Cruising with Life

Another blog I wrote for Mypage5 recently: While riding along Delhi Metro, a thought came to my mind. Delhi Metro Corporation is making many new sections to places like Badarpur, Airport, Gurgaon etc. It has taken loans from Japan, as well as other sources. These routes are very very beneficial to the public, as they get faster alternatives to the current buses, autos options. Moreover, Metro trains cause less pollution, thus helping not only with pollution control, yet also helping in improving our health in a way. This makes it imperative for Delhi Metro Corporation (DMRC) to make more money out of its operations. This is where, we the public, can help. Whenever, we can take a ride on the Metro, we should do it. This does not mean that someone takes a flight or a taxi from somewhere to ride a Metro Train. Yet, when possible, we can take the Metro Train. This would help DMRC to fund its projects and in turn help us, the public. While it might sound bizzare, yet do give a thought to t...

One of my Helium articles: In recent years, online writing, whether by freelancers, professional writers and authors, reporters, newspaper editors or just casual people has grown manifold. Every person has his or her own reason to go online, blog, write articles, or as called on Twitter.com; "tweet". Let us delve into the reasons as to why people write online: 1) Popularising one's published fiction or non-fiction work: Many authors write online to make their works- whether novels, short stories, poems more popular, reach out to a wider audience and hence earn more money. People also try to popularise their non fictional work. 2) To be able to connect with their fans' expectations and responses : This is what Hollywood or Bollywood actors like Amitabh Bacchan, Aamir Khan etc do. They do write casually, yet they also like the comments that people post on their blogs. 3) To make extra money : Many people, including those who write on sites like Helium write...

Hi All, Wish you a very good evening. I wrote this as a blog on Mypage5 site. Here it is : On 21 Jan 2010, I took my first ride on the Delhi to Noida route on Delhi Metro. The route to Noida had become active in Mid November 2009. However, after reading a few reports about trains getting stopped in between, too much rush and some cases of chaos, I was wary of taking a ride on the train. However, due to certain need, I decided to take a ride. It was not as bad as I expected. First, I went from Kashmere Gate Metro Station to Connaught Place (Rajiv Chowk) station via underground link. It was a new train coach from Bombardier company and the good thing is, there is a digital display at each train stop. Then, I changed at Rajiv Chowk station and took the train to Noida. It was a hassle free ride, nearly 25 minutes from Rajiv Chowk to Sector 18 Noida.

I also posted this on Mypage5 blog: I hope that this New Year has bought tons of happiness for you and your near and dear ones. While one might criticize me for being too much worrying kind of a person when it comes to traffic problems in and around Delhi, I cannot help it. One such issue is the inter-connectivity between NCR region cities- Delhi, Noida, Faridabad, Gurgaon and Ghaziabad. This refers to the timely availability of public transport like Metro Trains(in progress), buses, Autos as well as Taxis between these cities. These cities do have public buses as well as private buses running between them. However, the service varies from being reasonably good between Delhi and Noida, to fewer and less frequent buses between Delhi and Faridabad, or from Delhi to Ghaziabad(mostly private operators). This service is also not too good between Gurgaon and Delhi. Autos are also there but they charge too much for inter-city travels, say Rs.200/- when they should be asking Rs.100/- !! ...