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Saturday, November 08, 2008

Rush Hour at Victoria Terminus, Bombay



Shot at Victoria Terminus, a few days ago, during the morning rush hour. I stop by this kiosk and enjoy my morning cuppa and stare at the passing crowd of office goers in their rivettingly diverse moods. Some listen to music, some drink coffee, some have worried looks, some look as if they haven't slept, some are anxiously waiting for their boyfriends/girlfriends. Anyway, it's amazing how the five million people who commute by a a few trains reach their destinations, clinging, sitting on roofs, arguing and even fighting for a seat inside the trains.

My dear friend Poovannamnilkunnathil Mathaichettan says, "People of this city, er, er, have no sense. Why don't they go to Tekkadi and Munnar. That's the best place to settle down, er, er, in the peace and tranquility." But Mathaichettan misses the point as always.

3 comments:

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  2. Sorry John, I must also add that I have linked you to my blog. I hope you don't mind. Also, if you're wondering about the Malayalee bit - just in case - my real name is Susan Abraham which makes better sense. :-)

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  3. Hi Suzan,

    Hey, thanks for visiting my blog and taking time to comment and linking this humble blog on yours. Great honour this! Much appreciated, this attempt to reach out.

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    Best wishes, have a nice day :)

    J

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