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Monday, August 20, 2012

President House


Driving around Delhi is always fun and not matter how many time you visit this place, it is still capturing. Rode to Rashtryapati Bhavan (President House) on Sunday. Found kids roller skating around and racing up the incline. Its a majestic view from there. A straight view of India Gate and Amar Jawan Jyoti is an experience that can not be captured by a lens. I did try and get some shots, but I am sure that it is not justice to what one sees with a naked eye.



President House




Road in front of President House

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In view - India Gate

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Alien Heads :)

Every time I cross AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Science), I look down at these things and they look like alien heads to me. Like something from the sci-fi movie.

These lawns in the middle of the road somehow get to see a lot of people sitting and chilling in the evening. I remember when this fly over was inaugurated, these alien heads(what I like to call them) had caught attention of almost everybody in Delhi.

Photographs below - so you know what I mean.

Alien Head - AIIMS

AIIMS Fly over

Alien Heads - AIIMS

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

The BagelsT Cafe

Wanted to step out early morning to have nice coffee and I knew most of these joints open quiet late in the day. Had a strong feeling that I will find something in Hauz Khas village. Drove down there and started looking around and ended up at the end of the street - next to the Hauz Khas fort entry.

Looked around and just round the corner saw The Bagels Cafe. Looked nice and cozy from the outside and the vibrant pink did the job. Stepped into the cafe to come across a smiling man ready to serve. I just sat down and started to look at what they had on the menu and decided on a cold black coffee.

While he was preparing my coffee, I spent time looking at the photographs. Some were nice and were surely overpriced - or I felt so. My coffee arrived while I was still lost in some pictures from the mountains - it was nice and strong. About 8/10 to the quality.

The huge window at the back gives a complete view of the road. Furniture is basic, but goes with the ambiance. All in a place I can visit agin to try different things on the menu.

Some photographs to go with ....



The Bagels Cafe




I love Bagels

I love Bagels

In side view of The Bagels Cafe

In side view of The Bagels Cafe

In side view of The Bagels Cafe

Cold Black Coffee

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Sunday morning Ride

My plan for the Sunday morning was to go to Chandani Chonk and have Aaloo-Puri with some sweet lassi. But, something changed that morning. I started the bike and was not sure where I was heading to. Reached Ashram (Delhi) and kept riding straight towards AIIMS and thats where I decided to turn left towards Hauz Khas village and go visit the fort. This is at the end of the road that goes through Hauz Khas village market. You go till the end of the road and there it is.

I remember going there long ago. There used to be this restaurant with a roof top sitting area that overlooked the fort and the lake. I loved sitting there with a beer. Had a small flashback and I ended up standing outside "Hauz-I-Alia" or as we know it "Hauz Khaz".

Its a beautiful place and a great walk around. I sat there for a while and looked at people doing their morning walks. Birds chirping and a had some people around clicking photographs, testing their camera's with the changing light of the sun.

This one is at the entrance.














The only turn off is people getting kicks out of writing their names on the these monuments. As if they want to have some kind of claim on them. Sometimes I wish if I could get an opportunity to do something similar to their bedroom walls. I clicked some photos and kept moving. 
























Monday, August 6, 2012

Delhi Bikers Breakfast Run - Aug, 2012

Photographs for Delhi Bikers Breakfast Run - Aug 4th, 2012.

DBBR was a name that came quiet late in the series of events. Joshua John - The man behind DBBR, wanted to ride for fun and meet like minded people. He started with a few friends and before he know he was the most popular man in the circuit. 

Today, with more than 1500 member and a turnout of 100+ bike for each ride, it is talk of the town. You have to be there to feel the energy in the air and trust me when I say this "It is infectious". 

Most of the bikes there are Royal Enfield, but, the forum is open to anyone and everyone on 2 wheelers. 
Its an open forum to come and ride.