Boys at a vegetable and fruits market. The carton in the picture has pomegranates. Afghan pomegranates, grown predominantly in the southern part of the country, are considered the world's best. The Mughals of India are known to have been very fond of them and the thriving trade of the times ensured that the emperors' fruit bowls were never short of them Image by Dinesh Narayanan
Kabli palao and kofta. This is a staple here Image by Dinesh Narayanan
Slain commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, the national hero of Afghanistan, is a constant presence. He is deeply revered and his pictures are everywhere Image by Dinesh Narayanan
Commander Massoud also made famous pakhol, the woollen cap with a rolled up band. Originally from Chitral, it is today a style statement that has found its way to ramps Image by Dinesh Narayanan
The lion of Panjshir, commander Massoud's tomb in Panjshir. The tomb complex also has an amphitheatre, museum and library Image by Dinesh Narayanan
A fuel tanker. There are few tankers that do not sport such artwork. Black seems to be the preferred colour Image by Dinesh Narayanan
