Tale of two cities

It was announced... One fine day,

A new journey awaits me.. I've to lead a new life in a new way!

I've to leave my home- my parents, my city,

I've to settle at a new place, oh what a pity!

Over are my days of joy and play?

Or begins a new journey set to be all happy and gay?

The choices were tough, in every way

On one side was home-Delhi, and the other was Bombay!

Hello, welcome all folks, it's been sometime, I must say!

But 'better late than never' is what they say!

So, let's begin the tale in the usual way?

Let's start comparing - Delhi and Bombay?

Na! That's not my style, that's not my way!

I love south Delhi as much as south Bombay!

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Mumbai aka Bombay is the city of dreams!

My experiences weren't just limited to marine drive and fun life, it seems,

There were the slums, the cosmo culture, the chaos to add all sorts of themes!

There was a beautiful blend of people of all races and extremes,

The muslims, marathis, parsis, iranis, gujratis, marwarhis formed the majority,

But the good thing is the rest didn't feel like a minority.

On one side was the ancient British architecture,

on the other was the lastest skyscrapper!

There were houses of riches that looked too dreamy, 

there was also a slum next door- that didn't say - 'free me'!

There was so much equality despite the differences,

Everyone was living an independent life, too occupied to notice the differences

There was safety, equality, opportunity and independence,

Hard work was almost in the blood of this city's residents.

There were famous antique restuarants owned by the parsi and the irani

There were beaches of juhu and everyday was a new kahani

Yes it rains and it rains so much,

But nothing can stop the spirit of this city as such.

There was so much festivity in this cosmo,

Everyone lived the life, in this metro!

Ganpati, dahi handi, garba and diwali are the famous festivals

However beats of drums are heard everyday as if there was a new festival.

Lit festivals, starry film cities, sports were the highlights 

Sight of marine line was beautiful during nights

Eating, partying, living was the theme of the city,

Vada pav and local train were not the only symbols of the city

There was charm in its grandeur, there was life in its slum.

It is a beautiful city, it was a beautiful run.

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Now, let's come back home and talk about Delhi

Dehi- the city of rich culture and history,

The city that unfolds for everyone a unique mystery.

The city that holds a special place in my heart,

The city that gave me so many people with a beautiful heart.

Known for their hospitality, love and care, 

the people of this city can die for friendships mere.

There's a beautiful spirit in this city's air,

Never say die attitude is what they wear.

Delhi sure is the city of excitement, thrill and fun!

Is all about Delhi said above and that's done?

There's lot more to Delhi than what media portrays,

Delhi is not the capital of all rapes!

Best colleges in the country, best cafes of the world,

The city has lot more to offer to the world.

Best doctors, engineers and managers graduate from here,

But only the negatives seems to capture attention over there.

Pretty girls, pretty dresses is what surely stands out,

But is the girl who wears these pretty dresses all about looks, is the question to be pointed out.

There's a lot more that she possesses , there's a lot more that stand out,

Then why are we stuck at just what is visible from out?

There sure is unmatched festivity around the diwali here,

But even few rain droplets and a shower are celebrated like a festival here.

People here believe in eating at Dhabbas the most, 

Aalo paranthas capture as much attention as a ghost!

Metro train is the lifeline of the city,

Beautiful and well maintained ring roads add to the beauty!

I love my city, I adore my city,

It was a beautiful run and in the future it'll be an even better one.

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Signing off for the moment guys! Hope it was an interesting read. Please leave your comments, would love to hear from you! Ciao!

                                                          I go only to come back stronger!

Life in a metro!

It starts with the morning alarm or mostly what I've observed, it does with your someone special's call? It moves on to you just being able to catch up the rapid transit, with you being the last one to rush in, with the thought- "God, I'm super-late!". Rushing for your workplace, you know the entire day's gonna be packed with work, you just manage to reach there in the nick of time or even get late(Thanks to the metro delay!) with your boss not ready to understand that you ARE NOT narrating any self cooked-stories, it's bloody genuine! But then boss' got to be bossy! Reaching home you're utterly tired but still you do make it a point to log in to your social-networking sites to see what happening, or rather keep doing that on your way back, but then chat too is important! Well yes, this is just a little glimpse of life in a metro!

Coming from the city of Delhi, a metropolitan- as addressed or THE metropolitan as it is, I here throw some light on to what it is like being one in a population of millions! Well, one in a population of millions, got to add on, on this.. It's where each one of these million is bloody ambitious, hard-working, self-obsessed and on his path of dreams, with you having a constant feeling, how to out-do others? But then, if million are the brains, million are the ways too! ;)

Coming back to, "the morning rapid transit"- Well yes, the regular metro- THE lifeline of the city, you get to see, every kind of person here. From little kids on the way to their schools; the high-school groups-too loquacious and babbling; the under-grads-too busy with their cell phones, internet, laptops, newspaper, magazines or novels; the freshers- discontented with their new job or highly pleased,"I get 50k per month, that's pretty awesome for a fresher!" or the people quite regular with their jobs now! A variety- Isn't it?

"I'm quite pleased with my life.", or even, "I'm quite satisfied"- Two simple but highly scarce sentences, when it comes to "A metro"! Self-interest, Self-conceit, Self-happiness and Self-obsessions- seem to be the buzzwords! Corruption from the ranks of a auto-rickshaw driver to the A.C.P., police or a minister is quite an obvious scene. Learn to deal or you certainly be in trouble! Auto-rickshaw driver demanding a fare of Rs.100 when it's Rs.40 by the official meter is a regular scenario, you know what.. just tell them once "Bhaiya, humein police ka number pta hai jahan ek phone kareinge aur khenge ki meter se nahi jaa rhe ho to aapki garhi ander" (Dude! We're well aware, it takes a moment for us to contact the police and get you behind the bars for not following the meter fares) and see for the response!

Anyway, coming back to, "The completely packed days at your workplace". You know the work's gonna be demanding and you know your days are gonna suck the blood out of your veins, but then there are two obvious options-"Fuck! The day was so damn packed up! I bloody hate my workplace!" or "Wow! I see some real work! Let me put myself to test!" What's easy? - The first! What's better- The second! Smile and opt for the second one, the only only way to survive in a metro!

Moving on, "The time you reach back home and are completely exhausted", but then big-boss awaits and the chat seems irresistible! So, fun is a priority when it comes to metro, what you miss on is - sleep. I make it a point to mention because I personally love sleeping and miss my sleep a lot! But then, I come from a city called metro! ;)

So that's 'bout it, from me, on life in a metro! For those who were expecting "Inn dino dil merea mujhse hai keh rha.. tu khwab saja.. tu jee le zaara", trust me, take that literally, just this part okay? ;) And live your life! :)

You're always welcome to share your opinions about your life in a metro or any city for that matter and let's see how much the thoughts match! Hope to see you soon again! Signing off! Au revoir folks!

Btw, It's any blog's anniversary! Happy birthday kid! Hope you have a really long and glorious life! :)) And yes, Merry Christmas! Ho ho ho! ;) And New Year wishes to all! Have a blessed year! :)