OLD AND NEW VIBES

RUBINATIONS

- Rubi Chakravarti

AMMA ooru doesn't give you small-town vibes anymore. Oh sure! The traffic situation and the infrastructure suck, but my ooru always manages to raise her pretty head and remain the centre of attraction. If you don't believe me, try visiting the other metros. In 'Delhi' one can't breathe because of the rotten air quality, in Kolkata the people, traffic and heat engulf you, Mumbai is an ultimate city and one doesn't mind the constant trickle of sweat on one's neck because that city works, while Chennai, is hot and aloof. Bangalore is welcoming, and friendly (barring a few auto-wallas) and the climate...is heavenly despite the 'men-in-white' who cannot give a hoot. Tell me where else do we find such a large contingent of non-locals (white, brown and polka-dotted), who have made our city their home? In fact, it's quite difficult to get rid of them!