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Delhi – Mehrauli Archaeological Park

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Delhi – Mehrauli Archaeological Park It was William Dalrymple’s ‘The Last Mughal’ that triggered our curiosity about the history of Delhi. Not that we were not aware of Delhi’s historical significance. Unfortunately, Delhi brings to our mind all its negatives—lack of safety, extreme heat or cold and the like. When we did our first ever trip to Delhi as ‘travellers,’ we realised 3-4 days is not just enough to explore the city and experience its history. Even as the regular must-see destinations filled up our itinerary, we were on the lookout for the not-so-common destinations. That’s how we stumbled upon the Mehrauli Archeological Park. Being near the Qutub complex didn’t make locating it easy; no one could give the right direction. Finally, we made through a non-descript and abandoned-like entrance to a large estate of bushy forest and scattered ruins. Spread over more than 100 acres, the park perhaps has the largest number of monuments in a single location in the world.

Sure-Shot Seduction Tips From Wild Animals

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Sure-Shot Seduction Tips From Wild Animals We get it wrong all the time. We seek advice and look for clues in the wrong places, all the time. Take the art of seduction, for example. We look for tips in magazines, and while swiping right on our mobiles, but who would've thought of animals? Take them, the masters of seduction, into consideration. They get laid at will, all the time. But it's not that simple. They have a code they follow, and thanks to cartoonist  Rohan Chakravarty they are finally out for us to read and learn.  Hilarious, right? Try these simple steps on your date the next time, and let us know how it was. We bet it'll be a wild, wild ride!

15 Minutes Indian Dishes

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15 Minutes Indian Dishes  If you don't have the patience to stand in the kitchen for long hours, we have just the solution for you. Take a look at 15 dishes you can rustle up in 15 minutes! 1. Achaari Paneer Image Credit: Pinterest You'll never go hungry if you've got  paneer  stocked in your fridge. You can make so many dishes with this particular food item, it's unbelievable! However,  achaari paneer  is the easiest  to make. Take a bowl and mix fennel seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida. Heat oil in another pan and add the seed mixture. When they crackle, add onions and saute till the onions turn pink. Add the  paneer , turmeric, chilli powder, black salt and stir for some time. Later, add coriander and salt and bring to a boil. 2. Anda Curry Image Credit: Pinterest Those who stay away from home, swear by eggs. And  anda  curry is easy and hassle free. Just heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan and add chopped o