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Alibag: Coastal Retreats
Alibag: Coastal Retreats

Alibag or Alibaug is a coastal town and a municipal council located in the Raigad district very close to Mumbai. Although this coastal town is renowned for its beaches, forts, and offers a place for tranquil retreats, it is also of great historical importance. The etymology of the name Alibag can be traced back to a wealthy individual named Ali who had immense coconut and Mango gardens. Hence the name Alibag which literally translates to ?Gardens of Ali?. Numerous tourists from nearby cities such as Mumbai and Pune visit the place to enjoy the tourism delights that it has to offer; however ... Read more »

The Best of Mumbai's Value-for-money Restaurants
The Best of Mumbai's Value-for-money Restaurants

Mumbai is a melting pot of a very diverse range of cuisines, both regional and international, catering to a very diverse population of people with different tastes and income. The polyglot character of the city and its wealth are reflected in a dazzling array of restaurants; from the best and most expensive restaurants serving Indian and International cuisines with a fine dining approach, and round the corner some small joints and hole in the wall eateries with the most authentic flavours with a more...you can say rustic approach. Deciding where to eat out can be quite daunting with the num... Read more »

The Best of Mumbai's Mid-priced Restaurants
The Best of Mumbai's Mid-priced Restaurants

Mumbai is a melting pot of a very diverse range of cuisines, both regional and international, catering to a very diverse population of people with different tastes and income. The polyglot character of the city and its wealth are reflected in a dazzling array of restaurants; from the best and most expensive restaurants serving Indian and International cuisines with a fine dining approach, and round the corner some small joints and hole in the wall eateries with the most authentic flavours with a more...you can say rustic approach. Deciding where to eat out can be quite daunting with the num... Read more »

The Best of Mumbai's High-end Restaurants
The Best of Mumbai's High-end Restaurants

Mumbai is a melting pot of a very diverse range of cuisines, both regional and international, catering to a very diverse population of people with different tastes and income. The polyglot character of the city and its wealth are reflected in a dazzling array of restaurants; from the best and most expensive restaurants serving Indian and International cuisines with a fine dining approach, and round the corner some small joints and eateries with the most authentic flavours with a more...you can say rustic approach. Deciding where to eat out can be quite daunting with the number of options yo... Read more »

Which Streets to Shop in Mumbai
Which Streets to Shop in Mumbai

To Shop the Streets of Mumbai can be confusing to those new to the city but memorable and rewarding at the same time. Mumbai's streets, corners and pavements are lined with shops and virtually everything is available in it's bazaars and markets. Here are the specialties of some of the main shopping streets and areas of Mumbai and do read my 'Shopping the Streets of Mumbai' post for Tips & Tricks to street shopping in Mumbai. Read more »

Shopping the Streets of Mumbai
Shopping the Streets of Mumbai

Mumbai (formally Bombay) is one of the shopping Hot-spots in India. It's one of those rare cities where you can buy some of the most expensive designer brands at plush-looking shops like Pierre Cardin and Louis Vitton and just a stone's throw away you can buy cheap knock offs of the same and more at a cheap roadside bazaar. The shops and bazaars offer a truly amazing diversity of goods, as well as being worth a visit in their own right. Everyone can shop at regular stores and malls in Mumbai where there's no searching for that one of a kind piece or haggling to get a good price. But to tr... Read more »


Daadi Maa ke Nuskhe - Home remedies to deal with day-to-day problems contd....

Daadi Maa ke Nuskhe - Home remedies to deal wit...

In the present times, natural cure home remedies are gaining momentum. Many people are heading their way towards adopting home remedy tre...


Do you know other names of Puran Poli?

Do you know other names of Puran Poli?

Puran Poli in Maharashtra, Poli or Vedmi in Gujarat, Obbattu / Hoorna Holige in Karrnataka, Boorelu or Bobbattu or Bobbattlu or Poley or ...

What Keeps You Fit in Pune?

What Keeps You Fit in Pune?

Fitness has become the utmost concern for people of this modern world. The lifestyles, work culture, eating habits have changed drastical...

Top 10 Romantic Weekend Getaways from Mumbai

Top 10 Romantic Weekend Getaways from Mumbai

If the hectic city life, pollution and traffic have taken away the spark from your love life then its time to get ready for you and your ...

 Value for Money Bikes in India

Value for Money Bikes in India

India has a big market for two-wheeler bikes segment. Indian consumers are always on a hunt for feature-packed bikes that give them the v...

Top 10 Theme Parks in India

Top 10 Theme Parks in India

Theme parks or adventure parks are the life lines of Metros and big cities of India. These parks being one of the best family weekend ent...

Most Adventurous Places to Visit in India

Most Adventurous Places to Visit in India

Let?s quickly remind the phrase ?if you don?t find it in India, You won?t find it in the world?. India is a storehouse of adventure and s...

Indian Cooking Basics: Indian Utensils and Cookware Guide

Indian Cooking Basics: Indian Utensils and Cook...

Indian cuisine and food has the misconceived notion of being elaborate and difficult to make, so people assume they need special equipmen...

Vada Pav and Batata Vada - A Common Street Food of Maharashtra

Vada Pav and Batata Vada - A Common Street Food...

Wada pav and bata wada are the two most common street foods in Maharashtra. The basic content of the to snacks are same and the main thin...

Bandhani-Indian Tie and Dye

Bandhani-Indian Tie and Dye

The tyeing of cloth with thread and then dying it is the simplest and perhaps the oldest form of creating patterns on a plain piece of cl...

Cars Above Rs. 50 and Under 55 Lakhs

Cars Above Rs. 50 and Under 55 Lakhs

The cars that fall in this price range are super luxurious, comfortable, expensive, powerful and stylish cars of all the time. These beau...

Indian Food - Delicious Kashmiri Recipes

Indian Food - Delicious Kashmiri Recipes

Kashmiri Food is one of the most delicious cuisines of India. The food is rich and spicy mostly prepared in ghee (clarified butter) with ...

The Exotic Beaches Of Goa

The Exotic Beaches Of Goa

The Beaches of Goa are no doubt the best among the Beaches in India. Just Scroll down to know more about the umpteen choices available in...

The Mumbai Blues - Monsoons

The Mumbai Blues - Monsoons

In recent years, Mumbai has been facing the most brunts of heavy monsoons in India. Right from the dark days of June 2005, the monsoons i...

Shopping at Laxmi Road Pune

Shopping at Laxmi Road Pune

Shopping in Pune can be an experience of its own. Pune offers wide variety of shopping options to its visitors. There is hardly anything ...

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