Do you feel sleepy all the day? Do you hate people who gossip about you? Do you want to be active and alert even in a crowd?
Sting Operation!!! Now this can be possible, only if you travel in train, specifically western suburbs (ladies compartment), As you soon as you run and catch a seat for yourself, the operation starts, the bugs and the white ants, start sucking your blood, and biting you constantly, the bugs enjoy breakfast at peak hours , when the train is packed (crowded), this is again a biggest mission/stunt a common man has to accomplish everyday , I actually say that every person who commutes by train is brave .
Can you beat this- we donate blood everyday to the bugs hiding in the seat, and to add to it you get to watch the wild life in the train itself for FREE! FREE! FREE!, like the cockroaches in all shapes and sizes, white and burgundy, with stripes(zebra cockroach :), mouse, mini rats, baby lizards, and the most attractive, entertaining and amazing part is, the ladies compartment, you'll forget radio FM and every entertainment channel, it is full of fights, sweat, shouts, yells and more…(my practical experience :).
When the train arrives the destination(platform), you see people struggling to get out from the train to breathe fresh air and get rid of the REWARDS THEY GET FOR THEIR BRAVERY
The list of rewards are as follows-
- Free wildlife entertainment (baby snake is a special attraction);-)- no maintenance
- Bugs making life miserable
- You can’t beat the fragrance of sweating underarms.
- Eunuchs bless you on daily basis only if you pay them
- Free entertainment, when women fight like cats
- Mini shopping’ mall (I hope you guessed it)
- Mini beauty parlour
- Group discussions (Gossips/ Bitching)
- Bhajans and Movie songs - Voice of India / Sa Re Gama will get less sponsors if they see the, versatile singers in the ladies compartment.
And most important thing – Death is so easy , any day a tiny bomb can burst like a cracker in any compartment and you’ll have to say goodbye to life. (that means train also controls population)
I know this was a bit harsh, just laugh it off , overcome your fear and sorrow … Chill! This is Mumbai Train Life !!…
Sting Operation to be contd...
So True!
ReplyDeleteLOL.. so true :)
ReplyDeleteNice post :)
I've only been on a local train twice in my life. Both times, got my pocket picked, and lost all my money and driver's license. Had to bribe the cops to file a report so I could get a duplicate license even!
ReplyDeleteI swore that day never to travel by train again, and never did.
I laughed so much when I read your post, the "sting operation" was such an apt title!
Thannks @Aditya
ReplyDeleteThanks @prasad
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your thoughts...'m sure you dare not travel again...hahahaha..:) keep in touch! @joyandlife
ReplyDeleteAs I haven't travelled in ladies compartment in mumbai..so I can't assure it. But as you been a victim, I could believe it. its so funny as well as horrible...My Best wishes to all ladies who suffer the same, that next budget may put something apart for you guys.. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment..as I always tell you it is nicely written and encouraging!
ReplyDeleteIts time the railways get big time in genetic modification of reptiles and insects that thrive in the train... make them suck fat instead of blood. All the agony and the risk may well worth it... :D
ReplyDeletehahahaha..good thought..thanx for sharing! Stay connected :)@wordcreates
ReplyDeletewondering why u called it sting operation .. it just hit me - the ahhhhhhhh!!! sting ? good one
ReplyDeleteThanks again...u guessed it right :)
ReplyDelete@anu, @joyandlife, @worldcreates
ReplyDeleteLOL! true!
thanks adi :)
ReplyDeletewas travelled once in ladies compartment, oh no so horrible moment for me..."Jaan Bachana Bhaari Ho Gaya" with gossips, talks even some abusing but a lil bit entertaining....ha ha ha :))
ReplyDeleteNaughty u @nishaant :)
ReplyDeleteyou are doin wonderful job...Wishes with you.
ReplyDeleteCheers!!
@anu.....lol :)) i was scared that day....huhhh
ReplyDelete'm sure u were..thanks for the lovely comment @nishaant
ReplyDeleteanytime for you dear, i am always there for you..
ReplyDeleteMumbai local train life very beautifully captured and reviewed.I also remember the local train journey when I was in Mumbai in 2003 for one month training.You have criticised the syatem in very funny way.liked it!!!
ReplyDeleteJust a simple way to say with a smile, that Railways need attention, they need maintenance :), People will b Happy, if they are not ignored....@ishtdeep , thanks for your valuable comments!
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