>>the cultural significance of India, and the danger it faces in losing those cultural artifacts if they are not given the respect A very interesting city (Mum

>>the cultural significance of India, and the danger it faces in losing those cultural artifacts if they are not given the respect A very interesting city (Mumbai). A recent bill for development of mumbai is caught along the same line.[1] As for cultural festivities you mention in mumbai, its largely driven by political intentions.Mumbai is largely multi-cultural and every community wants to rival another.Its also driven by xenophobia amongst the local marathi-speaking.Am not sure how long such a model can withstand but things seem to be changing slowly. Much of Mumbai's core infrastructure like water-lines etc are more than a 100 year old, they are crumbling.Corruption rids quality out of any recent project,these don't last long either. Population and long commute for work (under crowded conditions i.e.) are very common too! The one biggest difference is the people , who tend to change the outlook.They help each other and treat strangers better than most indian cities i've seen.People make all the difference. [1]:http://scroll.in/article/717914/loss-of-heritage-open-spaces-and-coastline-why-mumbais-development-plan-is-so-controversial http://scroll.in/article/717914/loss-of-heritage-open-spaces...