Delhi's heritage - a misty fable

Tourism prospects do wonders to the economy! Some cash on it and some keep it in a cold store.

Take Malaysia, Singapore, HongKong counted amongst the Asian touring hot spots! They have replicated many of the heritage wonders, kept them for the Great International Travellers to witness and grab a piece of applause. Now we talk of one of Asia's most dynamic economic centre ~~ New Delhi ~~.

What would someone wanting to lead a fast life ask for? Delhi has it all! Sky high buildings, roads clogged with traffic, the happening hang out zones amongst others.

On an ironical account, Delhi has not maintained its heritage sites, the charisma attached to the Delhi Metro is more dynamic than the centuries old stamps of the Mughal empire.

Strolling through any of the heritage sites, or for that matter taking a walk in Connaught Place, one can find bits and pieces of thrash, thrown out by the irresponsible lot who does not feel the pain in blowing out the monetary jackpot. But they care the least in putting the thrash in place.

The maintenance of the so called tourist attractions might be a daily affair, but the rubble is collected somewhere on the corridors of these sites. The rubble stinks and is the breeding ground for germs, diseases, acting as tourist repellents.

Can't we all come together and pledge today to follow some of the possible habits to avoid breeding unhygienic environment. I herewith request all the readers of my blog to comment on what all contributions they can make in spreading cleanliness in and around Delhi!

Raining heavily, its just May!

I love it when the sky is studded with countless droplets!

The passage from my home to office, seem to me would be a smooth task with bright sunny morning. As last week had been by and large a raining preposition, today was no exception. The moment I was out of the metro tunnel station, I could make out that the clouds have cast dark shadow between Sun and mighty Earth and by the time I could actually rush to catch a bus, it was already raining heavily.

I thought boarding an auto would be a convenient option, after a series of arguments with the drivers who were not willing to hire on the meter price, I finally found a decent sole who agreed to fare on my terms - as per the meter. But the destiny had something else in mind! mearly 50 seconds past, I looked at the meter and the word -Error- appeared on the display. I informed the drive on an authoritative tone! 'Bhaiya Meter nahi chal raha' he tried his hands at it, hit it from the back and front, and mildly blaming the weather for the inconvenience. As he couldn't succeed, he said 'Madamji, jitna banta hai de dena'. 

On the 10 km stretch I could not locate a single decent driver, it seems like a Formula 1 track where everyone drove to compete with an invisible contender. Nobody seem to care about logged water and people travelling on bikes and autos. As its obvious that the people travelling in open wagons are most vulnerable to get a sprint of logged water right till their head during the rainy days! Every time a bike, a car , or a bus passed, the logged water could not deter to move against the gravity, jumping with joy to reach till the plastic sheeted roof of my auto. I held my umbrella on my left and set the plastic sheet of the auto from the right side, so that I can save myself from the revelry celebrated by the logged water. I just wanted to reach my without any hassles.

I stayed away from the rainy day celebration as water clogging coupled with bad driving habits and unplanned infrastructure occupied my mind all through the 40-45 minutes auto ride. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation construction is likely to bring some relief to such infrastructural problems, though its practically a 'white lie' if I peg it with a challenge.

I reached office, ironically the most beautiful and surprising day turned into a dirty and unhygienic fable for me. I know that the history made today would be repeated - every time it rains in New Delhi !

A Welcome Note

New Year???
New Month
New Week
New Day
New Hour
New Minute
New Second

NEW ME (No way!)

Plan a resolution to follow this time.
See the world from a different sight.
The earth has revolved 365 (1/4) times.
Don't change unless you acknowledge 'that you were not right!'

Author's Note: Welcoming the new year.

Follow the path you decide

Huge mountains to scale
For a blissful sunlight.
Cross the vast Oceans
to rest on green sight.
Walk along the clouds
make way for your path to success.
Don't accept life as it comes.
Follow on the path you decide.

Author's Note: Make your own rules, let the world follow them.

As I lookout for light...

A cold day with bright sun today
Acknowledges one day and a feeling is added
to the list of endless days to recall in future.

"We need to scale the mountains to reach at the top &
cross the speed of light to achieve a lot,
move beyond what you can see with your eyes, move towards the guiding light."

"Be known as a LEGEND!"

Day on 16th December 2007

On my way back home.
I could relate the day with a past memory.
As I walked through the crowd.
I felt the chilly air hitting my face.
A cold smell brushing past me.
I loved the feeling!

I wish the days to remain soothing & calm.

Author's Note: Soon spring will bloom, spreading the fragrance of flowers, reminding me of some memory. Each day brings with it new challenges and achievement. I am ready to accept them with open arms.

Match the Speed Of Light

Cross borders, and bridge them too.
Aim high and scaling it too.
Work hard to Match the Speed of Light.

Let the world speak out for you

Do what you desire to
Let the rain fall don't stop you
Keep walking to Match the Speed Of Light

Author's Note: With this I welcome myself to the world of blogging.