in an Imperiol Capital
Visitors to Delhi are familiar with the ubiquitous ‘Houses’ – Hyderabad House, Patiala House et al. But most are unfamiliar with their history. Who built them & why?
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Originally published as a Twitter/X thread, here's a short expose of the Houses of Delhi.​​