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November 7, 2009

Culture and Tradition

I am aware that I should refrain from boring titles for the posts but could not think of more appropriate one.

This one is about classification.

There are various forms of cities. Some may classify them A, B or C class or metro or non metro but I would like to classify them as cultural and other wise. Now, what the heck this means ?

Cities like Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow are said to have their own culture, traditions,values and life. One may like or dislike them is a different matter altogether. Pehle aap, nawab,babu moshay are words which are identity remarks for these places. I think this identity lacks in newly developed cities like noida, gurugaon and other technical hubs of the north. Probably, in few years such cities will develop their own tradition and taste or will they be business centres for ever?

To sense what I mean, try visiting Kolkata during Durga Puja, Lucknow during Eid and you will know the difference.

Suggestions for title are welcome !

 

Filed under  //   Chennai   Culture   Kolkata   Lucknow   Tradition  

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November 5, 2009

It's raining :)

Finally, the monsoon 2009 has hit Chennai.

Rain usually comes late here and starts late October or early November and continues for a month. Last year, hurricane Nisha plunged the city in waters for almost a week.   

Usually it's me who catches the cold first but this time my bike which has showed the signs after the rains splashed. Last night, I had to take an auto to get back home after an hour long effort to start the bike and many thanks to apartment's watchman who was with me in that failed effort.

It's time for shorts and slippers :)

Filed under  //   Bike   Chennai   Rain  

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