Posts Tagged with bombay

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Sweet teeth

Moved to a new desk with window views; honored boss's Far East trip by dining at Mumbai’s Marine Plaza Hotel overlooking Black Bay—enjoyed an array of desserts, especially chocolates!

Looking at Karjat from our Kharghar Balcony
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Rainy Sunday

Vegetable costs rise amidst waste due to poor drainage during heavy rains; seller's low customer turnout reflects local market struggles. Protests against big retail chains in India fear impact on...

Udupi Thali
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Udupi Thali

Discover Udupi cuisine: A vegetarian thali from India's southwest coast featuring locally-sourced grains, beans, veggies served on steel plates or banana leaves with unlimited dal but one sweet dish;...

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Courtesy still … in Mumbai

A blogger shares their heartwarming encounter on Mumbai local trains: A lady receives offered seats from both her husband and another passenger as they navigate the city’s unique etiquette of...

Grand Hotel
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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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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

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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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...