Patna opinion

I came through a very interesting opinion poll in Outlook India ! The numbers of Lucknow and Patna are noteworthy. While majority of the people in big cities like Chenai dream of settling in the US,

Would you want to settle down in the US?

------------------- Yes-------No-----Don’t know/ Can’t say

-------------------46 -------51----------------3

Delhi-------------36--------59----------------4

Mumbai----------52-------47-----------------1

Chenai------------70-------29-----------------2

Banglore--------- 48------ 49-----------------3

Calcutta----------47------- 50-----------------3

Hyderabad-------41------- 59-----------------1

Ahmedabad----- 54------- 38-----------------9

Lucknow----------34------- 63-----------------3

Patna------------- 29--------69-----------------1

most people in Patna seem to be content with what India has to offer to them. (entire article)

Look at Chenai's numbers.....70% desire to settle in the USA !! What's wrong Chenaites ?

Is it because it's the people working in software related companies and businesses who really even think about going to the US. Or is it because the people of Patna prefer the 'easy-going atmosphere' and cheaper lifestyle.Some of them are frustrated with the current situation there and talk about moving to other parts of India.I have heard about a lot of Patnaites moving to Delhi.Then there are a few who think Patna to be on a verge of decline,but moving else where would only increase their problems.Whatever; the polls show that 69% of People of Patna may not want to leave their country.I do not think they would want to settle in Britain or Thailand or Japan if it's not USA !!

Well,what does that make you think about the people of the once flourishing Nalanda and Patliputra land ? Do you think they want a simple lifestyle ? Do they not want to plunge in the ocean of endless wealth desires ?Do you think they love their country?

Whatever the reason may be, I feel a strange pride within myself belonging to Patna !!

Confused Me *

When my husband decided to come to the US, I was not at all happy or excited.It took me six long years to convince him to return back.Well, we have finally made our decision to return once my husband gets a good job offer in India.I have already started buying things I would like to use in India.We have stopped buying furniture,electronics or other big items which cannot be used in India.But, somehow inside me I do not find the thrill and excitement I had expected.Why? I do not know.

Maybe it's the nervousness of starting all over again.Or like many people have I started believing that my kids would be better of here.Maybe its the lifestyle.No,I don't think so.Our lifestyle has not changed much. So do I want to go back or not.I am not sure. My mother used to tell us when we were kids that when you are confused you should close your eyes and listen to what your heart really says.I have been trying to do this every night,but my heart seems confused too ! So, let me leave this thing to time and destiny.