We have curated ten historical facts about Mumbai's iconic locality Colaba. Known for its old world charm, diverse neighbourhood, lively markets and eclectic food, the locality is an extension of human enterprise in South Bombay. The extracts have been taken with permission from the book, "Bombay: The Cities Within" by Rahul Mehrotra and Sharada Dwivedi, and published by Eminence Designs Pvt. Ltd.
30 March,2023 11:13 AM IST | Ainie Rizvi
Mumbai has begun to gear up for the mass celebrations of the 'festival of colours'- Holi. The members of Veer Netaji Krida Mandal at BDD Chawl in Worli have made a huge effigy for Holika Dahan. Meanwhile, in south Mumbai, the Kolis of Jamshedji Bandar in Colaba on Sunday performed traditional Holi programs a day before Holi. Pics/ Ashish Raje, Sameer Markande and Satej Shinde
05 March,2023 06:41 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Mumbai is reported under ‘moderate’ category on Tuesday as the overall AQI of the city is 200, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). Pic/Shadab Khan
21 February,2023 06:14 PM IST
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Mumbai woke up to the coldest day of the season on Sunday. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Santacruz observatory recorded a minimum temperature of 13.8 degrees Celsius, which is four degrees below normal, while the Colaba observatory recorded 16.2 degrees Celsius
16 January,2023 11:46 AM IST
Apart from the striking performances, Ajay Devgn-starrer Rudra: The Edge of Darkness really stands out for capturing the natural locations and realistic portrayals of Mumbai City, like never before. How many did you get right? (All photos/PR)
23 March,2022 09:44 AM IST
Shilpa Shetty, along with her kids - Viaan and Samisha, mother Sunanda and Shamita Shetty with Raqesh Bapat left for Alibaug midst court hearings to celebrate Valentine's Day together. We have pictures (All photos/Yogen Shah)
14 February,2022 09:35 AM IST
A statue of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, his first in Mumbai, was unveiled in Colaba by his son and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on the occasion of his 95th birth anniversary. The event was graced by politicians across party lines including Raj Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis, and Balasaheb Thorat among others.
24 January,2021 02:09 PM IST
As 2020 comes to an end, we take a look at some of the most prominent happenings of the year in Mumbai through the photos clicked by Mid-Day photographers. From the city battling COVID-19 to animal sightings during the lockdown, our photographers captured it all.
31 December,2020 10:42 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT