Shitty stationery

We usually call bad things shitty and want to stay as far away from them as possible. But do you know that a lot of people have willingly turned to products that are made using animal poop?  No they are not skunks; they are as clean as you and me! These products are 100 % eco friendly, which is why they are becoming increasingly popular these days.

 Living in an alarmingly polluted city of New Delhi, my guts and intestines have also started craving for eco friendly products! Fortunately there are people less lazy than me who actually chose to do something about it rather than sit back and crib! So there have been a couple of innovative organizations who are manufacturing paper in a completely organic manner. No cutting of trees, no ugly natural consequences.. Just simple ingenuity at work and beautiful paper as a consequence!

One such organization that makes products using elephant poo is called “ Haathi Chaap”. The process is fairly simple and the products funky! The products include bags, frames, photo albums, notebooks, stationery, cards and tags, knick knacks and other quirky stuff.

These stores are retailed at the following stores in Delhi.

Design Studio,
Shop No.1, Mansarovar Bldg, 90 Nehru Place, New Delhi Ph. +91 11 4161 8630

People Tree,
8 Regal Building, Parliament Street,  New Delhi Ph. +91 11 2334 0699
Web: www.peopletreeonline.com

Tatsat,
E-50, Shop No.3, Hauz Khas Market, New Delhi Ph. +91 11 4165 5792 

Another interesting Indian brand working with rhino poo is “ Elrhino” , which makes exquisite hand crafted paper from rhino and elephant poo. Their products are retailed online at www.shopo.in . You can also “ like” their page on facebook to stay updated on their new collection. Their facebook link is https://www.facebook.com/Elrhinopaper?ref=ts

Once you see the products that these two companies retail, rest assured you will not call their collections “shitty”!!

South Indian Frenzy

Naivedyam is one of the very few Indian restaurants at a budget, that make you go " wah"   
after the dining experience!

I went to the Naivedyam restaurant at Hauz Khas Village, a couple of days back.It is situated right in front of the village, inside a small alley.

Honestly,the first thing that I had made the restaurant out to be was a shani mandir, a place where my mum used to take me forcibly every saturday!Thats courtesy the black cow sculpture that sits at the entrance surrounded by lots of small diyas. If you have ever been to a temple on a Saturday, you will know what I am talking about.

So as I went inside, I found the interiors to be reminiscent of traditional South Indian architecture. And the lovely incense and the carnatic music in the background set tone for the evening. Soon enough,I began to feel relaxed in the whole atmosphere.

But you know the thing that completely stood out for me? It was the hospitality and the food. As soon as me and my friend sat down, within a minute the waiter came with the water and greeted us with a big smile. As soon as we got settled in our seats, we were brought "rassam" the traditional South Indian drink and papadam. The rassam has become my favourite drink after that!

We ordered a masala dosa and lemon rice, and both were simply fantastic! I honestly hadn't had such good South Indian food before! 

Such good food, great authentic decor, marvelous service..and the price? Just 290 Rs. for the both of us!

You must try Naivedyam at Hauz Khas Village! You will automatically WANT to leave a tip rather than be OBLIGATED to do it!