Residents in #NewDelhi complained of breathing problems on Monday (April 22) after a massive fire broke out at a Ghazipur #landfill the day before. Large plumes of smoke continued to rise from the burning landfill in the city’s eastern district, where excavators were seen removing piles of garbage to deescalate the fire on Sunday (April 21) night. Tom Canetti reports.
A few more India photos from our last trip. This is the Ganesha Mandir just off of Connaught Place. I love the colours of the temple and how they contrast with the concrete.
Sitzen gerade in einem indischen Zug von #Jaipur nach #NewDelhi. Zwar ein wenig langsamer als ein #ICE, aber bequem, sauber, gutes Catering, günstig, gutes Internet und vor allem: pünktlich.
Erstaunlich, was möglich ist, wenn es keine #CSU gibt!
Shop sign in Connaught Place, New Delhi, India. I love this sign because a) it is painted and b) it has on one side a hookah and on the other an iPhone. I love the contrast between traditional and modern.
Sign for the All-India Anglo Indian Association (Delhi Branch) in Connaught Place, New Delhi, India. The Anglo-Indians are a fascinating community. The descendants of marriages between Indians and Britishers, the community kept to itself, marrying amongst themselves, and developed a unique hybrid culture. Many stayed after Independence. Today, the community is dying off either through emigration, old age, or intermarriage with the wider population.
Auliya Masjid on the outer circle of Connaught Place in New Delhi, India. You can't quite see it behind the auto but there is a small food stand / cafe right in the side of the mosque.
A few days after arriving, we took a trip to Khan Market. Khan Market in Central Delhi is a tiny area of boutique shops, restaurants, and bars. It is one of a handful of places that you'll see a lot of expats in Delhi. It is considered India's most expensive retail market (in terms of real estate cost). We sometimes feel a little silly but we have many, many fond memories of Khan and we had to go. A few highlights from the visit:
Hanuman to the Rescue! Taken near the Hanuman Temple just off Monestary Market near Civil Lines, New Delhi. You often see these little guys hanging in shops and from car mirrors.
This area is right under a flyover and it is amazingly quiet considering is is right up against a highway. More photos of an unexpected surprise to follow soon!