]]>Every state has its share of places of religious worship. Apart from proper temples there are also roadside idols that in due course of time become small centres of pilgrimage for the local population. The picture shows an idol of Lord Hanuman along the footpath near Ansal Plaza in Gurgaon. The stone idol has become a place of worship for people in Palam Vihar who frequent it often.]]>Gurgaon is a city that was built by private builders - be it factories, office buildings or large residential societies. After years of horizontal growth, real estate expansion has reached a saturation point in terms of availability and cost. Recently, height restrictions on buildings were eased and many property developers announced projects having 60 floors. While tall buildings will give Gurgaon a Manhattan-like skyline, authorities in Haryana and Gurgaon will have to be careful while approving building of high-rises as Gurgaon falls in a high-risk earthquake zone.]]>The picture shows logs of wood being sold on the roadside in Palam Vihar, Gurgaon. Selling large and small chunks of wood makes for a reasonable source of income for the poor of Gurgaon. The wood, often collected by men, women and children, is also used by them as a fuel to keep themselves warm in chilly conditions and for cooking. Typically, the logs of wood, when sold, fetch Rs 60 per kg, and helps people make a living.]]>The Millennium City, having more than 40 operational malls, has a mall in almost every corner. In fact, in 'New Gurgaon', you will rarely find large roadside bazaars though there are small 'shopping centres' in localities with shops catering to specific demands. Visiting malls such as DT Mega Mall, Lifestyle, Central, Sahara, and MGF for shopping has become second nature to the present generation who don't like to shop amidst the hurly-burly of big open bazaars, which are gradually being 'out-retailed' by Big Retail.]]>In winters nothing is as comforting as a hot cup of tea. So much so that one can have cup after cup to keep the chill away. Tea vendors record higher sales from December to February as more people flock to roadside tea stalls to savour their favourite cuppa.]]>The customized cycle rickshaws shown in the picture are a popular mode of transport for school children, especially in suburban areas of Gurgaon. School authorities should ensure that the rickshaw pullers they employ don’t let the drivers stuff school children and overload the vehicle – making it prone to accidents thereby risking the lives of the children.]]>Gurgaon has many eateries operating out of roadside shops and by lanes. Many food stalls operate in unhygienic surroundings and conditions leading to potential health hazards for customers. The Gurgaon administration should carry out frequent surprise checks through Health Inspectors to keep a check on sanitation level at these eateries.]]>Flower vase, sculptures of gods, and small decorative items - basically pottery of all sorts of designs is available alongside MG road in Gurgaon. There are many takers for pottery pieces, which are basically brought in from Kolkata and other parts of the country. Thereafter, finishing touches are given by the sellers to make them look more beautiful. People from various parts of Gurgaon come to this location to purchase these items, which are used for decorating homes and offices.]]>The chill is going out of the Winter. Still, with mornings and nights being cold, people on the street in Gurgaon can be seen enjoying the warmth of an open fire - often started by igniting waste paper and dry leaves and twigs. For the poor and those who work on the street this is the only way to get some respite for a while from the biting cold outdoors.]]>Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) an oil and gas company headquartered in New Delhi, mainly engaged in the oil exploration and production activities. It has two segments: exploration and production, refining. ONGC is the India's third biggest public company by market capitalisation. According to Forbes list of the world's biggest public companies, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation is at the 172 in global 2000 list. According to Forbes Oil and Natural Gas Corporation total assets is $44.56 billion, whereas market value is $53.19 billion as of March 2011. According to Forbes, as of March 31, 2010, ONGC operates more than 22,000 kilometers of pipelines in India, including nearly 4,500 kilometers of sub-sea pipelines. ONGC is one of the five Maharatna status companies of India.