tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post8556107876406886323..comments2024-03-25T20:45:09.957+05:30Comments on On The Ganga Mail: Eight Years In ChennaiBishwanath Ghoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09499834715638337891noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-90516132764931162672013-08-07T13:51:27.452+05:302013-08-07T13:51:27.452+05:30you have gathered enough votes in this one eh ?? H...you have gathered enough votes in this one eh ?? Have you never been called a "northie" or ignored because you are a north indian, maybe cause yiur name's a bengali one. I love chennai too and was even in love with someone with his roots there, once. I am not sure if I want to stay there though. It's so terribly hot !! <br />Also, I dont think Delhi is that bad as people make it, really. It gave me everything I have. :) perspective may be.Anubhutihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967078639724548476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-62987472226223344782009-02-01T07:30:00.000+05:302009-02-01T07:30:00.000+05:30I loved your post.I have been in this city for 4 y...I loved your post.<BR/>I have been in this city for 4 years and i can relate to almost everything you have written...what is most heartening about Chennai is that here a woman can stroll around alone even at midnight without the fear of prying lecherous eyes following her....this is one of those few cities in India where women are truly respected!<BR/>good luck.Gayathri Varmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11276821998795410979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-33333716110563444892009-01-22T17:23:00.000+05:302009-01-22T17:23:00.000+05:30The city doesn't make a difference!You do!Crap pos...The city doesn't make a difference!<BR/><BR/>You do!<BR/><BR/>Crap post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-69599565511481938722009-01-16T18:48:00.000+05:302009-01-16T18:48:00.000+05:30I spent 5 years in Delhi and February will make it...I spent 5 years in Delhi and February will make it 4 years that I've been in Chennai. <BR/><BR/>I love and hate the both of them in equal measures. <BR/><BR/>Because this is your blog, I'd like to maybe personify the two cities as women.<BR/><BR/>Delhi would be the beautiful, harsh, and cunning courtesan - eager to please but commanding a high price. She would use you when the need be, but would throw you aside for a customer who was ready to pay her more.<BR/><BR/>Chennai is the warm and temperate Devdaasi, who is maybe a little shy and withdrawn because she is dark. She would make conversation with you and soothe your nerves, and caress you when you were hurt and tired. <BR/><BR/>Awesome post.RShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409367282455407181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-29260277701741207012009-01-16T14:57:00.000+05:302009-01-16T14:57:00.000+05:30lucky one. for 10 years, i have been doing what yo...lucky one. for 10 years, i have been doing what you were doing in delhi. tell chennai to give me your life ;-)The Ugly Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07130644289951517120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-33597331359368388072009-01-16T14:56:00.000+05:302009-01-16T14:56:00.000+05:30well...No wonder we have the question in English t...well...No wonder we have the question in English that goes "what are you ?" In Delhi one is a rat of a reporter scrounging for an original story, while in Chennai one can be a naturalist - observe, be happy and report on what you deem interesting. I was born in Chennai and after 20 years escaped to a foreign country. I am sad to use the word "escape", becasue in those socialistic times ( we were bhai-bhai with Cuba !) that is what people did to find a life where they could be rid of pesky irrants of life and have the freedom to be a naturalist. Chennai gave you a wife ?! I was under the impression that you were both emigres from Bengal. Many happy returns of the day in Chennai.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-8695521602930605992009-01-16T12:05:00.000+05:302009-01-16T12:05:00.000+05:30interesting number!! number 8..never been to chenn...interesting number!! number 8..<BR/>never been to chennai but will do so this year..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-37152928345237383552009-01-15T12:52:00.000+05:302009-01-15T12:52:00.000+05:30I left Bangalore when I was 13, and I hated, at th...I left Bangalore when I was 13, and I hated, at that moment, to be leaving the only city where, I felt, I belonged.<BR/><BR/>6 and a half years as a 'chennai=ite', even if 2 and a half of those were as a 'chennai-ite in Manipal', there's no other city I would rather call home. I no longer recognise Bangalore, and I, definitely, take offense to 'Madrasi'.Ragamalikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03526081701813844998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-31231412393283244432009-01-15T01:37:00.000+05:302009-01-15T01:37:00.000+05:30Long time....And I added your blog after I read..h...Long time....<BR/><BR/>And I added your blog after I read..<BR/><BR/>http://bytheganges.blogspot.com/2006/06/opposite-to-spencer-plaza.htmlNaveen Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00611027024509881501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-9911990496305108082009-01-14T21:05:00.000+05:302009-01-14T21:05:00.000+05:30I agree with Anand above. Most people from North w...I agree with Anand above. Most people from North without even giving Chennai a chance hate it. Absolutely hate it. I wonder why? I was also an outsider to chennai, I moved in when I was 11 from Trichy, but I fell in love with the city instantly. <BR/><BR/>It was a big city with a small town attitude. It is laid back but active. <BR/><BR/>The only thing that bothered me was my nosy relatives, but helped keep my behavior and myself in check. <BR/><BR/>I am so glad Bishu that I found your blog, someone to tell me that my hometown is not a bad place like everyone around me keep telling me...everyone who lifts up their chin the minute they hear that I am from chennai...a place that has the most significance in my life...<BR/><BR/>Thank you for writing this.Anu Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188985230919452535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-77480842204327404602009-01-14T09:14:00.000+05:302009-01-14T09:14:00.000+05:30After a long time I am seeing a man from north of ...After a long time I am seeing a man from north of the Vindhyas praising Chennai. <BR/><BR/>Hope the next 8 years exceed your 'meager' expectations.<BR/><BR/>Anand.SAnand Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06432446784176641958noreply@blogger.com