Bombaiyya - the local Mumbai language
by rjogadiya
Interestingly, the very unique city has a language of its own, which is not very Hindi or Marathi or even English but a slight mixture of all the 3, which was popularised by none other than the Bollywood Badshah Mr.Amitabh Bachhan.
Itz sort of similar to the Gangsta rap guys in the west..
Suffer The Little Children
by keeweechic
Sadly it is the children that tug at the heart strings. They are brought up in these conditions not knowing any different. They are taught to beg at the sight of a foreigner and think this is acceptable. It is very difficult while looking at these poor little souls to say no, but offering anything often doesn’t help and also you can land yourself in all kinds of trouble with more children coming out of the cracks for the same. How mothers manage to feed their babies and little ones is beyond me. While they all seem to be clothed, the clothing is often filthy and tattered. There are plans to try and get more of these children into the education system.
Dance
by venteeocho
The legacy of dance in India is tremendous. On temple walls, on an urban stage, in impromptu outbursts by a mellow evening fire, men and women twinkle their toes in expressions of joy.
The classical dances of India are numerous. Characterised by stylised movements and elaborate costumes, these dances communicate age-old tales of love, longing and rage. As in most things in India, myth and legend find expression here too, as the epic tales of Ramayana and the Mahabharata are brought to life in nritya.
Kathak of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, Kathakali and Mohiniattam of Kerala, Bharatnatyam of Tamil Nadu, Kuchipudi of Andhra Pradesh, Manipuri from Manipur and Odissi from Orissa are the prominent classical dance forms in this country that sways to an altogether novel beat. The robust bhangra of Punjabi men, the graceful whirling of Rajasthani women, the gentle sway of northeastern dancers, vigorous tribal dances - every corner has developed its own unique form.
Packing List
by Ramonq
Bring toilet paper with you when you're going around town! Most public toilets are dirty and don't provide toilet paper. Better still go to some of the 5 star hotels and use their toilets there, if you could scam it.
The Landing
by keeweechic
You arrive at Elephanta island and climb a few stairs to a small landing with an entrance and ticket booth. You can either walk the distance of the pier (some 45 metres) or take the little train to the other end for just around 6 rupee.