Did you know, that the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Colaba is even older than the Gateway of India? Have you ever wondered, why is the Elephanta Caves called so? This World Heritage Day 2024, get ready to explore Mumbai’s heritage like never before. The Colaba area of Mumbai holds a treasure of history with remarkable monuments and structures that narrate the tale of Mumbai’s glorious past. Among them, Mumbai’s Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel stand as majestic landmarks bridging Mumbai’s modern present to its hair-raising history. In this series of Mid-day Xplore, Mid-day's journalist Katyayani Kapoor explores Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel with the founder of Mumbai Heritage Tours - Pranav Damle who gives a peek into the untold and rare history of South Mumbai's remarkable heritage honouring the heritage of Mumbai this World Heritage Day.
17 April,2024 09:00 PM IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Congress party saw some high-profile exits in recent months and one of the biggest setbacks came from Ex-Congress loyalist Milind Deora. One of the youngest members of the 15th Lok Sabha, with notable achievements as a former Union Minister, who was always seen as the credible Congress face from South Mumbai, resigned from Congress in January 2024, ending his 55-year-old relationship with the Congress party that he inherited from his father - veteran politician Murli Deora. What led Milind Deora to quit the Congress party and join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena? How does the Congress party undermine its legacy? From spilling beans on CAA to getting candid about this favorite places to dine and relax, watch Milind Deora’s exclusive Straight Talk with Katyayani Kapoor.
09 April,2024 12:12 PM IST
Maha Shivratri 2024 is here and this brings us to one of the biggest festivals in India devoted to Lord Shiva. There are many Jyotirlingas in India that are considered different manifestations of Shiva. While none of the Jyotirlingas happens to be in Mumbai, two ancient temples within the Mumbai city carry tales of miracles, faith and Shiva’s grace. During Shivratri, Shiva devotees flock to these temples just to catch a glimpse of their beloved Lord Shiva. The Babulnath temple in Mumbai located in Mumbai near Girgaon Chowpatty situated at a little hill is one of those temples. Just a few km away from the Babulnath temple, lies the legendary Walkeshwar temple. The story of the Walkeshwar temple is as endearing as that of the beautiful Banganga Tank next to it. What is the story behind these legendary temples and what’s inside? On the occasion of the Mahashivratri, as you do your Shivratri puja vidhi to worship Lord Shiva, don’t you miss out on visiting these Shiva temples in Mumbai.
06 March,2024 08:38 PM IST
It’s time for Christmas 2023! People around the world wait for this time of the year when their beloved Santa Claus showers them with gifts and joy. Willy Black of Khotachiwadi has played Santa for years in Mumbai’s beloved tourist hotspot Khotachiwadi! But since the last few years, his spirit has been dampened and Khotachiwadi doesn't see his Santa spirit anymore. The reason? One of Mumbai’s most famous tourist hotspots - Khotachiwadi is paying the price for being a heritage marvel. Tourists have been trespassing on residents' households and incidents of theft and accidents have pretty common in once-a-quiet village. Once Willy’s songs attracted crowds from far and wide and he welcomed guests with open arms to a display of his cherished belongings! But today, Willy keeps his doors shut for all that he has got in return is damage to his property! The greatest Christmas present for this Santa of Khotachiwadi would be to see his Khotachiwadi as peaceful, safe and serene as it used to be!
25 December,2023 11:14 AM IST
Dussehra 2023 is almost here and this brings us to the yummy tradition of enjoying piping hot jalebis along with crispy Fafda together. While many places in Mumbai offer good Jalebi-Fafdas, some of them offer the best! Today, we are exclusively going to places where you will always get the combination of jalebi and Fafda in an authentic flavor until it runs out of stock. Come with us as we explore some of the best Jalebi-Fafda in Mumbai.
24 October,2023 09:15 AM IST
Mumbai’s 100-year-old Laburnum road houses one of the most important pieces of our Indian history - Mani Bhavan. This quiet little building in Mumbai had been the residence of Mahatma Gandhi from 1917 to 1934 and is now converted into a Gandhi Memorial. This Gandhi Jayanti 2023, come with us as we explore Gandhiji’s home in Mumbai - the iconic Mani Bhavan.
29 September,2023 07:00 PM IST
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
Mumbai Monsoon
Mumbai Rains 2023 is almost here. And this means it’s time to indulge in some of the best chai and snacks in Mumbai's monsoon. In search of the best chai and nashta in Mumbai, we went to Fort in South Mumbai to check out tea and snacks at ‘Raju Ki Chai’. With a quirky vibe and delicious menu, this urban tapri is worth a try! We tried out Kesar chai and Varanasi Malai toast at 'Raju Ki Chai' and this is our review.
23 June,2023 12:27 PM IST | Mumbai
Summer Special
Mumbai’s Girgaon Chowpatty is not only famous to serve breezy beach walks along a magnificent skyline but also the most lip-smacking street food that one can ever relish. This place is not only thronged by beach lovers but foodies who travel from far and wide just to dig into their favourite Pav bhaji, Chowmein or Bhelpuri at Girgaon Chowpatty. However, during the summer months, what steals the show is the iconic Ice Gola. We tried out one of the popular Ice Gola stalls at Girgaon Chowpatty named Jai Jawan Stall and we were in for a treat.
24 May,2023 06:15 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar never ceases to surprise its visitors. From antique treasures to unique finds, you can literally dig out the past at this fascinating flea market. On the occasion of World Telecommunications Day, we explore Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar to find vintage and antique phones.
16 May,2023 07:03 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
