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Filthy, cramped, dreadful are some of the words we normally use to describe the streets and public spaces in Mumbai. But every once in a while we chance upon a piece of work or a space in the city which makes us stop and wonder. These pieces are creative concepts that add a new dimension to the city. Earlier confined to art galleries or museums, art …
It is easy to spot a photography enthusiast in a large group. He or she will usually have a black bag on them, carry a strange looking equipment, seemingly from yesteryears, have roving eyes and often stand in weird positions. From chich urbane locales to secret, ancient hidden villages, Mumbai has a lo If you can identify with it, the following places should figure in your must-go places in …
Or maybe you know one of these! Even so, a post is in order. Our city might be over populated with people in every nook and corner. But there are still a few places that go unnoticed by us are indeed hidden treasures in the city. Here’s a list of a few places and facts about Mumbai that we found very interesting. Did you know of these?
A railway station built by a businessman
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At the risk of stating the obvious, Mumbai is truly one crowded city. We not only have a huge number of people but also animals. And though most people manage to fend for themselves, it is the animals that have a hard time in the ever growing urban jungle. Stray animals, big or small, are plagued with various problems from the growing populace to ill treatment, bad health, lack of shelter and much more. While some people pity …
From Bombay Presidency to Bombay and now Mumbai, our city has a vast history that is still unknown to many people. Here’s another chapter in the history of our city that recounts one of the oldest garages in Mumbai and also a sneak peek into an antique cash register machine that is over a century old. Located near Charni Road station, International Tyre Services, a dimly lit garage not …
After Bandra and Andheri, Oshiwara is the new entry to the buzzing Mumbai suburbs list. It has loads of restaurants, tiny eateries, pubs to grab a few drinks, dessert shops and cafes to get your daily caffeine dose. So we decided to give you a handy list of where to eat, grab a quick bite, chill with drinks and cater to your …
Artistic, skilled, imaginative are some words that aptly describe the art of tattooing. But the vision, hard work, knowledge and time that goes into making the simplest of tattoos is beyond words. Tattoos have been used as cultural symbols among many tribal populations in India. Though the tradition has been prevalent in the country for some time now, contemporary tattooing has only recently acquired a mainstream and upmarket status. It is Dr.J A Kohiyar who is credited as …
Remember the song, ‘khaike paan Banaras wale, khul jaye bandh akal ka taala?’ That is the kind of magic that a simple betel leaf combined with the right concoction can create. A paan is like a tradition that completes the Indian meal. Maghai, Banarasi, Calcutta, Meetha, Saada and the types of paan …
In recent times, Mumbai has seen the sudden appearance and equally quick disappearance of several stores. Before your mind starts racing with questions pertaining to these mystery stores, we introduce you to this all new concept which has taken the retail scenario in Mumbai by storm. Called the ‘pop-up shops’, these are temporary stores that set up shop at different places. These places …
The Sunday brunch trend has taken over most of the restaurants and hotels in Mumbai. Every Saturday people are discussing which new place to head to for their lavish Sunday brunch. Laze around, eat for nearly three hours and then spend the rest of the day at home with more lazing around. The late night party scene on Saturday followed by a meal that gets you out of your hangover but surely puts you …