A Babbler's Brain Dump
Heart filled with anticipation, we manoeuvre towards the entrance. Cars jostle for parking space, dhoti-clad men and alluring women draped in Devdas-style sarees sashay gracefully in and out, halogens radiating their perfectly decorated faces. It's the ninth and last night of Navratri, the night before Dussehra and my last chance to experience the much revered Sarvajanik Durgotsav - Public Celebration... Continue Reading →
India's largest New Year Bash!!! and we were most happy to be a part of it 🙂 Essel World, the ginormous amusement park that's been regaling us Mumbai-ites for more than 2 decades. It is in fact our very own little Disneyland of sorts and we take great pride in talking about it. Built on an island called... Continue Reading →
Sbarro was just another pizzta (that's my version of pizza+pasta) haunt for me, until I got a peek of it in one of the daily sitcoms. Intrigued and a bit of RnD later, I learnt that it's a franchise of the quick-service Italian food joint Sbarro, NYC. Here, in Mumbai, Sbarro is one of the crowded joints on the... Continue Reading →
During the ten day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, there's nothing more I enjoy than visiting as many Ganesh Pandals as I can and capturing the magnificent idols in my lens. I was completely overwhelmed by the profound beauty and splendor that every idol exuberated. Totally awestruck, I kept gawking and wondering how much efforts and dexterity it... Continue Reading →
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most awaited and celebrated festivals in Mumbai. A festival which brings the city together, which is a reason for happiness and in which religion doesn't matter. There are thousands of Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandals vying for the title of the biggest, the wealthiest or the most beautiful idol of all. Efforts... Continue Reading →
Since when did they start selling Ganesh idols in supermarkets? Whats gotten into the minds of people these days? Its really heart-wrenching. Now the Gods come with an attached price-tag, may be even an offer, sitting in the the midst of that commotion just like any other commodity, waiting for someone to pick them up. Am... Continue Reading →
When it comes to Lower Parel, there's no dearth of options to drink and dine. Adding to this list is the new restaurant/lounge that opened this month in the Peninsula Business Park. Aquaba is a 3000 sq. ft. restaurant with 1000 sq. ft. al fresco section named after the quaint and picturesque city in Jordan. This... Continue Reading →
I always love making things easy for myself and everyone. We normally have a habit of digging a well when thirsty... Me, on weekends for example... I reach out to all possible sites to search for restaurant and the reviews weekends delicious. Thanks to Google and Justdial for making our lives so easy. I owe... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I logged on to my Facebook account only to see it loaded with Ramadan wishes from my Muslim and non-Muslim friends. Couldn't believe that a year had passed since I had treated my gut to the authentic Muslim delights on the streets of Southern Mumbai. And once again, it's time to rewind and repeat. Its Ramadan folks!!!... Continue Reading →
I've been craving to write about Mumbai since long, since the time I can remember. Mumbai, my city, the city of dreams, the city that has sheltered with love more than 18 million people across all states of India and from different parts of the globe the city that is a source of bread and... Continue Reading →
Natasha Gracious 