How do I say ‘Goodbye Bombay’?
I have been putting off writing this for some time. I wasn’t really sure how to word it. Or how I would feel whilst writing my swan song. How do I say ‘Goodbye Bombay’? Yes, it’s true – I am leaving Maximum City. Mr Jules has been called back to... Read More
The Foundation for Mother & Child Health opens in Powai
It has been ages since I mentioned the Foundation. For new readers – yes I do actually have a volunteering job – when I’m not blogging (or shopping)! The last time I talked about our work was here. I explained how FMCH specifically reduces and prevents malnutrition amongst children in the... Read More
Harry – Star Jeweller to the Expat Wife
It’s not usual that I am the last to know about something. Especially when it comes to shopping. But I was definitely not in the know when it came to Harry – Star Jeweller to the Expat Wife. I told my friend MaximumCityMadam, that I had a 100 year old... Read More
The Changing Colours of the Mumbai Sky
Every so often, I take a photograph of the Arabian Sea from my living room balcony, with the same block of flats in the distance. Perhaps when the light glows after dusk, or when the sun is setting – or when the sky is lit up by lightning or fireworks.... Read More
The Raj Company (and a brush with the Mumbai Mirror!)
When the Mumbai Mirror recently requested to interview me about antiques hunting, they asked if they could meet me in Chor Bazaar for an photo opportunity. Well you know how much I love Chor Bazaar…but you also know that with temperatures around 40 degrees and rising humidity in Mumbai, I... Read More
My A-Z of Mumbai Shopping
After my A-Z guides to Mumbai Places and Food, I give you the BombayJules A-Z Guide to Mumbai Shopping. Note: 1) Please follow the links for location information and further details 2) Do bear in mind that these are my personal choices (with the exception of Nature’s Basket) 3) Regular... Read More
Pondicherry (Mumbai) – New Antiques & Interiors Find!
Nothing gets BombayJules’s adrenalin pumping more than a new interiors find! And here we have Pondicherry (in the Metro area of Mumbai) – a store that is only a few weeks old and the creation of Lina and Rahul Parekh. Behind the sunny yellow facade of Pondicherry (itself reminiscent of... Read More
Scenes from The Golden Temple, Amritsar
If there is one place that can knock you down with a feather like the Taj Mahal can..it’s the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Wow, what an amazing place. Last weekend, Mr Jules and I had the very great pleasure of visiting Amritsar and the Temple with our great friends Mr... Read More
My A-Z of Mumbai Food
I found that writing my ‘A-Z of Mumbai Places‘ to be quite addictive. So much so, that I thought I would challenge myself with an ‘A-Z of Mumbai Food’. The good thing about doing this in a city like Mumbai, is that it is OK to cheat slightly by mentioning... Read More
Ubiquitous India: No 5 – The Cart
The Indian cart surely has to be a design classic? A design that doesn’t falter – four large spindly wheels on a sturdy frame with a wooden top. And there is just no way that you would not see one of these if you were to go outside today. They... Read More