It all started with a talk show. We all were excited to be a part of a debate that focused on changing face of India. It was about IPC Section 377, Homosexuality being decriminalize on 9th June 2009. Hence, every one of us wanted to express ourselves at this that platform. So we all friends decided to be the part of the show. It was heavy downpour on that day but it did not demoralize me or my friends to reach the location of the crispy talk show at Lower Parel. The show started with a debate which was the best part of the show and soon it turned into a hot discussion over the issue. This made everyone aware of the issue and the change it will bring to India, where homosexuality is still considered to be taboo. We say we are modernized, but are we really modernized in our thoughts?
After the show, we left for Curry Road station nearby, but we were amazed to see the rail tracks wholly submerged in rain water. It was shocking for us, because it made us rewind our memory and go back to July 26’05. The rain that lashed Mumbai incessantly for about 14 hours, submerged large parts of the city and brought the financial capital of the country to a standstill. And this day also seemed to be a replica of 26/11. No mode of transportation was available, we all about ten friends decided to search for a transport that could take us to our destination that was our “home sweet home.” We approached many cabs but the attempt was in vain .Soon we realized we were not the only one; many other commuters were amidst the flooded streets as their vehicles succumbed to the rain water. It had been raining heavily since the morning. There was heavy traffic jam on the bridge.
No transportation forced our tired feet to walk few miles more to probe our luck. We walked all the way from Curry Road station to Sion Circle. On reaching Sion every one of us were very tired and were left with no energy to walk further, so we decided to stay at one of our friend’s aunt’s place. Before going there, we bought something to hog and headed straight to their place. We all got a warm welcome by the family. After relaxing and filling our hungry stomach we gained our lost energy back, and started discussing about the condition of the Mumbai drainage system as its on way of development like making giant projects like Bandra- Worli Sea Link, which undoubtedly is one of the best projects we have seen in yester years. It was needed as we suffered from traffic problems. However, we also need a full planned drainage system that will make Mumbai “flood free.”
You must have ever seen Local trains that crippled as railroads and stations in a number of areas were flooded and made Mumbai to bring it on a standstill. The whole night we played games and enjoyed the stay. The next day we thanked the family for their hospitality and lead ourselves to our respective homes. We all can never forget this adventurous night that made us to peep into the insights of our own roots and helped us explore Mumbai city at it best!.......
You must have ever seen Local trains that crippled as railroads and stations in a number of areas were flooded and made Mumbai to bring it on a standstill. The whole night we played games and enjoyed the stay. The next day we thanked the family for their hospitality and lead ourselves to our respective homes. We all can never forget this adventurous night that made us to peep into the insights of our own roots and helped us explore Mumbai city at it best!.......
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