Shirdi, in Maharashtra, is one of the most popular religious tourist destinations in India, with devotees of Sai Baba from across the country and beyond thronging it throughout the year. Just about 200 kms away from Mumbai, you will find most people opting to drive down to Shirdi. The route […]
Suhel Seth once famously said, “Mumbai believes Bade Mian makes the best kababs: in Delhi, Bade Mian would not even be hired to operate a school canteen.” And more recently, a friend wrote in to say that Bade Miyan is all hype and not worth the high rates they charge! […]
Today’s news about Singapore Airlines starting the A380 service from/to India made me smile first thing this morning. Long overdue, I thought!!! And got me thinking when I took the Airbus 380 from Dubai to Paris and back last year during our France-UK trip. Haha….It wasn’t only me who was […]
Muchhaad Paanwalla at Breach Candy in Mumbai. Oh, haven’t you heard about them? They are famous all over Mumbai and outside for doling out some unimaginable types of Paan – Chocolate Paan, Strawberry Paan, Rasberry Paan (spelt Rashbhari in their menu!)!!! It appears to me, they make a Paan of […]
One section of the Crawford Market in Mumbai has about 20-25 shops that sell various breeds of cats and dogs, different types of birds, fishes for the aquarium and large indoor rabbit cage filled with rabbits too. Enter from the main entry gate of Crawford Market, turn right, take the […]
Poush Mela in Shantiniketan showcases Bauls coming to perform at the Mela from numerous villages in West Bengal. The evenings at the Poush Mela are mostly reserved for the Baul songs. Who are the Bauls? Bauls are the famous wandering minstrels of Bengal, known for their songs on poet Lalon […]