Gurgaon Diaries: Life, Work and Play in Drona’s Village by Debeshi Gooptu [Paperback]
Gurgaon Diaries: Life, Work and Play in Drona’s Village by Debeshi Gooptu [Paperback]
SKU:AQ09HS8O1LRV
ISBN13: 978-81-29149-95-4
Paperback English book | Pages: 240
Urban Biography, Non-fiction, and Society & Culture Adults
Author: Debeshi Gooptu | Published by: Rupa Publications
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Gurgaon Diaries is a humorous and observational portrait of modern-day Gurgaon, exploring the striking contradictions of a city transformed by globalization, outsourcing and the BPO boom. Drawing an amusing connection between present-day Gurgaon and the legendary village of Guru Dronacharya, the book juxtaposes the city's ancient mythological associations with its rapid emergence as a modern corporate hub.
Through vivid snapshots of Gurgaon life—from skyscrapers, shopping malls and multinational brands to potholed roads, rickshaws, roadside food stalls and its diverse residents—the book captures the coexistence of extreme modernity and everyday chaos. Its observations range from hilarious and irreverent to poignant and bittersweet, presenting Gurgaon as a city of contrasts and contradictions.
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