Having spent 7+ years in Indore and then moving to Noida, the comparison was inevitable, but so was this question. Log on to any TV Reality Show during elimination round, or, move on to any news channel, interviewing some grieving soul; you will get to hear the question: "आपको कैसा लग रहा है?"
The answers, force me to think about the difference between Indore and Noida. Depending upon the situation (& whats crossing my mind), the answers to similar questions vary, drastically. Here are a few examples:
You're driving at 80 kmph. How are you feeling?
Indore - I'm thrilled, because one rarely gets chance to cross 40 kmph
Noida - "मुझे डर लग रहा है"! In fact, I'm freaking out because cars are overtaking me at 100+ kmph, from both sides
Tonight you have a function to attend at a friend's place.
Indore - Its just 3 km. I might as well walk.
Noida - I could've reached Ujjain if I had to travel this much distance in Indore.
You're stuck in traffic jam. How are you feeling?
Indore - It has been hardly 10 minutes (besides, it happens once in a while)
Noida - It has already been 1 hour (thankfully, we are at least moving)
What do you want to have for breakfast?
Indore - Let's have some poha. Light breakfast lets you focus on work.
Noida - Lets get chhole-bhature. पेट भरा रहेगा तो दिन में खाने की टेंशन नहीं रहेगी.
When do you plan to go to Lucknow?
Indore - Don't know, no reservation available in Indore-Patna Express for next 2 months (because it operates weekly)
Noida - I'm choosing between the trains, which one has better facilities & is mostly on time
Let's go for a walk.
Indore - Too much dust
Noida - Too humid
Both the above answers translate to - I want to watch TV at home!
There is however, one question, answer to which hasn't changed:
"What are you plans for the weekend? "
Indore / Noida - "Movie जाना है" :)
3 comments:
Wah guljari lal, cool observation.
Once again the observation is very good and so is the way to narrate...hats off !!!
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