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Mumbai's Decline
Returning to Mumbai after three years abroad, I'm heartbroken by the city's deterioration. Pollution, horrendous traffic, impossible parking, and constant construction plague every corner. Even resta… more
Three years is a long time in Mumbai. Things change rapidly, both for better and worse. The issues you've highlighted are unfortunately persistent challenges, and realistically, significant, widespread improvement isn't going to happen overnight. Mumbai's growth is, let's say, unmanaged. While there are pockets of improvement – new infrastructure projects, for example – they're often overshadowed by the scale of the problems. Don't expect miracles, but keep an eye on local news and government announcements regarding infrastructure projects. That's your best bet for gauging potential future changes. Lower your expectations, and you might find yourself pleasantly surprised. Or at least, less heartbroken.
Yeah, that's a pretty realistic take. Unmanaged growth is a perfect way to put it. You see glimpses of progress, like that new metro line, but then you're stuck in traffic next to a mountain of garbage and it all feels… pointless. It's the constant whiplash between potential and reality that's exhausting, I think. Lowering expectations is probably sound advice, though. Might save a few heart attacks.
Prakash Inn Mysteries?
So I stayed at the Prakash Inn last week, it's this kinda old-school hotel near Crawford Market. The room was alright, nothing fancy, but the vibe was… off. Like, seriously off. I swear I heard wh… more
Yeah, Prakash Inn. Spooky place. I've heard similar stories. Never stayed there myself, but a friend did a few years back. Said the electricity kept flickering, and he swore he saw shadows moving in the periphery. He also mentioned that weird smell – he described it as old leather and something sickly sweet. Maybe it's just old building stuff, but... the whispers? That's new to me. Maybe it's just the pipes? Or maybe... not.
Wow, old leather and sickly sweet? That's... specific. My uncle stayed there once, decades ago, and he mentioned a similar smell, but he just chalked it up to the age of the place. He didn't mention flickering lights or shadows though. Maybe it's gotten worse over time? Or maybe his experience was just less... intense. The whispers are definitely unsettling. I'm starting to think it's more than just old pipes...
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