I stopped short, awed by the sheer magnificence of the monument in front of me. It was colossal, and in the early morning sun, it literally shone. I had always thought that the Taj Mahal was no big deal. Granted, it was currently one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and has been popularised […]

The dawn had broken out, but the world was still asleep. The slight nip in the air was quite refreshing, but I was still wrapped in a sweater. I had been told that the gates generally opened quite early in the morning, and I could see a few people like me, who were eager to […]

The winter sun cast a rosy glow on the pale red stones of the minaret. Shading my eyes, I followed its length, marvelling at the intricate carvings on it. People posed against the fence that rings the monument for photos. I followed suit and clicked a few of my own. Later, when I saw the […]

The pale red stone monument seemed golden in the morning light. It made for a beautiful sight – tall, proud and immeasurably patriotic. Tourists, like me, thronged around the area, marvelling at this British monument which has now become a symbol of everything India. Even so, it filled my heart with pride – and grief […]