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Delhi is an age-old city. We could trace its history to ancient times. The revered headquarters of the Pandavas, the Indraprastha, is considered a part of Delhi. Since ancient times, it has been home to a wide spectrum of people. First, the Indian rulers reigned the regions. After this, the Mughals spent a fair share of their regime with Delhi as headquarters. Every dynasty that ever stayed here has left their imprints in the form of art, architecture, and monuments. Today, this amalgam of cultures is evident in its streets as well as daily life. One can find every kind of person in its streets. If you have spent some time in the city, you can identify this. I will share some of my experiences from Delhi. The Faces of Delhi Today, Delhi's residents come from all states of the country. There are even specific regions resided by different groups. For instance, if you visit Majnu ki Tilla, you will feel like you are in a Tibetan settlement. Such is the vibe cre...

Pullu Padam in full bloom; paddy is young and tender green at the beginning of the season Where? Situated at a distance of 12.5 kilometers from Thrissur town,  Pullu Padam  is a beautiful set of paddy fields. It is a part of the Pullu village which is divided into Thekkan Pullu and Vadakkan Pullu. The place has a unique rural personality that makes visiting the place a memorable experience. It shakes you awake to the simple beauties of rural Kerala such as vast green expanses of paddy and several lives who depend on the harvests for a living. A farm worker returns home after his daily toils in the fields of Pullu Padam What? Come here to witness the slow peaceful life of the villagers. Summers will give you a visual treat of vast green oceans. in the monsoon, the place turns into a paradise with water filling up most of the fields making them look like lakes.  The islands and roads will welcome you to the waterlogged landscape. You will stop and appreciate...