Ego Travels Fast — When Anger Boards the Train
Ego Travels Fast When Anger Boards the Train Moments of madness, humour, and realisation between two stations of Mumbai Local From the Desk of the Author Mumbai local trains are not just a means of travel — they’re moving classrooms of life . Each compartment carries a thousand emotions : anger, compassion, laughter, ego, and sometimes, divine realisations. Yesterday, while returning home, I witnessed an incident that was shocking, funny, and deeply reflective — all at once. The Mira Road Mayhem The train stopped at Mira Road, that mathematical midpoint between Bhayandar and Dahisar. Though Bhayandar comes under Thane district and Dahisar under Mumbai, Mira Road stands uniquely in between — a blend of both worlds. It has a good proportion of schools, offices, and temples, making it a balanced combination of Math, Motivation, and Spirituality. As always, the evening rush was chaotic . Two passengers started a heated argument — one hanging at the door handle, the other half inside, hal...