Feb
03
2012
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Amit Bhalla
Mumbai is the land of dreams where people come from all over the country to realize their ambition and create a life for themselves. The major attraction of Mumbai is its film industry that is known as ‘Bollywood’ not only in India but also internationally. Most of the people, who arrive in Mumbai, come with stars in their eyes and think of making it big in various industries, films being a primary source of attraction. It is however, not just the acting part that attracts people as Mumbai, being the financial capital of India, has sufficient opportunities for people who are willing to strive hard to realize their dreams. The film industry, which is a major source of income for India now, has made a name for itself in the global scenario with the movies in Mumbai creating a wave even in the international film festivals and winning many awards.
Movies in Mumbai are a major source of entertainment and livelihood for many people and hence the industry is thriving and gaining strength day by day. Each Friday sees the release of new movies and many of them go on to become blockbusters of the year. Even now there exist many people who would not want to miss the first day first show of Friday and go on a hunt for tickets much in advance when a much awaited movie is about to be released. Well, if you too fall into the category of movie lovers, then one of the best ways to catch the movies in Mumbai would be through the yellow pages service or perhaps the internet. Find out the theater where your preferred movie is playing, get the contact details for the place and book your tickets over the phone. This will ensure that you have your tickets secured and can watch the show at a date and time preferred and convenient to you.
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Jan
27
2012
Nancy Eben
One of the four metropolitan in India, Mumbai is the largest city and the state capital of Maharashtra. Earlier called Bombay, Mumbai is factually a congeries of seven island located on the Konkan coast.
Mumbai is best known for its Bollywood industry which is an internationally acclaimed Hindi film industry. Since Mumbai is an important city, accommodations come in all variety. Whether you are looking cheap Mumbai hotel or luxury hotels in Mumbai, you will find it all here. Offering you a gamut of interesting holiday packages to choose from, Mumbai Hotels are just the right place on earth to relax
Well dotted with architectural wonders, cozy restaurants, and first-rate hotels, Mumbai is a Chic city. Some of the famous hotels in Mumbai are as follows:
Taj Hotel in Mumbai
If one were to describe the Taj Palace Hotel of Mumbai in a word then it would no doubt be magnificent. Since its inception in the year 1903, the Taj Hotel has made a mark for it self. The structure of the hotel is an eclectic architectural brilliance of Oriental, Moorish and Florentine styles. The interiors of the hotel and its rooms has been decorated and embellished delightfully with exquisite art collection, hand-woven silk carpets on the floor, an impressive cantilever flight of steps, arched alabaster ceilings, spacious guest rooms, gigantic halls, crystal chandeliers among others.
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Jan
23
2012
By Manoj Gursahani
This article answers all these questions buzzing in your head with insightful, helpful and up-to-date medical tourism information relevant to India!
Photograph by Bill Strong
India has fast emerged as the preferred choice of many foreign patients looking for quality, timely and professional health care services and wellness programs with affordable options offered to them from the leading hospitals and clinics in India. Medical tourism India today covers the whole gamut of health tourism needs for the rest of the world: so there’s hope for those looking at top-class surgery options in India, be it best quality dental implants, lasik eye care, slick and safe cosmetic surgery or that elusive but not exorbitant tummy tuck or a spirit-booster with that breast lift/ face lift.
Even giving new life to that old ticker of yours with quality heart care and heart surgery is possible with the complete health check up package that can be combined with additional needs of a patient – or that of a companion for cosmetic surgery, orthopedic surgery or any other medical facilities India offers on a platter!
TMI simply acts as your professional and caring health care go-between and arranges matters so you breathe easy while deciding on which quality, affordable and customer-friendly services of ours suit you best when heading to India for availing premium hospitals, medical tours India and medical travel support that translates into time and effort savings for you – not to mention cash too.
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Nov
02
2011
by MINHAJ ALAM
Introduction
Rajasthan Tour is famous among the travelers of the world as the land of heroism, the India destination where travelers hear incredible stories of romance and courage – bewitching enough to appear a fairy tale but real enough to have been a component of the region’s story. Rajasthan Today does not require a Rajputana warrior to charge on his warhorse into a battlefield for his kingdom, and women of Rajasthan are no longer unseeable under the [Photograph by Zé Eduardo ] “purdah system”, but an aura of the foregone era lingers. Whether it is inviolable forts, the magnificent palaces, the centuries-old shops and markets, or the silent sand dune of the Thar Desert, every nook and corner of the area has its own story to tell.
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Oct
26
2011
By Meenu
On influx, you will be met by our envoy & moved to hotel where we will be holding the rooms on ready possession basis. During the night at hotel
Photograph by Claude Renault
Full day you will be visiting the attractions of the City Of Gold covering Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Jehangir Art Gallery, Hanging Gardens and Mahalaxmi Temple your heritage tour and at the same time cultural tour of India takes wings. Have your dinner and expend your night at hotel.
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Oct
19
2011
Sin Nana
Overview : Mumbai (Bombay), suburbs consisting of seven islands that once belonged to the fishing folk. Today it is an emerging metropolis, surrounded by the sea.
Photograph by Raghuram Ashok
Young, lively diverse cultural streams flows and cross currents Mumbai have a unique position of multinational city of India. The capital of is located in the southwestern part of India and occupies a peninsula, which originally consisted of seven small islands and the Konkan coast of Western India. Mumbai, also financial and commercial hub of the country ooze and have a main port on the Arab sea.
However, there is another face of Mumbai that it is most closely populated cities in the world. Mumbai is put on a place of the old regulation and took to its name of the local goddess “Mumba”, a shape of Shiva’s wife, Parvati.
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Oct
03
2011
By G Chhabra
Mumbai occupies a position of prime significance in India as the largest Metropolis and one of the most important commercial centers of the country. This coastal capital of the state of Maharashtra makes for the cultural hub of India with its unique multi-ethnic global outlook. Mumbai is the 5th most populated metropolitan area in the world and home to the largest film industry in the world, commonly known as Bollywood. With entertainment industry being one of the most booming sectors on a global plane and Bollywood movies attracting unprecedented popularity around the world, the significance and contribution of Indian cinema cannot be overlooked in an economic as well as cultural context.
On top of it all, it has a deep natural sea harbour which caters to more than half of the country’s sea traffic and cargo.
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Sep
07
2011
By Michael Braganza
Are you looking for a comprehensive holiday vacation? Have you desire to visit India? Come to India and wonder in Rajasthan which is a great place to visit. The vibrant state of Rajasthan is one of the most colourful regions in the sub-continent of India. The vibrant state of Rajasthan exhibits magnificence and royalty in every walk of life. The vibrant and colourful state of Rajasthan offers perhaps everything what a tourist can ask for? Here are discussed Photo by about brief Rajasthan information which will be surely beneficial for your tours to Rajasthan.
According to area, Rajasthan is the largest state in the sub-continent of India. The state of Rajasthan is encircled by Pakistan to the west, Punjab to the north, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to the northeast, Madhya Pradesh to the southeast and Gujarat to the southwest. The largest state of Rajasthan occupies an area of 342,239 square km. A great part of Rajasthan is occupied with the vast Thar Desert.
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Aug
17
2011
By Gerry Brills
Mumbai is the most economical city of India and many major industries and multinational companies are established and establishing in Mumbai. From the lifestyle style side people of Mumbai use very different and interesting kind of way. Due to the availability of pubs and discothèques in a huge numbers in Mumbai, people likes to enjoy the nightlife so much. No doubt that the night life in Mumbai makes people very happy and enjoy full.
Photograph by Claude Renault
Most of the things are very different in Mumbai as compare to other cities of India such as vibrant street life of Mumbai, dabbler nightlife, huge varied in cultures which results number of variety in thought and living way of people. The Mumbai city can also be said as one of the best global entertainment brand in India. If someone visits first time in Mumbai then he/her must feel very exiting very please because of the great and different kind of environment. Tourists and travelers can find here everything which is able in providing nocturnal spree to them. Wide ranges of cocktail clubs, hard rock spots, coffeehouses and piano – bar restaurants are best example for making the night very colorful and memorable. All these are really immersed you in a very exited and enjoying life.
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Jul
22
2011
By: Ajith Kumar Guptha
In the United States, New York is known as the ‘city that never sleeps’. Its counterpart in India is Mumbai. India is among the favorite tourist destinations at present. Despite the small troubles that occur in the streets of India, tourists still love to go to this magnificent and alluring country. Maybe because of its glorious past or perhaps of its scenic tourist spots… India is a place that you shouldn’t miss to visit. If you travel to India, visit Mumbai.
Mumbai is a very important commercial center in India. So far, it is the largest metropolitan area and is densely populated. The so-called Star Machine of the country is found in Mumbai, Bollywood. This Star Machine is able to come up with motion pictures more than what Hollywood can produce. The entertainment industry in India is booming and its popularity around the world is ever increasing. Indian cinema has definitely contributed to the country’s cultural and economic context.
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