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From seven islands to a city of 20 million, Bombay (now Mumbai) has been shaped over centuries by political, economic and social forces. From Koli fisherfolk to colonial planners, and Bollywood stars ...

Bombay (now Mumbai) has always been a cultural hub and a sought-after destination among tourists, both from India and abroad. While today, it is the financial and entertainment capital of the country, ...

Through his daily column that appeared for more than three decades, cultural and political satirist Behram Contractor held a ...

Mumbai: Awadhi and Bhojpuri songs, stories, and poems from the ghats of Kashi, paintings depicting life in Prayagraj, and ...

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Friday directed the state government to set up a high-level expert committee within four ...

The Bombay High Court overturned the death sentences of five men and acquitted all twelve accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case. Justices Anil Kilor and S.M. Chandak cited a lack of evidence, ...

Mumbai native, and author, Suketu Mehta talks with Steve Inskeep about his home town. With 16 million people, it's the cultural and financial capital of India. Mehta describes the jammed trains in the ...