Enough and more has been said about lights in Mumbai. Whether they are dancing at our feet (literally), wrapped around tree trunks, hanging from posts or shaped like birds, the city is full of lights. Some have remarked sarcastically that the city looks like a giant nightclub, but this edit is not about sarcasm. Decorative lighting is well and good, but we must ensure that the city’s public infrastructure is well-lit. Decoration and aesthetics should come after functionality and practicality.

Our street lights must work well, and back roads and small alleys should also be illuminated so as to make these spaces safe, especially for women.