Ask anyone in Mumbai about their favourite Vada Pav place, and Ashok Vada Pav near Kirti College in Dadar is sure to be the frontrunner. For decades, this small eatery has held the No.1 spot for serving the best vada pav in Mumbai. We were curious to know what went into making Mumbai’s best street food and here is our report as we taste Mumbai’s best vada pav in Dadar.
27 July,2023 05:50 PM IST
When it comes to rain, either people love it or hate it. While some people love the season for the chai-pakoda feels, greener surroundings and respite from the summer heat, others despise the rainy season for the mosquitos, infections and flooding it brings with it. But we say, even when it pours, Mumbai roars! In fact, there are certain experiences in and around Mumbai that come to life only during Mumbai rains. So, make the most of the season and check out these top 5 things to do in Mumbai during the Mumbai monsoon.
25 July,2023 07:12 PM IST
Heavy rainfall was witnessed in several areas of Mumbai on July 19. The India Metrological Department has issued a Red Alert for Palghar and Raigad districts. Also, an Orange Alert has been issued for Thane, Mumbai and Ratnagiri. Heavy showers resulted in flooding at Rasayani police station in Raigad district on Wednesday morning, hampering the work,Due to the downpour, a flood-like situation was witnessed in parts of the district. Meanwhile, Raigad District Collector Yogesh Mhase announced a holiday for all schools and colleges in the district today in view of heavy rains.
19 July,2023 04:38 PM IST | Mumbai
As the rains pour down, let's take a look at these iconic Bollywood sequences shot in the rain over the years. The given data highlights the significance of rain in Bollywood cinema, portraying it as a powerful metaphor for various emotions and themes. From representing triumph over adversity in "Lagaan" to acting as a cathartic release for loss in "Kal Ho Naa Ho," rain plays a pivotal role in conveying emotions. It symbolizes love and romance in films like "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and "Aashiqui 2," while also representing grief and separation in "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham." Furthermore, rain is portrayed as a catalyst for self-realization and emotional growth in movies like "Wake Up Sid" and "Jab We Met." Overall, rain serves as a transformative element in Bollywood storytelling, bringing forth a range of emotions and experiences. Watch the full video for more details
12 July,2023 08:04 PM IST
Due to the ongoing tomato shortage in India, McDonald’s recently removed tomatoes from its menu at its various outlets. In the wake of tomato-less burgers at McDonald’s, customers have expressed their dissatisfaction over the move. The fast-food chain has removed tomatoes from its burgers due to supply issues. McDonald’s has cited ‘quality specifications' as the reason behind its removal instead of high tomato prices.
09 July,2023 01:42 PM IST
Monsoon diseases are a common occurrence with the onset of the rainy season. A range of viral infections and illnesses like the Common cold, Flu, Typhoid, Dengue and Leptospirosis grip people during this season hampering their health and wellness. We spoke to Dr. Manjusha Agarwal, Senior Consultant- Internal Medicine at Global Hospitals, Parel Mumbai to understand the ways in which we can protect ourselves from monsoon-related illnesses and the disease symptoms to watch out for.
05 July,2023 06:05 PM IST
Tomato price rise across India has taken each Indian kitchen by storm. As the vegetable markets see an acute shortage of tomatoes and a steep price rise due to rains, Indian kitchens that are known to use tomatoes extensively seem to be left with no option. But worry not. Here are 5 ingredients that can help you replace tomatoes in your cooking.
28 June,2023 07:47 PM IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued an orange alert for heavy rains in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. While a yellow alert has been issued for Mumbai on June 29 and 30. As per the Regional Meteorological Centre, the island city, eastern and western suburbs received 12.44 mm, 42.41 mm and 40.46 mm of rainfall respectively between 8 am to 12 noon on Wednesday. In the last 24 hours, there were 26 incidents of tree fall, 15 short-circuits, and five incidents of collapse/partial collapse of houses in Mumbai, as per the civic body. There was no report of any major water-logging in low-lying areas, officials of the BMC informed. Suburban trains on the Central Railway and Western Railway routes were running normally, though they were delayed by a few minutes, informed railway officials. Andheri subway was flooded because of heavy downpour but traffic was running smoothly soon and there was no major waterlogging. IMD scientist Soma Sen said, "The monsoon is active currently with its rapid advancement in the last 4-5 days. Leaving some parts of northwest India, the monsoon has impacted almost the entire country. Entire Gujarat and south-east Rajasthan have been covered by the monsoon. In the next two days, it is expected that south Punjab, Haryana and the remaining parts of Rajasthan will be covered."
28 June,2023 03:43 PM IST | Mumbai
In quest of tasting the best pav bhaji in Mumbai, we stopped by one of the legendary eateries - Cannon Pav Bhaji. Located just opposite the CST railway station, Cannon Pav Bhaji opened up in 1975 and has been serving authentic Mumbai Pav Bhaji ever since. Known to offer some of the best pav bhajis in Mumbai, Cannon’s pav bhaji can easily be termed one of Mumbai’s best street food. Don’t believe me? Check this out.
27 June,2023 06:46 PM IST
At least nine cars were badly damaged after a huge tree in a residential building collapsed on them in Mumbai on Saturday morning. The incident happened in Mumbai's Malabar Hill area inside Geetanjali building. Besides cars, a boundary wall of the society was damaged too. Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) rushed to the spot. Further details awaited. Meanwhile, the IMD on Saturday issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra in the next 4-5 days. As per the weather update issued by IMD at 10 am, light to moderate spells of rain are very likely to occur at Mumbai, Raigad, Thane, and Palghar during the next 3-4 hours.
24 June,2023 03:45 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
