A preview of Mumbai, my home town. For all
those who don't understand why its important
to visit Mumbai when visiting India.
Eventhough it is just another big city :)
Some of the pictures are my own and some
taken from Flickr.com. Thanks to all everyone
and internet! Tags :mumbaimerijaanbombayindiabollywoodradozhindisongtravelasiabackpack
April 2008
Located in the heart of Mumbai, the Dharavi
slum is like a city within the city. Now
ambitious plans for redevelopment mean its
days are numbered.
Home to one million residents, Dharavi is a
hive of activity providing Mumbai with an
essential recycling service. However, the
slum will soon give way to brand-new
apartments. Developers claim everyone will be
re-housed into better accommodation, but
unfair rules mean most families won't be able
to benefit from the change. Driven out of
their homes, they will lose everything. As
one mother puts it: "We will stay here until
they demolish, then we're in the hands of
God." Tags :MumbaiIndiaJourneymanPictures
Sep 2003
The colourful city of Mumbai was once home to
a variety of thriving communities but
globalisation has left its indelible mark.
The Laughing Club gathers every morning in
Bombay to confront the problems of daily life
by laughing until they are exhausted. Local
prostitutes await the punters who have
dwindled away since AIDS and ancient washing
community faces extinction since the advent
of washing machines Tags :MumbaiIndiaPovertyCitycommentaryanalysisglobalizationTravelHIVJourneymanPictures