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Post by Aj_June on Mar 2, 2019 4:32:02 GMT
I live in the slum capital of the world. Beauty is subjective although most people will say that the place where I live is not beautiful at all and many might call it ugly although I don't use that word for any place in the world. This is a place of dreams where millions come from outside and derive their livelihood and so I respect it for enabling millions to get their livelihoods. I personally do not mind it although I also don't consider it beautiful. My idea of beauty would be in the mountains. I will shift to one of the provinces of India that lies in the mystical and magical Himalayas. But for now, I am in the city of dreams. Bombay or Mumbai whatever you call it. I'm surprised an Indian who lives there would call it Bombay. That's what first comes to my mind but I don't wanna sound ignorant so I call it Mumbai. From my perspective it would have a wondrous grit, even with the poverty and overpopulation. But again, I would be a tourist. Living there might be different. To be honest I had never lived in Mumbai before this December and was a big fan of Delhi ( as I had lived my student years in Delhi). I used to have a sort of prejudice against Mumbai even if I had never lived here. But somehow I find myself in Mumbai and find it fascinating. No open places and parks like in Delhi. It's swarming with people. And for that reason, it is full of life. There are rich, and the poor and the middle ones and they all have their different lives. But there is a lot of interaction and everything makes for a very interesting life. A few nights back I saw children and adults playing cricket in the building compound where I live at midnight. I was like what? But they were all enjoying and having a great time. That would never be a sight in Delhi. There is far less corruption and crime here as compared to Delhi and as a matter of fact, it might be a lot safer than most of the US cities. The downside is the lack of space and silence. It's always noisy because so many people live here. I hope you visit us once. Not now but may in 10 years time. Just let me know if you ever come to India.
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