Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Bar

This bar is on the road to the International airport in Mumbai. Till a few years back it was a small little joint frequented by quite a few airport staff on their way home after a tiring day's or night's work. Apparently they have contributed a lot to the success of their fave bar!

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Reliance Energy

Display of energy, late evening, on the facade of the new building of 'Reliance Energy' - the company that provides electricity to the western suburbs of Mumbai. This building is in Bandra (East), a suburb of Mumbai.

Monday, May 26, 2008

Gulmohur

Mayflowers or Gulmohurs as they are known in India add fire to the Mumbai sky in May with their bright red colors!

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Golden carpet

There is a Golden Carpet every morning during summer when the road is covered with the peltophorum flowers. This is on a street in Bandra (East), a laid back suburb of Mumbai

Saturday, May 24, 2008

M.G. Road - Mulund

Mahatma Gandhi Road in Mulund. Mulund is a suburb of Mumbai. Every city in the country has a popular street named after Mahatma Gandhi - also know as the Father of the Nation (India).

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Hand Wash

In India we eat with our hands. The use of spoons/forks/knives for eating is minimal. So after eating the traditional way, the waiter in this restaurant brings a jar of water and a container and pours water over your hand for washing.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Waiter

The waiter in the Kerala cuisine speciality restaurant 'Rice Boat', in traditional attire. This restaurant is in Bandra - a suburb of Mumbai.