Delhi-Book (whats on my mind..re delhi)
Delhi: The only city in the world where people boast of other people's money. :D..in the last couple of months of staying here, I've noticed, s typical conversation runs like this: "Driver: this is the kothi(mansion) of millionaire XYZ. I know them well. They are spending 15 crores in their daughter's wedding. Me: Ah! (surprisedly) Old aunty: I dont know what my old neighbor's son is doing but he's making billions. Probably a smuggler. They've become v big.They love me like family, thought they don't meet me any more. me: Oh! (weakly) Me: So can I find traditional food of the city in the old delhi area? Stylish lady: I don't know. my friends only go to 5 star hotels. Me: Ah! (bemusedly) Substitute connections to the powerful, instead of millions and billions..and you've covered the entire gamut of conversation of Delhiities. SIGH!!! (obviously all delhi is not like that..but enough to pander to the stereotype. :)