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Ah meant scholarly sources, I have read your posts (well written!) but not watched the videos (it is hard for me to focus on sound). :) thank you

Hey anon, based on your previous ask and this one, here are some scholarly sources that I have saved on the computer I am currently using. [I have more on another computer which I will be able to share those in a week or so. Done!]

How to access these sources?

[For context: 'Problematizing the Problem' section of my post Seme/uke - long response is being discussed and scholarly sources are for the questions (given below) I raised.]

Why would ‘het people’ or any people for that matter think in terms of male-female / masculine-feminine binaries? Do they think in those binaries only and not other binaries such as wen(文)-wu(武)? Why think in binaries and dichotomies at all? Don’t they not think in terms of multiplicity of genders/gender expressions such as various kinds of masculinities and femininities) based off on their local contexts? 

Do queer people not make such/similar conflations? (Hint: they do.)

Is it a problem? While this seems to be the popular notion, plenty of scholars from across the globe has dismantled it.

I must admit that this was written following The Right Way to Be Gay - Who Can Tell? in a manner in which these questions would be treated as already answered. When read as a stand-alone, these questions would remain as food for thought at best.

seme uke - Japan

Cartographies of Desire: Male-male Sexuality in Japanese Discourse, 1600-1950 - Gregory M. Pflugfelder

Reimagining male-male sexuality: representations in Japanesemodern literature and gay manga by Nicholas James Hall

The Great Mirror of Male Love - Saikaku Ihara, Paul Gordon Schalow (translator)

Male Colors: The Construction of Homosexuality in Tokugawa Japan - Gary Leupp

In the Company of Men: Representations of Male-Male Sexuality In Meiji Literature by Jim Reichert (199-208)

different takes on queerness from across the globe - LGBTQ+ and others:

Between Men, part of the ‘Key Population Series’, 2003 [link]

Hames, Raymond B.; Garfield, Zachary H.; and Garfield, Melissa J., “Is Male Androphilia a Context-Dependent Cross-Cultural Universal?” (2017). Anthropology Faculty Publications. 132.

Lambevski, S.A., 1999. Suck my nation - masculinity, ethnicity and the politics of (Homo) sex. Sexualities, 2(4), pp.397-419.

Interpretation and Orientalism: Outing Japan’s Sexual Minorities to the English-Speaking World by Mark McLelland

Aneka, B. (2014). Jogappa: Gender, Identity and the Politics of Exclusion.

Stief, M. (2017). The sexual orientation and gender presentation of hijra, kothi, and panthi in Mumbai, India. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 46, 73-85.

Gill, H. (2016). Kothi. The Wiley Blackwell encyclopedia of gender and sexuality studies, 1-2.

Hossain, A., & Rahman, M. (2024). Beyond homocolonialism: working towards queer decoloniality in Bangladesh. International Politics, 1-16.

different types of masculinities and femininities and queer people (conflations, adaptations, etc.):

Wijngaarden JW de L van. Male Homosexuality in 21st-Century Thailand: A Longitudinal Study of Young, Rural, Same-Sex-Attracted Men Coming of Age. Anthem Press; 2021. [link] [link]

Polmuk, C. (2023). Provincialising Thai Boys Love: Queer Desire and the Aesthetics of Rural Cosmopolitanism. [link]

Vasudevan, A. (2024). From Deficient Masculinity to Relational Plenitude: Language and Ethics among Thirunangai s in Southern India. Men and Masculinities, 27(4), 392-409.

Bakshi, K. (2022). Writing the LGBTIHQ+ movement in Bangla: emergence of queer epistemologies in Kolkata in the early days of queer political mobilizations. South Asian History and Culture, 13(2), 231–245. https://doi.org/10.1080/19472498.2022.2067636

Halkitis, Perry N., '(Hyper) Masculinity', Out in Time: The Public Lives of Gay Men from Stonewall to the Queer Generation (New York, 2019; online edn, Oxford Academic, 20 June 2019), https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190686604.003.0007

Kong, T.S.K. (2010). Chinese Male Homosexualities: Memba, Tongzhi and Golden Boy (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203849200

Wang, S. (2020). Chinese gay men pursuing online fame: erotic reputation and internet celebrity economies. Feminist Media Studies, 20(4), 548–564. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680777.2020.1754633

in relation to yaoi and BL:

Nagaike, K. (2012). Perverse sexualities, perverse desires: representations of female fantasies and Yaoi manga as pornography directed at women. In Fantasies of Cross-dressing: Japanese Women Write Male-Male Erotica (pp. 103-134). Brill.

Yaoi Ronsō: Discussing Depictions of Male Homosexuality in Japanese Girls' Comics, Gay Comics and Gay Pornography Wim Lunsing

Williams, A. (2015). Rethinking yaoi on the regional and global scale. Intersections: Gender and Sexuality in Asia and the Pacific, 37.

Pužar, A. (2023). " BL"(Boy Love)," GL"(Girl Love) and Female Communities of Practice and Affect in South Korea. Družboslovne razprave, 39(102), 63-84.

Mizoguchi, A. (2008). Reading and living Yaoi: Male-male fantasy narratives as women's sexual subculture in Japan. University of Rochester.

Kristine Michelle L. Santos (2020) The bitches of Boys Love comics: the pornographic response of Japan’s rotten women, Porn Studies, 7:3, 279-290, DOI: 10.1080/23268743.2020.1726204

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In a recent post @dragonsandphoenix mentioned ‘Homoerotic Sensibilities in Late Imperial China’ by Wu Cuncun. I haven't read it but, it sure looks interesting.

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Update! Sorry, it is unsorted.

Kazumi Nagaike - Perverse Sexualities, Perversive Desires: Representations of Female Fantasies and "Yaoi Manga" as Pornography Directed at Women [https://www.jstor.org/stable/42771904]

Akiko Mizoguchi - Male-Male Romance by and for Women in Japan: A History and the Subgenres of "Yaoi" Fictions [https://www.jstor.org/stable/42771903]

Mark J. McLelland - Japan’s Original Gay Boom [https://ro.uow.edu.au/artspapers/145]

McLelland, Mark J., Salarymen Doing Queer: Gay Men and the Heterosexual Public Sphere in Japan 2005. https://ro.uow.edu.au/artspapers/156

McLelland, Mark J., Salarymen Doing Queer: Gay Men and the Heterosexual Public Sphere in Japan 2005. https://ro.uow.edu.au/artspapers/156

McLelland, Mark J., Interpretation and Orientalism: Outing Japan's Sexual Minorities to the English-Speaking World 2003. https://ro.uow.edu.au/artspapers/152

Himanshi Singh and Pradeep Kumar - Hijra : An Understanding https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2020.15.01.6

Bithika Mondal , Sudeshna Das , Deepshikha Ray , and Debanjan Banerjee - “Their Untold Stories…”: Lived Experiences of Being a Transgender (Hijra), A Qualitative Study From India [DOI: 10.1177/2631831820936924]

Edited by Mark McLelland, Kazumi Nagaike, Katsuhiko Suganuma, and James Welker - Boys Love Manga and Beyond

Thomas Baudinette - Japanese gay men’s attitudes towards ‘gay manga’ and the problem of genre - doi: 10.1386/eapc.3.1. 59_1

Jungmin Kwon – Straight Korean Female Fans and Their Gay Fantasies

Narupon Duangwises and Peter A. Jackson - Effeminacy and Masculinity in Thai Gay Culture: Language, Contextuality and the Enactment of Gender Plurality - https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/wjss

Kristine Michelle L. Santos (2020): The bitches of Boys Love comics: the pornographic response of Japan’s rotten women, https://doi.org/10.1080/23268743.2020.1726204

Yanrui Xu & Ling Yang (2013) Forbidden love: incest, generational conflict, and the erotics of power in Chinese BL fiction - https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2013.771378

Divya Garg & Xiaofei Yang (14 Feb 2024): Beyond a queer utopia: interrogating misogyny in transnational boys love media https://doi.org/10.1080/10304312.2024.2314186

Bret Hinsch – Passions of the Cut Sleeve

Kristine Michelle L. Santos (2020): Queer Affective Literacies: Examining “Rotten” Women’s Literacies in Japan - https://doi.org/10.1080/02560046.2020.1825506

Tomoko Aoyama - BL (Boys’ Love) Literacy: Subversion, Resuscitation, and Transformation of the (Father’s) Text - DOI: 10.1353/jwj.2013.0001

Jungmin Kwon - The past, present, and future of Boys Love (BL) cultures in East Asia [Transnational Convergence of East Asian Pop Culture - Edited by Seok-Kyeong Hong and Dal Yong Jin]

Sulaiman TK 2017 - Sexuality Landscape of Modern Kerala: A Discourse on Male Social Gathering among Malabar Muslim Men

Filippo Osella - Malabar Secrets: South Indian Muslim Men's (Homo)sociality across the Indian Ocean - http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/casr20

Caroline and Filippo Osella - Men and Masculinities in South India

Lothar Filip Rudorfer (2023) - Homosexuality and Bara Manga in Japan – Representation of the Psychological State of Mind of the Contemporary LGBT+ Plus Size Men in Japan

Chapter 5 (Exploring Yaoi Fans’ Online Practices in an Online Community by Simon Turner) and Chapter 6 (An Evaluation of Physicality in the Bara Manga of Bádi Magazine by Thomas Baudinette) of Manga Vision – edited by Sarah Pasfield-Neofitou and Cathy Sell

Celia Rose Langford (2019) - Queered Time on the Page: The Micro-level Revolution of the Bishōnen in 21st Century Yaoi Manga

Febriani Sihombing - On The Iconic Difference between Couple Characters in Boys Love Manga – 2011

William S. Armour (2010) Representations of the Masculine in Tagame Gengoroh's Ero SM Manga - https://doi.org/10.1080/10357823.2010.527922

Zhang Yiyuan - Repressed Sexuality — Disguised Masculinity in Chinese Danmei Adapted Series – 2023

Poramate Parnpiamkiat - Expectation of Fans Towards Thai Boys’ Love Celebrity Couples (2019)

Poowin Bunyavejchewin, Kornphanat Tungkeunkunt, Porntep Kamonpetch, Ketsarin Sirichuanjun & Natthanont Sukthungthong (2024) Socio-demographics, lifestyles, and consumption frequency of Thai ‘Boys Love’ series content: Initial evidence from Thailand https://doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2024.2307697

Charlie Yi Zhang & Adam K. Dedman (2021) Hyperreal homoerotic love in a monarchized military conjuncture: a situated view of the Thai Boys’ Love industry https://doi.org/10.1080/14680777.2021.1959370

Xi Tian - Homosexualizing “Boys Love” in China DOI 10.1215/25783491-8163817

Aiqing Wang - Nonnormative Masculinity In Danmei Literature: ‘Maiden Seme’ And Sajiao https://doi.org/10.17572/mj2021.1.106123

Travis S. K. Kong - Sexuality and the rise of China : the post-1990s gay generation in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China (2023)

Junqi Zhang - The Reception of Thai Boys Love Series in China: Consumption, Imagination, and Friction (2021)

Joanna Elfving-Hwang - Not So Soft After All: Kkonminam Masculinities in Contemporary South Korean Popular Culture (2011)

Dredge Byung’chu Kang-Nguyen - The Softening of Butches The Adoption of Korean "Soft" Masculinity among Thai Toms http://www.jstor.com/stable/j.ctv7r429w.7

Ying-Chao Ka - The coloniality of queer theory: The effects of “homonormativity” on transnational Taiwan’s path to equality https://doi.org/10.1177/13634607211047518

Sandeep Bakshi. On Decolonising Queerness with Dr Sandeep Bakshi. 2023 https://hal.science/hal-04183158

Adam Chen-Dedman - Tongzhi Sovereignty: Taiwan’s lgbt Rights Movement and the Misplaced Critique of Homonationalism [ doi: 10.1163/24688800-20221267 ]

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Delhi Tour Package: Must-Visit Places, Activities, and Attractions

Delhi, the capital of India, is a vibrant metropolis that seamlessly blends the old with the new. From historical monuments and bustling markets to modern malls and diverse culinary delights, Delhi offers an array of experiences for every traveler. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the top places to visit, activities to enjoy, and famous attractions to include in your Delhi tour package.

Must-Visit Places in Delhi

Red Fort (Lal Qila)

Overview: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Red Fort is an iconic symbol of India's rich history.

Highlights: The fort’s impressive architecture, the Sound and Light Show, and exploring the various museums within the complex.

India Gate

Overview: A war memorial dedicated to Indian soldiers who died in World War I.

Highlights: Evening strolls, the Amar Jawan Jyoti (eternal flame), and enjoying the surrounding gardens.

Qutub Minar

Overview: Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Qutub Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world.

Highlights: The stunning architecture, the Qutub complex, and the Iron Pillar.

Humayun’s Tomb

Overview: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this tomb is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.

Highlights: The beautiful gardens, the stunning architecture, and exploring the surrounding structures.

Lotus Temple

Overview: A Bahá’í House of Worship known for its unique lotus flower shape.

Highlights: The serene ambiance, beautiful architecture, and the surrounding gardens.

Jama Masjid

Overview: One of the largest mosques in India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

Highlights: The grand architecture, climbing the minaret for panoramic views of Old Delhi, and experiencing the bustling atmosphere.

Rashtrapati Bhavan

Overview: The official residence of the President of India, known for its grand architecture and expansive gardens.

Highlights: Guided tours of the building and exploring the Mughal Gardens.

Akshardham Temple

Overview: A modern Hindu temple known for its stunning architecture and cultural exhibits.

Highlights: The beautiful temple complex, the cultural exhibitions, and the musical fountain show.

Top Activities in Delhi

Heritage Walks

Description: Explore the rich history of Delhi through guided heritage walks.

Highlights: Walks in Old Delhi, Mehrauli Archaeological Park, and the historic streets of Shahjahanabad.

Shopping

Description: Experience the diverse shopping scene, from bustling markets to modern malls.

Highlights: Chandni Chowk, Sarojini Nagar, Dilli Haat, and Connaught Place.

Street Food Tasting

Description: Savor the flavors of Delhi’s famous street food.

Highlights: Chaat in Chandni Chowk, parathas at Paranthe Wali Gali, and kebabs at Karim’s.

Cultural Performances

Description: Enjoy traditional music, dance, and theater performances.

Highlights: Kathak dance shows, classical music concerts, and plays at the National School of Drama.

Nightlife

Description: Experience the vibrant nightlife of Delhi.

Highlights: Trendy bars and clubs in Hauz Khas Village, Connaught Place, and Aerocity.

Cycling Tours

Description: Explore the city on a cycling tour.

Highlights: Morning cycling tours of Old Delhi, Lutyens' Delhi, and the Yamuna River.

Famous Attractions in Delhi

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

Overview: A prominent Sikh temple known for its serene atmosphere and charitable kitchen.

Highlights: The beautiful Sarovar (water tank), the community kitchen (Langar), and the peaceful ambiance.

Lodhi Gardens

Overview: A historic park with tombs from the Lodhi dynasty and beautiful landscaped gardens.

Highlights: The serene environment, historic tombs, and morning yoga sessions.

Raj Ghat

Overview: A memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.

Highlights: The simple black marble platform, the surrounding gardens, and nearby memorials of other leaders.

National Museum

Overview: One of the largest museums in India, showcasing artifacts from ancient to modern times.

Highlights: The Harappan Gallery, the Central Asian antiquities, and the exquisite miniature paintings.

Hauz Khas Village

Overview: A trendy neighborhood with a mix of historic ruins, art galleries, and modern eateries.

Highlights: The medieval Hauz Khas complex, art galleries, boutiques, and vibrant nightlife.

Tips for Planning Your Delhi Tour

Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Delhi is from October to March when the weather is pleasant and suitable for sightseeing.

Accommodation: Choose from a wide range of accommodations, including luxury hotels, budget guesthouses, and boutique stays.

Local Cuisine: Savor Delhi’s diverse culinary offerings, from Mughlai and Punjabi dishes to street food delicacies.

Transportation: Use Delhi Metro for convenient and affordable travel. Auto-rickshaws, taxis, and app-based cabs are also available.

Packing Essentials: Carry comfortable clothing, especially if visiting in the summer, a hat, sunscreen, and a camera to capture the city’s beauty.

Cultural Etiquette: Respect local customs, dress modestly when visiting religious sites, and be mindful of the environment.

Conclusion

Delhi offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and modernity. With this guide, you can create a comprehensive tour package that includes must-visit places, engaging activities, and famous attractions. Whether you’re exploring historic monuments, savoring delicious street food, or shopping in bustling markets, Delhi promises an unforgettable experience. So, pack your bags and get ready to discover the vibrant and diverse city of Delhi.

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Morning: Begin your day with a visit to the historical landmarks of Old Delhi, including the majestic Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and bustling Chandni Chowk. Explore the narrow lanes and vibrant markets, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of sights and sounds.

Afternoon: After lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to New Delhi to explore its architectural wonders. Visit the India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, and the imposing Qutub Minar, marveling at the blend of ancient and modern influences.

2. Cultural and Culinary Tour

Morning: Embark on a cultural journey through Delhi with visits to iconic sites such as the Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, and National Handicrafts Museum. Immerse yourself in the diverse cultural heritage of India.

Afternoon: Indulge in a gastronomic adventure with a food tour of Delhi's culinary hotspots. Sample a variety of local delicacies, from street food snacks to traditional North Indian dishes, experiencing the flavors of Delhi's vibrant food scene.

3. Historical and Architectural Tour

Morning: Explore the rich history and architectural marvels of Delhi with visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub Minar complex. Admire the intricate craftsmanship and grandeur of these ancient monuments.

Afternoon: Visit the majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India, and take a leisurely stroll through the lush gardens of the Mughal-inspired Lodi Gardens. Conclude your tour with a visit to the serene Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

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1. Old and New Delhi Tour

Morning: Begin your day with a visit to the historical landmarks of Old Delhi, including the majestic Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and bustling Chandni Chowk. Explore the narrow lanes and vibrant markets, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of sights and sounds.

Afternoon: After lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to New Delhi to explore its architectural wonders. Visit the India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, and the imposing Qutub Minar, marveling at the blend of ancient and modern influences.

2. Cultural and Culinary Tour

Morning: Embark on a cultural journey through Delhi with visits to iconic sites such as the Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, and National Handicrafts Museum. Immerse yourself in the diverse cultural heritage of India.

Afternoon: Indulge in a gastronomic adventure with a food tour of Delhi's culinary hotspots. Sample a variety of local delicacies, from street food snacks to traditional North Indian dishes, experiencing the flavors of Delhi's vibrant food scene.

3. Historical and Architectural Tour

Morning: Explore the rich history and architectural marvels of Delhi with visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub Minar complex. Admire the intricate craftsmanship and grandeur of these ancient monuments.

Afternoon: Visit the majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India, and take a leisurely stroll through the lush gardens of the Mughal-inspired Lodi Gardens. Conclude your tour with a visit to the serene Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

Conclusion

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20 TOURIST PLACES TO VISIT IN INDIA 2024: BEST TIME TO VISIT

Goa, on India’s western coast, is a sun-soaked haven known for its beaches, lively nightlife, and Portuguese architecture. From the markets of Mapusa to the serene shores of Palolem, Goa offers a diverse experience. With cultural gems like the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Dudhsagar Waterfalls, it’s a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Best Time to Visit: November to February

Ideal Duration: 4-5 days

Places to visit in India: Palolem Beach, Dudhsagar Falls, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Aguada Fort, Baga Beach, Anjuna Beach, Calangute Beach, Shree Mangesha Temple, Immaculate Conception Church

Things to Do in Goa: Beach hopping, water sports, shopping at flea markets, visiting Portuguese-style churches, enjoying the nightlife, tasting authentic Goan cuisine

How to Reach

Nearest Airport: Dabolim International Airport

Nearest Train Station: Vasco-Da-Gama Railway Station (North Goa); Madgaon Junction (South Goa)

2. Agra

Agra, located in northern India, is renowned for the iconic Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city boasts a rich historical heritage, featuring architectural marvels like Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. The Yamuna River adds to the city’s charm, creating a picturesque backdrop for visitors exploring the Mughal-era wonders.

Best Time to Visit: October to March

Ideal Duration: 2 days

Best Places to Visit in Agra: Agra Fort, Jama Masjid, Abkar’s Tomb, Itimad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb, Mehtab Bagh, Gurudwara Guru Ka Taal, Dolphin Water Park, Wildlife Conservation and Care Centre

Things To Do In Agra: Boat ride on Yamuna River, exploring popular monuments, watching the Light and Sound Show at Agra Fort, visiting Fatehpur Sikri, shopping at Kinari Bazaar, Subhash Bazaar and TDI Mall, relishing authentic Mughlai dishes and street foods

How to Reach

Nearest Airport: Agra Airport; New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport

Nearest Train Station: Agra Cantonment Railway Station

3. Rajasthan

Rajasthan, the “Land of Kings,” is a vibrant state in northwest India, known for its regal palaces, colorful culture, and vast deserts. Jaipur, the capital, is famous for its pink-hued architecture, while Udaipur offers romantic lakeside palaces. Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh Fort and Jaisalmer’s golden sand dunes are among the many treasures that make Rajasthan a captivating destination.

Best Time to Visit: November to February

Ideal Duration: 6-7 days

Best Places to Visit in Rajasthan: Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Mount Abu, Chittorgarh, Ranthambore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Keoladeo National Park

Things to Do in Rajasthan: Exploring forts and palaces, paying respect at temples, enjoying folk dance and music festivals like Bikaner Camel Festival, Pushkar Fair, Gangaur Festival, Elephant Festival and Teej, visiting wildlife parks, gorging on delectable Rajasthani dishes, shopping

How to Reach

Nearest Airport:

Jaipur International Airport

Maharana Pratap Airport

Jodhpur Airport

Jaisalmer Airport

Nearest Train Station: Railway stations at Jaipur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Kota, Nagaur, Sikar, Bikaner, etc

The capital of India, Delhi is a bustling metropolis where ancient history and modernity coexist. Old Delhi showcases historic landmarks like the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, while New Delhi is home to India Gate and the Lotus Temple. The city is a melting pot of cultures, offering a diverse culinary scene and lively markets.

Best Time to Visit: October to March

Ideal Duration: 3-4 days

Best Places to Visit in Delhi: Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Purana Qila, Jantar Mantar, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Ji, Nehru Park, Janpath Market

Things to Do in Delhi: Explore Connaught Place, Sarojini Nagar Market and Hauz Khas Village, enjoy delicacies at Parathe Wali Gali, shop for handicrafts, souvenirs, antiques and more at Dilli Haat, experience Delhi’s nightlife, take a HoHo bus tour

How to Reach

Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport

Nearest Train Station: New Delhi Railway Station

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Types of people in my gigantic Bengali family

A/N: this was @rinniemybeloved 's idea. I just wrote this since she's shit at writing 🤷🤷

Warnings: my family who were born drunk even without alcohol, my terrible bangla spelling and tangaili accent

The babies: "আম্মু আমি কোকোমেলন দেকব"

Translation: "Mom I wanna watch cocomelon"

These midgets are everywhere. One is in your room sleeping, one is on the floor somehow not getting stepped on, another one is the tablet kid sitting next to her mom watching cocomelon, the list could go on. You're gonna randomly hear one of them screaming in the middle of a family reunion for no reason.

The bob cut girl: "আমি খেতে চাই না"

Translation: "I'm don't wanna eat"

Bob cut girls. They either have short hair and anger issues, short hair and a crush on an anime character, or short hair and doesn't wanna eat. Or all of them. Some of them are actually pretty cool but it's really rare. But they're not the worst because they'll probably be on their phones reading smth in the corner, not disturbing anyone.

The dadu: "তুই কুন ক্লাসে পরস?"

Translation: "what grade are you in?"

The grandpa that feels so awkward to talk to because the only thing he's gonna do is say hello, ask how you are, and ask what grade you're in. The third question just feels really weird because you're gonna see him several times in the same year and he's gonna keep on asking you the same question, "What grade you in?"

The gamer boys: "তোর কন্ট্রোলার অনছিস!?"

Translation: "you brought your controller!?"

It's basically a bunch of teenage boys who all huddle up in one room and pull out, like, three oculuses out of nowhere. Most of them are quiet though, but once in a while you'll here a few yells and stuff. How these boys will act kinda depends on what part of Bangladesh you're from though.

The kutni aunties: "জানেন আমার স্বামী আজ কি করেছে, আপু?"

Translation: "you know what my husband did today, sister?"

The aunties who are gonna sit down on the dining table, pointing their index finger at random people at the gathering while you could be doing absolutely nothing wrong and they would still give you a noticeable side eye. But when they aren't trash talking about people, they're bragging about what their husbands did like 2 months ago.

The aunties' fave: "আমি আজ পর্যাপ্ত খাবার খেয়েছি"

Translation: "i've had enough food today"

The aunties, especially the kutnis, are all over him. The quote might sound weird, but it actually fits because this boy will be forced to get all that fish on his plate as a way of "showing their love for him" from his aunties. This dude gets proposals like every month or so since he gets a lot of money or is studying a subject that will give him a lot of money in the future. He's also not that bad-looking.

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That's all I could think of, but this was really fun!

[goldenkirstein]

hi raf! you mentioned that you’re south asian, so can i request megumi + your faves with a desi s/o? either fem or gender neutral is fine! i hope you’re well <3

hehe, I forgot to include this in my other ask (i requested the desi s/o hcs) but can it be a no-curse au?

warnings: fem! reader, mentions of food

a/n: these hc's are coming from my knowledge and experience as a desi person. When I say desi, that includes India, Pakistan & Bangladesh. Obviously, these regions are incredibly diverse, and these hc's do not include the full scope of identities in those areas; I tried my best to be inclusive with my knowledge. Also, I don't speak Tamil or Bangla, but I tried my best with the phrases included.

— Megumi and Yuuji with a Desi s/o

Megumi Fushiguro

Megumi would be super respectful about your culture; never once would he make fun of your traditions or practices.

In terms of traditional clothing, his favourite would be black or navy blue kurtas. Nothing too flashy. He likes the soft material.

The quickest way to fluster him? Wear a Sari; he thinks you look so beautiful with how the fabric flows on your body. He won’t know what to say; the boy is a blushing mess when you wear traditional clothing.

During events, it’s funny to see how he tries to refuse aunties from offering him rishtas. He’s always polite but makes sure to shoot you a glare as you try to stifle a giggle.

Gege said that Megumi doesn’t like sweet side dishes, making me think he wouldn’t like mehtai/sweets. He would try gulab jamun and jalebi at least once, but he would love biryani, masala dosas and butter paneer.

On the topic of food, if you enjoy cooking, he would love to help you cook or learn recipes from you and try them out later by himself to surprise you.

He would love the song “Dil Dhadakne Do” from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara based on his music taste.

Megumi would be a little shy to ask you to teach him some words in your language, and if you call him any pet names, like jaanu or en chellam, Megumi would be confused if he doesn’t know the meaning, but once he gathers the courage to ask you, he would blush profusely.

He would call you those pet names once in a while just to see your reaction. Of course, it takes him a bit to get the pronunciation right, but he loves seeing how you look at him with utter adoration in your eyes when he does say it right.

Yuuji Itadori

Eats everything and anything. Yuuji loves nihari, chicken karahi, haleem. He loves desi cuisine, and he’ll enjoy it all, especially if you make it for him.

Speaking of food, he’s the type of guy that won’t complain and offer to feed you while you’re getting your mehndi done. His only complaint is how long it takes to dry because he wants you to play with his hair, but he’ll suck it up because he loves how pretty your hands look with mehndi on them.

Like Megumi, he’s respectful about traditions and your culture.

He will binge-watch Bollywood movies and Pakistani dramas with you. Yes, binge, he watched K3G back to back with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. He tried putting on Kal Ho Na Ho next, but you had to wrench the remote away from his hands to save him from heartbreak.

Yuuji loves wearing Kurta Shalwar; he doesn’t mind the flashy colours.

If you wear a lehenga around him, he loses his mind. He peppers you in kisses and is always ready to help you lift or fix the lehenga while walking or standing.

He asked you once to recreate the scene in Om Shanti Om when “Ajab Si” plays.

I think he would enjoy the song Haaye Dil from the movie Parey Hut Love.

You’re saved on his phone as raani since he calls you princess usually.

If you celebrate Pohela Boishakh, he always wishes you Shubho Noboborsho.

If you take him to any events, you have to make sure he doesn’t hog all the shingaras.

He is so much fun at events; the kids love to whisk him away from you to play games with him; he really likes playing cricket with them.

Yuuji is so sweet when it comes to your culture; he never makes you feel weird because of it, and he loves that you share this part of yourself with him.

a/n: these were really fun to write, i hope that everything sounded alright. ty for requesting !!

[glowstar826]

Self-Insert AU: Year 1, Chapter 1

NOTE: There are some words that are used that aren’t in English and are in Bangla (the language that Bangladeshi people use) since this is a self-insert and I normally talk to my parents in a mixture of Bangla and English. Translations will be provided in the footnote. Enjoy!

Doing writing assignments in England is like turning in an impeccably detailed three-page essay with REFERENCES and a BIBLIOGRAPHY only for it to be handed back to you because you refused to use the British spellings.

Because that’s EXACTLY what happened.

Don’t get me wrong; I love England, but come on!

Can’t you give a ten-year-old Texan girl who just moved to London only six months ago a break?

Right. It may sound like a lot of work for a person my age, but hear me out.

You see, I finished the first semester of fourth grade by the time I moved here in January, and I was immediately bumped into Year Six because of my age. I mean, what? They basically made me skip an entire grade! I think Year Six would be the equivalent of sixth grade in America, but I’m not too sure.

Well, at least I can say I skipped a grade just like my mom did as a kid, but my mom wasn’t too happy about it when she found out.

You may be wondering why my parents decided to uproot us from our good life in America and move us across the Atlantic. Feel free to get in contact with them because I’m wondering the same exact thing.

Now, it’s not like I’ve never been to England in my life, so don’t you dare call me a dumb American.

I will hunt you down and physically harm you if you do.

I’ve been to England twice in my short life: once when I was six and another time when I was eight. Both trips were super awesome! I even got a little taste of what living in England was like the last time since we rented out an apartment. We had to get our own food from Marks and Spencer and cook it ourselves. The apartment was somewhere in Earl’s Court. A walking distance from the station, actually. The place I’m at now is where I temporarily live.

I really love the neighborhood. The trees are a beautiful green and we live in front of a kind of road that I’ve always wanted to live by. The railings and the staircases all look positively perfect, and I just love the look of it all in general. It’s so scenic and beautiful, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I think we live in a townhouse if I’m not mistaken. It could also be a row house. I’m not too sure about the difference, but all I know is that people live above us. Which means we don’t have the area to ourselves.

We’re currently looking for other houses to live in since this place doesn’t have enough rooms. Daddy has to sleep on the couch, and I hate that. Mommy and I share the small bed in the singular bedroom. I told my parents many times in the past that I could sleep on the couch so Daddy could sleep comfortably, but neither of them had any of it. Daddy said that he’s used to it and that he used to sleep on the floor all the time. Mommy said that it’s too close to the door and anybody could come in and take me. After many arguments, I conceded defeat. Sometimes, I get the bed to myself whenever my parents need to have late-night talks after dinner.

The last day of school is tomorrow, June 30th, and I have to work hard to correct every color to colour and sanitize to sanitise. Ugh! It’s just so annoying! For some reason, though, I find it nice that school ends in June instead of May. It’s different, and I like different. The more variety in my life, the better.

“Ma,” Mommy calls softly from the sofa just as I add the last correction to my paper, “time for bed.”

I look at Mommy and reply, “Okay.”

“Jao. Go brush your teeth and I’ll come to tuck you in.”

“Okay, Mommy,” I say, feeling warm inside.

Smiling, I get up, put my papers into my folder, and put the folder into my backpack, which I then zip up and place in the chair I was sitting in just now so I won’t forget it before I go to school. Then, I walk up to Daddy, give him a hug and a kiss, and go down the small hallway to the bathroom to get ready for bed.

In the past months, I managed to make one friend. His name is Peter. He’s kind of skittish, and we’re total opposites, but we kind of bonded over the fact that we’re both outsiders, me being American and him being, well, him. He isn’t too popular in school and he’s not good at much of anything, but he has a good heart. He was very nice to me when I helped him with the homework he was clearly struggling with. My teacher had asked me to help him since she saw how intelligent I was through my work. After that day, Peter and I formed a tentative friendship.

Another good thing about school is Mrs. Lupin, who is my teacher. She’s such a lovely lady. She’s gentle but firm, and she wants us to succeed by the time the year’s through. When I was introduced to the class, she was very kind, caring, and compassionate. She even kept me after school for the first two weeks just so she could help me catch up with the other students and educate me on the norms of British education. She also helped me work on my spellings for words like encyclopedia and license which British versions are encyclopaedia and licence. Besides Peter, Mrs. Lupin was a huge help in regards to me settling into my new life in Britain.

To show our gratitude, my parents and I got her a nice gift from Harrods that I’m going to give her tomorrow. I can’t wait to give her the scarf and the Chanel perfume. I also made her a card since she helped me so much, and I’m very grateful to her for being there for me when I needed it. I really hope she likes it. I chose the scarf myself. I also got something for her son, who she says is our age but homeschooled because he’s very sickly. After hearing that, I decided to make Daddy take me to the crafts shop so I could make her son a bracelet with some electric blue, coal black, lime green, and off-white beads. It doesn’t look very girlish, so I hope Mrs. Lupin will appreciate it. I also hope her son appreciates it. I worked extremely hard on it and put my best effort into the bracelet.

As I scrub my teeth and try to avoid getting the minty toothpaste on my tongue, I think about my friends back in America. I didn’t have many friends at my old school. None, actually. The friends I have are all family friends, so I won’t have to worry about drifting apart from them. I definitely plan to visit them during the summer if I can. I really miss Rafay and Hana. They’re siblings and the best friends I could ask for. We’re practically cousins. Our parents are all East Pakistani, and we look alike. Well, it’s now Bangladeshi since we finally gained independence from Pakistan back in March. We had a huge party here once we got the news.

Our moms were friends as kids (my mom was besties with Rafay and Hana’s mom’s older sister, who I know as Shabana Auntie; I know Rafay and Hana’s mom as Zooni Auntie), and they’re still really close. I hope Rafay and Hana miss me, but I don’t think they’ll miss me as much as I’m currently missing them. They, unlike me, have other friends that can take up their time. As of right now, I’ve only got Peter. I hope to make more friends in the future, of course, but it’s unlikely unless I get over my fear of talking to other people on my own without being prompted.

It’s weird. When I really get into a conversation with someone, it looks like I’m the most outgoing, confident person in the world. I can handle myself if I really like the topic. But, if I’m put on the spot and I have to single-handedly uphold a conversation about a topic I don’t know much about, I just simply cannot talk without my stomach tying itself into knots and my palms sweating a waterfall. I don’t think my friendship with Peter will last, though, since we’re so different. It’s like night and day. I’d like to think of myself as confident in certain things and scared in others. With Peter, he’s scared of everything and needs me to help him overcome different hurdles that come his way! But I’ll definitely try to keep in contact with him if I can unless we drift apart naturally.

My grades aren’t as high as I’d like them to be. I was an A-student back in America. Now, I’m making mostly B’s and C’s with the occasional A. I broke down when I got my first C. Mommy and Daddy held me that night until I felt better. On the subject of my grades, Mrs. Lupin, in an effort to raise my self-esteem, commended me on my art skills in class. When she saw some of my writing pieces, she told me that I reminded her a lot of her son, who was apparently very intelligent and bookish. I can tell she loves her child very much and is very proud of him.

We discussed different classic books together, and we bonded over our love of Little Women. I told her how my favorite character is Jo for her rambunctiousness and tomboyishness, and Mrs. Lupin told me that she loved Laurie and thought he and Jo should have married instead of him and Amy. Frankly, I quite agree. Amy and Laurie just don’t go well together in my opinion. They’re very different people. She also talked about Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice. I already knew the plot of the first book, but I had a learning experience in regards to the second one. By the end of it all, I found that I loved Darcy. And Elizabeth, of course. But mostly Darcy. I wonder why.

Removing my glasses to splash water, I turn off the faucet and dab my face dry. As I exit the bathroom, I hear my parents talking with each other rapidly.

“Manizeh!” Daddy calls from the living room, evidently hearing my footsteps. “Ekhane asho!”

“Ami ashtesi!” I reply, and I pick up my pace. When I get to the main room, I see both my parents looking positively gleeful. A letter with a red wax seal lies in between them.

“Dekho,” Mommy tells me as she gestures to the letter. “This is the exact letter we’ve moved to England for.”

I raise an eyebrow, feeling skeptical. No, they couldn’t have possibly moved all the way across the Atlantic for a silly letter. No way!

“You’re kidding,” I say in disbelief, expecting either Mommy or Daddy to laugh, pat me on the back, and say, “No, we’re joking,” but they remain silent.

“So...no?”

“No, ma, it’s not,” Mommy answers.

“Asho,” says Daddy. “Amar shate bosho, tarpore ey letter khulo.”

“Okay,” I reply, and I take the letter and plop myself in between my parents. I open the envelope and take out the contents of it, handing the envelope to Mommy. Then, I unfold the paper and read what’s on it:

HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore

(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,

Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

Dear Ms. Rahman,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

Then, I flip to the second page:

UNIFORM

First-year students will require:

Three sets of plain work robes (black)

One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear

One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)

One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)

Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.

COURSE BOOKS

All students should have a copy of each of the following:

The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk

A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot

Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling

A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch

One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore

Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander

The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble

OTHER EQUIPMENT

1 wand

1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

1 set glass or crystal phials

1 telescope

1 set brass scales

Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK.

Yours sincerely,

Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus

Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions

I set down the letter on my lap indignantly, feeling utterly betrayed and confused and upset all at once.

“You took me here,” I begin slowly after a minute, “just so I can have a joke played on me?” I don’t feel ten any longer; I feel older, stronger, and angrier.

“You TOOK me here,” I repeat, “because of THIS?!” I jump up and wave the old-looking parchment at my parents’ faces. “Please tell me this is some kind of joke!”

“If you want proof that magic exists, I’ll show you,” Mommy offers.

“I can, too,” Daddy adds.

“Wait—what? So you’re not joking? Magic is...real?” I ask blankly.

“Yeah!” says Daddy excitedly. “We’ve been waiting for this moment since the day you were born.”

With that, my parents practically run out of the room and return literally seconds later with what I presume to be their wands. No, I’m not calling them sticks like a dumb American would. I refuse to have that label affixed to my name.

“Scarf thau,” says Mommy. Daddy throws her a scarf.

“Watch. Wingardium Leviosa,” she murmurs, and I watch, mesmerized as she makes a very specific swish-and-flick movement. My jaw drops when I see the scarf rise slowly into the air. A feeling of excitement overtakes my body and senses, realizing that, if the letter is real, it means I can do the thing Mommy’s doing right now with the scarf.

“Accio scarf!” exclaims Daddy, and the scarf flies right into his hand.

“Serpensortia!” Mommy says a second later as she points her wand at Daddy, and I scream when a snake is shot out of it.

“Relax, ma! Calm down!” Daddy tells me, chuckling as if that snake was the most harmless thing in the world. Pointing his wand, Daddy cries, “Evanesco!” and the snake disappears.

After a long moment, I sigh. Looking at my parents, I ask defeatedly, “I’m dreaming, right?”

“Of course not, Sumani,” Mommy replies. “In September, you’ll be going to Hogwarts, just like I did when I was eleven.”

“What about you, Daddy? Did you go to Hogwarts, too?” Daddy shakes his head.

“No, I went to Ilvermorny in America.”

“Then?” I ask, frowning. “Why’d you take me here? Why didn’t we remain in America? Wouldn’t I have gotten my Ilvermorny letter?”

“Yes,” Mommy admits, “you would have.”

“But Hogwarts is a better school,” Daddy adds, “and you’ll be closer to us.”

“We talked about it with each other,” Mommy continues, “and we compared our experiences. From that, we decided that it would be better fit for you if you went to Hogwarts. It’s smaller, and there aren't as many people and not as many twists and turns.”

“But I’ve never been anywhere without you before,” I reply a bit harshly. “I’ve never been to a sleepover. I’ve never been away. You see, this is why you should’ve let me go to a sleepover! You couldn’t even have let me go to Sophia and Natasha’s house?” Sophia and Natasha are another pair of siblings I’m friends with.

“Ma,” Daddy says warningly. “Ghoomatay jao. Like Mommy said, we’ll talk about it tomorrow.”

Groaning, I nod, and I walk up to my parents and give each of them a hug. Then, I walk back to our room and pull the blanket over my head, making sure to take off my glasses and turning off the lamp.

Who knew my existence could get so interesting with the help of a single letter?

…

I read my well-worn copy of Brave New World as Daddy drives through the streets of London to get me to school. It’s an interesting book with an interesting, more comforting dystopian future. I remember stealing Mommy’s copy of 1984 behind her back soon after my birthday and vowing never to pick up that book again once I finished it. Apparently, being two digits doesn’t mean that I’m ready and willing to take whatever the world throws at me, as reading the book has scarred my mind for life. Soon after we moved here, I finally came clean to Mommy about what I did after a slew of nightmares involving Big Brother shooting my head, the Party unpersoning Daddy, and O’Brien releasing rats to eat me alive. To my surprise, she wasn’t angry at all. Instead, she comforted me and said she shouldn’t have left the book lying around. That was when I discovered Brave New World, and it has since helped me see a much kinder picture of what our future world could possibly look like.

My parents told me about blood status this morning. Mommy and Daddy are Muggle-borns, so that apparently makes me a half-blood. Speaking of Muggles, Muggles are apparently what witches and wizards call non-magical folk.

My parents also told me about the four Houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Mommy told me she was a Ravenclaw when she went to Hogwarts but that it didn’t matter what House I got Sorted into. She also warned me to watch my back if I got Sorted into Slytherin, as that House got the most hate from the other Houses especially after some evil wizard named Voldemort (who was a Slytherin himself) started terrorizing the Wizarding world. When I asked about Shabana Auntie and Zooni Auntie, Mommy said that they knew about her magic but they weren’t magical themselves. Otherwise, her status as a witch was kept under wraps.

Daddy told me he was a Thunderbird in Ilvermorny and quite popular when he was in school, but he never cared for the attention and only cared about passing classes and Quidditch. When I asked him what that was, he told me that it’s a magical sport played on flying brooms. That’s when I immediately decided I’d try out for it as soon I could. Daddy was apparently the Quidditch captain during his last two years at Ilvermorny, and that made me even more excited to learn. Daddy also told me about Quodpot, which is another sport he played frequently, but not as frequently as Quidditch.

Mommy told me about the prefect system and I learned that she was a prefect herself in her fifth year and Head Girl in her seventh year at Hogwarts. She told me that prefects were appointed in their fifth year and that you needed to have a good track record to become one. When I asked if I could be Quidditch captain and prefect at the same time, my parents answered yes but that it would be a lot of responsibilities to undertake.

I wonder what I’ll tell Peter about all this. I know Mommy told me that I have to uphold some sort of Magical Statute of Secrecy as Daddy and I were leaving the house, but I have to tell him! He’s my only friend in all of England! Who else would I talk about it with?

I hear Daddy start to park the car, and I’m snapped out of my musings. I get up and take Mrs. Lupin’s gift in my hand as Daddy stops the car and takes out the key.

As soon as I’m out, I smooth out my black plaid pleated skirt, adjust my black and gold tie, and button up my dark gray blazer. Back in America, I never needed a uniform, so it was harder to get ready in the morning what with all the decisions I had to make. Now, I don’t need to worry about what outfit would impress my classmates because we all look the same. At that thought, I unbutton one of my buttons on my blazer. Then I reach inside my blazer pocket and feel the bracelet safely tucked away. Oh, I really hope Mrs. Lupin likes it.

As I’m about to go inside, Daddy ruffles my hair once more.

“Have a good day, ma,” he says, planting a kiss on my head.

“You too, Daddy,” I reply, smiling, feeling as if I was five all over again. After giving him a kiss on his cheek and a quick hug, I go inside the school and look for Peter in the courtyard.

“Manizeh!” I hear, and I lift my head up at the sound. I look around, and I find Peter waving to me from the swings. Waving back, I run over to the swingset.

“I saved one for you,” he says.

“Thanks,” I reply, sitting on the vacant swing.

“So, I’ve got something to tell you,” Peter begins uncertainly, as if I might stop being friends with him for what he’ll say. If he does think that, then he doesn’t really know me now, does he?

“What is it?” I ask, knowing I’ve got something to tell him, too.

“I’m not returning next year,” he reveals sadly, and that’s when I get confused.

“You’re leaving?” I reply, feeling a pang of sadness all of a sudden. “Where are you going?”

“It’s not like I’m leaving London or anything, but I won’t be going here any longer.” Then, Peter looks excited as he says, “I’m going to boarding school!”

“Ooh, nice!” I respond, feeling genuinely excited for my friend now. “Which one? I’m afraid I don’t know many.”

“The school has a very funny name, and it was yesterday that an old, stern lady came to give me my acceptance letter. I forget her name. McGona-something.”

I start swinging on the swingset, needing to feel some air.

“When did you apply?” I ask conversationally as I go up and down.

“That’s the thing. I didn’t!” Peter replies incredulously. “She just comes over randomly and says that I’m accepted at this school...what’s its name...Wogharts, I think. No! No. Hogwarts. Hogwarts is the name of the school.”

I stop moving. “Hogwarts?”

“That’s what I said.”

Now, I feel positively ecstatic.

“Then, you don’t have to worry about leaving me behind, because I’m coming with you!” I announce, flashing a warm smile.

Peter gets up from his swing as the bell rings for us to go inside and starts walking back into the building.

“What? You don’t understand—you can’t!” he sputters.

I laugh and say, “Of course I can.”

“No...you really don’t understand—”

“Peter—”

“It’s not a normal boarding school—”

“Peter—”

“And they don’t just accept anybody—”

“PETER!”

“What?” he asks sharply, his rambling coming to a sudden halt. We’re almost inside the building.

“I’m magical, too,” I reveal with a wry smile. “I got my Hogwarts acceptance letter yesterday.”

“What? No—really? We’ll be studying magic—together?”

“Yes,” I reply. “I turn eleven in August. Apparently, my parents kept my magical status a secret from me, wanting to expose me to the wonders of Muggle life. They’re both Muggle-borns, so I’m a half-blood.”

“Wow,” Peter breathes out. “You know I turned eleven in May, so we’ll be in the same year. I’m apparently what you call a Muggle-born, since none of my parents know magic or use it.”

“So, Deputy Headmistress McGonagall came to your house last night?”

Peter nods as he holds the door open for me.

“Yeah. She proper terrified me! Taller than both my parents, she was, and she never smiled during her visit. Ever. Her glasses were sharp, and her hair was tightly pulled back in a bun. She could probably kill someone with her stare!”

I laugh as I take my seat at the back of the classroom next to Peter.

“I’m kind of nervous, really. What if I’m not good?”

I pat Peter’s shoulder as I reply, “That’s silly. I think you’ll do awesome as a wizard!”

“I don’t know…”

“C’mon, Peter! Don’t worry. If you fail, I’ll be there to pull you right back up!”

Peter smiles tentatively. “Thanks. You’re a good friend, you know.”

“Thank you! I’m glad to hear it.”

The class quiets down as Mrs. Lupin calls us to her attention.

“Morning, everyone! As you know, today’s the very last day of primary school for you all, so we’re going to celebrate by going on a trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach!”

Murmurs of excitement are heard throughout the room as Peter turns to me.

“That’s brilliant!” he says excitedly. “I’ve always wanted to go on Big Dipper!”

“Big Dipper?” I ask blankly.

“Only the most wicked roller coaster out there! My sister and her boyfriend went last year after they graduated from uni, and they came back and told me all about it! Ooh, I’m so excited!”

I gulp as I say, “Well, I’m not too much of a fan of roller coasters. It doesn’t go upside down, right?”

“‘Course not!” Peter answers gleefully. “It’s wooden! Why would it?”

“I don’t know,” I say. “I’m not the one who’s from England.”

“Sorry, sorry.”

“No, it’s fine. I’m just joking.” Mrs. Lupin’s voice pulls me from my conversation.

“Mr. Jenkins and I are going to load the buses with you lot at seven-fifteen, so for now, you can either talk to each other, turn in missing assignments, or play one of the board games.”

I perk up at “missing assignments,” immediately pulling my backpack onto my lap and pulling out my folder.

“You’ve got ten minutes to kill, so I suggest you get to it!” Mrs. Lupin says, and just like that, there’s a dull roar in the classroom as other kids get up and do things as they push their chairs in and start talking. I seize my opportunity to turn in my essay and take the paper up to my teacher, not forgetting to take her gift as well.

“You’ve corrected all the spellings on it?” Mrs. Lupin asks kindly as I approach her, her chin-length light brown hair and bangs looking a bit puffier than usual as she sits down and looks at the paper I’ve placed on her desk.

“Yes, ma’am.”

“Good, good.” I remain standing there.

“Is there anything else that you need?” she asks after she sees my unmoving body.

“Y-yes,” I stutter, feeling somewhat nervous now.  “I...I got something for you.” I hold out the gift bag. I notice her eyes widen, and that encourages me to go on.

“I’m very grateful for your help this year. Without you, I don’t think I would’ve been able to settle in London as well as I did.”

Mrs. Lupin gasps a bit as she takes the blue bag from my hand.

“Oh, goodness...thank you so much!”

“It’s a perfume and a scarf,” I continue. “I chose the scarf myself, and I also wrote you a card.”

I grin as I see a huge smile growing on my teacher’s face.

“Manizeh, can I hug you?” Mrs. Lupin asks after she’s viewed all the contents, including the card. “This gift is absolutely wonderful. You’ve honestly made my day.”

I nod, and Mrs. Lupin reaches over from her chair and gives me a tight hug.

Suddenly, I remember the bracelet, and I pull it out from my blazer pocket after Mrs. Lupin lets go of me.

“I also made something for your son. I hope you like it.” I hold out the bracelet for Mrs. Lupin to see. “I just thought it would be nice if he got something since you told me he was sickly and...and didn’t have many friends.” This is when I lose the confidence I had gained for that short amount of time.

“Oh, I hope it isn’t too much,” I garble. “I...I….”

Mrs. Lupin chuckles and says, “Come here.”

I step a bit closer and I’m suddenly wrapped in a warm hug again.

“My son will love it,” Mrs. Lupin assures me as she pats my shoulder. “He’ll definitely be happy to know someone out there is thinking of him. Thank you so much for the wonderful thought.”

I grin once more as I reply, “You’re welcome.” Then, I nod respectfully and return to my table, feeling absolutely elated at my success.

As Mrs. Lupin calls our class to line up at the door to board the bus, I can’t help but feel that nothing will go wrong today.

...

TRANSLATIONS:

Ma - “Mother.” Can be and is often used to address one’s daughter affectionately.

Jao - “Go.”

Ekhane asho! - “Come here!”

Ami ashtesi - “I’m coming.”

Dekho - “Look.”

Asho - “Come.”

Amar shate bosho - “Sit with me...”

Tarpore ey letter khulo - “...then open the letter.”

Thau - “Give it to me.”

Ghoomatay jao - “Go to sleep.”

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Connection of Food and Music {1} -Abstract painting of the Taste and feeling

Shorshe Chingri bhapa is an authentic reciepe of Bengali cuisine. Shorshe means sarso, Chingri means prawns and bhapa is steam. The prawns are steamed by wrapping it on bottle gourd leaves with sarso paste, mustard oil and chillies.

Artwork: I have painted it by stippling with lemon yellow paint to portray the texture and thickness of the gravy. Added tinch of red- orange color to evoke the feeling of spiciness.

Music : "Majhe Majhe tobo dekha pai, chirodin keno pai na " is bengoli song which means kabhi kabhi tum milte hon, hamesha kyun nhi milte ye dikhai dete. There is longing, desire feeling in this song which I have for this dish as it is made occasionally.

Play the video,added Bangla lyrics to it and feel the music.

Turn on the sound and feel the music

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I’ve gotten a lot of responses to my post about my current living and working situation, so here’s a big post to address some of them.

First part: Longer answers

@kia-hari​ this is actually an Erasmus thing! All of our EU volunteers as well as some North-African, Middle Eastern and people from Norway, Switzerland etc. are here with the European Solidarity Corps programme, which builds on the European volunteer service that’s part of ERASMUS+.

@book-of-dreams​ I work at Houens Odde International Scout Centre. We’re the biggest scout centre in Northern Europe, so as you can probably guess we have a BIG ASS plot of land that needs maintaining, as well as three separate areas with sleeping, activity and seminar facilities. In the Danish holidays and weekends we get a lot of visits from Scout groups (both Danish and international ones, though most international groups come during the summer vacation), but from day-to-day we mainly have customers from private businesses. They need activities that need preparing, food, beds to sleep in, someone to do the dishes after the food and someone to take out copious amounts of rubbish.  Our work really varies from dishwashing to playing renovation services to instructing activities to sorting and packing tents to mowing our large grass areas. You can read the official notes about the project here (don’t mind the constant use of Melanie, Clément and Ahmed – those are our current ESC volunteers) or you can check out my flatmate Melli’s instagram about her stay in Denmark, @melli_goes_to_wonderland. It also features multiple pictures of me with bad hair and looking goofy as hell

@ohshelearns​ I’m very sorry to hear you feel like this, which is also why I particularly wanted to address this. “p” vs “b”: There’s actually a very simple explanation for this, and it has to do with Danish phonetics;

 As you see, in Danish the letter P is aspirated and B is pronounced as a non-aspirated P. The sound that exists as /b/ in the IPA, which is also the b sound in Bangla and English literally just does not exist in Danish. When we say what we think is a ‘b’, we say /p/. When we want to say /p/ we say /pʰ/.  I think this is why my coworker didn’t understand what my flatmate was saying, while I understood him perfectly fine. The permanent staff (of which said coworker was part of) don’t all speak the best English and don’t spend every hour of the day speaking English and understanding a variety of accents, which I think is what caused the confusion for my coworker

subtitles: honestly, I just pulled this out of my ass. My Bangladeshi flatmate used Netflix in English, and when the flat watches movies or series together we watch everything in English with English CC as far as possible, unless the original language of whatever we’re watching is something that’s not English, or English CC is not available. We are however currently using Ahmed’s Netflix that’s in French on our TV, which does cause a little bit of confusion for especially my Danish flatmate who doesn’t speak a lick of any romance language. Melli does watch FRIENDS dubbed in German though, which I think should be a crime.

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I finally got through the hectic times of studying and life's problems. (Almost past) My body and mind Feel the need to rest I feel like escape my boring life at home, I try to look for a place to relax for my holiday. There are many options in the head. And I decided to book a hotel in Patong, Phuket.

 I don't have any plans in my head. I just want to relax, meet new things and say that it's an adventure, it seems too heavy It would be good because there No one knows me. That is truly a relaxation without disturbing things.

Patong is like a new place for me and 

 Patong does not disappoint me.

DAY 1 

Dozens of hours with the journey. I finally got here !! Almost evening I checked in to the hotel.

 And walk out At the beach to watch the sunset with the beach dog. This place is quiet in the daytime. But there are many people all the time

There are colorful clubs and bars, loud music, all kinds of liquor you want. But I don't pay much attention to clubbing. I keep walking, not knowing where to go. I went to drink in a small bar in the alley.

I made new friends from that bar. She is kind and we get along very well. I think

 "the world always has a magnet to attract people who are similar to each other." 

The sentence works for me many times and many times it doesn't work. But

 "We learn from mistakes." 

 I Invited another friend I met from that bar to hang out with me. She said yes and she would be free tomorrow during the day. Because at night she works at  that bar, I was happy because I could be with her for another day. 

One thing I didn't like about myself was that I felt connect with the people too fast.I say goodbye to everyone at the bar 

walk down the pedestrian street.

 I met a young man. Look, probably the same age as me I don't remember who started the conversation first. I drank many shots of jack daniels at the bar. 

[Sometimes drinking may shorten my memory, hahaha and make me braver]

We all led to a quiet beachfront. . We bought a bottle of beer at the minimart. We sit on the beach 

I like this atmosphere more. Listen to the waves hitting the coast The beach is very quiet.It is very different from the other side of Patong. I would cry if at this time I sat there alone. Luckily again that night, this young Canadian man came to be my friend. We talk about many things .He is very cool. He comes here alone like me. He is the same age as me and heard that he is already  working. Even my English sounds a little weird accent. we try to understand each other . He's funny.  

“I know that If I don't want to sleep alone, I don't have to sleep”

 4 am So I returned to the hotel. Unfortunately Tomorrow is his last day in Phuket. He flew back to Canada tomorrow. Once again, my engagement began to work. I almost cried. Maybe we won't meet anymore. I think in my head.                                     

                                                                      DAY 2                                                                        

Woke up early at about six o'clock in the morning Had gotten dizzy after drinking last night I should wake up later. But I would be used to getting up at six o'clock every day in my house

sent a message to greet my friend I met at the bar last night and greeted a Canadian man with a flight going to his home today. I said goodbye last night

 my breakfast is Instant noodles bought from a minimart Below the hotel, I know that this trip, this minimart will be with me. . I'm not strict about eating much. I can eat anything That is what I like about me.

 Thinking of what to do today Saw 1 day Phi Phi Island tour sales. Similan Islands Many activities here The price is not too expensive. But this trip, I didn't go there because I've been there already. Is a journey Sitting on the boat for a long time and having little time to travel I would be too tired But next time, if my madness increases, I'll probably go somewhere again. And I will come back and share it with my lovely readers.

 heard that at the hotel I stayed there was a swimming pool on my rooftop.

 I brought my bar friends to the pool,

 we talked more. we both like to take pictures. She is 21 years old, studying in China. But her mother is the owner of the bar. That is cool. Doing business in a tourist town might sound very difficult because We started with zero. So let's say ten years from now I might do something here...

 finally, we spent time together until the last minute We have to say goodbye again. It's OK. I said to all the friends I met on the trip that 

“just Keep contact”

Spent almost all day on the roof. It's almost sunset I walked to find something to eat in Bangla Road. I always thought that Why do people from all over the world like to fly across continents to travel to Thailand? There are probably many reasons such as cheap living costs. Beautiful nature, colorful , good food and Thai people are always kind. I often hear from my foreign friends yeah whatever you want but  i  came back to sleep in my room. I want to sleep for 20 hours.

“People from all over the world like to fly across continents to travel to Thailand. We should be proud that we have lived here ... Thailand”

“we often see the value of what we have when that thing is gone”

DAY 3

 The last day of being here. my short holiday may seem like a small thing to some people, but for me 

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

I will travel again after the corona virus has ended.

Anyway, the coffee at the Indian Cafe always delicious

i sleep on the bed and Play my favorite songs in the playlists and in the evening. Go shopping for stuff at the mall in Patong to take home.Tomorrow I have to get up early again, prepare to go back. Total time 4 days It's not really enough But very worth for me

see you again if God brings me..

DAY 4

“see you again”

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With a population of nearly 76 thousands, Phuket Town the capital of the Phuket Province. Despite Phuket's party scene image, the town itself is rather calm and not overly visited by tourists. The centre, filled with multiple local restaurants serving delicious Thai and international dishes, street food stalls, temples and shops, shows rather the real life of the local people of the peninsula. Bangla Road in Patong, where most of the parties take place, is located 15 kilometres to the west from the town, and is easily accessible by songthaews departing from the centre. [the 🔊SOUNDS🔊 from this place available on 🌍www.bustlingplanet.com🌏] . . . . #travel #travelling #traveller #traveler #photography #travelholic #backpacker #travelphoto #traveltheworld #travelphotography #wanderlust #wanderluster  #adventure #travelingram #hippie #freedom #travelgram #travelpics #summer #holidays #travelblogger #travelblogging #backpackingdream #southeastasia #thailand #thai #phuket (at Phuket City) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Me7vaBxkC/?igshid=ih4rejce2tbk

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Top 7 Places to Visit in Delhi 2020

What ’s more exciting than paying a visit to the Capital of India? A place that is known for its well-crafted monuments, exquisite shopping centers, historical museums, and endless tourist attractions. The vast contrast between the rambling Old Delhi and well-structured New Delhi is immense, and it is worth exploring both sides. No worries if you are here for shopping or visit the splendid Mughal building, it offers it all. So planning to visit the heart city, then do not forget to pay a visit to these exquisite and exciting tourist attractions by checking in  5 Star Hotels Near IGI Airport .

 1.     Red Fort – The Pride of Mughal Dynasty

The magnanimous red walls with a perfectly arched dome catch the eye of the visitor. Being the epitome of the Mughal Era, Red Fort is the face of tourist attractions in Delhi. Built by Shah Jahan after his shift to the capital in 1638, this masterpiece is an outstanding marvel of the Mughal architecture made up of red sandstone. The evening sound and light show and the chhata bazaar are some special attractions. Do not miss out on this once you are in Delhi.

●        Fee: Indians – INR 10 and Foreigners – 250 INR

●        Timings: 9 AM to 6 PM (Closed on Mondays)

●        Metro: Chandni Chowk

 2.     India Gate – India’s Largest War Memorial

Built on the memory of veteran soldier martyrs, this giant gate at Rajpath is the monument that defines Delhi. Along with its splendid beauty, the garden that lines the structure is a must-visit for evening sightseeing. And if you are in Delhi on Republic Day, then visiting the Gate Parade will be a breathtaking experience as it is the most ceremonious event of India. Millions of international guests and national leaders, along with endless artists, attend the event to pay tribute to the freedom fighters and great leaders of the country.

●        Fee: Free

●        Timings: Always Open

●        Metro: Central Secretariat

 3.     Bangla Sahib Gurudwara – A Place for Worship

Are you looking for peace and a place for worship along with mouth-watering food (Langar) and sooji halwa (Prasad)? Then this exotic complex, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Connaught Place, will surely give you chills. People come from all over the world to visit the magnificent beauty, with gurgling sarovar inside its complex. The ‘Langar’ food and the ghee-loaded prasad is all free of cost served by the Sikh community to make you feel like home. And as it is in CP, you can get to  5 Star Hotels Near Delhi Airport Facilities , as it is the heart of the city. 

●        Fee: Free

●        Timings: Everyday

●        Metro: Rajiv Chowk

 4.     Hauz Khas Fort – Capture the Scenic Shots 

All the way from ravishing cafes and bakeries to the complex that rests amidst the exquisite beauty of the lake, the Hauz Khas Fort is a place that should be on your checklist while you travel down to Delhi. Catch the sunset while you sail down on the gorgeous lake and capture the breathtaking view. Along with the beauty of nature, you may also get to listen to impromptu jamming sessions, witness people silently reading in the corner or getting their photo-shoot done. So if you want to explore the tombs and get the best-shot click, then do pay a visit. 

●        Fee: Free

●        Timings: Sunrise to Sunset

●        Metro: Green Park

 5.     National Rail Museum – A Perfect Day Out!

Planning a trip to Delhi with kids and thinking about what can be exciting for them? The National Rail Museum in Delhi is the most relaxed place to jump on. The complex comprises of exotic trains from the Indian Railways, which were in use during ancient times. It depicts the history of the early age that might be boring for the kids but exciting for you all. In case your kids get bored anytime, the mono toy train is the star attraction at that time. 

●        Fee: INR 20

●        Timings: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Closed on Mondays and National holiday)

●        Metro: Dhaula Kuan

 6.     Chandni Chowk – Mouth-Watering Street Food

Comprising the extreme corner of Delhi – ‘Purani Dilli,’ Chandni Chowk is still the place that people die to go for. Apart from the chaotic narrow lanes, which might annoy you at times, but the inexpensive stuff to buy and lip-smacking food is something you cannot afford to miss. From Parathe Vali Gali to Jalebi Vala, from Qureshi Kebab to Aslam Tasla, you gotta have it all once you enter Chandni Chowk. You can shop endlessly from junk jewelry to fancy apparel to gift it to your loved ones. 

●        Fee: Free

●        Timings: There’s no time to eat & shop

●        Metro: Chawri Bazaar

 7.     Dilli Haat – The Ultimate Craft Bazaar!

As the name suggests, it is a beautiful open-air food cum craft plaza. Dilli Haat gives you everything you want, exotic food specialties from all the overworld to handicrafts and apparel of various varieties. Once you enter the complex, there is no chance that you will step out without buying anything. There are junk jewelry, hair braiding, bookshops, etc. outside the complex that no matter what makes you stop. 

●        Fee: INR 30 for adults and INR 10 for children up to 12

●        Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM

●        Metro: INA

 So if you wish to explore these magnificent beauties and relish these shopping centers, plan a visit to Delhi now to stay at  Top Hotels in Delhi .

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