Dhobi Ghat – The World’s Largest Outdoor Laundry
My photography group recently went on a fascinating excursion to Dhobi Ghat – the ‘World’s Largest Outdoor Laundry‘. An amazing view down into the Dhobi Ghat can be had from Mahalaxmi Station Bridge (further details of how to get into the laundry can be found at the bottom of this... Read More
Wellness Trends
Wellness is one the most commonly used words in this day and age. It encompasses all senses and relates to being at a different level of existence. Here the body has its physical exercise and relaxing treatments, nutritious food. The mind is challenged and the soul is nourished through meditation... Read More
My Mumbai Heaven | Suzette
If ever there was a piece of heaven in Mumbai it has to be Suzette. I’m lucky enough to live only 2 blocks away from this fabulous French haven in Pali Hill Bandra. It’s chique, it’s got a great buzz and it’s always full of good-looking people. Heaven! Established 2... Read More
Gourmet Saturday : Ping Pong (BKC)
I am writing this a little ahead of Saturday in case anyone requires dining-out inspiration for this weekend. We tried out Ping Pong at Bandra Kurla Complex a few weekends ago, when Mr Jules and I attended an interiors show at the temporary exhibition centre there (Mr Jules rather begrudgingly... Read More
Inside Fab BAG: Vineeta Singh | Beauty Entrepeneur
At 23, Vineeta Singh was featured on the cover of THE WEEK for being the first and youngest b-school grad to decline a Rs. 1 Cr placement offer from a global investment bank to start up her own HR services company. Seven years hence and now in her 2nd venture,... Read More
Ubiquitous India: No 4 – Truck Hoppers
This blog is dedicated to the P-Js of Powai. All over India, on every road, from the busiest expressways to the narrowest country lane – there are people hitching rides or being transported on the back of commercial vehicles. They are lone riders, family groups, gangs of workers – or... Read More
It Gets Easier By Mumbai Mum
It’s a lie. There, I said it. I don’t want to depress any new mums out there that are waiting and waiting for ‘it to get easier’, but I really feel like it’s gotten harder. In the beginning, the sleep deprivation, the responsibility and the sheer emotional and physical shock... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Apurva Purohit | CEO RadioCity 91.1 FM
Tell us a about yourself, your background and what you do currently I am currently the CEO at Radio City, a Pvt. FM network in India and have been working in the media and entertainment space for the last 25 years. For a large part of my career I have... Read More
Indian Men Love Babies | Mumbai Mum
Ever since Annabelle was born we have been stopped in the street for people to pinch her cheeks, bless her, tell us what we’re not doing right or how she should be dressed. As frustrating as some of these things can be, it is fair to say that Indians, as... Read More
Doting Dads | Mumbai Mum
There is nothing more heartwarming than watching a grown man coo over a baby, especially when it’s yours (and his!). I remember saying to my Mum and Dad before Annabelle was born that I was worried about how having a baby would affect our relationship and would we be able... Read More
Is it a boy or a girl? | Mumbai Mum
I posted this on my facebook status the other day and was amazed with the comments I received back: “I don’t mind when people say “boy or girl?” but when they say “really? It’s a girl?” and she’s dressed in a pink t-shirt and flower power leggings…honestly!” This... Read More
Motherhood | Mumbai Mum
People always say that you look at your mother in a new light once you become a mum yourself. It’s so true. In fact I found a new respect for my mum when we first moved to India. Although I have lived overseas my whole life moving to India with... Read More
Making a Difference: Amy Houghton – Mumbai Mum
Amy is a first time mum to Annabelle who was born in April 2013 in Mumbai. Amy felt the level of information available for expat mums in the city was a little limited so she set up a blog and network, Mumbai Mum. On her blog she recounts her trials... Read More
The Good Juicery : Story of an Expat Entrepreneur
A couple of weekends back, Mr Jules and I attended the Bandra Wine Festival – where after sampling a few glasses of Indian wine in the midday sun, became rather in need of something more refreshing to drink (say no more!) That’s when I came upon the brightly coloured ‘Good... Read More