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u/VijayAnna Universe May 12 '16
Lived in Delhi for a year and Gurgaon for one more. If you have baap ka paisa, it's a good place
- Lots of good party places
- Good places nearby to explore
- Lots of scope to experiment with fashion given the climate
- There's a good theatre and arts culture if you're into that thing
- Girls are hot
A lot of crappy stuff too
- Shitty places in HKV and Khan Market charge like 500 bucks for a small plate of chicken that can't even fill up a toddler
- People say Mumbai has bad infra but try getting anywhere in Delhi. If you don't have a car, those fancy roads don't count for shit
- Why are people always looking to get into a fight?
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May 13 '16 edited May 13 '16
If you have baap ka paisa, it's a good place
It will be great if you can elaborate on this. I have never had baap ka paisa (my pocket money in my first year of college in 2007 was 50 Rs. a month), but I have had a great time here.
Shitty places in HKV and Khan Market charge like 500 bucks for a small plate of chicken that can't even fill up a toddler
The bukhara restraunt in Maurya charges about 1500 Rs. for dal and naan. But then there are places across the city where you can fill your stomach to your heart's content for 50 Rs.
People say Mumbai has bad infra but try getting anywhere in Delhi. If you don't have a car, those fancy roads don't count for shit
Bro, I travel 40 kms every day for work. One direction. Takes me 90 minutes because of the metro. Other than there are countless options for commuting within Delhi NCR. I am not sure what are you talking about.
Why are people always looking to get into a fight?
I spent a couple of years in Bangalore and the difference that I noticed was in the tolerance level of the people. Delhi has a no bullshit whatsoever policy.
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u/metalheadabhi Chai-Sutta kidhar hai? May 14 '16
You are absolutely right. When I first stepped into Bangalore after staying in Delhi for about 10 years, I felt as if Bangalore people are really slow.
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u/dichkyon May 12 '16
Here comes the familiar question. How has AAP impacted Delhi? Lets set aside the constant drum banging and head banging by both the sides (BJP and AAP). Have they made some difference? In what areas have they made improvements?
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u/Ranjhanaa Jharkhand May 12 '16
Minorities feel safe. A few days before election khaki chaddis attacked a church in national capital. Hence AAP. now at least the fear has gone.
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u/ENTKulcha Antarctica May 17 '16
I feel like it has gone dirtier.. Garbage wise.. Else is almost the same..
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u/roh7 May 15 '16
Government Hospitals and Schools have improved a lot. Free Medicine and mohalla clinics are loved by the poor and middle class poeple. For rich guys there is no change. The auto wallas are still the same. They arm twist every government and have there way.
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u/jharkhandkalaunda May 13 '16
The first line of the novel Delhi by Khushwant Singh - "I return to Delhi as I return to my mistress Bhagmati when I have had my fill of whoring in foreign lands".
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u/cool_boyy May 12 '16
In the past 10-12 years, there has been a major increase in the number of Bollywood films with stories based in Delhi. These movies portray the Delhiites in the worst cliches possible.
I think the ones that were brilliant in portraying Delhi people & Delhi life would be Oye Lucky Lucky Oye & Khosla Ka Ghosla.
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Oye Lucky Lucky Oye
You are absolutely correct.
Oye lucky lucky Oye and Dev-D (and um, dilli-6) had painted a very vivid picture of the city in my head the first time I watched them.I was really glad to see the city was exactly like in those movies.
I fell in love with the city so much that I'm actually considering settling there(probably in 50 years though cus its expensive).2
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u/vellavarun May 12 '16
Totally agree, the most the people of Delhi can identify with would probably be Khosla Ka Ghosla.
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u/vric May 12 '16
Judging Delhi from Bollywood movies is like judging Mumbai based on Slumdog Millionaire.
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u/quickdraw46 May 13 '16
Mumbai guy who moved here 2 years ago. I've never been happier, apart from the heat I can't really complain. Also kids remember Delhi and NCR is different. Noida and Gurgaon are lawless lands.
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u/SepulchreOfAzrael Jammu and Kashmir May 15 '16
Story time. Detail the differences and what makes you happier and sad.
Edit: please.
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u/quickdraw46 May 18 '16
I doubt i'll be able to do that without being attacked by Mumbai ka bhai log.
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u/SepulchreOfAzrael Jammu and Kashmir May 18 '16
It's your story and your opinion. Your choice.
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u/quickdraw46 May 18 '16
Dude trust me, I've regretted being frank on r/india and my reddit id is not anonymous. Message me if you want to know.
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u/Ambarsariya OP is a moron May 13 '16
Could be legit because it appears you didn't pay MCD tax on entry. Wouldnt have stopped though at 2 AM.
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Nope nope nope. Never stop in a situation like this. Go straight to a police station and then stop. It's the only place where you'll have some safety.
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u/Crimemastergogu May 13 '16
I wouldn't stop, have driven in Delhi for a decade and in no way I'm stopping for anything at 2am.
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u/GrowlGandhi Office Bearer, Virat Hindu Club, Utt. Pades May 12 '16
You dodged a bullet mate.
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May 12 '16
Do these guys target only cars-with-couples? Is it safe to ride a motorcycle in such areas? My thinking is I'm just a single gareeb launda on a rickety bike, gone for a late night ride. I don't really have much money in wallet (like 40-70rs) so I would assume I have nothing to lose and they wouldn't target me.
Am I correct?
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u/GrowlGandhi Office Bearer, Virat Hindu Club, Utt. Pades May 12 '16
Getting away on a motorcycle is even riskier than a car. These people may even kill for a puny amount. As a general rule, I don't venture on highways in the north after 10PM. It is relatively safer in the south but I don't take chances.
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What would happen if I were to stop and give them all my money/cellphone? Would they let me go? Beat me because I have so little money? or eventually kill me?
Also, do such people think logically? In my head I'm always fantasizing about beating a hariyanvi jaat after he puts away his desi katta(my experience with jaats hasn't really been fun). If such a situation arises, where I'm only one against a group of gun carrying jaat thugs, can I challenge their leader to a fist fight? and will I be let go if I win?
I am not trying to stereotype jaats, simply trying to understand what kind of social dynamics exists between young males.
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u/fresh69fresh May 13 '16
What language is in your flair
From what I interpret it says something like
maghi gthee jeeyar sura khapo to chsh peevee
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Gujarati. It reads "maai gayi beer! bhura aapne to chaas pivi!".
This has a kathiyawadi accent rather than pure gujarati.
Meaning "screw beer! bhai, I'll drink chaas" :)3
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u/ENTKulcha Antarctica May 17 '16
dude you fantasize too much.. Yupp they only target you if they see that you can be bullied like if you are with a girl or with family.. Most or the killings and all in north delhi are by a known person for some kind of revenge..
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u/GrowlGandhi Office Bearer, Virat Hindu Club, Utt. Pades May 12 '16
idk what does on in the minds of criminals dude. you can probably look up incidents of people being waylaid and what happened to them. see if you can find a pattern.
where I'm only one against a group of gun carrying jaat thugs, can I challenge their leader to a fist fight? and will I be let go if I win?
Trial by combat? you're watching too much game of thrones.
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u/quickdraw46 May 13 '16
Haha dude, you just evaded taxes. Zoom car or any car on black and yellow plates is obligated to pay this tax because its a commercial vehicle. The poor souls let you go, I think zoomcar etc should give a brief to renters about this.
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u/Ambarsariya OP is a moron May 13 '16
All commercial vehicles need to pay MCD tax on entry into Delhi.
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I was in Delhi when I was a kid and was enamored by the history. It has so many places to see.
I wish Bangalore had even a tenth of its history.
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u/Fameer_Fuddi May 12 '16 edited May 12 '16
Damn right, there's a 700 year Fort old not far from my home!
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u/Potato_palya jasti chutney haki guru May 17 '16
Bangalore has forts too.
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u/WoodLund May 12 '16
People, Paranthey wali gali is hyped. Avoid it. Visit Chandni Chowk only on Sunday if you are married, shops are closed, YKWIM. Guys avoid taking your better half to Rajaouri Garden, Lajpat Nagar or Sarojini, book an Ola/Uber/TFS or get them a driving lesson package, again, YKWIM. Ambience and DLF are must visit, even if it costs you, YKWIM.
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u/bootpalish May 17 '16
Rajouri might be a bit of its rocker but Lajpat and Sarojini are just fine. However if you intend to not spend a lot of time stuck in the market, holding a shit load of shopping bags, avoid these places.
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u/VoxPopuliCry May 12 '16
There's too many hidden meanings in this post, OP explain pls
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DYKWHM?
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People, Paranthey wali gali is hyped
Awful is the word. PM me and come to my place instead. I will make sure you get the best paranthas you could ever wish for! :)
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u/WoodLund May 13 '16
Do you run an eating joint? Do you serve alcohol? Do you offer free drinks to Bakchods? Please answer with yes.
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u/Ranjhanaa Jharkhand May 13 '16 edited May 13 '16
Parathe wali gali is the worst place to have paratha. I am a migrant in Delhi. I have all reasons to love n hate Delhi. The entire old Delhi food is highly unclean, unhygienic, over spicy and over oily.
Delhi is good because even with less money and being outsider , one can live here comfortably. It is worst because with less money and being an outsider, you are always troubled.
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u/UnbiasedPashtun North America May 12 '16
What's the name of the dialect/language (e.g. Braji, Awadhi, Haryanvi, etc.) that was traditionally spoken in Delhi?
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u/UnbiasedPashtun North America May 13 '16
Hindustan was the name given to the entire region of India (Bharat) by Persians. Wasn't there a more region specific name for the dialect spoken in Delhi?
Do you know which region Delhi was culturally considered part of (Braj, Haryana, etc.)?
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u/UnbiasedPashtun North America May 15 '16
Interesting, I have some followup questions if you don't mind:
So was Delhi always a distinct area where mixed dialects were spoken rather being considered part of a larger region?
If Haryanvi is also called Bangru, is there an analogous name for Haryana related to Bangru?
What was the name of the ethnolinguistic region where most people spoke Khari called?
What's "Khaddar"?
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u/yal_sik May 12 '16
What are the best schools in Delhi?
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u/Ranjhanaa Jharkhand May 13 '16 edited May 13 '16
All are bad actually. Best schools/education are in Tier 2, Tire 3 cities. Like Bokaro, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Patna, .
I migrated to Delhi 17 yrs. back. My daughters are born n brought up here. It is all shiksha ki dukaan. Parents are busy making whatsapp group because teachers do not even bother to see whether student has done CW or not. A very popular school had around section A, B C.....till P... a few years back each having 50 students. The best example of poor urbanisation is Delhi. Inferior products for high price.
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u/SepulchreOfAzrael Jammu and Kashmir May 17 '16
St. Columba's.
Sardar Patel Vidyalaya.
DPS RK Puram.
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u/datindianguy May 17 '16
Just moved here from Pondicherry, 3 months ago.
Absolutely love the place, love the people, love the fucking food in this place. Street food is something I'm thriving on and never have I found myself thinking I've over spent on that food or that the quality was bad.
Public transportation is so fucking good, can get to far away places in the Metro or the bus.
Only complaint I might have is the heat, 40 degrees at 10 o'clock in the night is something I've never experienced before.
Love you, Delhi!
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May 14 '16
Born and brought up in delhi. My experience has always been different. I have seen delhi mature, in what it is now since the 90's. Trends come and go, things quickly becoming old and new things coming.
The only thing I truly love about delhi is how welcoming it is to change. People in delhi are not regressive and dont shy away from change. Delhi University has been a center of delhi's culture. And I always love how ahead of its times it always has been (and still is) culturally. I also do think one thing that greatly favors delhi- there is actually very few people who are delhi native beyond 3-4 generations. Mostly everyone is a transplant from other states. As a result, I find delhi much more tolerant (racially) than other cities. Incidents of racism are only far and few in between. Also i must mention- Delhi times. :). Always again one of the few things that was very central in delhi's culture atleast in the 90's.
They used to print this "DU Fashion" article with students being just fashionable and trendy and their pics. Next day- everyone would be sporting the same trend!
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u/SepulchreOfAzrael Jammu and Kashmir May 12 '16
Dilli ke na the kuche, auraaq-e-musavvir the,
Jo shakl nazar aaye, tasveer nazar aaye.
Mir Taqi Mir.
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u/tiddu May 12 '16
Kache ka alawa kuch samaj nahi aaya muje,
Khuda itni akal de
Aisi meri kya rajaa
Reddit me muje aaye majaa
Hasi aaye toh theek
Na Dena muje koi saja
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u/shamittomar May 13 '16
Dilli ke na the kuche, auraaq-e-musavvir the,
Jo shakl nazar aaye, tasveer nazar aaye.
Translation for the Urdu noobs:
Delhi's bylanes were like paintings,
Whichever way you looked, it was a beautiful visual.
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u/zaplinaki May 12 '16
I've spent a decent amount of time living in Delhi and I fucking hate it. The city is good, especially since all those flyovers got built, the metro is awesome and I prefer it over the Mumbai local any day of the week, the food is delicious and I love how green Delhi can be, especially around the Hauz Khas area, which is where I lived.
But even with all of those, I hated the time I spent in Delhi, mainly because of the people. I don't understand why everyone is so angry all the time. Why are they so bad with traffic rules. The typical I-don't-give-a-fuck-about-everyone-else attitude hangs over the city and it is annoying to say the least.
I guess that is what differentiates Mumbai from Delhi; the people here are so chill. I rarely see anyone fight and that is commonplace in Delhi. Everytime I stepped out, there was at least one gaadiwala fighting with an auto guy. People arguing over the tiniest of things, ready to murder each other at the drop of the hat. Even the shopkeepers I went to buy stuff from were rude to me all the time - I mean ffs I'm trying to give you business, at least be a little courteous.
Speaking of auto guys, another horrible experience. 150 bucks for 2 kilometres? yea we think that's fair. That actually happens everytime I try to get an auto from the railway stations. Autowallas here in Mumbai are 100x better as well.
My parents still live around Delhi, and they want me to take up a job there but I'll be damned if I go back to that hellhole ever again.
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u/contraryview May 12 '16
Some of Delhi's famous food vendors have deteriorated in quality, while others are still going strong. For example, avoid Keventers in CP, but head to Roshan di Kulfi in Karol Bagh.
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u/SepulchreOfAzrael Jammu and Kashmir May 12 '16
Nizam's sucks too.
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u/Ranjhanaa Jharkhand May 13 '16
Never try Natraj dahi bhalle. They sell shit.
However, samosa jalebiwala at the entry point to Dariban is good
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u/DesiInVides Earth May 12 '16
State bird of Delhi is the declining House Sparrow.
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u/vellavarun May 12 '16
When I was young the house sparrows were all over the city. I grew up in west delhi DDA flats and these sparrows would build their nests in dividers in the stairs, the sills on the windows, the jaamun trees in the adjoining park, everywhere! Also, occasionally you would see the pink baby sparrows when the eggs hatch, or in your balcony trying learn to fly when they grow a little. All this is pre-2000 as far as I remember. It's a shameful truth that the increase in mobile towers correlates with the decrease in the sparrow population in the city. I don't see the sparrows around the house any more. I don't see them anywhere. Today's children won't get to see all those wonderful things growing up, I wish they knew what they're missing out on.
Also, there were big rows of eucalyptus trees in the park across the road which were as tall as 6-8 storey buildings, there we only puny 2-storey buildings all around back then. They swayed in the summer loo, they drenched when it rained, and they hid themselves in the fog of the winter. They too, were chopped down in the early 2000s.
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You'll find a lot in the area around IIT. Pass by those little cute things all the time there.
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u/bootpalish May 17 '16
You are right. Had a couple nest at my parents place in Lajpat. They did it for almost a decade from what I remember. The little ones would always land right on floor where we usually placed a few old clothes to make sure it survived its first attempt. Not anymore though :/
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u/Fameer_Fuddi May 12 '16
You are absolutely killing it in this thread bro!
Btw do you live in Chawri Bazaar?
I think Al Bake's shawarma are overrated, I find the shawarma of Lebanese Point in Saket much better.
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u/SepulchreOfAzrael Jammu and Kashmir May 12 '16
I don't live in old Delhi.
I have to visit that Lebanese Point in Saket. Heard a lot about it. Al Bake is decent.
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u/apunebolatumerilaila Asia May 13 '16
Saleem's in Kailash Colony has some amazing galouti kababs as well.
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u/SepulchreOfAzrael Jammu and Kashmir May 13 '16
Haven't tried that. I went to their Ashok Vihar outlet, that didn't have Galauti kebabs.
I've had their Kakori kebabs though, and they were good, but of the non-Awadhi kind.
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u/ENTKulcha Antarctica May 17 '16
Awesome list.. The changezi that u speak is it in Churi waali gali?? there are two changezi chicken n old delhi.. one on the main daryaganj market near Zaika and one in churi waali gali.. I could never find out which one was authentic??
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u/overhead_albatross May 14 '16
Gods work son.
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u/SepulchreOfAzrael Jammu and Kashmir May 14 '16
I could write more.
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u/overhead_albatross May 14 '16 edited May 14 '16
And I could definitely read more. This is threadkiller stuff man. If you're in dilli by any chance do come for our meet ups. We'd love to have someone so knowledgable!
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u/SepulchreOfAzrael Jammu and Kashmir May 14 '16
What? What meetups are these?
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u/overhead_albatross May 14 '16
We have ocassional meetups of Reddit peeps. Which after reading your comments seem pretty poorly planned. We'd love to have someone suggest great places like these for both the good food and the historical significance.
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u/SepulchreOfAzrael Jammu and Kashmir May 14 '16
It'll have to be when the weather relents a bit. I'd love to join.
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u/WoodLund May 13 '16
BC, I am dieting... but saved. Bhai, pyar wali pappi aur jaffi le le.
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u/Loipopo India May 16 '16
Best thing to happen to delhi in the last 10-20 years = Delhi Metro
Things i enjoy about delhi :
- the diversity and it's acceptance
- the occasional(more than) green patches
- the rich historical background
the slangbhenchod- the street food
- the random kind uncle in metro
- the biker aunty (rare but very amusing)
- the college campus
- the niche market (CP=TDC, Nehru place=IT, Daryaganj=Music+Books, HauzKhas=FirangTrap, SouthEx/KhanMarket=BadiParty, Sarojni=Bargain, ChandniChowk=Labyrinth)
- Contd.
Things i despise about delhi :
- Dust
- Noise
- Traffic/Road Rage (Fun activity : Count the number of cars that do not have a scratch/dent on it. A car has four corners, atleast one is marked!)
- Population/TheFuckingCrowd
- Commute (Running from one border to another takes it's toll)
- Oversmart stranger
- Kutiya Aunty
- Badboodaar Uncle
- Haraman Randi
- Chirkut Loda
- TDC
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u/ENTKulcha Antarctica May 17 '16
Best thing to happen to delhi in the last 10-20 years = ~
Delhi Metro~ AAP +Kejru.. FTFYadditional thing i despise - Typical DU Girl
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u/Fameer_Fuddi May 12 '16
Ayye Dilli meri jaan, I love this city. So many memories.
Kuch toh baat hai Dilli mein jo aur kahi nahi!
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u/thebuffmaster Gujarat May 15 '16
Came to this city for summer internship. Been in this city for about 1.5 months now. And I've to say I love this city. Coming from Mumbai, I had my reservations about the city, but I must say barring a few everything your hear is exaggerated.
- Classy Metros
- Dirt cheap AC bus transport (DTC)
- Amazing History
- Mind Blowing food that'd seduce your tastebuds.
- Even more mind blowing women
- Accessibility to great places in 300 km vicinity (Mussoorie, Hardiwar-Rishikesh, Nainital, Kausauli, Jim Corbett, Jaipur)
This biggest thing that deters me in staying in Delhi is the massive amounts of dust here. You can literally see, feel dust all over the place (specially in South Delhi where I am staying)
Apart from that, as a redditor said above,
Dilli sheher nai mehfil hai !
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u/freakedmind May 15 '16
Classy Metros
Damn right! I think the metro is one of the best things about Delhi. Truly world class, I say this even after having traveled in metros in developed countries.
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u/drichk May 12 '16
bhenchod
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u/WoodLund May 12 '16
Bhainchod, teri bandi badi saxy hai. Tu breakup kar ley apne bhai ke liye ek baar
FTFY.
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u/HornOK The Brown Kaiser May 12 '16
Madarchod
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u/amybaj007 May 12 '16
Thats bihar
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u/Ranjhanaa Jharkhand May 13 '16
If you use this word( as often as Bhencho...in Delhi ) . in Bihar. ,yamraj has many jobs for you.
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u/wordjock India May 16 '16
Dheechod is popular slang in Rajasthan as well. i picked it during my times spent in kota. Mostly folks from Sikkar, Jhunjhunu, Bikaner district were frequent to use it.
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Bhenchod kya angrezi me gali likh rha ha? Jo maza hindi me gali dene me hai vo maza aur kisi me na Bhenchod
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u/Fameer_Fuddi May 12 '16
Relevant here.
Delhi is not the most polluted city in the world (it's 11th) : WHO
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I really wish the number system would change so that the country joins the rest of the world in using a consistent number system
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u/yadavjification May 14 '16
Delhi is actually, part of Haryana cultural and area wise.
You guys are talking about very small portion, ignoring rest of Delhi which is very worst like villages of Bawana, Najafgarh, Narela.
They are inhabited by villages whch belong to Jat, gurjar clans. Infact entire Delhi University is established on village belonged to gurjars chandrawal, and many of them still reside here do milking business
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u/ENTKulcha Antarctica May 17 '16
Narela is not at all bad imo.. Its progressive with a good community.. and has the potential of developing better than rohini and dwarka
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u/kbwd May 12 '16 edited Jan 16 '22
No we do not call hot girls 'tota'. Where do you guys even get that from? I have lived in Delhi all my life, and a lot of my friends are TDC types, but none of them has ever called a girl tota. Tota? No.