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Lovely, lovely piece. Opens up Mumbai through your eyes. Also makes me want to visit (I really should)

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I think at this point you just have to land and inform us that you're here. The period of the 'shoulds' is over.

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Guilty as charged lel. xD

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Loved this piece. This made me smile as a Mumbaikar that loves to read.

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This was beautiful Soumya. Loved the last paragraph in particular.

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Thank you Ayush! Wrote this many years ago so in hindsight I can say there was never a doubt that the city would accept me. It accepts everyone.

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Your prose has such poetry, Soumya. <3

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Thank you Gowri! I am really enjoying your Murder She Wrote series and sharing with those who'd be interested. It is great insight and storytelling combined!

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Thank you so much! <3

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Lovely piece, Soumya. Blend of books and personal stories works so well here.

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Thanks Rohan!

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As a lifelong Mumbaikar, I loved this perspective.

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Glad to know this resonates with lifelong residents also! (Though I'm quite envious of this category)

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