"Bollywood Today"

""" It would be a mistake to look only at the photos in this new book on Bollywood. The real eye candy is not the photographs but the writing. ""In Bollywood Today, Kaveree Bamzai entertainingly combines good-prose with insightful-analysis. Details are contemporary...

Disaster Proof Tips to Doing Business in Dubai, Shanghai and Mumbai

There are always lessons to be learned but rather than do that through travel disasters, why not do our homework before heading for the airport. That's why the Been There Guide to Business Etiquette caught my eye.  Let me share a few elements I gathered from this article.

Trial begins on Mumbai train bombing

The grim work of trying in court the 13 men accused of carrying out the July 2006 Mumbai bombing, has begun.  "A total of 187 commuters were killed and more than 700 people wounded in the seven...

India bans elephants from Mumbai

India's state government has banned elephants from Mumbai. It's a commendable decision to protect the animals from abuse. "Elephants -- long revered in India as symbols of wisdom and good fortune -- are no longer...

An interview with Karl Bhote – A young man who has already made such a huge...

      Born on the 7th of October 1985, Karl Bhote today, at 21 years of age, living at Pune city,  is a role model for young and old vintage car and bike collectors, restorers and...

Indian Wine Takes On The World

"The Indian wine industry may still be in its infancy, but it is hoping to challenge the supremacy of winemaking countries in an effort to gain a foothold in the international wine market.Though India offers an...

Local trains in Mumbai - A daily death trap?

   There used to be a time, not too long ago, when the local trains of Mumbai, or Bombay as it was called back then, had acquired a cult status, thanks to them being made popular thanks to Indian...

Ghanti Baj Gayi

"Ghanti Baj Gayi If you take your camera and go out, you will see enough things to photograph. This is the bell of an old bicycle in my building's staircase. Like anything else made of iron or steel, it is rusted....

Liz Hurley's beach party spoiled...

A line in the sand? Bombay turns on Hurley after she attempts to take over their beach"A line in the sand? Bombay turns on Hurley after she attempts to take over their beach"

Interlocked

"Interlocked These are the floor tiles outside the Asiatic Library in South Bombay. You may find it odd, but these interlocking tiles that are used for making footpaths and other floorings always fascinate me. This also reminds me of Yin and Yang. You can also see how a...

Auto Drivers

"These are the auto rickshaws of Bombay. The drive very rash and if you hapen to be driving in Bombay you will find them as annoying as a pimple on the bum. Contrary to popular belief these drivers will often say no to you if they are not interested in going there. I have...

Triclour and country's future

"Triclour and country's future On the morning of Republic Day (26th January 2007) our society hoisted the tricolour Indian Flag. This is Manu (my son) on the right and Ritam (Manu's friend) with our national flag. As a child we used to eagerly wait for this day and used to...

On a shoestring budget...literally

"On a shoestring budget...literally It is said that Bombay is the city of dreams and you can realize all your dreams if you have the courage. Looking at this image you will have to agree. You can start a business...

Running a business on a shoestring budget

"Running a business on a shoestring budget “Worried about the large amount of investment required in starting your business? Why not start an open air office at no cost at all.”"

Running a business on a shoestring budget

"Running a business on a shoestring budget “Worried about the large amount of investment required in starting your business? Why not start an open air office at no cost at all.”"

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