My Thank You Note To The People Of Mumbai — For Making Me A Vivid Reader.
I inherited the habit of reading from office-goers and other daily travelers who used to travel by Mumbai city bus.
As a child, I used to read stories of famous sailors and travellers who faced difficulties exploring foreign countries for trade.
I became accustomed to reading newspapers for knowledge and keeping myself updated about current affairs in my teenage years.
I did my schooling in my hometown, Jamnagar, but I joined a college in Pune for my higher studies.
Pune is a few hours’ drive from Mumbai, where my relatives lived, and on the weekend, I used to travel to Mumbai to enjoy homely food and a homely atmosphere.
For commuting in Mumbai, the convenient way is either by bus or local train.
Although my mother tongue is Gujarati, I have always wanted to learn and master English because of the vast international acceptance.
Mumbaikars (people of Mumbai-nick name popularly adopted) are vivid readers; it’s strange but true.
Mumbai is like New York of India. People are busy in their day-to-day life, be it commuting or working. They are hardworking and business-minded.
While commuting by bus in Mumbai, I saw officegoers and business people reading newspapers to the core. And as an enthusiast, I started reading like other commuters.
A few weeks after following others’ reading habits and reading newspapers daily, I saw changes in my knowledge.
I subscribed to daily English newspapers, and reading them helped me grow.
“The Times of India” and “The Economic Times” became my daily read in the morning.
I started reading many inspiring business books and novels to increase my knowledge and upskilling.
Thank You, Mumbai, for making me a vivid reader.
