10 reasons why Delhi is not to be dissed

December 04, 2013 17:29

Delhi, the capital of the world's largest democracy, has come under a lot of flak in the past year.

The fatal gang rape of a 23-year-old physiotherapy student in the city earned it the "unsafe' tag internationally.

The city is full of obstacles that make living here challenging. Just getting around is tough.

But there are rays of light in the city, which on a closer look, reveal a certain charm. As the capital went to the polls today, here's a look at 10 things about Delhi that remind us of the brighter side. Read

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