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7 Remaining Dangerous Days this Monsoon 2009

Posted in Mumbai, tagged , , , on July 4, 2009 | 8 Comments »

As I prepare for travel to Mumbai, I cast an eye on monsoon forecasts, particularly when they coincide with high-tides.
Excerpt from notice from the US Consulate in Mumbai.
During the monsoon, most flooding occurs during high tide. Mumbai’s drainage system is designed to run off into the Arabian Sea. If a major storm occurs [...]

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Fill-up at the Idli House

Posted in Food, Home, Konkani, M & A, Mumbai, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 26, 2009 | 38 Comments »

After basking in Meera’s joy for three weeks, I’m back in Boston. And it’s spring!

One of many advantages of spending time in Mumbai is, I get to explore fine eateries! A few years ago, Mumbai was blessed with a eatery dedicated to Idlis: those delicately steamed rice cakes. South Indians start their day [...]

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Shivaji and his Mother; Meera at the Zoo

Posted in Arts, M & A, Meera, Mumbai, tagged , , , , , , on March 13, 2009 | 35 Comments »

Just in time for Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti; Wiki Article.
In Mumbai, we had visited the Jijamata Gardens and Zoo (Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udhyan – PraNisangrahalay) named after Shivaji’s mother who had a positive and lasting influence on a young Shivaji. I have seen many statues of Shivaji, but this one literally took my breath [...]

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Abdicated my Throne!

Posted in Family, Life, M & A, Meera, Mumbai, tagged , , on January 24, 2009 | 100 Comments »

Its official! I have abdicated my throne!
Last week, the Honorable Justice of the Bombay City Civil Court ruled in favor of our petition. I no longer command my domain.
Let me introduce you to the new Supreme Commander of Arun’s World to the East and in the West!
My daughter, Meera Arun Shanbhag!

The [...]

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Dossier of Terrorist Evidence Submitted to Pakistan

Posted in Mumbai, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 7, 2009 | 7 Comments »

Complete Dossier of Terrorist Evidence Submitted to Pakistan
Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, came under a heinous terrorist attack on November 26, 2008.
The terrorist attacks took place at many locations, especially at CST Railway Station; the Leopold Cafe; Taj Hotel; Oberoi Trident Hotel; and Nariman House. 165 Persons (civilians and security personnel) lost their [...]

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Mumbai Blasts: One Month On

Posted in Editorial, Mumbai, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on December 26, 2008 | 14 Comments »

Its been a month, but seems like only yesterday that I woke to the terrorist attacks in Mumbai! So many vigils, memorials, speeches and even some saber rattling! But really, what is different?
Other than a few cosmetic changes, the same incompetent and corrupt politicians are running the show. Condi Rice made a [...]

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Comment: Justifying Citizen Journalists

Posted in Editorial, Mumbai, tagged , , , , , , , , on December 6, 2008 | 16 Comments »

Columbia Journalism posted a discussion: How Should Journalists use Twitter?
Their Staff Writer Megan Garber critiqued a few of my tweets. Some of the criticisms were justified, others were, in my opinion, unstudied. Below, I have transcribed Ms Garber’s comments and my response.

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Leopold Reopens, Mumbai Bounces Back!

Posted in Mumbai, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 1, 2008 | 20 Comments »

See Previous Posts Related to Mumbai Terror Strikes

Mumbai: Beloved City Reclaimed
Mumbai Blasts: Mop up at the Taj
Mumbai Blasts: Day 2
Mumbai Blasts: Day 1

Picture Update from ~ 5:30 pm onwards Indian Time; Monday Dec 1st from the Leopold Cafe!
Met fellow twitter organizer Netra at the Leopold Cafe, Mumbai. After the shooting on Wednesday night, it [...]

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Mumbai: Beloved City Reclaimed

Posted in Mumbai, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on November 30, 2008 | 37 Comments »

Mumbaikars Reclaim Beloved City
Continued from
Mumbai Blasts: Mop up at the Taj
Mumbai Blasts: Day 2
Mumbai Blasts: Day 1

Picture Update from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Indian Time; Sunday Nov 30th from the Leopold Cafe!
Here are a few pics from the crowds in front of the Leopold Cafe this afternoon.
The Leopold Cafe “did” open briefly [...]

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Mumbai Blasts: Day 3, Mop Up at the Taj

Posted in Mumbai, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on November 29, 2008 | 14 Comments »

Continued from
Mumbai Blasts: Day 2
Mumbai Blasts: Day 1

Picture Update from ~ 9:15 am Indian Time; Saturday Nov 29th
Follow my updates on Twitter http://twitter.com/arunshanbhag
Pics on FLickr! username “shanbhag”

Not to be deterred, I took a detour and reached the front of the Taj. I was on the sea face looking at the front of [...]

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