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Who said singing was only for professionals who could flaunt their talent on a stage in front of a crowd? Karaoke, a growing phenomenon has twisted its definition. Read on to find out how.
Singing is a common ground for most of us, be it a bathroom singer, professional singer or someone who just hums to music. In Mumbai, this has taken a new form with Karaoke. Hosted in almost all pubs and restaurants across Mumbai, Karaoke is …
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 …
This week I’m dedicating this foodie column to all ‘ye gourmands out there, the oligarchs of excess, the pashas of portions and the sultans of size… It’s all about the gargantuan side of food and drinks available in our fair city. It is an ode to the edible (and drinkable!) whoppers that make Adam Richman and his challenges in TLC’s show Man vs Food look like a toddler playing with play dough. And yes, it isn’t for those who believe …
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
It’s …
“Do you plan on making a meal of that ice-cream!?” Every summer, since I can remember, my mum has always issued that standard line to me without fail whenever she sees me wolfing down a vat-sized bowl full of tender coconut ice-cream or a German beer mug brimming with mango sorbet to which a splash of kiwi syrup is added. But that’s how my relationship with this staple of summer …
As the nation celebrates 100 Years of Indian Cinema today, we at Mumbai Mag, decided to honour the ten most memorable actresses hailing from the “City of Dreams” who managed to transform their acting dreams into reality and left an indelible mark on Indian Cinema.
Meena Kumari
Meena Kumari, the quintessential tragedy-queen of Indian Cinema, was a beautiful, talented actress who did more than ninety films in a span of thirty years. Born in Bombay, in the year 1932, …
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 …
So, I’ve just gotten back from a two week culinary odyssey through the sweet, salty and sour world that is Thai cuisine. My annual food pilgrimage to the land of smiles aka Thailand is always ‘peppered’ with new discoveries and taste sensations. And this year was no different. I did it all from eating my share …
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 …
I generally love a good secret. The hushed tones, the clandestine nature of keeping something under wraps, waiting for that opportune moment for the big reveal. All elements that make the whole deal irresistible. But I have major caveat to that rule. No secrets when it comes to food. Never! So imagine my consternation when I heard that there were two major foodie secrets being kept from me in my very