West India

Standing proudly at the intersection of Forbes Street and K Dubash Marg, Rhythm House was more than a music store, it was the heartbeat of Mumbai. From its founding, a year after India’s independence, the store offered vinyl records, cassettes, and later CDs that transported generations of music lovers into worlds of sound far beyond the city streets. 

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.

Most of my blog posts are usually about my travel experiences. However, recently I have not been traveling much mainly due to the amount of work I do. So, I and Sarah came up with the thought to write about Vasai history. Vasai is a little north of the Mumbai on the west coast. A few decades ago, Vasai was a sleepy town enjoying its own peaceful existence. Today it is one of the fastest growing towns in the suburban Mumbai.