Will Chennai Follow NCR and Mumbai's Path from Community Living to Urban Loneliness? Will Chennai Follow NCR and Mumbai's Path from Community Living to Urban Loneliness? A Question Raised by a Noida Resident A recent article about a resident in Noida struck a chord with many urban Indians. Living amidst hundreds of families in a modern high-rise community, she described a feeling that seems increasingly common in large cities: loneliness. People share the same towers, elevators, parking lots and clubhouses, yet many barely know the names of their neighbours. Physical proximity exists, but emotional proximity often does not. While the discussion centred around NCR, the phenomenon is hardly unique to Delhi, Noida or Gurugram. Mumbai experiences similar realities. Despite being one of India's most vibrant cities, many residents spend a substantial portion of their lives commuting, working and managing daily routines, leaving little time for mean...