well its developing and its everything to ppl who stay here. you were fortunate to not go thru much more than ppl who stayed here have.. least you dont have to face the untimely bandh or the 18 hrs of loadshedding.. But then you got scammed regarding the taxis cause they normally go by meter.. and  charge your accordingly.. 

People dont seem to honk when they need to.. i myself was about to have a bike accident.. so yes its definitely not like the states.. but its home.. if you cannot stand it stand up for it :) if not adjust with it