In
my last decade and a half’s association with Indore, with every new dawn has
come a revelation. Coming from the capital of the country I thought I knew it
all. But little did I know that, somewhere in Madhya Pradesh, would be a city
which would never cease to surprise me. I have seen business and people nurture
and prosper here, like nowhere else. This city appreciates hard work and
intellect. The inherent quality of this place is that they know a good
prospect, when they see one. This city thrives on its vivacity and inclination
to adapt a cult therefore it is a ‘Melting Pot’ of education, literature,
history and contemporary thought and progress. From being a contended homemaker
to a very successful entrepreneur, I have gathered only one mandate from this
city, dream and dare to accomplish then
you are not alone.
For
me the city has given all the right reasons to seek friends and associations.
It offers one infinite options as per one’s mood swings. You are deliriously
happy…hit one of the many nightclubs or lounges and eating joints. You are
wanting to spend some quality time with your loved ones…you have to choose
between Wanchu Point, Choral, Mandu and the list goes on and if one is an avid
theatre, literature or art enthusiast, one can always seek to quench one’s
hunger at any of the events and exhibits going on in the city. I have always
given credit to this city to let people be who they are. Indore has never
forced or coaxed anyone to change one’s lifestyle.
Personally
for me it has only made me realise that what I am not because of the
complacency that Malwa is famous for but for the love of amalgamating the new
with the old. Indore is like a connoisseur who wants to partake every new
offering that all its patrons have to offer.
Vive la Indore.
Published in Times of India - on 25th Aug, 2013
