Let them eat rose petals
Today the weather here in Delhi has been spectacular. Thunder, heavy downpours – just fabulous. Felt monsoon-y, rather than baking-hot-May-summer-y. Yet despite such gorgeous weather, my mood all day has …
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Shops? Open? Yes? No?
As if life were not confusing and bizarre enough already, the Indian Government, in its infinite wisdom, stirred things up a little more last night. Quick recap. The whole of …
99 & absolutely not out!
I give you due warning – if you’re like me, you’ll cry when you watch the video at the end of this post. I’d probably have cried anyway, but in …
From one Delhi Diary to another
This blog is called Delhi Diary, as you all know. And yesterday, in the Statesman Vintage Car Rally, hubby dearest won the Delhi Diary trophy 🙂 Now how serendipitous is …
Oh hi Trump! Here’s your hi tea
Mr. Trump & Mrs. Trump & daughter Trump & son-in-law Trump have all landed safely in India, you’ll be thrilled to learn. The so-called leader of the free World will, …
Abide with me no more
Call me an idealistic old fool, but the sight and sound of the massed bands of the Indian military playing “Abide with me” at the annual Beating Retreat used to …