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Todays Image • Mumbai Across Back Bay

The view from atop a high rise on Marine Drive looking across Back Bay to the WNW. Mumbai is India’s second largest city and its most affluent but it is also home to one of the world’s largest slums. Like much of Asia’s large and growing metropolitan areas, Mumbai is also struggling to deal withContinue reading “Todays Image • Mumbai Across Back Bay”

Smog And Rapid Economic Development

An Editorial Definition of Smog – A form of air pollution producing a gray fog from burning fossil fuels. A form of air pollution produced by the photochemical reaction of sunlight with hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides that have been released into the atmosphere, especially by automotive emissions. Back in the 70’s my first real jobContinue reading “Smog And Rapid Economic Development”

Port of Call Goa, India

The colonial era of Goa is a complex story, shaped by conquest, Christianity and commerce, beginning with the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century. It became the center of the Portuguese Asian trade and was a major Christian religious center. Where Your Ship Docks The Goa Cruise Port is located in the cityContinue reading “Port of Call Goa, India”

The Temples Of Elephanta Caves

The Temple Caves on Elephanta Island are a must-see for anyone visiting Mumbai. They offer a unique glimpse into India’s rich cultural heritage and are a testament to the skill and artistry of the ancient Indian craftsmen. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and represent a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to theContinue reading “The Temples Of Elephanta Caves”

An Afternoon In The Dharavi Slum

Mumbai India’s Famous Dharavi Slum The Dharavi Slum is located in central Mumbai, India and is famous as one of the largest slums in the world. It is estimated to have a population of over 1 million people in an area just over 2 square kilometers. Whatever notions people may have about this place, they’reContinue reading “An Afternoon In The Dharavi Slum”