A set of 10 dialogues between Delhi of the bygone era and today's Delhi highlighting the changes that have taken place
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Bygone Era and Today's Delhi
Today’s Delhi: Dear Bygone Era , kindly tell me about the life in Delhi 50 years ago. Was it as good as the current life?
Bygone Era: No, dear, the general quality life was better. There was not as much pollution, degradation, and deterioration of the natural environment and resources. There was less smoke and smog in the atmosphere. Global warming had not become such an unmanageable problem. Forests had not been cut so much! World population explosion had not affected the beauty and purity of life so much.
Today’s Delhi: Kindly tell me more; it is sounding so interesting!
Bygone Era : The natural beauty had not been eclipsed by urbanization and industrialization. Brooks, rills, rivers and streams flowed with sparkling water! There were green meadows, pastures and terraced fields in plenty! The pure blue sky with cotton-like cirrus flitting merrily high above looked so beautiful! The canker of industrialization had not converted the once heaven like towns and cities into hell. Delhi has been hit the worst by urbanization and industrialization! The skyline dominated by tall trees against the blue sky had not been replaced by an ugly sight of stacks spewing toxic fumes!
Today’s Delhi: Wow! Tell me something about the people.
Bygone Era: People lived more peacefully. Cultural, family and ethical values were more prevalent. People were not so materialistic. People believed in principles and ideals of the great leaders and freedom fighters and endeavored to practice their teachings. On the other hand, people in the cities have become more lazy and dependent on gadgets. As a consequence, their health, immunity, and endurance have been adversely affected.
Today’s Delhi: Bygone Era , it means the contemporary city life has no advantage, does it? I feel he modern city life has some advantages over the past life. The modern cities are technologically more advanced, sophisticated, and equipped with better life facilities and infrastructure. There are many advanced schools, colleges, hospitals, and universities.
Bygone Era: I think we should blend the purity and peace of the past with the modern, technologically advanced life in order to live happily.