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Aamchi Mumbai: Ekdam Zhakkas!
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Mumbai, the wonderful dreamland of every budding artist especially Bollywood can take your breath away. The beach and the sandy shores give you unlimited peace. Mumbai never sleeps; it isthe busiest city from dawn to dusk and it embraces multicultural |
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Mumbai is one of the foremost cosmopolitan cities of India. It is a splendid city replete with the architectural beauty and splendor of the 8th century. Spread along the west coast of India, Mumbai is the birthplace of Indian cinema. Dadasaheb Phalke, popularly known as the father of Indian Cinema laid the foundation of Indian Cinema here along with his silent movies followed by his Marathi Talkies. It also holds the distinction of having screened the oldest movie. Etymologically, the name. |
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Mumbai is derived from ‘Mumba’, the name of a Hindu goddess Mumbadevi and ‘Aai’ which means Mother in Marathi. The former well known name Bombay had its roots in the 16th century when the Portuguese arrived in the area. They had various names for the city of Bombay now Later on it got the written form Bombaim, which means good bay and is still commonly used by the Portuguese residing in the city. Subsequently, with the advent of the British in the 17th century, it was given the English form ‘Bombay’. However, Bombay was known as Mumbai to the Marathi and Gujarati-speaking citizens. Consequently, the name ‘Bombay’ was officially changed to its Marathi pronunciation of ‘Mumbai’ in 1995. |
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Mumbai has a very long history. It was originally a group of seven islands, namely Isle of Bombay, Mazagaon, Colaba, Old Woman's Island, Parel, Worli, and Salsette Island. Relics and artifacts found near Kandivali shows that these islands had been inhabited since the |
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Stone Age.The islands also formed part of the Mauryan Empire in the 3rd century which was ruled by the famous Buddhist King Ashoka. Later on, the Hindu kings of Silhara dynasty ruled the islands till 1343. Though, the kingdom of Gujarat seized them after that. In 1534, the Portuguese took possession of the islands from Bahadur Shah of Gujarat and in1661; the islands were surrendered to Charles II of England. Later, these were let out to the British East India Company in 1668. In 1687, the British East India Company transferred its headquarters from Surat to Bombay. Ultimately the city became the headquarters of the Bombay Presidency. |
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passenger railway line was established which connected Bombay to the town of Thane. 1817 onwards, the city was reformed with large civil engineering projects. During the American Civil War (1861–1865), the city became the world's chief cotton trading market, resulting in a boom in the economy and subsequently enhancing the city's stature. With the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, Bombay became one of the largest seaports on the Arabian Sea. Gradually, the city developed into a major urban centre, backed by a progressive infrastructure and establishment of many major institutions. Population also increased to one million by 1906. Bombay was one of the main bases for the nation’s freedom movement. Mahatma Gandhi’s Quit India Movement gave it more limelight. After the Indian independence, it turned into the capital of Bombay State.
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In the late 1970s, Bombay witnessed a construction boom which resulted in a significant influx of migrants. The incursion led to turbulence and conflict among the local Maharashtrians. They felt their job, culture and language were in danger. Keeping this in mind. |
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The Shiv Sena, a regional party was founded by Balasaheb Thackeray for the purpose of securing and safeguarding the interests of the Maharashtrians. In 1992-1993, violence and bloodshed led to widespread loss of life and property. Following this, a series of bombings was also operated by the underworld of the city which killed over 300 people. As a result of all this commotion and unrest, the city was renamed as Mumbai by the Shiv Sena government of Maharashtra. |
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Mumbai is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the second most populous city in India with an estimated population of thirteen million. It has a deep natural harbor and is the commercial and entertainment center of India. Because of its natural harbor, it has become the major port for the European and American vessels and contributed 40% in maritime trade of India. The city is also one among the world’s top ten centres of commerce as a result of the global financial flow. It is the abode of most of the important financial institutions like Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange of India and the corporate headquarters of many Indian companies and multinational corporations.
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Bollywood, the Indian film and television industry is the heart and spirit of the city. It attracts people not only from other parts of the country but also magnetizes people all over the world with its overwhelming glamour. Due to its entertainment and business opportunities, Mumbai has become a colorful collection of various communities and culture.
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Mumbai is still a vibrant city. No matter, what is the name of this alluring city, but it will always remain a fantasy land for many dreamers. It has proved itself to be the Gateway of India in the true sense. It delicately kept pace with the march of the Indian and Foreign civilization. Some of the major centres of attraction are Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Nariman Point, Hanging gardens, Kamala Nehru Park, Juhu beach etc.
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