Tucked between Mumbai’s iconic Churchgate Station and Horniman Circle, Saint Thomas Cathedral church in Mumbai stands tall and speaks volumes about its history and grandeur. This church in Mumbai has a lot of history and has influenced the history of the city as well. As we pass through these simple wooden doors let me take you back in time and share its history.
Sharukh Bamboat
Sharukh Bamboat
Sharukh Bamboat is an aspiring travel blogger and writer based in Mumbai, India. He blogs at the Travel India Destinations, where he shares his passion for travel, food, and culture through engaging stories and vivid photography. With a focus on showcasing the lesser-known aspects of Mumbai and India, Sharukh brings a fresh perspective to the travel blogging scene, often highlighting hidden gems and local experiences in India that tourists might otherwise overlook.
Old theatres in Mumbai are essentially single screen theatres in Mumbai which remain an integral part of the history and culture of the city. However, sadly many of them have shut down or are on the verge of shutting down thanks to an unstoppable force called development.
Multiplexes are becoming a trend offering exceptional movie experiences. Over the past decade, Mumbai has seen considerable growth in terms of multiplexes mushrooming all over the city. This has led to the downfall of the single screen old theatres in Mumbai.
Want to know more about the 1832 Bombay riots? If you are living in Mumbai it is likely that you must have come across a few Parsis or Iranis that live in their own world. Most people think of Parsis and Iranis as this sweet, friendly and peace-loving individual that prefer to mind their own business. However, you might not know that in 1832, Parsis and Iranis led the Bombay Dog Riots, the first-ever rioting event in Mumbai (formerly Bombay).
While honeymoon planning seems like an exciting thing to do it can turn into a complex task eventually. With plenty of options and endless information and data, it can make things hard for you. Different couples have different ideas on how to plan a honeymoon and get to their favourite destinations. However, you need to ensure that you have clarity on planning for a honeymoon and using your resources and budget.
Honeymoon planning can get crazy if you don’t know how to ask the right questions. Hence, you must be sure that you know how you can come up with practical thoughts on planning for the honeymoon. A blissful honeymoon is a good thing and it is possible as well. For this, you need to create the right plan and ensure that you stick to it and use your resources wisely.
In one of my previous posts on Mumbai banks, I covered some of the top banks in the city that has some cool antique doors. However, I also mentioned that one of the challenges for Thursday Doors is how I can incorporate history seamlessly into the narrative. I’m no history student, but I love to serve ‘something boring’ in my own innovative way. This week, I take you back in time when music could touch your heart and you could touch music, literally.
Writing on doors has always been a challenge to me. Why? Because I generally write about history, culture, food, destinations and shopping. Thursday Doors is a different topic altogether. Also, connecting doors with my travel theme is a bit tricky, therefore I kind of enjoy this challenge.
India has always been the land of diverse cultures and traditions. Over the years, many colonies and empires have settled here influencing the lives of the people in many different ways. Mumbai, in particular, has always been the city of commerce attracting people from far corners of the world.
Tucked in the quiet corner of South Mumbai you will find plenty of heritage buildings that stand the test of time. Previously I covered my college, the Elphinstone College that is among the oldest colleges in Mumbai (then Bombay). This time let me take you on a short trip to visit one of the prominent newspapers in India: Mumbai Samachar.
Have you ever gone through this feeling of satisfaction? A feeling of doing something that has been on your list for years. Something that has been on your mind for long but you couldn’t because of various reasons. Well, if you do you know how I am feeling right now. Thursday Doors has been on my mind ever since I started reading No Facilities blog by my friend and mentor Dan Antion.
Most of the times travelling and planning go hand in hand. When we travel in India we do a lot of planning. This is because we want to make sure that we don’t have any issues later on. However, it is critical that you think of how you are going to make arrangements and get the best information when you travel with kids in India.