There is a dreary feel to Indian cities because of their lack of infrastructure and poor governance. But citizens often find ways of pepping up their lives and making urban living a lot more cheerful even as their bigger problems wait to be solved.Our cover story this month is about one such initiative by the National Streets for Performing Arts (NSPA), which is trying to put music into cities, beginning with Mumbai.NSPA pays musicians to play at railway stations and in other public spaces. A typical day in Mumbai, with its long commutes and heavy traffic, is full. . .
