When we drive by Jail Road, we cross Tihar Jail. Tihar Haat, a board outside Tihar Jail has stoked our curiosity many a times. We finally dropped in recently.
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AAM-i tomake bhalobashi – Mango Mela in Delhi
The Government of West Bengal has been organising an annual Mango Mela in Delhi that brings a host of varieties of mangoes from Bengal for us. In addition, handloom and crafts from Bengal and a mini food court selling Bengali sweets and other items rounds off the experience. Read on for details.
International Yoga Day celebrations with DLF Cyberhub and Reebok
International Yoga Day is an acknowledgement of the importance of the ancient Indian practice of Yoga. To commemorate the International Yoga Day, a host of events are being held across the world. We were invited at the International Yoga Day celebrations by DLF Cyberhub and Reebok early this morning.
Kalam Memorial – must do these summer holidays
Delhi Tourism has established a museum – Kalam Memorial in the rear section of Dilli Haat, I.N.A. This memorial is in honour of our beloved former president Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Please read on for a literary – pictorial tour.
SPIC MACAY brings Parveen Sultana and Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
SPIC MACAY, the non-profit organisation promoting classical Indian music, dances, crafts and skills brings master performers for us. They are holding their 5th International Convention with round the clock events and the venue is IIT Delhi off Hauz Khas Metro Station. If you want this summer to be any worthwhile – go for it!
The Capital City Minstrels in A Grand Night for Singing
The Capital City Minstrels, a choir comprising professionals with an interest in music, keep holding concerts throughout the year. In fact, they recently hosted a series of summer concerts. Calling it A Grand Night for Singing, they performed at various venues in the capital.
Habitat film festival – A cinematic extravaganza
The 12th edition of Habitat Film Festival is being held between 19th – 28th May, 2017 at India Habitat Centre. The festival is organised by the Habitat Film Club. Read on for a preview.
Sharbat Mela to Cool Delhi Summer
Sharbat and Itra Mela is being held at Dilli Haat INA Market. It is on only this weekend – 19th – 21st May, 2017. Given the parching weather, we headed to this event to quench our thirst for a cool summer.
It’s a great night for singing – The capital city minstrels
Capital City Minstrels are a Delhi based choir who have mesmerised us with stunning music over the years. They have performed in India and abroad and has popularised choir music in NCR. They have a show coming up and is a must do for any music enthusiast.
Aajeevika Mela at Pragati Maidan
Ajeevika Mela showcased rural women’s goods at Pragati Maidan’s Hall 18. Venue was air-conditioned, and entry was free.
Serendipity Arts Festival
Serendipity Arts Festival just concluded at Bikaner House. A host of traditional and modern painting and sculpture were displayed during the event. The program also included performing art events like theatre, storytelling and dance. The Festival was organised by the Serendipity Arts Trust.
Delhi Food Truck Festival
Food trucks are the latest trend in Delhi NCR food scene. Delhi Food Truck Festival brought many new and established food trucks under one roof for a two days food festival. Apart from some glitches the festival managed to offer fun time for Delhiites over some food, beer and rain dance over a very hot weekend.
The Old Delhi Food Festival – Delicacies from Purani Dilli
The Old Delhi Food Festival was held between 25 to 26 March, 2017 at India Islamic Cultural Centre. The venue was overflowing with diners and people driving down Lodhi Road faced the brunt. Nonetheless, we were happy to manage a parking spot and went in for a taste of famous food from old Delhi without travelling all the way to Chandni Chowk!
Elephant in the Room – Ganesha as we don’t know him – META 2017
Mahendra Excellence Theatre Awards (META) this year had a host of mind-numbing beautiful plays and the jury would have had a very tough time in selecting the winners. A particularly interesting piece was ‘Elephant in the Room’ a soliloquy created out of an interesting topic. It is a quirky twist to the familiar story of Ganesha’s losing his head due to his father’s wrath and having an elephant head attached instead!
Poetry Slam in Urdu
Urdu poetry and shayari have many takers in Delhi NCR. A Poetry Slam covering Urdu couplets was recently organised at Defence Colony. The informal evening was a most refreshing experience. We look forward to more such events.
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