What made you write this book?The challenges of writing history...But then isn't history always someone's perception of what happened?From your knowledge of its history, how is Mumbai evolving today?What's the greatest challenge facing the metropolis?What do you think about the recent drive by the Central railways to evacuate encroachment near the railway tracks?What do you think about the issues of conservation and development?How did you stumble upon writing history?What was your partnership with Rahul Mehrotra like?Your future plans?