I'm a Delhite now!!!

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So I have shifted to New Delhi, our capital city only a few days back. I'm here to kickstart the next phase of my academic career using India's premiere coaching institute. But let me tell you the truth.

I absolutely hated it and pretty much still do. I have never liked Delhi to be honest. I have stayed here for a shorter period of about 6 months, around 6 years ago in a different part of the city. My earlier stay was in a much worse part pf the city, but it was counter balanced by the fact that I stayed with the best person I have ever known- my bff. 6 years on, now I'm located in one of the most sought after locations for students- and I still hate it. And today I will tell you why!!

Firstly, the temperature! You must have seen the latest articles telling us how massive parts of India are too hot for human kind to stay at. Yeah- the first on that list is Delhi. Right now its slightly better, but when I first landed here it went as high as 46-47 degrees(Celsius). It was basically unbearable. I'm eagerly waiting for the monsoon to hit and flood Delhi like rest of the country, at least the temperatures will drop.

Secondly- the Filth!! For a capital of a 3 Trillion USD economy, massive parts of Delhi are filthy and stinky. PM Modi's Swach Bharat Campaign didn't reach the capital at all. What an Irony!!

Thirdly- the Prices!!! Given that its the capital city/state- Everything in New Delhi is severely overpriced. Especially residences for students. I couldn't believe my ears when my landlord bragged to his neighbours in front of me about how he is basically giving his over-priced room away so cheap, and I quote "for the benefit of students like me". Its pure business for them, and no body is shying away from taking as much benefit out of it as possible.

Fourthly- the over - crowd! I'm sure Delhi is holding at least 10 times the population it is supposed to hold. And its extremely evident everywhere you go. That's partly responsible for all the above problems- the massive crowd hence massive pollution and the resulting high temperatures, the filth and the prices.

Now if I were asked about the good things- there are a few. Owing to so many students here, the nearby markets are very student-oriented. And so many young people there means the markets are really vibrant, colourful and at times intimidating. I can't help but keep drawing comparisons between my area and Kota, Rajasthan- the other most student/coaching oriented city of the country. There are a lot of parallels except that the people were nicer, the city less polluted and better planned, temperature kinder in spite being near a real arid dessert geographically, and lets not forget- cheaper.

The other great thing about New Delhi is its massive Metro Train system. Delhi would have been choking in pollution, traffic and high transportation prices if not for this world class transportation system that is not only comfortable, in-expensive, green, but also a great pride for the city dwellers.

Hoping for the temperatures to drop with a heavy downpour in the next few days, that's the update for now!! See you soon.

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