RAPID SURTI SPEAKING COURSE………..
Gujarati, the first language of Gandhiji, the father of our nation and Jinnah, the father of Pakistan is considered one of the easiest languages to learn.
Its history dates back to the 12th century. Its base is from the Sanskrit language and its appearance differs from Devnagri with the absence of the horizontal line above the alphabets.
Between the 14th and 17th century, Urdu and Persian, which were court languages, greatly influenced Gujarati; The Avesta and Pahlavi were translated into it. Gujarati therefore, can be written in Persian and Arabic scripts and is, still done so, in parts of Kutch.
Narsinh Mehta provided it the power of expression, while Alexander Kinloch Forbes added British romanticism and style to it.
One of the most notable contributors to the language was Surti poet Narmad Shankar Dave. He introduced Grammar, essay writing, autobiography and dictionary to the language, purifying it.
Part of the city continues to speak it politely, as he had molded it.’Kem cho, shu kaam chey’. [How are you, what do you want?]
However, for a major part of the city, Surti language today, is a far cry from what Narmad had developed.
Some areas in Tapi town are witness to cute conversations like ‘heya si ta aney ta si heya’ [from here to there and there to here] like our Dawoodi Bohra community speaks or to the subtle, sweet soirees of the Parsis,’Mareyre, fatimua! Bhonu jamva chal, jov.’[Come have your food!]
With the advent of artisans, tribals and peasants, not to mention the unabashed nature of our Khatri, Ghanchi and Gola brothers and sisters, the language got colourful influence, to change as never before.
Visitors from the ‘Propah’ cities of Ahmedabad and Vadodra are aghast upon hearing Surti language.
Migrants from Punjab and up North have actually adopted it, feeling at home with its profanity.
Marwadis; however remain under much shock till date and end up saying,’Hamarey Calcutta mein aisa nahi hota hai,’ for a change.
The good thing about Surti language is that it is very much uncomplicated and extremely easy to learn.So, here is a quick and easy guide.
Lesson # 1.Stress on the alphabets D and T, make them sound double like DD and TT. E.g. kidhu= kiddhu and nathi =natthi.
Lesson # 2.Reverse swing, de stress the alphabets DD and TT and make them sound single like D and T.e.g, vadd=vad and tattoo=tatoo.
Lesson # 3.Everything that ends with DA is to be pronounced as RA e.g. Kapra [clothes], Chopra [books]
Lesson# 4.Importance of ‘who’.Everything, in Surti mostly revolves around ‘who’
e.g.-‘who karey chey’=wassup dude?
‘who vaatt chey’=wow!
‘mein who kiddhu?”=what did I say?
‘who karvanu chey?”=what should we do?
‘who joiye chey? =what do you want?
Lesson #5.Importance of ‘what’. You don’t need to be a Biology student, but it would help you to speak Surti better if you were one.Surti language greatly depends on mentionable and unmentionable, printable and unprintable body parts of your father,mother,sister,brother in law etc.
e.g.-‘tara baap nu kapaal’=your father’s forehead.
Err…..reader discretion advised for other examples.
And that is really all there is, to ‘Surti bhasha’, as spoken.
Tapi town tattle-Modi marathon.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
SURAT’S CULTURAL HERITAGE………….
Tapi town is celebrating world heritage week with much enthusiasm and aplomb this year. With SMC’s new partnership policy of conserving whatever if left of our ancient monuments, hand in hand with the Surtis, the citizens are more aware of the same than ever before.
The core city areas of what was once the inner walled city that clustered around the castle and town square-Chowk, -Sonifaliya, Vadifaliya, Nanavat, Gopipura is where Surat’s elite lived in the ancient times. In grand row houses that were supported with huge magnificent logs of Burma teak shipped in at Rander,with Sun roofs in the centre that let the air, light and shine in, prominent Surti families belonging to diverse castes and subcastes of Hindus,Jains,Vaniyas and Brahmins lived here in collective numbers.
A lot of Surat’s culture was influenced from these areas. The rich trader Gopi, whose vision and philanthropy greatly contributed to Surat gaining importance as a port town after the Portuguese burnt Rander, our popular poet Narmad along with providing vast contributions to the Gujarati language was also a torch bearer of modern change, who not only preached but also practiced social reforms such as widow remarriage.Virji Vora, the merchant prince, one of the richest in the world in his times. He out bid the British while trading for commodities like pepper, opium, gold, silver, cotton etc.He dictated his terms to the Europeans, through his wide spread international network.
The biggest virtue within the walled city was that of good reputation. For Surtis, a well respected name was everything. A family’s general image of respectability was enough to gain financial mobility without actual cash transactions. A small sapling of Tulsi would be sent to the money lender with a note of request from the one in need and that would be enough to provide capital, by word of mouth. People were respected for their lineage and not by the liquidity of wealth that they possessed. Till this date, Surtis from well known families in these areas, who had seen better days, are looked upon as,’bau saara manas hata’.
The various other self contained communities around the inner core vastly contributed to the city’s emerging culture.
The close knit and very efficient Daudi Bohras who excelled at trading, the enterprising Parsi community who also brought Shakespeare theatre into town, the pious Edrus Saiyyeds known for their scholarship and abilities to perform miracles.
The royal Nawabs of Surat, Bela and the Kazis [judges] and Bakshis [holding rank], who owned positions and land,
The unabashed Ghachis and Golas, who pressed oil and pounded rice respectively and later, turned to manufacturing of Jari that made Surat world famous.
The Khatri and Kanbis who were the weavers and artisans, the Patels who were the zamindars set out wages for artisans along with community norms; all brought in their own distinct language, laws and food.
Since the city thrived on trade, had International exposure with an ability to absorb outsiders, Surat was seeped in diverse culture that has mingled over the years to turn into,’ Surti nature.’
With finance, friends, food and fun, Surti lalas learnt to live life king size.
.
Tapi town is celebrating world heritage week with much enthusiasm and aplomb this year. With SMC’s new partnership policy of conserving whatever if left of our ancient monuments, hand in hand with the Surtis, the citizens are more aware of the same than ever before.
The core city areas of what was once the inner walled city that clustered around the castle and town square-Chowk, -Sonifaliya, Vadifaliya, Nanavat, Gopipura is where Surat’s elite lived in the ancient times. In grand row houses that were supported with huge magnificent logs of Burma teak shipped in at Rander,with Sun roofs in the centre that let the air, light and shine in, prominent Surti families belonging to diverse castes and subcastes of Hindus,Jains,Vaniyas and Brahmins lived here in collective numbers.
A lot of Surat’s culture was influenced from these areas. The rich trader Gopi, whose vision and philanthropy greatly contributed to Surat gaining importance as a port town after the Portuguese burnt Rander, our popular poet Narmad along with providing vast contributions to the Gujarati language was also a torch bearer of modern change, who not only preached but also practiced social reforms such as widow remarriage.Virji Vora, the merchant prince, one of the richest in the world in his times. He out bid the British while trading for commodities like pepper, opium, gold, silver, cotton etc.He dictated his terms to the Europeans, through his wide spread international network.
The biggest virtue within the walled city was that of good reputation. For Surtis, a well respected name was everything. A family’s general image of respectability was enough to gain financial mobility without actual cash transactions. A small sapling of Tulsi would be sent to the money lender with a note of request from the one in need and that would be enough to provide capital, by word of mouth. People were respected for their lineage and not by the liquidity of wealth that they possessed. Till this date, Surtis from well known families in these areas, who had seen better days, are looked upon as,’bau saara manas hata’.
The various other self contained communities around the inner core vastly contributed to the city’s emerging culture.
The close knit and very efficient Daudi Bohras who excelled at trading, the enterprising Parsi community who also brought Shakespeare theatre into town, the pious Edrus Saiyyeds known for their scholarship and abilities to perform miracles.
The royal Nawabs of Surat, Bela and the Kazis [judges] and Bakshis [holding rank], who owned positions and land,
The unabashed Ghachis and Golas, who pressed oil and pounded rice respectively and later, turned to manufacturing of Jari that made Surat world famous.
The Khatri and Kanbis who were the weavers and artisans, the Patels who were the zamindars set out wages for artisans along with community norms; all brought in their own distinct language, laws and food.
Since the city thrived on trade, had International exposure with an ability to absorb outsiders, Surat was seeped in diverse culture that has mingled over the years to turn into,’ Surti nature.’
With finance, friends, food and fun, Surti lalas learnt to live life king size.
.
Monday, November 16, 2009
COFFEE WITH KITAAB…….
Winter chills are best combated with a cuppa steamy hot coffee and a great book, while snuggling up under your favourite quilt. But, in this new age, the constant complaint is ‘where is the time?”So, here are a few tips for Tapi towners to catch up on both, Coffee and kitaab, in accordance to the mood theme…….
While waiting in babudom for your appointment with ‘Saheb’, at sales tax, income tax or smc offices, read Ludwig Von Mises, ‘Beuarocracy’-a fundamental examination and contrast of free market economy and beuarocracy.Get down to the brass tacks learn the crux of the subject. Make sure you sip on a double shot espresso to stay alert.
As you savor a café latté, awaiting your bank loan to be passed, try,’ Of human bondage’, W.Somerset.Maugham’s best known work. Of how a young Philip is at his uncle’s mercy, for finances that he has inherited and his intriguing relationships .A read that unsettles you and startles you into thought.
Sight seeing the grandeur of the pompous Dutch cemetery? take a cappuccino break and page through ,’Twilight’-by far the most readable in its league of vampire love stories. Addictive with the chivalrous charm and sweet nature of heart throb vampires Edward Cullen and Jacob Black, you probably will do the 600 pages in a single go.
Sipping a Mocha at your child’s school as you queue up to meet the Miss, make sure you catch up on,’The little prince’ one of the world’s best sellers, by French aviator Antoine de Saint Exup`ery.Translated in 80 languages it’s a delightful read of how a child perceives life and a must read for everyone who was a child once.
Gulping the milk rich ‘kophi’ at a Pandesara mill, as you pray for your ‘maal’ to be passed, try Ayn Rand’s ‘Atlas Shrugged’. The philosophical femme fatale who wrote the popular’Fountainhead’, has put elements of mystery and science fiction in this book she best describes as,’ The role of man’s mind in existence.’
Beauty parlor blues, while getting your hair and nails done, can be easily blown away with the American classic,’ Gone with the wind’ by Margaret Mitchell. Enjoy the turbulent love affair in turbulent times, between a charming, manipulative Scarlett’O’Hara and a rustic, roguish Rhett Butler as you take a swig of Irish coffee.
Browsing on the internet waiting to connect? Slug a chocochino and run through Thomas Freidman’s’ the world is flat ‘.It’s what you need for an indispensable update of globalization. His ability to simplify complex foreign policies and economic issues is incomparable.
At the local coffee shop, over macchiato, what better a read than Leo Tolstoy’s’The coffee-house of Surat’,that teaches how people from diverse faith and cultures around the world, once merged into our town [just as varied as the coffees now available] and learnt a lesson from Confucius.
Partake black coffee with a loved one and discover the passionate poetry of Pablo Neruda or Paulo Coelho’s soul mate theory in,’Brida’, on a garden bench. Flow with the verse as you nestle in the warmth of words. Truly, a lot can happen over coffee.
Tapi town tattle-Phyan ke side effects.
Winter chills are best combated with a cuppa steamy hot coffee and a great book, while snuggling up under your favourite quilt. But, in this new age, the constant complaint is ‘where is the time?”So, here are a few tips for Tapi towners to catch up on both, Coffee and kitaab, in accordance to the mood theme…….
While waiting in babudom for your appointment with ‘Saheb’, at sales tax, income tax or smc offices, read Ludwig Von Mises, ‘Beuarocracy’-a fundamental examination and contrast of free market economy and beuarocracy.Get down to the brass tacks learn the crux of the subject. Make sure you sip on a double shot espresso to stay alert.
As you savor a café latté, awaiting your bank loan to be passed, try,’ Of human bondage’, W.Somerset.Maugham’s best known work. Of how a young Philip is at his uncle’s mercy, for finances that he has inherited and his intriguing relationships .A read that unsettles you and startles you into thought.
Sight seeing the grandeur of the pompous Dutch cemetery? take a cappuccino break and page through ,’Twilight’-by far the most readable in its league of vampire love stories. Addictive with the chivalrous charm and sweet nature of heart throb vampires Edward Cullen and Jacob Black, you probably will do the 600 pages in a single go.
Sipping a Mocha at your child’s school as you queue up to meet the Miss, make sure you catch up on,’The little prince’ one of the world’s best sellers, by French aviator Antoine de Saint Exup`ery.Translated in 80 languages it’s a delightful read of how a child perceives life and a must read for everyone who was a child once.
Gulping the milk rich ‘kophi’ at a Pandesara mill, as you pray for your ‘maal’ to be passed, try Ayn Rand’s ‘Atlas Shrugged’. The philosophical femme fatale who wrote the popular’Fountainhead’, has put elements of mystery and science fiction in this book she best describes as,’ The role of man’s mind in existence.’
Beauty parlor blues, while getting your hair and nails done, can be easily blown away with the American classic,’ Gone with the wind’ by Margaret Mitchell. Enjoy the turbulent love affair in turbulent times, between a charming, manipulative Scarlett’O’Hara and a rustic, roguish Rhett Butler as you take a swig of Irish coffee.
Browsing on the internet waiting to connect? Slug a chocochino and run through Thomas Freidman’s’ the world is flat ‘.It’s what you need for an indispensable update of globalization. His ability to simplify complex foreign policies and economic issues is incomparable.
At the local coffee shop, over macchiato, what better a read than Leo Tolstoy’s’The coffee-house of Surat’,that teaches how people from diverse faith and cultures around the world, once merged into our town [just as varied as the coffees now available] and learnt a lesson from Confucius.
Partake black coffee with a loved one and discover the passionate poetry of Pablo Neruda or Paulo Coelho’s soul mate theory in,’Brida’, on a garden bench. Flow with the verse as you nestle in the warmth of words. Truly, a lot can happen over coffee.
Tapi town tattle-Phyan ke side effects.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
LIFE OF A SURTI LALA……………..
So, you thought that life of a lala was all about living life kingsize, eh?
Last evening, I happened to meet rich and famous Surti sheth Dhanvantbhai Shethia.
‘Kem cho, Dhanvantdada?’
‘Prubhu ni krupa chey dikra,’he sighed,’baki badhu locha lapsi chey’.
‘Why so sir? I asked, worriedly.’
‘Arrey, things are not as they used to be in laladom.Times having changed; it is no fun being a lala anymore’.
Then, looking at my bewildered expression, he explained
Life of a lala then and now…….
.
Saheb, biwi aur ghulam-Once upon a time this simply meant a rich man with a wife and a loyal slave. Life was fun as lalas would be pampered by both, his patni and his paid servant. Now, alas, life is different. There is a new Saheb in the lala’s life; in fact, there are several. Babu log in Surat are called’saheb’.Day in and night out, Lalas rack their brains on how to find new ways of pleasing the ‘sahebs’, so as to be in their ‘good books.’ As if this was not enough, there is the other major task of keeping the ‘lalarina’ happy and pampered So,24/7 and through the 12 months of the year, a lala has to please both beuarocracy and biwi and needless to say ,within this whole exercise, one can very well guess who the new Ghulam is.
Surti Spidermen-In the days of yore, Lalas were superheroes. The Surti slang ‘chappra kudey’was,as the name suggests, given to adventurous lalas who would literally jump rooftops; within the old walled city of neighbouring homes, to visit their beau, who awaited on the terraces, to spend precious, private moments with their amour’, a la Romeo and Juliet. But the new suburban residences of rich Surtis has ensured ‘love don’t’ live here anymore ‘circumstances. Forget roof top jumping, even a lala farmhouse ,built with much love for their loved ones, is more of the kind of place that others use and all that the lala’s are left doing there is cleaning up the Surti spiders, man!
Roti kapda aur makaan-There was once a time when 8 course ‘Surat nu jaman’ meals were laid out with 3 farsans and 3 desserts and 5 vegetables for lalas to relish the rich man’s Surti meal. Cloth for lala’s shirts came from special shops that sold exclusive fabric. Every time the lala brought land, he was upgraded to being called a ‘zamindar’.Things have changed, eating a Surti meal now means standing at a ‘lahri’ next to common man, besides mangy dogs. Our paanwallahs wear linen shirts to work and owning land now means one is a ‘khedoot’.As if that was not enough, Shahrukh owns part of the Moon now, making piece of land sound passe’.
‘So you see dearie? He sighed as he boarded his swanky new chauffeur driven car,’ I paid for this SUV, but the good fortune to drive it, is Ganpat’s!’
What more can I say, other than,’yeh jeena bhi koi jeena hai lallu, err…lala?
Tapi town tattle-Aeronaughtricks
So, you thought that life of a lala was all about living life kingsize, eh?
Last evening, I happened to meet rich and famous Surti sheth Dhanvantbhai Shethia.
‘Kem cho, Dhanvantdada?’
‘Prubhu ni krupa chey dikra,’he sighed,’baki badhu locha lapsi chey’.
‘Why so sir? I asked, worriedly.’
‘Arrey, things are not as they used to be in laladom.Times having changed; it is no fun being a lala anymore’.
Then, looking at my bewildered expression, he explained
Life of a lala then and now…….
.
Saheb, biwi aur ghulam-Once upon a time this simply meant a rich man with a wife and a loyal slave. Life was fun as lalas would be pampered by both, his patni and his paid servant. Now, alas, life is different. There is a new Saheb in the lala’s life; in fact, there are several. Babu log in Surat are called’saheb’.Day in and night out, Lalas rack their brains on how to find new ways of pleasing the ‘sahebs’, so as to be in their ‘good books.’ As if this was not enough, there is the other major task of keeping the ‘lalarina’ happy and pampered So,24/7 and through the 12 months of the year, a lala has to please both beuarocracy and biwi and needless to say ,within this whole exercise, one can very well guess who the new Ghulam is.
Surti Spidermen-In the days of yore, Lalas were superheroes. The Surti slang ‘chappra kudey’was,as the name suggests, given to adventurous lalas who would literally jump rooftops; within the old walled city of neighbouring homes, to visit their beau, who awaited on the terraces, to spend precious, private moments with their amour’, a la Romeo and Juliet. But the new suburban residences of rich Surtis has ensured ‘love don’t’ live here anymore ‘circumstances. Forget roof top jumping, even a lala farmhouse ,built with much love for their loved ones, is more of the kind of place that others use and all that the lala’s are left doing there is cleaning up the Surti spiders, man!
Roti kapda aur makaan-There was once a time when 8 course ‘Surat nu jaman’ meals were laid out with 3 farsans and 3 desserts and 5 vegetables for lalas to relish the rich man’s Surti meal. Cloth for lala’s shirts came from special shops that sold exclusive fabric. Every time the lala brought land, he was upgraded to being called a ‘zamindar’.Things have changed, eating a Surti meal now means standing at a ‘lahri’ next to common man, besides mangy dogs. Our paanwallahs wear linen shirts to work and owning land now means one is a ‘khedoot’.As if that was not enough, Shahrukh owns part of the Moon now, making piece of land sound passe’.
‘So you see dearie? He sighed as he boarded his swanky new chauffeur driven car,’ I paid for this SUV, but the good fortune to drive it, is Ganpat’s!’
What more can I say, other than,’yeh jeena bhi koi jeena hai lallu, err…lala?
Tapi town tattle-Aeronaughtricks
Sunday, November 1, 2009
WHERE SURTIS WALK THEIR TALK………..
Long before Abhishek Bachhan advised the nation to walk the talk, Surtis have been seriously trying to sweat out those last 5 kilos…err make that 15, at tracks around Tapi town suburbs while they talk. With winter setting in, here is the inside info on some of our busy walkways and the buzz within them.
Peace and pace-The serpentine road that leads to Panas village through the agricultural cotton field farm, is one well trodden by denizens who prefer solitude. Since it still is a road less traveled compared to the ones that surround it, walkers can pray and maintain their pace as they prod in peace. Popular with elders who chant their mantras and exchange musings. Walk here to overhear home remedies for minor ailments.
Frangipani fragrance-With a grove of pristine white Frangipani trees, the SwamiVivekanand garden at Jamunanagar has a fair share gathering of walkers from different age groups and all walks of life. This bacchey buddhey aur jawan hotspot has the friendly chatter of children, serenity of its yoga posers and spring in the steps of its serious striders who warm up and stretch out. Child raising issues and maid problems discussed here.
Oasis of joy-Kavi Kalapi garden, opposite the Adajan police station, is what mirages are made of. A huge pond in the centre, surrounded by date Palms with cropped greenery thrown in for good measure, not to mention the cooling Banyan trees that lead to its entrance. Within pyramid like porches, people medidate as a gang of laughter club members have hilarious sessions to de stress. Conversations here mostly begin with ‘kehvano meaning em chey ke’, as one gets free lessons on real estate prices.
Where Seagulls dare-Our bridges over Tapi are popular twilight zones for people who love to stroll facing the blissful breeze pre Sunrise and post Sunset. A feel good, promising beginning and end to the day, where migrating birds flap around the river that runs to meet the Arabian Sea. Serious ‘only lonely’ walkers stride the pavements, communicating on their cell phones about the day’s business, stocks and shares.
Socks/Saas and the city-The happening place to walk and know what’s on in town, catch up on episodes of missed serials, learn new recipes, gain weight loss tips, and know about babu log’s babudom.Jogger’s park opposite Green Avenue,off Ghodod,is extremely popular on the chatterbox front. Pace and phrase go hand in hand at this walkway .A place where Surtis see and be seen in their sporty best.
Gazing and grazing-Opposite Sahaj super store stands the Swami Vivekananda Udyaan.With SMC’s, best but out of use swimming pool on one side and a casual cricket ground on the other. This palm lined park is abuzz with Bengali and bilingual buzz.Middleaged men gaze out at young tarangs to crown flavour of the month garden queens, while overgrown grass is made useful as cattle graze.
Jungle mein mangal-The biggie.With roads stretching out non stop to 2.5 kms in circumference, the SVNIT campus offers an eco friendly ambience for Surtis who have been walking and talking over the past 20 years and more. Flora, fauna and fountains surround the roads within. Fireflies dance to the tunes of frogs, peacock and peahens coo out with koels.More than 6000 listed striders, jam packed parking space proof enough of its popularity. Visit to eavesdrop on student soirees and businessmen’s banter.
Tapi town tattle-Namono show turns Namo, no show.
Long before Abhishek Bachhan advised the nation to walk the talk, Surtis have been seriously trying to sweat out those last 5 kilos…err make that 15, at tracks around Tapi town suburbs while they talk. With winter setting in, here is the inside info on some of our busy walkways and the buzz within them.
Peace and pace-The serpentine road that leads to Panas village through the agricultural cotton field farm, is one well trodden by denizens who prefer solitude. Since it still is a road less traveled compared to the ones that surround it, walkers can pray and maintain their pace as they prod in peace. Popular with elders who chant their mantras and exchange musings. Walk here to overhear home remedies for minor ailments.
Frangipani fragrance-With a grove of pristine white Frangipani trees, the SwamiVivekanand garden at Jamunanagar has a fair share gathering of walkers from different age groups and all walks of life. This bacchey buddhey aur jawan hotspot has the friendly chatter of children, serenity of its yoga posers and spring in the steps of its serious striders who warm up and stretch out. Child raising issues and maid problems discussed here.
Oasis of joy-Kavi Kalapi garden, opposite the Adajan police station, is what mirages are made of. A huge pond in the centre, surrounded by date Palms with cropped greenery thrown in for good measure, not to mention the cooling Banyan trees that lead to its entrance. Within pyramid like porches, people medidate as a gang of laughter club members have hilarious sessions to de stress. Conversations here mostly begin with ‘kehvano meaning em chey ke’, as one gets free lessons on real estate prices.
Where Seagulls dare-Our bridges over Tapi are popular twilight zones for people who love to stroll facing the blissful breeze pre Sunrise and post Sunset. A feel good, promising beginning and end to the day, where migrating birds flap around the river that runs to meet the Arabian Sea. Serious ‘only lonely’ walkers stride the pavements, communicating on their cell phones about the day’s business, stocks and shares.
Socks/Saas and the city-The happening place to walk and know what’s on in town, catch up on episodes of missed serials, learn new recipes, gain weight loss tips, and know about babu log’s babudom.Jogger’s park opposite Green Avenue,off Ghodod,is extremely popular on the chatterbox front. Pace and phrase go hand in hand at this walkway .A place where Surtis see and be seen in their sporty best.
Gazing and grazing-Opposite Sahaj super store stands the Swami Vivekananda Udyaan.With SMC’s, best but out of use swimming pool on one side and a casual cricket ground on the other. This palm lined park is abuzz with Bengali and bilingual buzz.Middleaged men gaze out at young tarangs to crown flavour of the month garden queens, while overgrown grass is made useful as cattle graze.
Jungle mein mangal-The biggie.With roads stretching out non stop to 2.5 kms in circumference, the SVNIT campus offers an eco friendly ambience for Surtis who have been walking and talking over the past 20 years and more. Flora, fauna and fountains surround the roads within. Fireflies dance to the tunes of frogs, peacock and peahens coo out with koels.More than 6000 listed striders, jam packed parking space proof enough of its popularity. Visit to eavesdrop on student soirees and businessmen’s banter.
Tapi town tattle-Namono show turns Namo, no show.
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