Mumbai Darshan

 MUMBAI DARSHAN As I reflect on Mumbai's transformation, I'm struck by the city's rebirth. In the 80s, Bombay was a beautiful, yet buzzing metropolis. But as the years passed, it faced growing pains – choking on pollution, traffic, and congestion. Yet, beneath the chaos, something remarkable was happening. A quiet revolution was underway, reshaping the city's landscape. Recently, a group of retired friends and I decided to explore the city's new avatar. We were blown away by the changes. The Eastern Express Highway, once lined with dilapidated buildings, now boasts sleek, modern facades. Navi Mumbai shone like a gem, its Palm Beach Road evoking memories of the Middle East. We marvelled at the flamingos dotting the lakes, the majestic ISKCON temple in Khargar, and the breathtaking Atal Setu, a 21 km-long bridge that whisked us across the Arabian Sea to the Victoria Terminus in just 25 minutes. As we drove through the city, iconic landmarks like the Marine Drive, ...