Congrats to @JeanDreze on receiving the global award.
Born in Belgium, made🇮🇳his home & dedicated his life to understand and address poverty, hunger, & inequality.
🫡to his contributions to MGNREGA & National FSA
A rare scholar who chose service over recognition
#MGNREGA#wishes
RIP Bashir Badr saab
A beautiful era of Urdu literature has become a cherished memory today.
ये फूल मुझे कोई विरासत में मिले हैं,
तुम ने मिरा काँटों भरा बिस्तर नहीं देखा।
~Bashir Badr
His poetry will continue to inspire generations to come.
#BashirBadr#RIP#UrduLiterature
23 May’26 Saturday
Sold our old refrigerator on OLX & bought a new LG 242L 2* refrigerator for ₹26k from Malik International on ASN Road, near Shaheen Bagh PS.
Bid goodbye to Shams as he headed home.
Meal Log
#GND_388#India#Delhi#ShaheenBagh#Refrigerator#MealDiary
22 May’26 Friday
Went for Jumu’ah prayer w/ my siblings @ Masjid Ishaat-e-Islam (Markaz), Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Headquarters, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi 🇮🇳.
Beautiful architecture, inclusive, w/ a dedicated women’s section.
#GND_387#India#Delhi#Okhla#Jumuah#Mosque#HQ(1/n)
22 May’26 Fri
Came back from Jumu’ah taking a bus ride w/my siblings from Jamaat-e-Islami (1.3km frm my stay point) back to our apartment.
Evening: Went to Living Style Mall, Jasola (1.5km frm stay point) for some shopping
#GND_387#India#Delhi#Okhla#Jasola#Siblings#Bus(3/n)
22 May’26 Fri
Evening: After Living Style Mall, went to Pacific Mall Jasola (4km away) for shopping.
Back to Shaheen Bagh, & while heading to my apt, captured a camel on HT Road-quite a surprise sight!
Meal Log
#GND_387#India#Delhi#Okhla#Jasola#Siblings#MealDiary#Cane(4/n)
21 May’26 Thu
Invited by my uncle Kamal for dinner.
In the eve, went to the market in to purchase household items per my sis.
Then headed to uncle’s home-had a good, warm & heartfelt chat w/him & the family
Meal Log
#GND_386#India#Delhi#ShaheenBagh#Family#MealDiary#LemonIce
20 May’26 Wed
Went again to RML (Room 169, Dept of Dermatology) as per yest’s schedule to meet Dr. Himanshu.
He asked for a skin sample from the hair scalp for testing.
📸Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
Meal Log
#GND_385#India#Delhi#Auto#Rikshaw#RMLHospital#Amul#MealDiary(1/n)
19 May’26 Tue
Returning from RML Hospital, had lunch at Araabaik in Shaheen Bagh.
Wow 👌 taste of authentic Arabic cuisine — Alfaham Mandi Chicken Full (₹1400). Rich flavors and perfectly done!
#GND_384#India#Delhi#ShaheenBagh#Araabaik#AlfahamMandi#We#Siblings(2/n)
17 May’26 Sun
Stayed indoors the whole day.
Scorching heat outside - perfect day to rest and recharge🔥
Sis made fish & Country chicken (bought yest from Batla House). Enjoyed the meal w/ salad & mango
Meal Log
#GND_382#India#Delhi#ShaheenBagh#Tea#MealDiary#EnglishAfternoon
16 May’26 Sat
Met old friends Gopi & Danish@ CC NFC@4PM
Had sweets, tea & a good long chat.
Quick stop@ Zakir Nagar to Danish’s apt to meet his parents.
Bought Tea leaves.
Offered Maghrib at Batla House Jama Masjid🕌
Meal Log
#GND_381#India#Delhi#BatlaHouse#Friends#TahuraTea
14 May’26 Thu
At IGI T3 (Delhi)-Arrival Gate 5
My siblings reached the airport!
Warmly welcomed by my brothers and sister🤝❤️
After a long journey across continents, nothing feels better than returning to family
#GND_379#India#Delhi#Terminal3#Homecoming#Family#Siblings(6/n)