"Warrior Returning Back to Home"

The day I reached Ranchi, newspapers were full of headlines " Warrior Returning Back to Home".No, it wasn't for me. Mahi Bhaiya returned for the first time after winning the World Cup. Though this time he was seen trying to protect his wife(Sakshi Bhabhi) rather than himself from the crowd. It was chaotic at the airport. Everyone wanted one look of this MSD and his wife. I am sure Sachin-Anjali have lost their popularity now in the media buzz. One the other hand for me returning home was a bliss as usual though I didn't have so many people waiting at the airport.But, I had one person waiting for me i.e Mom which was all I wanted.

Ranchi one where I have spent my 20 years of life minus the Singapore days has evolved a lot. From the days where my grandfather was proud of owning one of the two Lambretta's( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambretta) in the city to the date where Scooters have taken a back seat. From the days where the Local Zilla School Ground was for playing Cricket to the days where the ground is used only for Trade Fairs. Though Ranchi was much cleaner this time , thanks to National Games(one where things are rented by Government at a rate higher than its Cost Price).

When one comes from foreign land, there is something around you which keeps others busy. I have always been thrown the same volley of questions even after 3-4 visits.
1)What course?
2)How many years are left?
3)How is the food?
4)When are you going back ?( This Question sucks)
5)Aur. Anything Interesting ? (This question is from the younger lot of people and one should understand what is he/she hinting at)

I also seem to have a fixed set of answers for all the questions except for the last one .So, it doesn't bother me much. If I start talking about food. A simple Rice with vegetables gives u so much pleasure one can't imagine. Specially when the taste buds have been out of use for so long, it feels amazing. Moreover the street vendors seem like they have been waiting for me for years. Not only you enjoy eating but also have a bit chit chat sessions about their life.Seems strange, my life is changing so rapidly but when I see those vendors they are still there. 7 days a week, from morning till they can spot some Customers in the night they work tirelessly.Their sons have been also forced to take that job. The little kid who seemed to be helping dad on few busy days seem to have taken a responsible job in of the street shops. On the flip side new malls have come up. Chains like Dominoes have also made a mark on the city. In fact a 5 star hotel has also come up. I like this change the best as this makes Ranchi eligible for hosting a International Cricket Match in the new stadium that is coming up.In spite of all this one thing that I wish doesn't change is the calmness that the city gives you. I would love to see the city in the same peaceful state even in the future.