Once a nondescript little town living in the shadow of the capital city New Delhi, Gurgaon has today turned into the realization of the new Indian middle class dream. Those who live there can afford some of the luxuries not available to the ordinary Indians, such as reliably running water and electricity, clean streets, even 24-hour security. Inside the apartment buldings that have been called 'gated communities' they can also enjoy Indian indulgences, such as an army of maids, chauffeurs,...
more »Once a nondescript little town living in the shadow of the capital city New Delhi, Gurgaon has today turned into the realization of the new Indian middle class dream. Those who live there can afford some of the luxuries not available to the ordinary Indians, such as reliably running water and electricity, clean streets, even 24-hour security. Inside the apartment buldings that have been called 'gated communities' they can also enjoy Indian indulgences, such as an army of maids, chauffeurs, gardeners that live in another world: the vast shantytown just across the street. The "shining India" dear to the politicians and the dark India that they would love to forget are as close as ever. Krishna, a three wheeler driver at the Chakharpur shantytown.
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