Some of the Gems from the Kabadi Bazaar! Our family home was at Daryagunj, Delhi and my cousins introduced me to the famous Delhi Kabadi Bazaar (flea market) in our annual family visits to Delhi in the late 60’s. This market was hosted every Sunday in Daryagunj area – initially at David Street, then behind Red Fort, and eventually around the Delite -to- Golcha Cinema Stretch. Picked up so many of my collections from there. It became a regular Sunday outing to take a trip to the Bazaar, discover and pickup a gem! 50 Famous detectives of fiction – was my first intro to the world of crime and it’s sleuths. I had originally read it in my grand-father’s collection – but was fortunate to pick up a rare copy at the Bazaar. Another gem was the Reader’s Digest 2nd world war stories in hardcover and in mint condition. Yet another was a rare copy of ‘Kidnapped’ by RL Stevenson…and another one was the Reader’s Digest World Atlas! Actually, the Bazaar’s contribution to my personal library …and life-long learning is immeasurable… I think one of the most passionate notes on the Kabadi Bazaar has been from Vineeth Abraham, fellow bibliomaniac … Continue reading 5. The Treasure Trove at my door steps!