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u/MangoPeep123

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My first Detention..

I knew after 5 minutes of scrolling on social media after waking up that heading towards Jantar Mantar today will result in detention at the least.

I took my time. I am not the fearless kind like some of the emerging leaders. A couple of my friends had agreed to join with me but I knew somewhere that they will back out and they did.

I scrolled and scrolled. It made me sad. And I knew I will not be at peace unless I at-least stepped out to see what was happening with my own two eyes.

I was out for 5 mins, encountered two barricades and started recording a video and the uniformed guards of the govt (delhi police) came and asked what I was doing and bam, a thump on the back of my neck and I was being pushed by a policemen towards a detention bus and he thrown onto its stairs.

No questions, no bodily autonomy, direct assault. Phone snatched.

Driven around for two hours and then been sitting at police station for 5 hours and counting …

No questions entertained.

Do I regret my decision? No. I am glad that some of my fear of the police got out. I have always feared them growing up. I fear them a bit less now.

I am glad to have done my bit. I hope that you will do yours when the time comes. Stay safe out there.

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u/MangoPeep123 — 5 days ago
▲ 301 r/trekkingIndia

Bhrigu Lake (Almost DIY)

I am an avid hiker. I have done most of my multi day hiking outside India. First, in the PNW region of the US and then in Nepal. I am now settled in India.

I tried the group hiking with Indiahikes but found that its not my thing. Solitude to look inwards is a critical part of what hiking means to me. So, I have been trying to figure out a way to DIY hikes but faced many challenges due to the different Infrastructure in India compared to my prior hiking experience eg: no bear spray (to protect myself from a bear attack), no allowed use of garmin inreach (satellite comm devices are banned), scarce availability of popular freeze dry food, and many others.

I finally gathered courage to do it and with proper planning AND the safety net of a local (I hired a local to be around me, not assist me, but just being present) I was able to pull it off.

I am extremely happy today! Sharing my happiness with fellow hikers through some pictures.

Dates: 23-24 Aug (one night stay at “Bet Dhar” I believe its called. It has a small dhaba and serves as a small camping site sitting almost 900 feet below Raula Kholi)

Starting point: 14 mod, Gulaba

u/MangoPeep123 — 2 months ago
▲ 3 r/IndianHomeDecor

New life for old Doors

Hi,

I have these old doors in the apartment I am renovating. They are of teak wood and I do not want to get rid of them and want to try to up cycle them if possible in a reasonable amount.

Here are some pictures. Some of the joints have also broadened.

Please suggest some ideas to give them new life.

u/MangoPeep123 — 2 months ago
▲ 3 r/IndianHomeDecor

Sliding wardrobe material

Hi guys,

Due to some space constraints I am building a sliding wardrobe in one of the rooms.

I liked the glass design as in the image but my carpenter is saying glass is not good, go with wood.

I wanted to ask others here who have similar wardrobes for their feedback before making a decision.

Thanks!

u/MangoPeep123 — 2 months ago
▲ 89 r/delhi

I hope today’s events backfire

I was talking to my parents yesterday that I was sure that a sea of people will come to the march on 20th, and that the govt cannot afford to let such a crowd stand against them. They must be planning something and here we are today.

I only hope though that the events of today backfire on the govt. That more people come down on 20th to join the cause. That it be a spectacle to behold not just for the BJP, but for us as well. That it becomes a moment where we can be proud of ourselves as a nation and as citizens of India.

P.S. I just returned from Jantar Mantar. I had gone a couple of times before and was thinking to directly join on 20th but went today to show support on a dark day. The atmosphere there was electric.

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u/MangoPeep123 — 3 months ago
▲ 1 r/IndianHomeDecor

How to make the best use of this space under stairs?

Basically the title.

I want to use this space as storage but need help in making it as functional as possible since access might be an issue.

Edit: added photos in comments

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u/MangoPeep123 — 3 months ago
▲ 10 r/IndianHomeDecor

Please help placing my curtains.

I have two options:

  1. Place them under the drop beam close to the sliders
  2. Place them on the false ceiling after the drop beam

In option 1: I lose the curtain height
In option 2: I lose the space under the drop beam when I close the curtains

Drop beam width is close to 21 inches.

I just can’t decide!

u/MangoPeep123 — 4 months ago