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image sourceIn 2007, I had attended Lit Festival in Jaipur and had enjoyed every moment, listening to different writers about their experience in the lit world, sitting in the sun on cold winter morning sharing coffee with our favorite authors and attending workshops to collect some dust of grey .. read full article »

If you are in Mumbai during the next week from November 8th to November11 and enjoy Chamber Music Concert then you may hop over to NCPA for Arties festival, the November 2010 edition. This is the music festival which takes place every March and November at NCPA where young musicians are invited .. read full article »

Tote on the Turf has been a popular venue ever since its launch last year. I have been there on a few occasions and have always enjoyed its modern design and laid back ambiance.One of the things i always found wanting at TnT was its lack of risk taking with regards to the menu. The food was .. read full article »

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Someone asked me this question recently and i have been thinking about it for a while. What indeed is the best restaurant in Bombay? Is it Wasabi, a signature restaurant from a well known chef or Is it Indigo, a place that brought imaginative, Euro-Indian fine dine to Bombay or Dum Pukth, a .. read full article »

Back from my little workation in Singapore & a brief stopover in KL. Singapore, is a city i have great affection for, it nearly rivals the joy i have for the other two great cities i have been to (London & New York) although Singapore gives you the greatest gift of all, efficient use of .. read full article »

Many years ago there used to be just one ladies compartment in Mumbai Local trains, but times changed when number of women increased ten fold so much so that we had ladies local at certain time of the day. It was fun watching only women board the only-for-ladies train while men do the bird .. read full article »

Last year, when I had travelled by a local train in the Ladies compartment during the Navratri festival, I noticed that all the women in the ladies compartment were dressed in blue.The next day when I had travelled again I saw that they were all dressed in yellow.Seeing two women dressed in the .. read full article »

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Everybody has been raving about Oberoi mall since a long time. I was not very keen to visit this mall since this one is quite far away from my house in Bandra.One question, please, if you don't mind....er..Don’t all the malls look-alike? Some are twins (if made by the same builder) and some .. read full article »

It’s been long time since I have discussed what is happening in Mumbai…I have been occupied with so many things that I have not found much time to socialize. Oh! Nevermind! But you can have a good time while in Mumbai. Hey, have u watched the play ‘The Blue mug’? It sounds quite .. read full article »

Rest : California Pizza KitchenMeal : Between lunch & dinnerLoc : Bandra Kurla.We were entering Bandra Kurla for a meeting when we saw the CPK sign and decided while driving to check it out if they were going to be serving at the awkward dining hour of 5.30 pm. They were and we walked into a .. read full article »

decorated palki for Lord GaneshaToday is the beautiful day in Mumbai…everywhere I can hear the fire-crackers, people are happy and the vibrations are good. Lord Ganesha is getting a big warm welcome. women in different coloured clothes dancing in a groupMen playing Lazims...lovely!!Even the .. read full article »

Rest: Koh by Ian KittachaiMeal : DinnerLoc : Intercontinental @ Marine DriveKoh the signature restaurant of well known Thai purveyor Ian Kittichai opened its doors recently. I was there with reservations under restaurant week, which has been a great initiative to bring gourmet cuisine to the .. read full article »

Restaurant week, the glorious celebration of food that has been happening in major cities the worldover has finally made it to our shores.From 6th September-12th September the denizens of Bombay will have access to a three course gourmet meal at 1000 per head at some of the finest restaurants .. read full article »

Yesterday I ate fish after a very long time and really relished it, my friend tells me that they eat fish everyday at every meal and they have been miserable since that oil spill.Ecologists said the picture is grim. "The oil spill will affect fish species; many of them breed in mangroves. The .. read full article »

CRIMINALS : Payless OpticsProduct : JUPITER by OAKLEYCRIME : CHEATING, LYING, INSULTING the customers.Picture this, a very Sunny day, you happen to walk by a case of sunglasses and you see a pair you have wanted for quite sometime. You walk in, pick the pair in this case the Jupiters by .. read full article »

Rest: Tote on the TurfMeal : Sunday BrunchLoc : Mahalaxmi Race Course,I have reviewed Tote a few times before (here and here)and have a lot of love for their bar (the bar) Last month they announced a new Sunday brunch which has since been going strong and i had the opportunity to try it out.Tote .. read full article »

Rest : Cool ChefMeal : SnackCool Chef is a new joint that has opened recently at Warden Road, they deliver to our place which is not too far away. The menu is eclectic, with sushi, pizzas, paninis.They have a small dining in section as well.The Sushi was acceptable, i was hoping they offered a .. read full article »

Loc: Indigo DeliMeal : Sunday BreakfastLoc : Colaba CausewayBack at the Indigo Deli for what was intended to be a quick Sunday breakfast but turned into anything but. We were seated with another four tables but were the last ones to be served. Maybe we come by too often.Started with the waffles, .. read full article »

Indiblogger hosted a blogger’s meet yesterday at Hotel Sea Princess, Juhu. It was touted as the biggest such event and I think that’s a fair claim. The event actually began a half hour late, at 2:30p.m., by which time the hall was almost completely packed. Registrations were done online by .. read full article »

I think, with the auto/taxi drivers being arrogant, buses and trains - too crowded, cycling is the best option. For one, it’s a substitute for those fancy expensive gyms where you cycle not reaching anywhere; moreover you save on petrol, since your car is sitting silently in your garage.I have .. read full article »

Rest : Salt Water CafeMeal : Late BreakfastLoc : Bandra,Salt Water Cafe is a place i have been driving by for ages, always wanting to stop by for a bite but time has never been on my side.This Sunday, i was finally able to swing a visit as i had a meeting set for 1 (Yes, i have been working .. read full article »

Rest : KomalasMeal: LunchLoc : Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel(sorry, no pictures guys)Komala's is very awkwardly located, which is why i never ended up visiting the space. Today, while at Phoenix, i was wondering where to munch and it struck, why not try them out. They are an international change, .. read full article »

Because they do too much dadagiri.I want to know whether they are running a public transport or a private car? They behave as if they are doing us a favor by taking us to our destination.We go across the road to stand on that RIGHTSIDE of the road so that they don't have to take an .. read full article »

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Rest : Purepur KolhapuriMeal : late late dinnerLoc : somewhere in Vile ParleIt was late and i was returning from a long days work. My friend / (slash) was looking for a dining companion, since he had mentioned this place before, i thought why not check it out. Although the other option was .. read full article »

Dear Mumbaites A petition has been made to Prime Minister of India to stop the honor killing that has been quite regular and with higher frequency due which young couples are being killed accross the country for honour.A petition has been made to bring a new law against the honour killing. I .. read full article »

This year, Rain has been kind...it pours heavily at night and during day it drizzles. If it rains for two full days, then the third day will be clear and sunny. Till now, it has not yet rained to parlayse the city but still there is fear whenever it rains...Mumbaites are reminded of 26/11 .. read full article »

Any time after 10pm, you can have your fill....thats Mumbai for you!!!Any body on holiday to strange places always wishes to try the local cuisine and every place has its own favorites. During my recent visit to Darjeeling, my friend had told me to try Shushi, a local delicacy. I was .. read full article »

Rest : PrakashMeal : SnacktimeLoc : Just ahead of Shive Sena Bhavan, DadarPrakash is a small no frill joint, on the same street as the Shiv Sena Bhavan (heading towards Worli) the ethos is old Udipi, eat good food quick and get out. The space is smallish, no air conditioning, you have to sit .. read full article »

I am very proud to be living in Bandra. There are still some cute homes in smaller lanes of Bandra. An auto ride through these narrow lanes is a treat.Barring the glitzy Bollywood crowd -- many of whom live overlooking Bandra's sea front -- the neighborhood culture here feels creative, .. read full article »

Since morning I am watching TVBharat Band!! Silly move by BJB to bring down the fuel prices!!!They keep showing all the parts of India and how goons are terrorizing a common man. I am at home so this Band makes no difference to me…but out there, the impact is seen on the road, with bus being .. read full article »

New Rickshaw tariff fare approved by RTA with the rounded off fares. read full article »

I started this as a Tiny Tale. But Anish Vyavahare added a chapter to it making it a collaborative effort and a bigger story. That got up featured on Protagonize’s editor’s weekly picks. I’ve just added the third chapter. You can read just my two pieces independently or read the .. read full article »

Mumbai, being the nerve centre for Bollywood films, it makes an interesting subject. Migrant workers, rich businessmen, smugglers, terriorists, sadhus, common men, the list is endless and every unit has a different angle and a new story to tell."Cities are built from concrete but held together .. read full article »

The Comedy store is an awesome addition to Bombay entertainment. My experience in the second week was great, the audience was fun and the place was full and unlike the terrible nonsense that passes of as humour on Indian television. The jokes are unrestrained and observational, bits on Bombay, .. read full article »

Rest : Fifty Five EastLoc : Hyatt, Kalina, Santa CruzMeal : LunchAlthough due to open in April, the restaurant got delayed a little. FFE replaces M, the grill and is also the default breakfast space for their sprawling in house guests.The Hyatt is a modern, minimalist business hotel, Fifty Five .. read full article »

Okay, so tell me where in Mumbai did I see this??? read full article »

My good friend Shailesh Prabhu runs a gaming outfit called Yellow Monkey Games and they have just released their first IP project called Finger Footie for the iphone & ipad. While its fun on the iphone its just fantastic on the ipad.Video is hereThe game can be bought here .. read full article »

* A story about neighbors and companionship in Mumbai. A park separates them. If it can be called a park, that is. A grassy patch chequered with muddy patches, that turn into puddles in the monsoon. The dogs like it anyhow. They keep him awake at night with their barking. Nobody seems to care at .. read full article »

Rest : Kailash ParbatMeal : LunchishLoc : Andheri Link RoadI have been stuck in Andheri for the making of the film for the past couple of days. Its unfortunate that the post production center for films in Bombay is located in an overtly commercial culinary wasteland such as Andheri.There is no .. read full article »

Next Sapling distribution drive is happening on 6′th June 2010 in the  following cities : Bangalore: Venue: Lalbagh, Glass house. Time: 10:30 AM Joel Fernandes – 9008905774 Chennai: Venue: Isha Project Green Hands, No. 5 Moolachathiram, Perumal Kovil St, MMC Post, Chennai 51 Time: 10:00 .. read full article »

A very quick update on yesterday’s street festival. It would have been nice if it had been a day-long fest and each of the events staggered a bit. I started out with a detailed itinerary, knowing even then the futility of trying to cover all the events. Kya karen, they were all so appealing! .. read full article »

After some exciting (and turbulent) experiences last year, here comes the baap of all community events – Mumbai ka King Kaun? (MKKK) This event has been taking shape quite recently and is not owned by any one person or group. That’s why this post comes so late but I’m hoping it’s still .. read full article »

Meal : LunchRest : Moshe CafeLoc : Crosswords, Kemps CornerCafe Moshe @ Kemps Corner is one of our fav haunts and we end up here atleast once a week if nothing. I dont write about them often as it would be the same thing repeated again and again.Yet, recently they changed and expanded their menu .. read full article »

Just returned from the launch of the new Indigo Deli at the Palladium at Phoenix Mills. It was everything i would have expected from the man who changed the way we approach cuisine (atleast in Bombay anyway) I have been a long time admirer of Chef Akerkar, his cuisine has been imaginative but .. read full article »

A cool sea breeze, a thirty minute brisk walk and relaxing to watch the sunset is the perfect way to while away the hours on hot summer days. read full article »

Rest : TulipMeal : LunchLoc : Warden RoadI remeber Tulip as a neighbourhood restaurant back when i was a kid and lived at Napean Sea Road. Unfortunately i cant recall much from my visit there back in the day. They downed shutters as i moved a few minutes away. So when i heard they were open .. read full article »

Summer holidays in Mumbai, all the children are downstairs in the compound playing outdoor games, some are roller skating, some playing Dabba hide-n-seek and some have brought out their bats and ball and are playing cricket. But these children live in suburbs and would not like to go far in .. read full article »