“Death lurks on city roads. 418 killed in 2007. Fatalities high on highway stretches.”
Pune for sure is still not as bad as Kolkata of yesteryears or Bangaluru (Bangalore) of today. But it may get there.
These days I get most scared by 'wrong-side' traffic. Those who are driving on wrong side, drive at their usual speed and honk vigorously! When I give them semi-amused look, they look quizzed.
Meanwhile, here is a suggestion captured well in following picture...(I wonder how we calibrate those dials for Pune.)
Artist: Robert Thompson, The Spectator
Dear Aniruddha,
ReplyDeleteYour today's blog on Pune's bikes is worth, but you mentioned about Kolkata. Hence as a Kolkatan, I would say a few words. For your info. Kolkata's roads are much more improved compared to Pune's gallya bol in recent years.I am originally from Pune's Shaligram family, but later settled in this Bongla bhoomi for the past 3 generations. Hence I have pride(and not slightest prejudice) towards both these cities. Pune, soon will going to be one of the mega cities and that needs reasonably sound roads. The cartoon attached with this blog is appropriate. Thanks.See you.
Nikheel Shaligram, Kolkata
Nikheel,
ReplyDeleteThanks.
I agree. I was talking about Cal which I saw when I lived there from 1991-1992.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay except the time when great man Satyajit Ray died. I did number of "arty" things there which I have not done since.
I have a theory.
Indian cities and India itself tend to get as anarchic as "that" Cal and then they bounce back. Pune of first half of 19th century was much worse-almost hopeless- though.
Therefore, one should never lose hope in India. wait for the bounce-back!
Aniruddha & Nikheel,
ReplyDeleteAllow me to join this dialogue. Are roads in Mumbai better than Pune or Kolkata? It is the result of nexus between the road construction company and the approving authority. Our vehicles, how efficiently they are manufactured, have to face the music.
Vibhakar
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