When It Rains in Mumbai: Life Lessons from the Sky
"When It Rains in Mumbai: Life Lessons from the Sky" By Lalit Kaushik | Thrive with Kaushik Mumbai rains. The very sound of it paints a picture in your mind. Streets overflowing, umbrellas colliding in local trains, chai brewing at roadside stalls, the scent of wet earth, and a sky that cries, not in weakness, but in relentless power. Mumbai rains are not just weather—they are an emotion. A phenomenon that brings the city to a crawl and yet teaches it to rise every single day. In these monsoons, there is a message. If you pause and listen, the rain will whisper secrets of resilience, patience, and power. And today, I want to decode that for you. Because Mumbai does not stop when it rains. And neither should you. 1. “The Flood Never Asks If You’re Ready” Every year, when the clouds burst open over Mumbai, the city is caught off guard. No matter how many warnings are issued, how many drainage systems are cleaned, the flood comes. It doesn't ask permission. It j...