So, the whole world who wished to be seen and get on Page 1, 2 or 3 of Mumbai’s dailies, converged at the Make in India extravaganza at the main venue, Bandra-Kurla Complex, as well as other venues in the rest of the city. From the looks of it, the hype and buzz will continue for a while. Million-dollar business deals and investments will be inked.

For those whose commute involves passing through this office district, the ride is a study of contrasts. Squalor, clogged drains and sewage-choked nullahs dot the stretch from the Kurla exit. At the other end, the Mithi River, Dharavi and its surroundings offer a similar picture. And in the centre exist glass façade buildings that are home to banks, MNCs and IBM schools, five-stars and spiffy restaurants, all connected by broad, smooth roads — the kind on which even F-1 cars can zip past.