Tuesday, January 30, 2007

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I am giving the Information of Mumbai , Mumbai Places , Mumbai Eduacation , Mumbai languages and culture , Tourist information, Mumbai Climate , Places of wokship in mumbai

Information of mumbai - mumbai is the captical city of Maharashtra State andMumbai is the commercial & financial capital city of India. This port city (India's largest and busiest) accounts for a major share of the government's revenue, and has one of the world's largest harbour. In a recent survey of cities compiled, Mumbai is the fifth most expensive city in the world. 40% of this island city consists of reclaimed land from the sea. This mega cosmopolitan city is a city of contrasts. The deceptively calm sea, its beaches and fishing boats, give lie to a city, which is bursting at its seams with population, pollution and space. Over 60% of air pollution is due to the 7 lakh vehicles on the roads. Space constraints have given rise to towering skyscrapers standing majestically next to sprawling slums ( Dharavi -Asia's biggest slum is here). Haute cuisine besides hawker stalls. World renowned designer labels and brands to exquisite made in India items. People of various caste, culture, and religion inhabit the city, and due to this diversification the customs, languages, and even the food is of infinite variety. The language spoken here is Hindi & English which is street speak and slang a mixture of Hindi & English.

Mumbai Places - Juhu beach, Marine drive, Haji Ali , Chowpatty , Gatway of India , Mumbai High Court,Hutatma chowk Flora Fountain, University Building , Font , Mall&Town Hall , Musems, Shivaji Terminues, Chor Bazar Jehangir Nicolson Gallery , Mahalaxmi Temple , st j.j .school and many more .

Mumbai Climate -As the city is located near the Arabian Sea, the climate is tropical. It can be classified into two main seasons namely the humid season and the dry season. The humid season (March to October) is characterized by high humidity and temperature more than 30°C. The dry season (November and February) is characterized by moderate humidity and temperatures. The monsoon rains lash the city during the months of June to September. Annual temperature ranges from a maximum of 38°C to a minimum of 11°C. The ideal time to visit Mumbai is October to March.

Mumbai Languages and Culture -Most people in Mumbai generally understand English, very few know French and a handful know Spanish. Mumbai is the biggest Indian city and also known as commercial capital of India. While Mumbai resident are not unfriendly they are business like with strangers. Please ask permission if you want to take pictures specially in case of women. mumbai people languages is marathi and some people is widely spoken Hindi& English .

Tourist Information - It is the capital of Mahashtra state and offical languages Marathi although Hindi & English is widely spoken in understood . mumbai The fast-paced life has given rise to hordes of "fast-food outlets" on almost every road, offering lip-smacking choices of Mumbai's very own pau bhaji, bhel puri and kababs. There is no dearth, though, of multi-culinary delicacies dished out in posh restaurants by expert chefs. Mumbai is a shopper's delight with bargain buys, exclusive boutiques, ethnic markets and mini bazaars. This busy city is also the hub of a thriving cultural life, with a constant stream of performances in music, dance and drama. The seat of the Hindi film industry, known locally as Bollywood, it produces the largest number of films in the world. Mumbai caters to the adventurous and the romantic through its sporting activities, nightclubs, pubs, theatres, beaches and restaurants. Old and new, rich and poor, classical and modern -- its all here for you to savour and enjoy! mumbai people the touristplaces the beaches ,theatres, musems and gallery and university building , mumbai high ccourt and mumbai fast food almost every road is offering the pani puri, bhel puri .

Places of workship in Mumbai -At the southern tip of Mumbai, Afghan Church stands in a quiet army cantonment, an imposing basalt edifice with a lofty limestone spire that can be seen several miles away. This is the church of St John the Evangelist, consecrated in 1858 to "honour those who fell by sickness and sword" in the conquest of Sind and Afghanistan. Thus it came to be known as Afghan Church, and in the old days had a sizeable flock of British officers who turned up for the Sunday sermon. Today, the church is badly in need of restoration, but a straggling group of devout Indian parishioners remains, and at Christmas, the lovely old rafters still quiver to the lilting melody of carols.mumbai people is the most important festival Ganesh chaurathi and christmas .

Mumbai Education - Though Mumbai is considered as the business center, it is also home to various reputed educational institutes and is indeed an apt place to pursue education. There are different types of schools in Mumbai- Municipal schools run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) or private schools run by trusts and individuals. Most of the people prefer private schools as the facilities are better and English is used as the medium of instruction. All these private schools in Mumbai are affiliated to either the Maharashtra state Secondary Schools Certificate (SSC) board or the all-India Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and CBSE boards. Most professional colleges in Mumbai are affiliated to the University of Mumbai, one of the largest universities in the world. mumbai education of the St. J.J. School .