Mumbai monsoon special: Reign in the rains

Monsoon style tips Fold it right in the rainsPut your most fashionable foot forward this monsoon with bright colours recycled clothes and folding your outfits in innovative ways Nikshubha Garg talks to designers stylists and bloggers to find out how to increase your style quotient this season Read moreMonsoon travel special Where the rains take youWhether it is a dose of history or a relaxing spa that you seek we give you a list of options ideal for a rainy retreat Read moreMonsoon food special Crazy about chutneysWant to avoid eating street food in the monsoon Do so without forgoing your love affair with the irresistible spicy tangy sweet and sour condiments Make them at home and spice up your meals Read moreMumbai chefs share edgy rainyday recipesThis monsoon ditch tradition and give contemporary gourmet delights a chance Read moreSample these crunchy international delightsLet your fill of fried foods this season not be limited to pakodas and fries Therersquos much to bite into if you set your eyes on international cuisines We pick out the fried and tested Read moreFive fried snacks to make the most of this monsoonIt is pouring and you have good reason to stay in with the aroma of sizzling ghee crackling masalas and goldenbrown fried stuff which makes the rains memorable Read moreStay rain smart with these waterproof gadget accessoriesSave your gadgets from the rain this monsoon with these useful accessories Read moreIts raining gadgetsIf you are looking for a reason to rejoice as the skies open up look no further than these new devices Read moreSMDs soul food for every moodWhile there is an insatiable list of foods for every mood we put our taste buds and memories to work and came up with our very own Bitstrip for the monsoon soul Read moreBollywood TV couples reveal their romantic monsoon memoriesIt can get messy and uncomfortable but the monsoon also has a bright side mdash it ignites the romantic streak in us Film and TV personalities who take romance to another level on screen take a nostalgic trip to those special moments when the rains touched their lives Read moreMonsoon special Hollywood films with the best rainscenesNo special effect can match up to some of the best rainscenes in films Read moreSome tips to stay fit this monsoonThe lush greenery and overcast skies might rev up some spirits But for others the rains aggravate body aches and cause fatigue or lethargy Phorum Dalal talks to experts who decode these arguably psychosomatic reactions and suggest ways to stay in shape this season Read moreEnsure a happy monsoon for your petsIt might be raining cats and dogs outside but for our fourlegged friends the rains can usher in a host of ailments and diseases Protect your beloved pet this monsoon in these simple ways Read moreIts a deal Ensuring an insurance this monsoonLike most things in life there are two sides to the rains as well mdash it can be both romantic and distressing Going in for an insurance policy before the rains is an idea worth exploring Read moreI have developed a phobia of monsoon Mahesh NarvekarWith a smile on his face and a positive attitude Mahesh Narvekar Chief Officer Disaster Management Cell BMC receives bouquets and brickbats with equal flair In a tecircteagravetecircte with Rinky Kumar he talks about waking up in the middle of the night to check out an overcast sky seeing satellite images whenever he is free why every citizenrsquos life is precious to him and how he dreams of making Mumbai a disasterresilient city Read moreYour monsoon plannerWondering what to during the rains Well here are a few activities that you can indulge in Read moreMumbai rains The agony and the ecstasyMumbai has a lovehate relationship with the monsoon While the city dons a romantic look it also increases traffic jams causes flooding and leads to mucky streets sunday midday photographers let their lens do the talking Read more