Posts by Santanu

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Mumbaiya Lingo

Overheard on a train: "Tabadtod andar jaane ka" is an informal local phrase blending Hindi with Marathi, Konkani, and English words in Mumbai's cosmopolitan culture—a linguistic mix known as...

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Mera Bharat Jawaan

India, with a youthful demographic of under-25 population, launches TV series "Mera Bharat Jaawan" (My India is Young). The blog owner plans to revamp their WordPress site and update Pamela'...

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Mahabaleshwar Day-II

Explored Mahabaleshwar's main bazaar, enjoyed sunset views at Bombay Point before returning in a shared taxi. Discovered various points of interest and experienced the local culture firsthand. (No...

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Nouvelle in market

India's retail sector booms, with global players like Wal-Mart and Carrefour eyeing expansion amid fierce competition from local stores offering "Special Offers." A visit reveals affordable Barilla...

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Saint Valentine -II

Amidst Mumbai meetings and Valentine’s Day heartache over missed chocolates, I hope to create joyous memories despite a packed schedule. #ValentinesDayPlansInMumbai --- Now for the more complex...

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Saint Valentine

A blogger recounts a Valentine's Day dinner attempt without reservations at Bombay Blues in Vashi that turned into an unforgettable wait of over an hour for just one table amidst the city’s economic...

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Wednesday- Best of all weekdays

Amidst the bustling streets of Mumbai's arts district Kala-Ghoda, I celebrated my friend Pamela’s solo train journey with a French rock concert and dinner at Café Mocambo—a unique blend of culture,...

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Britania - Irani Restaurant

Ballard Estate in Mumbai offers a historic workplace with views of the city; Britannia restaurant inside is a no-nonsense eatery serving quick meals like succulent Berry Pulao—a must-visit for...

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Micro$oft Launch @ Mumbai

Experienced an insightful yet challenging Microsoft launch in India with mixed feelings about security and integration efforts amidst networking discussions and art installations like "dabbawalla."...

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Zooomr Pro

Exploring alternatives to Yahoo! Mail, I've opted for Zooomr Pro after discovering its photo sale feature. Successfully acquired a pro account and eagerly await the service launch. (BBC News &...