Chal, bhaagte hain

July 28, 2006

There are more than 100 malls across the country, and this figure is expected to triple by 2007. In Mumbai alone, there are 15 malls with 25 more expected to be opened up in the next few years.

says this Bombay Times article about retail therapy entitled “Chal, Mall Chalte Hain”.

Apparently even Bangalore’s no longer free of footfalls:

“In congested Indian cities, where accommodation is cramped, the mall is now a home away from home for many Indians.”
Ugh. Anyone know a good town to live in?

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  1. couldn’t resist this : malgudi.

    Comment by kuffir — July 28, 2006 @ 3:20 pm

  2. yeah, I know how you feel - I hate malls too (and I study consumer behavior!). i don’t hate shopping but I just HATE shopping in malls - all that indoor space, those people rushing around frantically to buy yet another t-shirt or piece of costume jewellery and the goal of shopping for the entire day - beyond a point I get just get shopping overload.

    Comment by neela — July 28, 2006 @ 8:30 pm

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