Chor Bazar: Chor Bazaar, located near Bhendi Bazaar in South Mumbai, is one of the largest flea markets and tourist attractions of Mumbai. The word ‘chor’ means thief in Marathi and the market is thought to have originally been called ‘Shor Bazaar’, meaning noisy market. The current name is actually the result of the British mispronunciation! Chor Bazaar is said to sell mainly second-hand goods and […]
Women’s India Trust (WIT) was recently awarded ‘Women’s Empowerment Award’, at the 6th Global Economic Summit, 2017, held from 27th to 29th March, 2017. The Award recognizes the important role WIT has played in empowering women by ensuring access to education, training, a job skill and livelihood. Held jointly by the World Trade Centre (WTC) […]
Reay Road: Reay Road was named after Lord Reay, Governor of Bombay (1885-1890), opened in 1910, originally was used as a terminus for the Kurla-Reay Road harbour line. Reay Road is a Grade-I heritage structure. Also a Harbour line railway station, it houses many iron goods stockists and is also a source for traders who […]
The Parsi Ward at JJ Hospital celebrated Jamshedi Navroz for the 30th consecutive year on 21st March, 2017, with a jasan ceremony attended by 45 residents along with guests and relatives. Yasmin Mistry opened the event, welcoming all. Chairman of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet, Yazdi Desai, spoke in appreciation of the selfless efforts of the […]
Lady Jamshetjee Road: Lady Jamshedjee Road is a major road that runs through Mahim in Mumbai. Better known as L J Road, it is named after the philanthropic Lady Jamshetjee Jeejeebhoy, who funded the construction of Mahim causeway. Several prominent landmarks of the area located on the road includes St. Michael’s Church, The Mahim Dargah […]
Frohar Films Presents Monajats Frohar Films’ ‘Dudh Ma Sakar’ series presents ‘Monajato Yane Bhakti Geeto’ (Devotional Songs) on 2nd April, 2017, at 12 noon on DD – Girnar Channel. . . Mango Delight At Golden Star Thali This summer, Golden Star Thali (GST), Opp. Charni Road Station (E) brings to you the purest Alphanso mangoes. […]
On 20th November 2016, XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians) inaugurated its Thane chapter with founder Hoshaang Gotla, volunteers and members. He addressed a meeting with over 20 parents who attended registered their children as XYZ members so they can also partake in the numerous events conducted by XYZ. XYZ, which has centres all over Mumbai and […]
Arthur Road (From Jacob Circle where the Jail stands and Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba): Both are named after Sir George Arthur Bart. Governor of Bombay, 1842-1846. He was successively Lt. Governor of British Honduras and Lt. Governor of Upper Canada before coming to Bombay. He was also the Lieutenant General and Colonel of the 50th […]
Rhim Jhim Ke Tarane’, a variety revue will be performed by the scouts and guides of various companies under The East Bombay Bharat Scouts and Guides (EBBSG) District Association, a Not for Profit Association. In keeping with its motto to ‘Do your Best’, ‘Be Prepared’ and ‘Look Wide for Service’, along with a love for […]