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Delhi: India in one city

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New Delhi Academic Foundation 2008Description: 246 pISBN:
  • 9788171886937
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 954.56 S4D3
Summary: 'Dilli' is the heart of India. It embodies centuries of life and living, of changing cityscapes and fine architectural masterpieces that draw together ancient fortresses, mediaeval cities, and a metropolis that has, without hesitation, embraced the diverse, multilayered and dynamic reality of India and all Indians.This attractive coffee table book walks you through some of the symbols that compel Delhi to stand apart, showcasing an old civilization and more importantly, an energetic, creative and entrepreneurial young nation grappling with the excitement of constant reinvention, of change. Delhi has the best of all worlds within her open borders, from the ancient past to the vibrant present and 'Dilliwallahs' are an engaging lot, proud of their epic legacy, raring to keep the ethos of change alive.
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'Dilli' is the heart of India. It embodies centuries of life and living, of changing cityscapes and fine architectural masterpieces that draw together ancient fortresses, mediaeval cities, and a metropolis that has, without hesitation, embraced the diverse, multilayered and dynamic reality of India and all Indians.This attractive coffee table book walks you through some of the symbols that compel Delhi to stand apart, showcasing an old civilization and more importantly, an energetic, creative and entrepreneurial young nation grappling with the excitement of constant reinvention, of change. Delhi has the best of all worlds within her open borders, from the ancient past to the vibrant present and 'Dilliwallahs' are an engaging lot, proud of their epic legacy, raring to keep the ethos of change alive.

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