Delhi: The Good, The Bad and The Worst

I have been here for last four years, and now I love it. A city of many dreams, Delhi invited me as a career aspirant. I studied here and now working on to spice up my career. I have been a kind of observer who examines places and compare them with the ones I’ve previously dealt with. If I recall what I observed here, I find Delhi a multi-facet metropolis with protocols of its own. It has some brilliant things, some not-so-good and some too ugly to survive with. But it’s a place that never lets you to be bored, because even surviving here is quite exciting. Here’re what I find to be the good, the bad and the worst in Delhi.

The Good 

The culture: Even though I was not used to such sort of culture (liberal and open-minded people), I began to love Delhi since my first day here. No one cares for what others are doing. So you’re free to do whatever you want to do (aisi Azaadi aur kaha). There are enormous opportunities to brush up your skills in any of fields. Delhi has a population with diverse mix of North, South, East and West Indian people who live life with their own cultures and social values. And the fact is that with so many cultures and religions residing here, Delhi is quite tolerant to outsiders and their very own customs.

The Food: No matter what you’re seeking for, Delhi has food to satiate your taste buds to the core. From five-star restaurants to street-side stalls and countless of dhabas (small hotels), dining spots and specialized food zones; Delhi has a myriad of options to cater every taste and budget. Some places in Delhi have great reputation among foodies like Chandni Chauk for Paranthas and Delhi Hut (near INA) for dishes of most of Indian state. Apart from that, choose any of good-looking restaurants in popular markets, and you’ll find quality food as per your preference at reasonable rates.  

Alluring contrasts: this one can be a surprise for first-time visitors. Delhi, renowned for its cosmopolitan characteristics, has a notable number of places of historical significance available almost everywhere. Move a few km ahead and you would be near to an ancient structure. Age-old monuments, magnificent temples & forts, inspiring ruins and enthralling art centers are in stark contrast to well-laid out wide roads, super markets and stunning modern ambiences. Some grand structures reflecting city’s wealth of past include Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Indian Gate and Humayun’s Tomb. Stunning Rose Garden, Akshrdham Temple and several Amusement Parks are some wonderful creativity of modern population.  

The Bad:

The sweating summer: This is pretty unbearable. The hot & humid, Delhi features deadly weather during two months of summer – May and June. However, Monsoon arrives at the end of June and people get some relief. Greenery is almost everywhere working as umbrella against scorching sun.

Delay, cost & corruption: These three elements are ubiquitous in Delhi. Almost everywhere, you’ll see people waiting in queue. Prices of goods & services are exceptionally high; it seems that Delhi is mother of word ‘inflation’. And corruption in Delhi is like diabetes which can never be evened off. Don’t worry if you're running vehicle without license, just a note of hundred rupees to gift and you’re free to move on. And the same happens in other government offices and at every level.

The Worst:  

It’s said that we should count the good features of whom we want to stay with. So I’m confiding the write-up only to the bad ones. If you have some more to add in any of the above mentioned category, share it through comments in a decent manner.