Mumbai, named after the local goddess Mumba (ai means mother in Marathi), is built on a long, thin island just off the west coast of Maharashtra and linked to the mainland by causeways. It's India's big-money business centre, and where the beautiful people hang out. Built on elegant colonial foundations are flashy skyscrapers and designer boutiques, which give it cool, glitz and glamour.
As one of the key ports on the Indian Ocean trade routes, foreigners have been visiting here since...
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India's commercial capital and the heart of the world's largest film industry, Mumbai is a vibrant city with a great arts and entertainment scene. Time Out Mumbai, launched in September 2004, is the guide to what makes the city tick. Over 500 events are listed each issue: restaurants and street food, clubs and bars, shopping and style, plus the best in film, theatre, art, music, dance and sport. Every 2 weeks, price Rs 30.
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