Friday, March 20, 2009

India

Over the past couple of months, I've realized that I've learned so many positive things about India in last three years than I can ever imagine...

  • India is constantly improving and so are her people. That only makes me feel more proud.

    Clean Green
    Originally uploaded by kananj



  • The malls are so much fun and some of them even better than the ones I've seen before in the US/Canada. The best part is, you can get all decked up in jewelry and a glittery saari and go to the mall without being stared at! ;)

    Shopping mall
    Originally uploaded by kananj



  • When it comes to jewelry and clothes, no other country/place can beat India.

    Bangles
    Originally uploaded by kananj



  • When it comes to food, no other country/place can beat India.

    fafda & chatney
    Originally uploaded by kananj



  • If you feel like eating things like "paapDi no loT" you don't have to wait till mom or the aunty next door makes it, you can just stroll down to "Saasumaa Nu Khichu" and grab a bowl-to-go with a spoon and toppings that make it only more delicious.

    "Saasuma nu khichu" stall
    Originally uploaded by kananj



  • The recycling process has started! There are garbage cans almost everywhere. (Oh how happy I was to see this) Way to go, India!!!

    Recycle bin
    Originally uploaded by kananj



  • That people here are ever adjusting, to everything in life.

    Sharing the ride
    Originally uploaded by kananj



  • That people here don't get annoyed with traffic jams.

    Traffic
    Originally uploaded by kananj



  • That people here still work very hard to earn a living.

    At Chauki Dhaani
    Originally uploaded by kananj



  • That people here do things together regardless of what age they are.

    Masala soda time at Boss Coldrinks
    Originally uploaded by kananj



  • That temples make the best places to visit.

    Ma Bahuchara ji temple
    Originally uploaded by kananj



  • That chai/cha/tea makes the best drink ever.

    Chai
    Originally uploaded by kananj



  • That our traditions and cultural roots are very deep!

    Restaurant at Chauki Dhaani
    Originally uploaded by kananj



  • That's there's still space and time for a lot of improvement. ;-)

    Cheej burger
    Originally uploaded by kananj



  • That rules/laws are created to be broken. :D

    Jade Blue - photography prohibited!
    Originally uploaded by kananj



  • Last but not least, I have realized what India truly is only after being away from Her. Jai Hind!
    janani janmabhoomishcha swargaadapi gariyasi...

    Tiranga
    Originally uploaded by kananj



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  • 6 comments:

    chinmai said...

    very nice post.. just loved it :) all pic are gr8 .. esp the last one looks too good :) seems u were in india ?

    AmiDA said...

    so true girl! hoping it emerges as an awe-inspiring nation again.. and would certainly like to be a part of the process and do my little bit..
    nice flicks!

    Sakhi said...

    Loved this post... absolutely loved it!! :D :D

    Soham Shah said...

    WHere hv u lost ??

    It's so nice to see you back .. I'm out of words and emotions .. seriously ..

    Ok now let me go and read the post .. Just could not resist commenting here after seeing ur name after so long in my google reader ..

    Kanan said...

    Sakhi, thank you :D glad to know.

    Soham, no where in particular. :) How have you been? I too am very happy to be back. Thanks... :)

    Kanan said...

    Chinmai, I was. Thanks :)

    Ami, I think we are getting there little bit at a time. It's wonderful to see these new changes. Thanks. :)