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Invisible Bombay – Art on Buildings around Kala Ghoda

by Sharukh Bamboat February 6, 2014

The New India Assurance Building Fort Mumbai

You must have seen me talking a lot about Kala Ghoda and why this place in Mumbai fascinates me more than any other local attraction. Well, to be honest, I love the architectural wonders of the past compared to the modern buildings that have no sense of art at all. You might have visited Kala Ghoda several times, but I bet you might have not seen these images ever before. I am trying my best to show you Kala Ghoda from my perspective and to show you that these old heritage structures deserve better recognition than what they receive. Get ready for some more pictures.

February 6, 2014 0 comments

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Invisible Bombay – Flora Fountain and Hutatma Chowk

by Sharukh Bamboat February 4, 2014

written by Sharukh Bamboat

I am a Bombay boy and I am so proud of it. Although, the city has changed today and the lifestyle has become complicated the city of Mumbai has always offered the best living experience that I can imagine. I agree life is fast, so fast that we don’t even have the time to think, in fact the speed of life has made us virtually blind because we rarely see the beauty of Bombay, admire it and bring some peace to our life.

So, I decided to give a pause to my writing skills, get my fingers off my laptop keyboard and instead start clicking some pictures of old Bombay that still stands tall, but invisible to our naked eyes. This will be the first installment of the five part INVISIBLE BOMBAY SERIES where I start with Flora Fountain and will take you across Kala Ghoda Area and in the last installment you return to Flora Fountain again completing the full circle. I would request my readers to take some time and explore all the five parts to enjoy this photographic tour of Kala Ghoda that I have created with all my efforts in writing and also exploring my photographic skills.

February 4, 2014 10 comments

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Why I Want to Visit Navsari Again?

by Sharukh Bamboat January 27, 2014

written by Sharukh Bamboat

Peace is important for our very existence and I believe without inner peace we all would have gone bonkers by now. For me, peace is like emptying myself up of all the worries, sorrows, and frustrations that I carry in myself, which multiplies over a period of time. I believe when peace comes to us, we get rid of all the negativity and become as light as empty glass, ready to fill in more that life has to offer. Amidst all the stress and worries, I and Sarah decided to take a short trip to Navsari, not too far from Mumbai where I would celebrate my Parsi New Year and would also get the much deserved break that I need.

January 27, 2014 10 comments

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Why Marine Drive is the Best Place to be in Mumbai?

by Sharukh Bamboat December 29, 2013

written by Sharukh Bamboat

Marine Drive Sunset in Mumbai

Being a local Bombay boy, I have always been passionate about the places that you find here in the city and the small by-lanes and small shops that thrive in the heart of the city. I also believe that Bombay was far better than Mumbai because the city did offer you with the kind of options that make you feel special. I will certainly write one more blog on that where I will try and compare Bombay Vs Mumbai and how people can see the difference that only locals can understand. I certainly believe that change is constant and that I cannot do anything about it, but change my perception and go with the tide of time. However, luckily there are certain things that haven’t changed much and that is Marine Drive.

December 29, 2013 12 comments

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5 Popular Hangout Destinations in Mumbai

by Sharukh Bamboat September 8, 2013

written by Sharukh Bamboat

Hangout Destinations in Mumbai

Its weekend time and it’s time for many Mumbaikars to take some time off from their hectic and boring work schedule and spend some time with their friends where they can share some quality moments and probably even vent out their inner emotions and feelings. I love weekends as much as I love my work because after five days of struggle, I get some time to spend it the way I want it. The biggest tragedy of being in the writing profession is that everybody thinks it is cool to be a writer, but there are many more sides of it that always remain in the dark. Well, I am not cribbing about my profession here, I am just saying that everybody around feels the same that their burden in life is the heaviest. So, when the weekend comes people hunt for the coolest hangout destinations where they can meet with friends and chill out and spend some great time. Here we take a look at the top 5 coolest and affordable hangout destinations in Mumbai where you can have quality time with your friends without spending too much.

September 8, 2013 2 comments

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Top 5 Must Visit Waterfalls in Maharashtra During Monsoon

by Sharukh Bamboat July 28, 2013

written by Sharukh Bamboat

Waterfalls in Maharashtra

It’s quite ironic that many people in cities like Mumbai and Pune often curse the rain for the kind of urban mess that it creates and then rush out in the rural areas looking for some holiday spots where they can enjoy the serenity of nature. In my previous blog about waterfalls, I covered the must visit top 5 waterfalls near Mumbai but I finally thought that Maharashtra is not just around Mumbai and Pune. Maharashtra is blessed with plenty of natural landscapes and holiday destinations that should be explored. This time I am again covering the waterfalls that readers can enjoy and I have never covered them before on my blog so my readers can always expect some fresh and new content and even new waterfall destinations that they can explore. Below are the top 5 must visit waterfalls in Maharashtra which nature lovers, photographers and family people can enjoy.

July 28, 2013 12 comments

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Top 5 Monsoon Weekend Getaways Near New Delhi

by Sharukh Bamboat July 19, 2013

written by Sharukh Bamboat

New Delhi is nothing less than chaos during the monsoon season with all that traffic jams and floods that occur in the low lying areas, but I think that is not exactly what Delhi has to offer to its residents and all the people that visit the capital city during the rainy season. I believe every city in the world is very much like that especially in India where people from various small towns and villages land up in metro cities like Mumbai and Delhi for work and to earn their livelihood and on top of it the poor civic administration that does very little to resolve city’s complex problems. Well, I am not here to talk on social and political issues but instead I would like to highlight some great monsoon weekend getaways that are near New Delhi that can help my readers to get out of this urban cacophony and all the stress that they build up during the week.

July 19, 2013 0 comments

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Must Visit Top 5 Waterfalls Near Mumbai

by Sharukh Bamboat July 10, 2013

written by Sharukh Bamboat

Waterfalls Near Mumbai

Tired after a long week of hectic work and stress? Well, monsoons have finally touched Mumbai and this time the clouds have been more merciful than before raining more than what we normally expect. While rains lead to flood and traffic jam problems during the weekdays it also offers a better way to relax and get back into action on weekends. Many Mumbaikars feel the need to just take a break from their hectic schedule and drive away not too far from the city into a place that can offer them lush greenery and icy cool waterfall where they can enjoy and have some great time with their family and friends. Here we take a look at the top 5 waterfalls near Mumbai that offer the best way to enjoy our weekend.

July 10, 2013 8 comments

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Exploring Kala Ghoda’s History, Art, Architecture, Food and Shopping Destinations

by Sharukh Bamboat July 3, 2013

written by Sharukh Bamboat

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai

Kala Ghoda literally means Black Horse and although the name sounds a bit odd for a location it offers a great experience especially when you are somewhere in South Mumbai. I have been a resident of South Mumbai since my birth and no other place holds a special place in my heart than Kala Ghoda. It is not only connected to my childhood days, but also during my college days. Oh, you must be thinking I am getting emotional and exaggerating about the place because I am emotionally attached to it, but that is not the case. When I write I detach myself from the topic to give a whole new perspective to my readers and audience but certainly Kala Ghoda is among the best tourist destinations in Mumbai.

July 3, 2013 8 comments

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