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What You Didn't Know About Mumbai
Mumbai is the capital city of Indian state of Maharashtra and financial capitl of India. It is also the largest metropolitan city in India. It is the richest city in India and has the highest GDP of any city in South, West or Central Asia. Mumbai alone generates 5% of India's GDP and accounts for 25% of industrial output, 70% of maritime trade (Mumbai Port Trust & JNPT) and 70% of capital transactions to India's economy. Mumbai is home to bollywood, which produces a large number of movies each year. The financial city is also home to important institutions like Reserve Bank of India, the Bo... Read more »
Mumbai is Mumbai Because of the Following 5 Things
Maharashtra, The land of Marathas and Peshwas, is one of the most beautiful states of India. Maharashtra is home to two major and important cities of India. These cities are Mumbai and Pune. Mumbai is the financial capital of India where as Pune is one of the popular educational center in India. Mumbai, The financial capital of India, is also home to Indian Film industry, which is called Bollywood. Mumbai as a tourist destination has so much to offer its visitors from across the world. The world renowned places are, The Gateway of India,Taj Hotel, Maha Laxmi Temple, Haji Ali Darg... Read more »
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 Unattractive Landscapes of Mumbai
Mumbai despite being the City of Dreams, Place of a Lifetime, The Manhattan of India, Land of Bollywood, India's economic powerhouse, fails to acknowledge and bring to light to the poverty that lies within the shadows of this cosmopolitan metropolis called Mumbai. Though Slumdog Millionaire's success at Oscars has thrown some light on the Slums of Mumbai. Some call the slums an embarrassing eyesore in the middle of India's financial capital?Its residents call it home. Sometimes Pictures speak louder than words. While I can't even begin to put into words what life in the slums must be like... Read more »
Mumbai Monsoon in Pictures
July is the month when Mumbai encounters heavy rainfall. Water clogging, traffic jam, umbrellas, drenched people are the common sights. The poor drainage system of the city brings a halt to the daily life of Mumbaiakers. The effect is seen mainly on bus transport and the Rail transport. Cars and other vehicles can not run in the water clogged areas, people can not walk down the street. There are some people who enjoy in this situation and some don?t. Offices and schools are open or closed subject to the local trains running on time. Let us see the Mumbai monsoon in pictures Read more »
Interesting Facts about Gateway of India
Located in the Financial Capital of India, Mumbai, is the monument of Gateway of India. The Gateway of India is visited by a large number of visitors year long and is one of the most treasured monuments of the country. When you are in Mumbai It is a must visit monument which is the best example of the richness of the city. The monument is constructed in Indo-Saracen style which is an architectural excellence. It was built in the year 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay. The Gateway of India is the first Monument that visitors see when they reach Mumbai th... Read more »
8 Things that make Mumbai...Mumbai!
India's most dynamic, cosmopolitan and crowded city home to billionaire tycoons living in posh area?s with the some of the highest real estate prices in the world and the poor living in some of the largest slum establishments around the world alike, Mumbai is definitely?like no other city in the world. The crowds and chaos of this city can bewilder even the savviest of travelers. Mumbai is India at its most contradictory, with its sharp contrasts: it can be aggressively modern yet some parts deeply rooted with the traditional bordering on medieval, from glamorous to rough-edged and raw?quin... Read more »
Top 10 Fruit Capitals of India
India is a land of diverseties in terms of culture, cuisine, language and climatic conditions. These diverse climatic conditions are apt?...
Places to See in India - The Awe-inspiring Dest...
India- where beauty gratifies, heritage speaks and diversity ecstasies. At any part of the year one can travel to India for splendid retr...
The Best Known Ethnic Weaves and Prints of India
Indian handlooms are known for their richness, exquisiteness, variety and fine quality. They are an integral part of Indian culture and f...
MTV Splitsvilla - Episode 6
This girl, a self-proclaimed poet, came across as a narcissist. In front of the camera, she is always so energetic, hyper, attention-crav...
Yamaha FZ-S The New Sports Bike in India
After Yamaha Fz-16?s success in India, which was the hottest looking bike of the year 2008, Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has introduced the Sty...
Chokhi Dhani- Experience Rajasthan across India
Originally built as an ethnic village resort in Jaipur to showcase authentic Rajasthani village culture, Chokhi Dhani is now a brand name...
Delicious Indian Paneer Recipes - A Vegetarian'...
Paneer / Cottage cheese / often compared to Tofu because of its texture and usage in cooking. Both i.e. tofu and paneer can substitute fo...
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 ...
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 pe...
Current Affairs Cartoons
I know I know all these are not the current "current affairs" but yes they were in the past. Everybody was talking about these affairs, a...
Top 10 Shirtless Men of B' Town
They have got the sex appeal, the look, broad shoulders, six pack abs and the tanned body. And that is why women love them and go crazy f...
Made for Each other - Bollywood Couples
Here are the top Bollywood people who not only scorch up the silver screen but have everything going for them off screen too
Mitsubishi Car Prices in India
Mitsubishi car Prices in India : In collaboration with Hindustan Motors, Mitsubishi announced the launch of 1.5-liter gasoline and 2.0-li...
Surf! Sun! Sand! The Best Beaches of India
Looking for a perfect beach travel? Have you ever thought of one in India? To your surprise India has exquisite shoreline. Most of these ...
A Relaxing Dip in Luxury and Royalty
India is a beautiful land full of diversities and popular as a hot tourist spot. Tourism industry in India has seen tremendous growth in ...
