I’ve always been amazed by
what’s been said and written about ‘Mumbai’- The city which never sleeps. I
have time and again wondered why people are walking so fast and are constantly
in rush to catch a train or a bus. Why I am always looking outside the window,
seeing the crowded roads filled with innumerable cars and autos. Why the roads
are always choked with traffic. Why the prominent shopping destinations are
never short of buyers. Why there are queues for autos and bright yellow taxis
while it is opposite in other parts of the country. The city never relaxes;
you’ll always find people moving in with energy and be it the people landing at
the airport or the ones who are clinging on to train. It makes me wonder what
is it that makes this place so radically different from other places.
Whenever you reach Mumbai, the first thing you would notice is the bustling traffic right from the dawn of the day till late into the night. It’s difficult not to like this city. There’s just something in its air, the rains which attracts people instantly. Anyone who lives in Mumbai for a substantial period of time would agree that they sooner or later fall in love with the city because of its different hues. The rains are unpredictable and many times it results into huge traffic jams. But, people react normally and within a blink of an eye umbrellas are opened, wipers are turned on and life moves on the same way as it were before. Even, the rain gods do not dampen the spirit of a ‘MumbaiKar’.
Mumbai is a land of opportunities with the presence of MNCs. Places like Nariman Point, Bandra-Kurla Complex with eye catching infrastructure, amongst many other places, can be easily called as the corporate hubs of the city. The city has some fantastic restaurants, the food which you won’t find in other parts of the country. The dabba or the tiffin system of the city is been praised all over. Their efficiency is something to imbibe in our lives. The view of the sea is majestic with nice breeze blowing around and it is perfect for a nice ‘me’ time. What’s most striking about Mumbai is that it carries the sky-scrapers and slums with equal ease. There are ‘sea facing life style apartments’, sprawling bungalows though it does not hide the dark face of the city. The city can be cruel and unforgiving at the same time if you do not find a proper place to stay on. Yet, there is something about Mumbai which is mesmerizing. People live different lives, but they all have that urgency which is almost synonymous with the city.
The streets of the city reveal a lot about life; how people work hard to earn their livelihood, how hard work is directly related to success. The traffic policemen are working as efficient as any other place to manage the flow of vehicles. There are people who are walking behind, beside and ahead of you. You will struggle to keep up. Though, the motive of everyone is almost the same; to make a mark, earn a living, live a comfortable life or simply do right things at the right time. These are the faces with dreams, hopes, and aspirations from the different parts of the country.
Whenever you reach Mumbai, the first thing you would notice is the bustling traffic right from the dawn of the day till late into the night. It’s difficult not to like this city. There’s just something in its air, the rains which attracts people instantly. Anyone who lives in Mumbai for a substantial period of time would agree that they sooner or later fall in love with the city because of its different hues. The rains are unpredictable and many times it results into huge traffic jams. But, people react normally and within a blink of an eye umbrellas are opened, wipers are turned on and life moves on the same way as it were before. Even, the rain gods do not dampen the spirit of a ‘MumbaiKar’.
Mumbai is a land of opportunities with the presence of MNCs. Places like Nariman Point, Bandra-Kurla Complex with eye catching infrastructure, amongst many other places, can be easily called as the corporate hubs of the city. The city has some fantastic restaurants, the food which you won’t find in other parts of the country. The dabba or the tiffin system of the city is been praised all over. Their efficiency is something to imbibe in our lives. The view of the sea is majestic with nice breeze blowing around and it is perfect for a nice ‘me’ time. What’s most striking about Mumbai is that it carries the sky-scrapers and slums with equal ease. There are ‘sea facing life style apartments’, sprawling bungalows though it does not hide the dark face of the city. The city can be cruel and unforgiving at the same time if you do not find a proper place to stay on. Yet, there is something about Mumbai which is mesmerizing. People live different lives, but they all have that urgency which is almost synonymous with the city.
The streets of the city reveal a lot about life; how people work hard to earn their livelihood, how hard work is directly related to success. The traffic policemen are working as efficient as any other place to manage the flow of vehicles. There are people who are walking behind, beside and ahead of you. You will struggle to keep up. Though, the motive of everyone is almost the same; to make a mark, earn a living, live a comfortable life or simply do right things at the right time. These are the faces with dreams, hopes, and aspirations from the different parts of the country.
