ABC Wednesday - V for Variety

This is a common sight on our streets in the suburbs. The Variety of Vehicles is always diverse. Like in the above picture there is a 3 wheeler cargo transporter overshadowed by a 6wheeler cargo transporter and cowering ahead is a 4wheeler passenger vehicle!

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Mumbai - That's my world!

This is a view of part of Bandra in Mumbai from atop the Tower of the Bandra-Worli sealink that should be ready by March09. This is my world which is expanding, charting new territories, building bridges towards development and a better future for all.
To know how I got this high please see the post 'Atop the Bandra-Worli Sealink', a couple of posts below.
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Monochrome Monday

The Mumbai moon on 10dec08 at 1928hrs. Apparently the moon was closest to earth on 12dec08.

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Camera Critters

This trim and fit insect wished to feature in the Camera Critters meme. I obliged.

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Atop the Bandra-Worli Sealink

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Radio One, Mumbai a very popular FM radio channel, whose tagline reads - One Spirit One Mumbai, yesterday invited a few of its regular listeners to visit the soon to be opened Bandra-Worli Sealink that is going to be one of the most visited icons of Mumbai like the Sydney Harbor Bridge (Australia), San Fransico's Golden Gate Bridge (USA) or the London Bridge (UK). I was one of the lucky few to be invited for the preview.
In the bottom left frame is Mr.Jimmy Mogal, Vice President, Corporate Communications of HCC (Hindustan Construction Co.Ltd), giving us the low down on the project.
The frame at the bottom centre is the group with the Cable stayed Towers in the background. We were taken in a caged elevator up the central column that you can see inbetween the towers to a height of 100metres. The height of the towers is 126metres.
In the extreme right bottom frame is Kunal who fulfilled his dream of fluttering our national flag at the top of the Tower.
At the top left is the model of the cable stayed part of the bridge and in between the awesome views from the top is the most famous Radio Jockey of Mumbai from Radio One - Tarana along with Aniruddh and Annie, broadcasting live from the top of the Tower - another first for Radio One!
This visit, with the assistance of HCC, was hosted by Radio One to strengthen the sense of pride and belonging among the Mumbaikars during these troubled times that our city has been going through.

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Skywatch Friday

The Mumbai sky as seen on 07Dec08 at 1749hrs.

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Thematic Photographic 28 - Bright

Perenially Bright shopping lights here - off Linking Road (a shoppers heaven) in Bandra,Mumbai. However the crowds on this day are much subdued due to the recent terrorist attacks. Took this picture on 09Dec08 which was celebrated as Bakri (goat) Eid by the Muslims. On this day they sacricifice goats, cook delicious Mutton Biryani and come out shopping and greeting.

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ABC Wednesday - U for Under the flyover

Under the flyover at Ghatkopar, central suburb of Mumbai.

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This is the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. This area is being developed as an alternate to the Central Business District at Nariman Point in South Mumbai as it is getting too congested. Quite a few Corporates have shifted their offices here leading to a boom in real estate in this area which is actually reclaimed from the creek.

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Evening in Monochrome

Dramatic monochromatic evening in Mumbai.

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Camera Critters

A beautiful creature that flew in for a short visit. Can someone identify it please.

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Vintage taxis

All these are vintage taxis (indigenised Fiats more than 25yrs old) waiting outside Lokmanya Tilak Railway Terminus at Kurla, to take arriving passengers to various destination in Mumbai. As per the new edict from the Government, most of these taxis will be scrapped as of 04Dec08. This may possibly be the last run for them. The drivers/owners have been promised assistance in getting new models to be operated as taxis in a move to reduce air pollution in the city.

Skywatch Friday

The Mumbai sky on 04Dec08 at 1757hrs.

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Kurla train terminus

This the Lokmanya Tilak Train Terminus at Kurla in the Central suburbs of Mumbai. It caters mainly to Inter State Railway Traffic to and from the Central and Southern States of India. This is during lean hours, otherwise it is full of people, either coming or going!

ABC Wednesday - T for Tails

Tails of aircrafts at Mumbai airport.

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This is my World

The Heavens watching the goings on in Mumbai on 01Dec08 at 1837hrs. This was due to the unique positioning of the moon with Venus and Jupiter.

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Monochromatic moon

The full moon in Mumbai as on 14nov08 monochromatically!

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Camera Critters

Captured this beautiful specimen during its short visit.

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Peace at last!

As of 1022hrs this morning the news in is that the all terrorists have been eliminated and one arrested. He is apparently singing now and the information that he has given is chilling. Apparently the plans were to blow up and reduce to rubble The Taj and The Oberoi hotels which were considered to be icons of prosperity of Mumbai. This is where it is similar to the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre and the blowing up of the JW Marriot hotel in Pakistan. Kudos to our security forces who prevented or rather minimised the damage to lives and property to a great extent. The sanitisation process of the Taj hotel is still underway, after which an exact count of lives lost will be available. Presently the body count stands at 156 and the injured over 300. These include the civilians and the security forces who were martyred.
For regular updates you may visit www.indiatimes.com
Thank you all for all your prayers and good wishes.

Skywatch - Terror under these skies

The terror continues. There are some hostages still to be released and terrorists still to be dealt with in 2 Hotels and 1 residential building. The process has to be obviously handled with utmost care to avoid collateral damage. It is anticipated that the drama will end by 1400hrs Indian time. It is 0940hrs. now. An elite group of NSG (National Security Group) and marine commandos along with aerial support from the IAF (Indian Air Force). It is war!
The death toll since the terror attacks began has now risen to 125.
Hopefully this is the last sunset seen by the terrorists!
Thank you guys for all the good wishes.

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The terror crisis continues even now at 0653hrs on 27Nov,2008. Pray that it ends soon and no more innocent lives lost in this senseless carnage. So far 80 people have lost their precious lives.
Thank you for all the wishes.

ABC Wednesday - S for Staircase!

S for Staircase to be used to keep fit!

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My World Tuesday

An Urban sunset! This is my part of the world - Mumbai as seen on 14nov08 at 1748hrs.

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Monochrome Maniacs

Night view of a suburban skyline in Mumbai.

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Camera Critters - Butterfly

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Marine Drive

Another perspective of Marine Drive - in sepia.

Skywatch Friday

The Mumbai sky as seen on 17nov08 at 1732hrs.

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Bird lines

Birds, the moon and the sky as seen on 19nov08 at 0716hrs in Mumbai!

ABC Wednesday - R for Runway

A Cathay Pacific Cargo aircraft taking off from the Runway at Mumbai airport.

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My World Tuesday - Marine Drive

Marine Drive also known as Queen's necklace in Mumbai. Now we have sodium vapor lamps due to which they look yellow. Earlier when we had the white lights they looked like diamonds!

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Monochrome Monday

Dawn at Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai.

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Camera Critters

Designer moth showing off in Mumbai.

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Chirag Katti

This is Chirag Katti - the creator of the Sitrazz - a fusion of Guitar and Sitar. He sent me this photograph to be posted. For more on Chirag Katti and his music please visit www.chiragkatti.com where you will also get some downloads if you wish. Presently he is making waves in Mumbai with his unusual instrument and some fine performances.

Skywatch Friday

The Mumbai sky on 12Nov08 at 1818hrs.

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Sitrazz

This is Sitrazz - a fusion of Guitar and Sitar, an instrument developed or innovated by Chirag Katti.
Have posted a short video clip on the side bar of his performance.

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