No longer can New Delhi be described as an “unlovable” city by the media and outsiders. This unfortunate nickname for the Indian capital arose due to the fact that most believe it is predominately made up of migrants and refugees from all corners of India. Although their ancestries and loyalties may seem to be elsewhere, they still regard Delhi as their home and are very proud of their city. With that being said, boosts in the economy via fashion, business, and government is extremely vital to their livelihood and has changed the face of Delhi in an extraordinary way.
Every cab driver may have charms and stories of his far-off birth place however, most haven’t been back there in decades. Initially people come to make a name for themselves but then end up loving the city and don’t return home because with new developments everywhere, it’s hard to resist. So, besides ambition, what is New Delhi really about? With dozens of languages, ethnicities and agendas coexisting at once its hard to pin one single answer.
One thing is for sure, it is now a global hub for fashion, media, business and technology and an exotic and exciting place to visit. In the new book ‘Delhi Metropolitan’ Ranjana Sengupta writes ” the one persistent identity Delhi has always had is that of power, which has been its unique selling point for centuries” Power has taken so many different forms in this city but it still can disarm you with intimate moments and tranquility. But, if you please you can find a street to walk down that can be as thrilling as skydiving.
The city is sprawling by all measures and it’s spirit and vibe is contagious. With new spas, restaurants, and hotels popping up everywhere the city is being repainted with beautiful colors and incredible sights. Collectively the city as embraced an ambitious attitude and is changing faster than possibly imaginable, and in a very good way. New Delhi is now avery ‘it’ place to visit and will continue to amaze it’s visitors daily.