An Indian shopkeeper waits for customers as he sells decorative goods at the popular Janpath street market. Popularly known as the "Tibetan Market," it's said you'll pick up a better selection of items (from antique locks to silver jewelry) at cheaper prices here than you will anywhere in Tibet itself.
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An Indian shopkeeper waits for customers as he sells decorative goods at the popular Janpath street market. Popularly known as the "Tibetan Market," it's said you'll pick up a better selection of items (from antique locks to silver jewelry) at cheaper prices here than you will anywhere in Tibet itself.
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Prospective Indian customers shop for gifts and decorative items along the old city's merchant district of Chandni Chowk. This is one of India's main shopping thoroughfares with stalls selling brightly colored candies, even brighter saris, homecare products, discount electrical goodies, and much else besides.
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Prospective Indian customers shop for gifts and decorative items along the old city's merchant district of Chandni Chowk. This is one of India's main shopping thoroughfares with stalls selling brightly colored candies, even brighter saris, homecare products, discount electrical goodies, and much else besides.
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An Indian woman sells earthenware oil pots or "diyas" at a roadside stall in the run up to last year's Diwali Festival. Diyas are in heavy demand during the festival as they are used to hold lit oil lamps and decorate the interior and exterior of homes.
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An Indian woman sells earthenware oil pots or "diyas" at a roadside stall in the run up to last year's Diwali Festival. Diyas are in heavy demand during the festival as they are used to hold lit oil lamps and decorate the interior and exterior of homes.
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Shoppers browse through saris for sale at a shop in Connaught Place, one of New Delhi's most prosperous centers and a consumer paradise. The "Banarasi" silk saris pictured here are famed for their embroidery and are still sought after by northern Indian brides for their wedding day.
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Shoppers browse through saris for sale at a shop in Connaught Place, one of New Delhi's most prosperous centers and a consumer paradise. The "Banarasi" silk saris pictured here are famed for their embroidery and are still sought after by northern Indian brides for their wedding day.
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A sign for Khan Market ,written in Hindi and English. It's the most upscale place to shop in New Delhi and is the go-to destination for affluent residents, tourists and expatriates searching for familiar brands.
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A sign for Khan Market ,written in Hindi and English. It's the most upscale place to shop in New Delhi and is the go-to destination for affluent residents, tourists and expatriates searching for familiar brands.
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An Indian shop assistant shows a range of gold jewelry to a perusing customer. Gold signets, watches and bracelets are among the most popular adornments in India, and the capital city is a great place to bag a bargain. But be vigilant, as quality can vary greatly.
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An Indian shop assistant shows a range of gold jewelry to a perusing customer. Gold signets, watches and bracelets are among the most popular adornments in India, and the capital city is a great place to bag a bargain. But be vigilant, as quality can vary greatly.
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Dilli Haat market in south-west Delhi is permanent open-air arts-and-crafts bazaar that offers the opportunity to buy directly from rural artisans and craftspeople.
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Dilli Haat market in south-west Delhi is permanent open-air arts-and-crafts bazaar that offers the opportunity to buy directly from rural artisans and craftspeople.
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Customers are seen browsing the boutique and commercial department stores inside the "Shoppers Stop" mall. Since it opened in 2007, the mall is said to be the largest in the country, spanning an area of 135,000 square feet and providing an overwhelming range of premium international and national brands.
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Customers are seen browsing the boutique and commercial department stores inside the "Shoppers Stop" mall. Since it opened in 2007, the mall is said to be the largest in the country, spanning an area of 135,000 square feet and providing an overwhelming range of premium international and national brands.
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Buoyed by rising incomes, many in New Delhi are embracing consumerism with a vengeance. This has resulted in the recent emergence of stores catering to more luxurious tastes, selling goods such as expensive cigars.
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Buoyed by rising incomes, many in New Delhi are embracing consumerism with a vengeance. This has resulted in the recent emergence of stores catering to more luxurious tastes, selling goods such as expensive cigars.
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A man feeds an elephant in one of New Delhi's numerous street markets. In New Delhi it's not uncommon for shops to stay open late into the night.
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A man feeds an elephant in one of New Delhi's numerous street markets. In New Delhi it's not uncommon for shops to stay open late into the night.
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