Prashansa Jaiswal, 20Pearl Academy of Fashion

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htcity my city 07New Delhi, Tuesday, August 09, 2011

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Such construction sites were a common scene during theCommonwealth Games but almost a year and still such siteshaunt us. Only in Delhi!

Dear Diary,“Delhi meri jaan” — how awesome does it sound, only aDelhiite can know. Delhi is aplace of fun and enjoyment.Even death with friends is afestival here. Yesterday, I wentto Karol Bagh with my friends.You will find almost everythingthere — both swanky high-endshops for the ones who lovebranded stuff and also shopsfrom where you can buy rea-sonably-priced stuff. Even thevarieties available in eateriesare awesome. From SouthIndian, Chinese to Italian, you’llfind it all at one place. Thenagain, there is Gaffar Market, acomplete place for mobilephone parts and repairing,where you can fix your phone atthe cheapest possible rate. It’sa privilege for us to be a citizenof a city where everything is soeasily available Also, these

days, there is tight securitybecause of the approachingfestive season andIndependence Day. Every possible step is taken by theDelhi Police for the security ofits citizens. I really feel safe andsecure to live in this city.

Khyati Minglani

Dear Diary,A few days ago I had been toBangala Sahib Gurdwara withmy friends early in the morning.The Gurdwara is so beautiful. Itwas so peaceful. This was myfirst visit to the place. We hadto tie bandanas to cover ourheads. We also washed ourhands in the holy pond. We gotto eat the prasad, it was likereally yummy, I asked for itagain. I will remember this visitall my life and if possible, wouldlike to go there again.

Smriti Arora

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Hi Mishika,TodayMORNING first, I sawnews paper ( H T ), andsaw your kareena styledashing... photograph. Idon't know what do uthink about me, I knowthat I like u & ur stylevery very much, B cause,I like kareenas style &Beauty.(just like u). Iwant u in my life, startwith, like real goodfriends. If u want reallygood friend ( just like me), then please...contactedvia Dil Se

Shashi Kapoor

Dear soni (sonam),May god spread happi-ness in ur life bole to ekdum mast, lovely,sweet happy b'day andfrndship’s day.

Ur nalayak frnd

Hi Delhi, I m Randheer living in delhi, wants a true relationship. i can understand other feelings. i m loving, caring, full of happiness.If there is any girl whohas same kind of feeling,plz write me..waiting..

Randheer

Hi Nitika,HowdyPata nahi aaj mai aap semil pataa hu ki nahi, But ialway want to see yousmiling......................Happy friendship day.

Chander

Hi jaan Sunita,I luv u so much n mis ulot. Can't live wdout u.Luv u & happy friendshipday.

Urs Vikas

To Puneet,Dil k dar pe mere tu yhi hkhii na khii...aahetein horhi teri...tujme hi to chupimeri khudi.. plzz kabhi

mera trust mat todna...Iluv u soo much..godbless u wd evrythng uwant...n all the very bestfor ur interview.

Aapki Shona

Hey guysI m tanvi,an 18yr old girldoing graduation fromdu, I really want a frndwho is really nice by na-ture & has a gud sense ofhumour.

Tanvi

MY love RAJRajesh my love I MISS USO MUCH. pagal kar diya hai apne hame ye dil mere bas meinnahin raha tumh arepeeche hi bhagta hai mri nhn sunta . ab aap hiiska ilaj karo. I lk yr painting.i wanna c thatagn.nd aako bhi dekhnachahte hain bahut timeho gaya hi aapse mile aapkaise lagte ho taab. if ucm in frt of me i cntrecgnz u nw soplz hmsebaat jarroor kar lena var-na aap samne se chalejoge hamein pata bhinahin chlega.

Apki Kavi

Anonymous,Hi i read ur msg in dil secoloum and thr is noharm to do frendship withu as i am also looking fora true & decent friend sotell me more about u.

Poonam

Nisha,Koi kahta h dosti nasha ban jati h.....koikahta h dosti saja ban jatih, mai kahta hou dostiagar..........(DIL SE) hoto............., dosti hi dostki jine bibajay ban jati h,

Rahul Mishra

Hometown New Delhi College Lady ShriRam College for Women Best websitehungoverowls.tumblr.com. Style iconCarolina Herrera Sexual PreferenceStraight Long Hair or Short Hair Long HairFlats or Heels Flats Beer or Wine WineFavourite dive bar 4S Janpath or SarojiniNagar Janpath Market Mughlai or ChineseNeither, Japanese Who inspires you RogerFederer Your last regret purchase Earringsare never, never a regret purchase Bestthing you’ve ever bought Orange glovesfrom Beijing Delhi summer or Delhi winterDelhi Winter Pet Causes Spotty, who usedto live on the street 6 years ago and nowcannot be removed from her rug in myroom Pet peeve Anybody saying, AnywaysFavourite spot in Delhi Driving downRajpath at 7 am in November Would loveto have dinner with Nathan Myrhvold,Sandra Day O’connor, Alan Rickman andStephen Fry You can never have too manyYellow Chappals Craziest thing you’ve everdone One day, I will swim with crocodilesin Burkina Faso The one thing you can’t live without My very well preserved fluffypillow, saved from intruding elbows of allDance or Law Both. Men in Delhi Remindme of invertebrates, mostly Favourite perfume Donna Karan’s Be DeliciousCar rides or bikerides Car ridesFavourite Book(Unfair question)Currently, PGWodehouse’s Imperial BlandingsOmnibus, Michael Lewis’ A New, NewThing And Christopher Reid’s A Song OfLunch Favourite film (How to choose oneonly?) Tennessee Williams’ A StreetcarNamed Desire, with Marlon Brando andVivien Leigh. Martin Scorcese’s TaxiDriver. Manmohan Desai’s Amar AkbarAnthony. Ingmar Bergman’s WildStrawberries Favourite Quote “You look alittle shy: let me introduce you to that legof mutton,” said the Red Queen. “Alice —Mutton: mutton — Alice.” Favourite DishSashimi, Linguine with mussels, Rasam,rice, ghee and roast potato. Anythingwith honey. Anything with butter.

AS TOLD TO NAMYA SINHA

Shloka Vaidialingam25lawyer/dancerNew Friends Colony

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A lawyer by profession, Shloka Vaidialingam’s firstlove, however, is dance. She has learnt Kuchipudifrom internationally renowned Gurus Raja, Radhaand Kaushalya Reddy for almost two decades. Shehas been performingsolo shows and ingroup choreographiesat prestigious festivalsof dance and musicacross India. She hasalso performed for audiences in Mauritiusand China, and partici-pated in the openingceremony for the XIXth CommonwealthGames at New Delhi.In spite of a demand-ing profession in law,Vaidialingam still man-ages to take out timeto practice, and all thisfor the sheer love of it.

ABOUT HER

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Style Icon: SonamKapoor Favourite shoppingspot: Sarojini NagarHer look: Top fromSarojini Nagar (R200),jeans from RajouriGarden (R1,000), platforms from Kins(R350), and bag fromSarojni Nagar (R300)The look cost her:R1,850

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Style Icon: MyselfFavourite shopping spot: Sarojini NagarHer look: Top from Sarojini Nagar (R100),Jeans from Levis (R1,500), flip-flops fromSarojini Nagar (R150)The look cost her: R1,750

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Manali Arora, 19IP University

Ritika Jamera, 22Sikkim Manipal UniversityStyle Icon: MyselfFavourite shoppingspot: Sarojini Nagar Her look: Top fromSarojini Nagar (R200),jeans from RajouriGarden (R1,500), flip-flops from RajouriGarden (R150), bag from Sarojini Nagar(R300)The look costher: R2,150

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