BOLLYWOOD - Bombay's Hollywood
by ni3sgalave
The movie captures life and locales of Mumbai- both in the shanties of Dharavi and in the homes of the rich. The music of the movie, which is the toast of the Oscar, captures the diversity of musical genres of the country
JAY HO! COUNTRY ON CLOUD 9 AS " SLUMDOG" SWEEPS 8 OSCARS
look her eyes !
by venteeocho
Greater Bombay, which includes the city proper and its nearby communities, has a population of more than 12 million squeezed into an area of only 239 square miles (619 square kilometers). Originally, Bombay's site consisted of seven small basaltic lava islands. These islands are now connected by reclaimed land to one another and to the much larger Salsette Island to the north, but each still represents a distinctive neighborhood or section of the city.
a little knowlegde of local language
by tranceperent
This one should help visitors/tourist alike.
when in mumbai or for that matter most cities in India, if you happen to know a bit of Hindi (local language) it will definately make you comfortable and help you get your way.
hello: Namaste (na-masst-tae)
how much is it (asking for cost) - Kitne hue (keet-nae Hu-ae)
Thank you - Dhanyavad (dhan-nya-waad)
ok - teek hai
gentleman (Mr) - bhaisaab (bbhai-saab)
lady (mrs/ms) - behenji (bahen-jee)
these few local words should workwell for anyone in india. few states where hindi is not so popular, you need to know the local language. but this basic should help too.
USE OF HANDS
by Amitu
Left hand right hand - A very important, yet subtle, factor in India is avoiding the use of your left hand when interacting with others. In India, you use your left hand to clean yourself after using the toilet so it has extremely negative associations. ALWAYS give and receive anything with your right hand, or at least with both hands together. If you give change, accept something, or eat something with your left hand, it will be noticed, though politely not commented on. Using your right hand only is one of the easiest things for Westerners to forget to do, but it makes a difference. A friend who has been coming to India for more than a decade, but only recently made it a point to only use his right hand, said he really noticed how much people appreciated him making an attempt. It may mean a bit of extra effort at first, but it will be appreciated, and will soon become automatic. Even if you are left handed, try and adjust as much as possible.
places of worship 2
by tranceperent
afghan church
area: navy nagar, colaba
The church of st john the Evangelist better known as the afghan church is a presbyterain cherch built by the british to commemorate the dead soldiers of the first afghan war of 1838.
this wat was a complete debacle from the british point of view where they suffered heavy casualities. the church began as a small chapel in what was then known as the " sick bungalows" (now the inhs asvini, the indian naval hospital)
this awesome structure has wide gothic arches and beautiful stained glass window.