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2015 in pictures: A year in the life of Mumbai

Updated On: 01 January, 2016 08:55 AM IST |

As the New Year 2016 dawns, we take a pictorial look back at some of Mumbai's big and poignant moments from 2015, that were captured expertly by mid-day photographers

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I stood on the tracks during peak hour, waiting to capture this frame. The stretch between Thane and Kalwa, where this picture was taken, is busy, with Central and trans-Harbour trains running criss-cross every few minutes. - Sameer Markande
I stood on the tracks during peak hour, waiting to capture this frame. The stretch between Thane and Kalwa, where this picture was taken, is busy, with Central and trans-Harbour trains running criss-cross every few minutes. - Sameer Markande
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I stood on the tracks during peak hour, waiting to capture this frame. The stretch between Thane and Kalwa, where this picture was taken, is busy, with Central and trans-Harbour trains running criss-cross every few minutes. - Sameer Markande
I stood on the tracks during peak hour, waiting to capture this frame. The stretch between Thane and Kalwa, where this picture was taken, is busy, with Central and trans-Harbour trains running criss-cross every few minutes. - Sameer Markande
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In Mumbai, where people struggle to find a roof over their heads, birds aren't spared either, since trees are cut wantonly. I saw this sparrow flutter in and out of the lamp, and clicked it from my window. - Pradeep Dhivar
In Mumbai, where people struggle to find a roof over their heads, birds aren't spared either, since trees are cut wantonly. I saw this sparrow flutter in and out of the lamp, and clicked it from my window. - Pradeep Dhivar
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In Mumbai, where people struggle to find a roof over their heads, birds aren't spared either, since trees are cut wantonly. I saw this sparrow flutter in and out of the lamp, and clicked it from my window. - Pradeep Dhivar
In Mumbai, where people struggle to find a roof over their heads, birds aren't spared either, since trees are cut wantonly. I saw this sparrow flutter in and out of the lamp, and clicked it from my window. - Pradeep Dhivar
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It took me three months to get this shot because getting permissions was tough. This lioness had mauled a guard to death, after which she passed away. The subject had a great story behind her. - Nimesh Dave
It took me three months to get this shot because getting permissions was tough. This lioness had mauled a guard to death, after which she passed away. The subject had a great story behind her. - Nimesh Dave
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It took me three months to get this shot because getting permissions was tough. This lioness had mauled a guard to death, after which she passed away. The subject had a great story behind her. - Nimesh Dave
It took me three months to get this shot because getting permissions was tough. This lioness had mauled a guard to death, after which she passed away. The subject had a great story behind her. - Nimesh Dave
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It was a poignant moment and spoke of the great sacrifices our firefighters make. Technically, clicking this photo was challenging, since the crowds were large and the sun's rays were playing spoilsport, bouncing off the glass frame. - Datta Kumbhar
It was a poignant moment and spoke of the great sacrifices our firefighters make. Technically, clicking this photo was challenging, since the crowds were large and the sun's rays were playing spoilsport, bouncing off the glass frame. - Datta Kumbhar
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It was a poignant moment and spoke of the great sacrifices our firefighters make. Technically, clicking this photo was challenging, since the crowds were large and the sun's rays were playing spoilsport, bouncing off the glass frame. - Datta Kumbhar
It was a poignant moment and spoke of the great sacrifices our firefighters make. Technically, clicking this photo was challenging, since the crowds were large and the sun's rays were playing spoilsport, bouncing off the glass frame. - Datta Kumbhar
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The humongous fan made the technician seem inconsequential. We treat flying as everyday, forgetting the engineers and technicians who are crucial cogs in the aviation wheel. - Satej Shinde
The humongous fan made the technician seem inconsequential. We treat flying as everyday, forgetting the engineers and technicians who are crucial cogs in the aviation wheel. - Satej Shinde
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The humongous fan made the technician seem inconsequential. We treat flying as everyday, forgetting the engineers and technicians who are crucial cogs in the aviation wheel. - Satej Shinde
The humongous fan made the technician seem inconsequential. We treat flying as everyday, forgetting the engineers and technicians who are crucial cogs in the aviation wheel. - Satej Shinde
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It was an awkward moment. Abhishek Bachchan wanted to shake hands with Uddhav Thackeray, but instead, got a surprise hug from his son Aaditya. - Sayyed Sameer Abedi
It was an awkward moment. Abhishek Bachchan wanted to shake hands with Uddhav Thackeray, but instead, got a surprise hug from his son Aaditya. - Sayyed Sameer Abedi
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It was an awkward moment. Abhishek Bachchan wanted to shake hands with Uddhav Thackeray, but instead, got a surprise hug from his son Aaditya. - Sayyed Sameer Abedi
It was an awkward moment. Abhishek Bachchan wanted to shake hands with Uddhav Thackeray, but instead, got a surprise hug from his son Aaditya. - Sayyed Sameer Abedi
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I was standing atop the floodlight pole for this shot. It's one of my favourite frames. The girl, Kaira D'Souza, was playing exceptionally well. And she wasnu00c3u00a2u00c2u0080u00c2u0099t the only one who dished out an ace that day. - Atul Kamble
I was standing atop the floodlight pole for this shot. It's one of my favourite frames. The girl, Kaira D'Souza, was playing exceptionally well. And she wasnu00c3u00a2u00c2u0080u00c2u0099t the only one who dished out an ace that day. - Atul Kamble
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I was standing atop the floodlight pole for this shot. It's one of my favourite frames. The girl, Kaira D'Souza, was playing exceptionally well. And she wasnu00c3u00a2u00c2u0080u00c2u0099t the only one who dished out an ace that day. - Atul Kamble
I was standing atop the floodlight pole for this shot. It's one of my favourite frames. The girl, Kaira D'Souza, was playing exceptionally well. And she wasnu00c3u00a2u00c2u0080u00c2u0099t the only one who dished out an ace that day. - Atul Kamble
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The expression on Indrani's face speaks a lot. Usually, pictured glamourous, this was the first time she was seen haggard. I stood on the police van step, jammed my camera between the grills and photographed her. - Onkar Devlekar
The expression on Indrani's face speaks a lot. Usually, pictured glamourous, this was the first time she was seen haggard. I stood on the police van step, jammed my camera between the grills and photographed her. - Onkar Devlekar
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The expression on Indrani's face speaks a lot. Usually, pictured glamourous, this was the first time she was seen haggard. I stood on the police van step, jammed my camera between the grills and photographed her. - Onkar Devlekar
The expression on Indrani's face speaks a lot. Usually, pictured glamourous, this was the first time she was seen haggard. I stood on the police van step, jammed my camera between the grills and photographed her. - Onkar Devlekar
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I was outside and then saw this flute seller walk across, playing a melodious tune, as if it were an ode to the music the store had been supporting for generations. - Shadab Khan
I was outside and then saw this flute seller walk across, playing a melodious tune, as if it were an ode to the music the store had been supporting for generations. - Shadab Khan
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I was outside and then saw this flute seller walk across, playing a melodious tune, as if it were an ode to the music the store had been supporting for generations. - Shadab Khan
I was outside and then saw this flute seller walk across, playing a melodious tune, as if it were an ode to the music the store had been supporting for generations. - Shadab Khan
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The act of wearing the commissioner's cap was symbolic, and, veered from the static of the commissioner at a table. I waited for hours to capture this moment, while clamouring policemen and journalists proved a hindrance. - Bipin Kokate
The act of wearing the commissioner's cap was symbolic, and, veered from the static of the commissioner at a table. I waited for hours to capture this moment, while clamouring policemen and journalists proved a hindrance. - Bipin Kokate
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The act of wearing the commissioner's cap was symbolic, and, veered from the static of the commissioner at a table. I waited for hours to capture this moment, while clamouring policemen and journalists proved a hindrance. - Bipin Kokate
The act of wearing the commissioner's cap was symbolic, and, veered from the static of the commissioner at a table. I waited for hours to capture this moment, while clamouring policemen and journalists proved a hindrance. - Bipin Kokate
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Emotions ran high as regulars lined up to enjoy a snack at the iconic cafe for the last time. I thought I saw a certain sadness in Singh's eyes although he was smiling. The smell of delicious food wafting from the kitchen made it difficult to keep focus on the job. - Suresh KK
Emotions ran high as regulars lined up to enjoy a snack at the iconic cafe for the last time. I thought I saw a certain sadness in Singh's eyes although he was smiling. The smell of delicious food wafting from the kitchen made it difficult to keep focus on the job. - Suresh KK
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Emotions ran high as regulars lined up to enjoy a snack at the iconic cafe for the last time. I thought I saw a certain sadness in Singh's eyes although he was smiling. The smell of delicious food wafting from the kitchen made it difficult to keep focus on the job. - Suresh KK
Emotions ran high as regulars lined up to enjoy a snack at the iconic cafe for the last time. I thought I saw a certain sadness in Singh's eyes although he was smiling. The smell of delicious food wafting from the kitchen made it difficult to keep focus on the job. - Suresh KK
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The lion with its wide jaw was positioned perfectly to seem as if it was about to gobble the pigeons sitting on the street lamp. I stood in the middle the road for the perfect angle - Ashish Rane
The lion with its wide jaw was positioned perfectly to seem as if it was about to gobble the pigeons sitting on the street lamp. I stood in the middle the road for the perfect angle - Ashish Rane
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The lion with its wide jaw was positioned perfectly to seem as if it was about to gobble the pigeons sitting on the street lamp. I stood in the middle the road for the perfect angle - Ashish Rane
The lion with its wide jaw was positioned perfectly to seem as if it was about to gobble the pigeons sitting on the street lamp. I stood in the middle the road for the perfect angle - Ashish Rane

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