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 gears up to ring in the New Year without any Covid-19 restrictions after two years. Huge crowds were witnessed at prominent spots in the city. The police on Saturday beefed up security to prevent any untoward incident. The police are anticipating large gatherings near the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Girgaum Chowpatty, Juhu beach, Bandstand in Bandra and other prominent locations, and security arrangements have been made accordingly.
31 December,2022 08:03 PM IST | Mumbai
As India assumed the presidency of G20 on Tuesday, areas in south Mumbai were seen decorated. Crowd gathered at Gateway of India to see the decor and beautifully lit heritage structures in the city. Pics/ Ashish Raje.
13 December,2022 11:16 PM IST
In Photos
Indian Navy personnel perform during the Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony as part of Navy Day celebrations at Gateway of India in Mumbai (Pics/Ashish Raje)
04 December,2022 09:44 PM IST
In Photos
Security was beefed up at Gateway of India in Mumbai after city police received several text messages on its helpline number, threatening that a "26/11-like" attack will be carried out in the city by six persons and "preparations are on to blow up" the metropolis.
20 August,2022 07:19 PM IST
On World Heritage Day 2022, here are some lesser-known facts about 10 historical sites in Mumbai. Pics/Mid-Day Photo team
18 April,2022 06:04 PM IST
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On the occasion of Shiv Jayanti, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar and Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant garlanded the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Gateway of India in Mumbai. PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and other prominent personalities also paid their homage to Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary. All pics/Bipin Kokate
19 February,2022 05:43 PM IST
The makers of 'Mumbai 26/11' hosted a special event at the gateway of India, Mumbai. Speaking about the show, Mumbai 26/11 stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Mohit Raina, Tina Desai, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Satyajeet Dubey, Natasha Bharadwaj, Mrunmayee Deshpande & Prakash Belawadi. Over the weekend, 'Chehre' makers hosted a special screening which was attended by Shama Sikander, Krystle D'Souza, David Dhawan, Satish Kaushik, Ramesh Taurani hosted in Juhu, Mumbai. We have pictures (All photos/Yogen Shah)
29 August,2021 07:38 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT