Delhi: India in One City

by Malvika Singh (Contributor), Ritu Singh (Editor), Uday Sahay (Photographer)

In going beyond the monumental yet familiar heritage of Delhi, this resource brings alive the contemporary life of India’s capital and best-known city. Its vivid palette of brilliant images captures the throbbing pulse of today’s Delhi, and this same fresh, exciting spirit is reflected in the crisp essays by some of India’s best-known writers as they celebrate what makes Delhi a multicultural society. This attractive coffee-table book also manages to capture the tranquility of Delhi’s ageless spirit, presenting an exciting mix of moods and attitudes and celebrating a city destined to become a world leader.

246 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Monisha]

Picked this travel guide, a mini-window to Delhi from a local library today. Pictures of Delhi rekindled my curiosity for exploring it- *monuments, museums, the associated histories, the craft& architecture, street food & bantas*- vitalizing the leisurely summer vibe that has been hitting me with the receding of winters.

Old monuments, to me, reflect optimism- they are a lifeless symbol of the anti-nihilistic nature of life.

Delhi, with it's forts and tombs standing in the midst of the hustle, national diplomacy placed in the elegant-est of architectures, the busy markets and the metro lines connecting them (contrasted by the reality of my laid back lifestyle accentuated with the everyday corporate milestones)-
Is a mix of feelings- overwhelming sometimes, and enriching everytime.

I am seldom optimistic about the future but I want to be excited about the near present- to be here, to explore & experience the multitudes of this place,
Finally, after a whole lot of time gone by, with the catastrophe the beginning of this decade has seen receding and it's reality taking a strong permanent hold over so many lives.

Hopefully, if time permits and nature allows