India Developing, but still a long way to go

[Bombaywalla]

Terminal 1 (Domestic), CSIA, Bombay, MH

Santacruz (W), Khar (W), Bandra (W), and beyond, Bombay, MH

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[Bombaywalla]

Aerial views of the Eastern suburbs, Bombay, MH

Terminal 1B (Domestic Arrivals), Bombay, MH

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[patentneer]

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Beautifull Bombaywalla, below return gift:

I remember in eraly 2000's Godrej's entire m-cap was a laughable $ 1 Billion about, Rs. 4,497 Cr.'s when this Vikhroli 'Factory' land grab was worth 10 times as much. Thank goodness Godrej m-cap's moved on to $ 65 Billion roughly, Rs. 319,488.70 Cr.'s. I'd still be laughing.

I just connected that the below is on sale in far-away ... Borivali !

• Since the low hanging suburban, real-estate fruit stands picked, I'm thinking about all the Hiranandani, Raheja or MHADA high-rise developments; even L&T's jumped in now, I look forward to many more 60-75 storey towers like below. Make perfect business sense, and good looking too.

Sunteck Signia High

 

[TheGujju]

Freeways, no, expressway, yes. The 10-lane Sion-Panvel expressway (an expansion/improvement project) is one that comes to mind. Bombay city's western coastline is in dire need of a massive freeway; the authorities are busy toying with the idea of either building a coastal road on reclaimed land (replete with coastal promenades, parks, and wooded areas), or a series of bridges connecting the southern tip of the island to the north-western suburbs and other major nodes en route. I hope they go with option #2.



That's Cuffe Parade, not Colaba

I wonder which is more expensive? Reclaiming land (more dangerous anyway) or bridges? I am not sure for how long they can continue reclaiming land...

 

[Bombaywalla]

I wonder which is more expensive? Reclaiming land (more dangerous anyway) or bridges? I am not sure for how long they can continue reclaiming land...

I reckon reclaiming is the cheaper of the two, given that bridge & interchange building requires a lot more engineering, and technical expertise, not to mention high material & construction cost. Land reclamation for the Bandra-Worli Sea Link approach roads at the Bandra-end has already caused considerable environmental damage to the Mahim-Dadar-Prabhadevi sea front. Water levels have risen, and beaches no longer exist where they used to. Even though taking the reclamation route would open up new avenues for entertainment for the average Bombayite (such as promenades, waterfront activities, parks), it could prove to be dangerous in the long run. Building bridges out at sea, with interchanges connecting inland arteries where required, is a lot more beneficial keeping the future in mind.

 

[Bombaywalla]

Its alarming that these people are trying to emulate the Arabics in attire. Look at that fat guy. Topi even in airport? :o
No wonder more then 100 Indians have gone to do Jihad for ISIS

Please show some respect to the elderly Kashmiri gentleman in the photo. He was ill, and I wish there was a buggy or something so he wouldn't have to walk to the baggage reclaim area.

 

[patentneer]

I wonder which is more expensive? Reclaiming land (more dangerous anyway) or bridges? I am not sure for how long they can continue reclaiming land...

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While I agree with the respect thing, mind the fashion show. Why do all kinds of people in India insist on some reverse type of fashion to stand out and apart rather then the standard shirt and pant. Why?

On reclamation! I say keep reclaiming all the way to Dubai and then to Zanzibar, even Durban and Mauritius. Market it as the new Pangea. Pangea was always the historical connection in those parts .

If Indian majority and nominal Global expertise and petrodollars in tinny Dubai can scoop real-estate out of the sea and sell it back to Indians, then who's stopping India ?

Sorry, one thing I find ridiculous is how even the educated, literate and net savvy Indians overdo 'environmentalism. Landlords, the real powers-that-be have brainwashed everyone top-down. Plain truth: The majority of Indians in British and Mughal Colonial cities live in ghetto like conditions; while the high-and-mighty 'Colonial' type merchant prices and their professional Dr., CA, MBA, LL.B. retinue live like the Sultans of yore with their bs land grabs.

Wake-up, 10's of millions in each city living like roaches need re-development, reclamation, sky-high towers, over-the-top infrastructure not forests, mangroves, beaches, river-fronts, salt pans, explosive ordnance warehouses and defence cantonments, bird sanctuaries, milk dairies, mega factories, radar zones, spectrum skies, etc. etc.

Inversely, go grab some prime real-estate for a 'chaiwaala' sq. ft. After Batliwaala, Bootpolishwaala and Dabbawaalla's, hey Bombaywaala, you related to 'Chaiwaala' bro ?

Today's ghetto like Indian is the highest value environmental cause. Don't miss the wood for the trees.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Bangalore:






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[Bombaywalla]

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While I agree with the respect thing, mind the fashion show. Why do all kinds of people in India insist on some reverse type of fashion to stand out and apart rather then the standard shirt and pant. Why?

Why not? Lots of people across this great country of ours dress like that, which isn't different or unique in any way. He was 70+ - let's cut the poor guy some slack. People should be allowed to dress the way they like (in this case, comfortably) just as long as it doesn't become a security concern.

On reclamation! I say keep reclaiming all the way to Dubai and then to Zanzibar, even Durban and Mauritius. Market it as the new Pangea. Pangea was always the historical connection in those parts . If Indian majority and nominal Global expertise and petrodollars in tinny Dubai can scoop real-estate out of the sea and sell it back to Indians, then who's stopping India ?

Fair enough, but when a better alternative exists for the western freeway, why bother with land reclamation? If you're talking about reclaiming hectares upon hectares of land for urban development and perhaps even transportation infrastructure development, I'd agree with you.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Chennai Metro depot workshop line:

cc arun82

 

[anyrandom]

Bangalore:






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low rises...duh

 

[bhangi bava]

amazing picture

 

[Abingdonboy]

Mumbai airport:

 

[Gibbs]

Aerial views of the Eastern suburbs, Bombay, MH



Terminal 1B (Domestic Arrivals), Bombay, MH




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Woah.. The new Bombay air port looks fab.. Whats the extent of greater Bombay now ?

 

[EternalJives]

Its alarming that these people are trying to emulate the Arabics in attire. Look at that fat guy. Topi even in airport? :o
No wonder more then 100 Indians have gone to do Jihad for ISIS

Don't want to derail this thread but dafuq did i just read. Dude, a lot of people in India having no affiliation with Arab whatsoever wear kurta pajama/shalwar kameej and topi. What is wrong with wearing them in Airport? Did airports in India suddenly start imposing dress code, now?
I don't care if he is old or not, if our constitution and law doesn't forbid anyone to wear what he/she feels comfortable in, who are you to object it to?
Will you object to women/girls wearing skirts/shorts in airport saying they are emulating Westerners? Or do you want people to wear only traditional attires (saree for women and dhoti-kurta for men) if they visit airport?

Don't stereotype and let people wear what they are comfortable with.