Jawaharlal Nehru aptly described that Delhi is the symbol of old India and new India. Even the stones here whisper to our ears of the ages of long ago and the air we breathe is full of the dust and fragrances of the past, as also of the fresh and piercing winds of the present. Well, after so many decades his words as true as they were then….Indeed, Delhi is just not a city rather it is a book - a book which narrates the history of India and brings its many facets to fore. The complexities, the contradictions, the beauty and the dynamism of this city where the past coexists with the present bear testimony to the fact that many dynasties flourished and contributed to its diverse culture. And today its past glories have absorbed into the daily life of the city enriching its character.
Exploring the various facets of the city can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. The charm that attracted emperors, conquerors and poor alike is still inherent despite Delhi now being a cosmopolitan society. With the passage of time the city has adopted to global standards, providing a perfect blend of both ancient and modern times.
The people of Delhi proudly call themselves 'Delhiites. A lot of pride is associated with this term, and why not, Delhi is the land of 'Dilwalas' or people with a big heart. This phrase acquires a true colour when one goes around the lanes of Delhi. But one doesn't have to be filthily rich, to enjoy the flavours of Delhi. You can enjoy its diversity with only a few bucks in pocket. With such a variety of transport available, one can roam around in buses, autorickshaws and better still in Delhi Metro that has become a hallmark of Delhi's development and progress. The government is further trying to smooth the city transport in form of high capacity buses. Those green coloured big buses plying near ITO and Anand Vihar, must have wowed you.
When it comes to food, Delhi offers variety and flavour. One can enjoy a sumptuous meal at any roadside dhaba, food van or even at Mc Donalds. And if you want to blow big bucks and have a five star treat, head to any of the glitzy hotels and restaurants spread across the length and breadth of the city. Delhi's cuisine suits everybody's pallet and wallet.
From the point of view of infrastructure as well, Delhi has shown amazing improvement. With flyovers and broad roads, the traffic situation has eased out considerably. The development work in the form of upcoming townships, malls and complexes is noteworthy, and with Delhi being the host for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, the government is leaving no stone unturned to provide all the facilities to the guests and visitors.
Recently Delhi has also added another feather to its cap by bagging the coveted greenest capital city award. Thanks to the CNG drive, the city now boasts of the largest fleet of clean fuel operated public transport system, tremendously reducing the pollution level that was alarming to the city's environment.
Truly, Delhi is the symbol of old and new India, an India which is growing rapidly and catching up with the global scenario, while retaining its inherent charm.
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