Captivating vignettes of Delhi's multifaceted charm.
If you're fascinated by the rich tapestry of urban life, this book is like a walk through Delhi, unveiling its soul piece by piece. It’s for those yearning to understand the city beyond tourist spots, through stories of its people, food, culture, and streets. A delightful mosaic awaits your curiosity.
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ISBN: 9789350290644
Authors:
Mayank Austen Soofi
Publisher: Harper Collins
Date of Publication: 2011-05-31
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 9 readers)
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Completing the colourful series of guidebooks on Delhi, this is a book on the people who make the city what it is. From the touching stories of jobless people, beggars, transgenders and the aged, to the stories of fame and success of Delhi's celebrities and achievers, it gives you a glimpse into the lives and minds of people who live in the capital. Among those featured are Arundhati Roy, S.H. Raza, Mushirul Hasan, a dog named Editor, a smack addict and a handicapped man with no limbs who supports his parents.
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Captivating vignettes of Delhi's multifaceted charm.
If you're fascinated by the rich tapestry of urban life, this book is like a walk through Delhi, unveiling its soul piece by piece. It’s for those yearning to understand the city beyond tourist spots, through stories of its people, food, culture, and streets. A delightful mosaic awaits your curiosity.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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