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Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Viral: French woman calls Gurugram ‘full of filth' on social media; questions authorities on taxpayers money
Every year, when monsoon clouds roll into the season, and there's a common mix of hope and unease about the inundated roads and unexpected puddles. People look forward to a break from the scorching heat, but they also brace themselves for the chaos that follows, waterlogged roads, overflowing drains, and endless traffic jams. It's become an expected part of life here. Although there is a lot of news centered around this, an unusual post has also made to the headlines, from a French expat living in the city. A French expat criticises Gurugram Mathilde R., a French woman living in Gurugram, expressed deep frustration in a viral social media post on X, calling the city a 'massive landfield, unlivable, full of filths and broken pavments'. She even went as far as to compare it to a 'pig house' and also mentioned that many other foreign friends were moving back to Delhi, or even leaving India entirely. Mathilde wrote, 'With no respect neither help from their authorities… despair and anger are growing among Gurgaon people, who are wondering if their taxes have served to build someone else's castle'. Her post raises poignant questions about where tax revenue is going and highlights a deep mistrust of civic bodies. Questioning the authorities on how long residents would have to endure the city's deteriorating state, Mathilde wrote, 'For how long will this situation last? For how long will the municipality keep using outdated machines and waste treatment systems—killing our cows and polluting our cherished Mother Nature for centuries—while our Asian neighbors are moving ahead in cleanliness and growth?' In another part of her post, she described the everyday horrors people face, 'If you dare to step outside, you risk walking through sewage and human waste, getting hit on unsafe roads just trying to leave your street, or even being electrocuted coming back from work—all because of overflowing drains that barely exist. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo And don't forget—the money that should've fixed this? It's probably gone into building someone else's castle. ' As the monsoon rains worsen, parts of the National Capital Region, including Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram, continue to battle severe waterlogging. The relentless rains have already caused major traffic jams, stranded vehicles, and disrupted daily life across multiple areas.
India Today
6 days ago
- General
- India Today
French woman calls Gurugram ‘unliveable', questions civic apathy in scathing post
A French woman living in Gurugram shared a scathing post, describing the city as 'unliveable' and 'a pig house.'In her now-viral post on X, Mathilde R, who has lived in the city for years, said that leaving Gurugram 'feels like the only wise option sometimes' as basic civic conditions continue to deteriorate.'What could have been a modern, peaceful city has turned into a massive landfill, full of filth and broken pavements. Many of my expat friends are moving back to Delhi or leaving India for good, with the feeling that abroad will be a relief,' she said. advertisementMathilde alleged that residents were 'condemned to live like animals,' and questioned whether their taxes were being misused. 'We wonder if our taxes are building someone else's castle instead of providing us a decent life. Despair and anger are growing among Gurugram people,' she added. She painted a grim picture of the city's civic state, writing, 'If you dare to step out of your home, you can try to walk through sewage and people's poop, die on the road trying to make your way out of your streets, or end up electrocuted while you are coming back from work.' Mathilde also pointed out that poor waste treatment systems were 'killing cows' and polluting nature, while neighbouring countries thrived with better urban a look at her post here: Her post sparked debate online. Several users raised similar complaints about waterlogging, open drains, and garbage piling up due to an acute shortage of sanitation workers, while others defended the city and its infrastructure. See the comments here: Earlier this month, former Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor also criticised Gurugram's civic authorities, sharing pictures of waste-strewn roads in Sector 44. His post, which showed cows scavenging through piles of rubbish, highlighted the growing frustration among locals. Read the full article here. - EndsMust Watch
Time of India
07-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
French woman's viral comment on Gurgaon's garbage problem sparks online storm
A comment from a French woman living in Gurgaon has drawn attention online after she reacted to a video showing heaps of garbage near a school in the city. Her response has led to widespread discussion on social media about civic issues in the area. The video, showing a long stretch of road in Gurgaon covered with garbage, received several reactions. Among them was Mathilde, a French woman currently living in the city. She wrote, 'As a French expat living in Gurgaon, I am horrified by the actual state of the city. I have never seen so much filth, trash, and broken roads in any other country I have visited. Africa, Asia, and South America are 100 times cleaner. It is sad for Indians. And for India.' Her comment quickly gained traction on social media, drawing both support and criticism. In a reply to a comment, Mathilde added, 'It could be so much better. India has so much amazing people and culture. It is such a pity. I hope it will improve in the future. It could be a wonderful place to live in. But the waste has to be taking care of.' Her remarks continued to spread online, drawing more attention. On X (formerly Twitter), some users also criticised what they saw as a gap between public cleanliness campaigns and the actual condition on the ground. One post read, 'Govt school kids participate in Swachh Bharat events hearing speeches & seeing politicians with brooms but reality differs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo SWM Rules not followed.' The post also tagged civic authorities and the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram. Mathilde's comments have now gone viral, sparking a mix of anger, reflection, and debate. While many supported her views, others felt her comparisons were unfair. The video and her statements led to mixed reactions. Some people praised Mathilde for speaking honestly and said her concerns were valid. Others felt she was generalising or being too harsh. One user wrote, '#Gurugram is a city where people who stay in private islands of excellence in gated communities are hardly bothered about the hell hole the rest of the City is. Can you imagine Apartments selling here for 10M$?' Another user who felt Mathilde's post was disrespectful commented, 'Shall I pull a few pictures of the bad parts of Paris and show you? Projecting only the bad parts of a city and claiming it as the general reality is the favourite game on this platform apparently.'
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
French expat ‘horrified' by state of Gurgaon: ‘I have never seen so much filth'
A French expat living in India has joined the conversation on the city's lack of cleanliness, saying she is 'horrified' by the rubbish that covers the streets. Mathilde, a French woman living in India, said that she has never seen this amount of filth in any other country she has visited. A French expat has raised concerns about the state of Gurgaon, calling the city 'filthy' While some countries in Europe are famous for their cleanliness and infrastructure, Mathilde said that even countries in Africa, Asia and South America are '100 times cleaner' than India. A scathing critique The French expat launched a scathing critique of Gurgaon while responding to a video that shows piles of garbage covering the entire stretch of a road in front of a school. Mincing no words in her attack, she said she was 'horrified' by the state of the city. 'As a French expat living in Gurgaon, I am horrified by the actual state of the city. I have never seen so much filth, trash, and broken roads in any other country I have visited,' wrote Mathilde. 'Africa, Asia, and South America are 100 times cleaner. It is sad for Indians. And for India,' she added. The conversation around Gurgaon's cleanliness The issue of Gurgaon's infrastructure has come to the limelight after it was announced that the Haryana government is discussing the possibility of a Disneyland theme park near the city. Former Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor has launched a scathing criticism of civic authorities in Gurgaon, wondering how the state of Haryana could build a Disneyland without tackling the basic problem of waste management. On Saturday, Kapoor took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to post photos showing heaps of garbage scattered along a roadside in Sector 44, Gurgaon, with several cows standing or sitting amid the mess. (Also read: 'Want to build Disneyland in Haryana?': Ex-Jet Airways CEO slams Gurgaon authorities over filthy streets)
See - Sada Elbalad
23-06-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Technical malfunction in the plane: Belgian King and Queen postpone their visit to Chile
Amir haggag The Belgian newspaper Le Soir reported on Monday that the planned five-day visit of King Philippe of Belgium and Queen Mathilde of Belgium to Chile has been postponed by 24 hours due to a technical malfunction in the government plane designated for the visit. The Belgian newspaper reported that a high-level Belgian delegation will accompany King Philippe and Queen Mathilde during the visit. The newspaper added that the nature of the problem has not yet been clarified, noting that this disruption will affect the travel schedule, but that the royal couple will return to Belgium next Friday as planned. The King was scheduled to meet later on Monday with a number of Chilean citizens who have sought refuge at the Belgian embassy in Santiago. The royal couple were also scheduled to visit the Mapuche community in the municipality of La Pintana, south of Santiago. It is noteworthy that the Mapuche are the largest indigenous group in Chile, constituting approximately 84% of the total indigenous population, or approximately 1.3 million people.... read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
