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My Beloved City of Delhi

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Delhi is the city which mesmerizes each time one dwells upon its history. Its coexistence of historicity with modernity is what makes it unique. It has an incredible, splendid and composite heritage. Historically speaking, Delhi is an amalgamation of 8 cities including the modern city of New Delhi.  Apart from the city of New Delhi, the other 7 historical cities of Delhi are: Qila Rai Pithora – First city of Delhi dating to 10 th Century AD. Anangpal, a Tomar Ruler is credited to have founded Delhi with its first city designed around Lal Kot. Mehrauli Siri Tughlaqabad Firozabad Shergarh (City around Purana Qila) Shahjehanabad India Gate: The Memorial for Indian Soldiers The historical city of Delhi was devastated a few centuries ago due to excesses of its rulers. Urdu poet Mir Taqi Mir penned for his beloved city of Delhi while yearning for it- "दिल्ली जो इक शहर था आलम में इन्तख़ाब, रहते थे मुंतखिब ही जहां रोज़गार के, जिस को फ़लक ने लूट के वीरान क

Eat less sugar, You are sweet enough already

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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream cheese icing Eating is one of the most important passions in life. I am a great foodie. Some dead man once said, “You are what you eat.” I have complete faith on this statement. So I make sure that I keep adding sweetness in my meals. Desserts are what makes up for this. Dessert is the most important stage of the meal. From cookies to cakes, desserts end a meal on a high note. Cupcakes are one of my favourite dessert items. So when I read about making a dessert item to accept the challenge. I chose to make Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream cheese icing. To be fair, I am a newbie in the world of food preparation. A Friend helped me in making the sweet awesomeness. My friend knows about my eating habits and so she commented, “Eat less sugar, you are sweet enough already.” I countered with a witty smile, “Ants always eat sweet food….but they never get diabetes. So there is nothing to worry. Mujhe kuch nahi hoga. (Nothing will happen to me)”