Travels and thoughts

 My daughter Shruthi visited home after two years. It was a moment of great excitement for all of us in the family. This time she had an extensive travel plan to visit cities across India. She planned to visit her grandmother, attend two weddings, trekking in Bangalore, spend time with Vikrants family in Kolkotta, and her home in Dubai. Imagine my surprise when she announced one of her close friends, Darcy, would be joining her for half of her trip. My instant thought was how would be managed so many places. While she and Darcy were in discussion, New Delhi was added to the list. With her usual aplomb, Shruthi announced Mom, you are accompanying us to Delhi for a day. To my surprise, Vikrant also decided to join us in Delhi. I was excited at the prospect. Growing up in Delhi during my formative years, I love the city and never miss a chance to visit Delhi. Delhi, the capital city, is famous for its food, shopping, and monuments. Qutab Minar is one of the most famous monuments of De...

Yeh Dilli hei meri jaan .. Ishq, mohabbat, pyaar... Delhi the capital of India is a city close to my heart.  I had my high school days , university, wedding and kids here. Growing up in Delhi gave me a certain confidence and an attitude that can be truly termed as spunky Punjabi. As life took me elsewhere after marriage, I looked forward to my visit after a span of several years. As Shruthi outlined her plans over the course of her short and sweet stay in Dubai with a visit to Delhi, I thrilled in anticipation of rekindling old memories. Without a word exchanged between us, it was understood that I will accompany her. We landed at Delhi by early evening.  Shruthi's CEPT classmate Roopal welcomed us with the happiness and joy one can see only in India. They were meeting after three years and it felt like yesterday as they exchanged college stories. Refreshed  with juice and snacks we set out to make the most of the evening. This was Shruthi's first visit to Delhi. ...