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Mumbai
brings in the new year with style
Saturday January 01, 2011 07:14:31 AM ,
IANS
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Mumbai: Party animals
hit the most happening hotspots in Mumabi right before midnight to
bid farewell to the first decade of the millennium and bring in
the new year in style as others enjoyed the last day of 2010 at
their homes, watching television and munching snacks.
The city, however, saw tight security as plainclothes policemen
along with thousands of uniformed police personnel guarded the
city including the popular venues like Gateway of India and
several five star hotels of the city.
The party spirit of Mumbaikars was not deterred inspite of the
looming terror threat on the city as they made a beeline for the
multiple parties and events all across the city, specially planned
for the night to mark the occasion.
"I have planned to party to the fullest this new year eve and
nothing can keep me at home, not even the terror threat," said
Anil Nair, from suburban Andheri.
"I have planned to bring in the new year at the Gateway of India
with a gang of pals and then go to a nearby disco and party till
dawn," he added.
Mumbai Police's deadline of 12.30am for hotels to shut on New
Year's night has left many hoteliers sleepless. They are up in
arms against this unhappy beginning to 2011, as they do more
business on Dec 31 night than the rest of the year.
Many residents have however planned to spend a quieter evening
this year end. "Madding crowd at most public places, never-ending
queues at restaurants and past incidents of molestation at public
places are strong deterrents," said Vikram Khanna, a resident of
suburban Bandra.
Sushma Shah, however, is glad that there is an increasing trend
for housing societies to organise new year's eve parties right at
their doorsteps. "Being a mother of two teenaged daughters, it
always scared me to send them away to some resort or disco," she
said.
"This year they have both agreed to party at our housing complex.
Thanks to the organisers for making it as good as the ones at a
resort," she added.
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