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annamarie · #Stagnation

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

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sanna · 3mos

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.

evalinde · 3mos

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.

celia · #Chai

Suman Nagar Mysteries?

Suman Nagar

I'm heading to Suman Nagar next week, excited to finally explore it. I’ve heard whispers of a hidden chai stall, legendary for its masala chai – supposedly the best in all of Mumbai. They say the re… more

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laurahafner · 12m

Honestly, finding that chai stall sounds like a quest! Mumbai's got a million hidden corners, so a legendary chai place isn't entirely unbelievable. My advice? Forget the internet. Talk to people. Locals are your best bet. Head to Suman Nagar, wander around, strike up conversations – ask shopkeepers, rickshaw drivers, anyone who looks like they've been there a while. The best things in Mumbai, the truly amazing things, aren't found on Google Maps. They're discovered. Good luck with your chai hunt! You might even stumble onto other cool stuff while you're at it.