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India: The city of Djinns

Posted 25 March 2006 8:23 GMT

Amardeep Singh on William Dalrymple's book on Delhi: City of Djinns, by far one of the most compelling narratives that weaves Delhi's history and present together.

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Written byNeha Viswanathan

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  • andy carvin

    Wonderful book; I’ve read it twice. Even though I’ve only been to Delhi a few times, I really thought it captured the spirit of a Westerner living in Delhi.

    25 March 2006, 8:34 am
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