Mumbai Diary
Mumbai Diary is a collection of Blogs Posts describing my daily life in Mumbai. I am just one of the 17 million souls living in this vibrant port city. I have lived here for over three decades and know the city inside out ( well almost!) Mumbai Diary is a journal where I record and recount the anecdotes about my family . This is also the place to come to for information on where to shop for the best in Mumbai . It is a place is where I showcase the different festivals I celebrate sometimes through pictures and sometimes without. Come , share the experiences of an ordinary Mumbaikar who always sees the funny side of life.
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The convenience of the Local Store I was most upset when my local baniya decided to close shop. Looking at him, one would hardly imagine that he’d retire but he said he’d had enough. With erratic and unreliable staff, rising costs and reduced credit by the suppliers, keeping a store open was not feasible anymore.… Read more
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I used to think Shopping Therapy was meant for bimbos and was a complete waste of time. That was till last year when I had a blast shopping for Anna Shetty’s December wedding. I have a pet theory that girls who have a trousseau planned since the day they are born either get married very late or… Read more
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Last Sunday was Makar Sankrant which every Indian will tell you marks the beginning of the sun’s journey to the Northern hemisphere. This is celebrated with kites and the blue skies are suddenly populated with hundreds and thousands of brightly hued kites. Since last year, however, I find that there are no kites flying outside… Read more

