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MUMBAI TALES: LIVE LIFE IN MUMBAI

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     By    Brishti Mukherjee MUMBAI TALES: LIVE LIFE IN MUMBAI THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS : Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. A financial center, it's India's largest city. On the Mumbai Harbor waterfront stands the iconic Gateway of India stone arch, built by the British Raj in 1924. Offshore, nearby Elephanta Island holds ancient cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The city's also famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry.  It is an advanced city whose history is presently quick blurring into lack of clarity. Albeit numerous may not know the anecdote about the introduction of this wonderful city, Mumbai Kars are enthusiastic about their rich past and legacy. The name Mumbai is an eponym, got from the name of a neighborhood Goddess called Mumba Devi. The historical backdrop of this lovely city goes back to the development of the seven islands, specifically Colaba, Mazagaon, Mah