NOIDA is an acronym for New Okhla Industrial Development Authority. In today's world when short message texting is the latest fad and part necessity imposed by word limits, almost everyone is warming up to the idea of shortening the words. Noida city is flag bearer of this trend - how cool is that!
Modern in its town planning with large open spaces, immense green cover and world class infrastructure, Noida is the IT hub of North India. Flanked by river Yamuna on one side, it is a beautiful city with a mix of high rise buildings and sprawling bungalows.
The Mall Street, flanked on both sides with huge malls on the MPII (Master Plan II) road of Sector 18-38A, convincingly earns Noida the moniker of 'City of Malls'. Mall Street along with markets in posh Sector 18 and Atta market is any 'Shopper's delight'. The Great India Place Mall along with other properties in the Entertainment City of Sector 38A makes it the best hangout for people of all ages. Newest addition, DLF Mall of India touted as the biggest mall in India, is serious competition on the block.
Life in the city is pretty laid-back yet being the suburb of national capital Delhi, there is hustle-bustle all year round. Not to forget the events calendar! Noida's event calendar is choc-a-block full throughout the year with lovely flower shows, car rallies and expo, music events, fairs and festivals celebrated with full fervor.
Noida is the hub of construction activity, with several infra and housing projects underway. Fast-paced development that is happening in the city contrasts beautifully the easy-going attitude of city dwellers, who are much rooted to their place and culture. The city seems constantly building and in the process growing and changing. This exactly reflects our lives, constantly growing and embracing the change moulding our character.
Well connected with metro rail and numerous flyways Noida is home to people escaping the crowded alleys of national capital for better quality of life. We too moved here from Delhi nearly a decade back and it feels home. Noida is my Heimat.
See where others feel at home. Discover their Heimat!
!Heimat (pronounced [ˈhaɪmat]) is a German word with no English equivalent. It is a feeling that this is the place where you belong?!
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Modern in its town planning with large open spaces, immense green cover and world class infrastructure, Noida is the IT hub of North India. Flanked by river Yamuna on one side, it is a beautiful city with a mix of high rise buildings and sprawling bungalows.
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| The Great India Place Mall, Sector 38A, Noida |
The Mall Street, flanked on both sides with huge malls on the MPII (Master Plan II) road of Sector 18-38A, convincingly earns Noida the moniker of 'City of Malls'. Mall Street along with markets in posh Sector 18 and Atta market is any 'Shopper's delight'. The Great India Place Mall along with other properties in the Entertainment City of Sector 38A makes it the best hangout for people of all ages. Newest addition, DLF Mall of India touted as the biggest mall in India, is serious competition on the block.
Life in the city is pretty laid-back yet being the suburb of national capital Delhi, there is hustle-bustle all year round. Not to forget the events calendar! Noida's event calendar is choc-a-block full throughout the year with lovely flower shows, car rallies and expo, music events, fairs and festivals celebrated with full fervor.
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| Noida a Hub of Construction Activity |
Noida is the hub of construction activity, with several infra and housing projects underway. Fast-paced development that is happening in the city contrasts beautifully the easy-going attitude of city dwellers, who are much rooted to their place and culture. The city seems constantly building and in the process growing and changing. This exactly reflects our lives, constantly growing and embracing the change moulding our character.
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| Metro Rail - Lifeline that Connects the City to the World |
Well connected with metro rail and numerous flyways Noida is home to people escaping the crowded alleys of national capital for better quality of life. We too moved here from Delhi nearly a decade back and it feels home. Noida is my Heimat.
See where others feel at home. Discover their Heimat!
!Heimat (pronounced [ˈhaɪmat]) is a German word with no English equivalent. It is a feeling that this is the place where you belong?!
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Great photos, especially of the metro - I love this sort of image!
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Looks like there is no stopping the growth of this city.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
You bet! Thanks for stopping by Photo Cache!
DeleteWhen we moved to Noida, I was very apprehensive. We were warned too because of the crime rate in the city. But after living there for a little over a year, I love it. It's one of the best cities in India. We lived in sector 55.
ReplyDeleteSaru, I remember you told me about your stay in Noida earlier...and I am glad you liked the city as well :) In fact, even we were apprehensive in the beginning...but over the years I have also fallen in love with this place. Law and order situation, I feel, is much better here than any other part of NCR. Much is being done with the cooperation of the residents.
DeleteI agree. It's better than other parts of NCR.
DeleteBushra when I read Heimat, I remembered my old German lessons :D this title is so appealing...
DeleteI do not know about flower shows etc in Noida, but If i was in Delhi now, I would have poked you to tell me about some good events that I could attend.
@Saru- my nana nanis home is in sector 56 :)
Missed a chance to meet you!
Hey Shesha! Welcome to my blog...I am glad you could relate to the title of the post in your own way :D
DeleteHa ha, love that your Heimat has a name NOIDA that is an acronym! I like the sound of the event calendar.
ReplyDeleteNoida is a place which is always buzzing with activity. In fact, sometimes we are spoilt for choice when it comes to events :)
DeleteSeems a very good city to leave. Never visited Noida.
ReplyDeleteI am much in love with the city...seeing the positives always :) There is a flip side to the development saga, like every story, but that does not deter the pace of growth in the city. It is a nice place to visit.
DeleteI learned two new things from this post. First, the German word Heimat and second that Noida is an acronym. An informative post indeed. Thanks, Bushra, for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI am glad for this, Ravish :)Thanks for the kind words. Appreciate much!
DeleteQuite informative Post Bushra. Few of the facts are completely new to me. Thank for sharing the insight :)
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I am glad you found it informative, Garima. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI had no clue Noida was a full form of something... very insightful write-up on the city Bushra... thanks for sharing :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Archana! This is very encouraging :)
DeleteCity is unstoppable. Well written and explained. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteNoida is unstoppable...well said, Arvind. Thanks for being here :)
DeleteInteresting piece of info on the name. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYea...Thanks Arun for dropping by. Have a great week ahead :)
DeleteI have never been to Noida but heard a lot from my friends. You brought it to life through your vivid descriptions. :)
ReplyDeletebtw... I didn't know NOIDA was an acronym. :)
Thanks for such nice words, Raj. I am glad you liked the post. Keep visiting to know more about the city.
DeleteHello, it is great to see so much new development! Thanks for sharing. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen,
DeleteWelcome to our city blog! Noida is certainly on an overdrive when it comes to development. Thanks so much for the read. Have a great week ahead!
I have been to GIP and I loved the place :)
ReplyDeleteMaitreni, TGIP Mall is huge. It is good for shopping, movies and food. I'd suggest you to explore the other properties in the area - bowling alley, adventure theme park, water park etc .... They too are fun places to visit. :)
Deletethis is the first time I came to know the full form of Noida, you have detailed the place so well and great pictures too :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the appreciation, Shweta!
DeleteNever knew NOIDA was an acronym. Learnt a new word today - Heimat and a visual sight of a IT hub is a treat added to your article. Excellent one Bushra x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your nice comment, Jyothi. I am glad you liked reading about Noida :)
DeleteGreat to read.Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rupam. I am glad you enjoyed reading :)
DeleteWhat a pretty city...and your photos are wonderful. Thanks so much for coming by...come again soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your lovely comment...I loved your site too. Hope to see you again :)
Deletelooks like a very busy place! thanks for linking!
ReplyDeleteHmm..ya :) Noida city is always buzzing with activity. But on the surface, the city looks very calm and quite though. Thanks for hosting this amazing photo theme. Have a great day, Theresa!
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteGreat photo story of your town. Sounds like an interesting place to live. Have a great day!
Hi Sherrie,
DeleteNoida is a city n growth path..lots of changes happening. Definitely makes it an interesting place to live. Happy to have you here...thanks for visiting by! Have a great weekend :)
A part of India I hav´nt seen.
ReplyDeleteI lived in Srinagar for six months in 1988.
A lot must have happened sice then...
Yes India has changed a lot since then in terms of infrastructure :) Srinagar is a beautiful part of India. My city is a little south to Srinagar in the plains. Thanks for dropping by. Have a great day!
DeleteIt certainly looks like there is a lot going on.
ReplyDeleteCertainly.. :) Thanks for visiting by!
DeleteBrings back happy memories from our stay there, though we just spent a year in noida ☺️
ReplyDeleteI am glad this post makes you nostalgic...visit more to relive the happy memories, Alok! Have a great day!!
DeleteSure, thank you ☺️
DeleteThanks for sharing with us in Our Beautiful World. AriadnefromGreece!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ariadne for dropping by! Have a great day!
DeleteWow, Noida is very beautiful city. Nice article on Noida city. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words, Jamshed. Have a great day!
DeleteNice overview of NOIDA Bushra. Thanks for introducing me to this new word Heimat.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you liked reading it, Somali :)
Deletelooks like a nice city
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is! :)
DeleteVery informative post, learn something new about Noida..
ReplyDeleteI am glad. Thanks for dropping by :)
DeleteHow interesting! Happy spring from rainy Ontario! Thanks for visiting!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenninfer :)
DeleteWow...great information here. learn something new about Noida.
ReplyDeleteI am glad, Jamshed! Thanks for visiting by!
DeleteNice pics.Thank you so muhc for share all this with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you Krunal for the read!
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