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• Shubh Kaur Ghumman Validates Why You Should Never Judge A Book By Its Cover
• Top 10 Medical Colleges In Eastern India
• Best 3D Tattoo That Will Give A Different Dimension To Your Body
• 8 Most Enchanting Restaurants In India To Celebrate A Special Valentine’s Day
• 10 Ways To Impress Your Love This Valentine’s Day
• Top 10 Songs Of Asha Bhosle Widely Loved By Today’s Youngsters
• 5 Tips To Do Something Amazing With Your Life
• The 7 Islands That Made Mumbai We Know Today
• Dabbawalas: One Of The Wonders Of Mumbai That Rest Of The Indians Should Know About

Shubh Kaur Ghumman Validates Why You Should Never Judge A Book By Its Cover Posted: 14 Feb 2014 08:25 PM PST It’s a tough world out there, but Shubh Kaur Ghumman, a struggling girl who lost her left leg in an awful accident, demonstrates it’s actually very easy to make your way out; if you respect the ‘hidden’ courage within yourself. Once the ‘warrior’ inside you comes alive, you’ll surely make the world go nuts irrespective of how everyone else sees you. A monolithic source of inspiration for those who feel low, her dancing performance will give you round after round of goosebumps. Tears of joy for this high-spirited Punjabi kudi.  Credit: chan toeng via YouTube   The post Shubh Kaur Ghumman Validates Why You Should Never Judge A Book By Its Cover appeared first on TopYaps.

Top 10 Medical Colleges In Eastern India Posted: 14 Feb 2014 08:00 PM PST Medical colleges in Eastern India are a great option for those of you who want to study medicine after plus two. There are a host of medical colleges which are at par with the best colleges like AIIMS. Here is a list of the top ten colleges among many which you can find any of your choice: 10. Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh This is one of the oldest and premiere medical colleges in the Eastern region of India. It has 170 seats for the undergraduate MBBS course and 109 for post graduation. There are 20 categories from which you can choose post graduate courses for both degree and diploma. The college has 25 departments and offers nursing, pharmacy and paramedical science as courses too. College Website 9. Patna Medical College, Patna Patna Medical College was established as early as in the year 1874! There is a capacity of 100 students for the MBBS course which is of a four and a half year duration comprising 9 semesters and a compulsory internship. 21 Post graduate courses and 11 diploma courses are also offered. You can also study paramedics here. Hostel accommodation is adequate for both undergraduate and post graduate students. Research is also an important part of these courses. College Website 8. KPC Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata Situated in Jadavpur in Kolkata, this is the first state-of-the-art private medical college in Kolkata which offers you many courses starting from MBBS to past graduate to nursing and paramedical. There are 21 departments which cover all the basic clinical sections. You can also enroll for internships which are provided by the college. College Website 7. RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata It is one of the premiere medical colleges in Kolkata as well as the Eastern region. It offers many subjects for undergraduate and post graduate courses. There are as many as thirty-four departments which offer the subjects. There is ample scope for research and you can get your papers published too. Entrance is again by cracking WBJEE and AIPMT. College Website 6. Guahati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati It is a prestigious medical college which is coveted not only in Assam but in the eastern region as a whole. The undergraduate MBBS degree is of five years duration where the last year is an internship. Admission is based on the results of State level and All India level medical competitive examinations. The college offers 19 subjects for post graduation, 5 for Post doctorate courses and 3 for DM courses. You can also opt for diploma courses here. Hostel accommodation is adequate and other facilities like library and research are available to students. College Website 5. Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata Popularly known as SSKM Hospital, was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru on 16th January 1957. There are 40 departments offering you 25 post graduation courses and the undergraduate MBBS program is for a complete four years. Nursing and other Paramedical courses are also offered at plenty. There are many research opportunities here. You have to get through by cracking WBJEE. It is convenient to reach because of its position at AJC Bose Road. College Website 4. Nalanda Medical College, Patna Nalanda Medical College is the best medical college in Bihar. Situated in the capital city of Patna, it is a good option for students taking the not-so-east route. You can get admission to this college after getting through any one of the following examinations: BCECE, Competitive Examination conducted by the Bihar Government, AIPMT. There are 22 departments offering a number of medical as well as paramedical courses. MBBS has duration of four and a half years. There are two hostels for boys and one for girls and many are under construction. You will also be able to conduct research since facilities are endless with guidance from a good faculty. College Website 3. Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata A 140 year old medical college, it provides numerous medical courses for aspirants. To get through to this college you must crack either the WBJEE or the AIPMT examinations. Undergraduate seats for MBBS are 250and along with it there are 39 departments offering you another 19 academic programs to choose from. Nursing and Paramedical courses are also taught here. The faculty is very good and there is hostel accommodation for both boys and girls which modern facilities. The college provides ample scope for research and publication of the same. College Website 2. Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata Situated at the heart of Kolkata, this medical college provides 5.5 years degree courses in MBBS and other degrees. Nursing and diploma in certain subjects are offered too. The admission is based on the results of the West Bengal Joint Entrance examination (WBJEE). There are seven hostels in all, one for girls and the rest for boys. Other facilities like a well-equipped library and computer centre are available for students. There is also ample scope for research. College Website 1. Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata Founded on the 28th of January 1835, this is the first medical college in Asia and has always been a top draw for students who want to pursue medicine for higher studies. There are Under Graduate and Post Graduate medical courses being offered her. Total number of MBBS seats is 250 with Diploma and Post Graduate seats in various courses being 85 and 81 respectively. Nursing and technician courses are also offered. Located in the famous College Street, its location is the best in the city! With great faculty and low fees, this is a very good option for students. College Website The post Top 10 Medical Colleges In Eastern India appeared first on TopYaps.

Best 3D Tattoo That Will Give A Different Dimension To Your Body Posted: 14 Feb 2014 07:00 PM PST Tattoo has now become a very special part of human experience. It is the most realistic form of body part one can get. They come under the most unique and amazing style that exist today. Some of the best 3D tattoo designs are given below. Have a look:-                 Image Credit : Pinterest/cssdesignawards/naturalcuresnotmedicine The post Best 3D Tattoo That Will Give A Different Dimension To Your Body appeared first on TopYaps.

8 Most Enchanting Restaurants In India To Celebrate A Special Valentine’s Day Posted: 14 Feb 2014 04:14 PM PST If you are planning to gift your foodie sweetheart her dream date- an amazing meal with the perfect romantic backdrop such as a candle light dinner, a romantic getaway or a poolside tête-à-tête – this Valentine's Day, but have no idea how to go about it, fret not. Mentioned below is a list of restaurants that offer superb food, excellent service with complete romantic backdrop-idea of a perfect cliché for a successful date. These restaurants are also serving special Valentine's Day special menus to make the most of this romantic day-an affair worth remembering! Delhi 1. Sevilla Address: The Claridges, 12, Near Lodhi Road, Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi Contact: 011 39555082, +91 9971718208 Nestled in the Claridges Hotel, Sevilla has been adorned with beautiful canopies, dim-light & romantic music, flowing water and above all delicious food. An assorted collection of Champagnes along with the Spanish food is certainly going to impress your love and will transform the evening into a memorable one. 2. Imperfecto Address: 1A/1, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi Contact: 01141090093 A dreamy and exotic Mediterranean ambiance with eccentric and mismatched interiors- this is definitely one ideal place your Valentine would love visiting. Imperfecto's outstanding outside ambiance is further marked by the flowing, ethereal curtains. The restaurant comprises of mélange of flavors including Italian, Spanish, Mediterranean and Continental foods. Mumbai 3. Dome Café Address: Hotel InterContinental, 135, Churchgate, Mumbai Contact: 02239879999 Soothing longue music, dim lights beautifully blended with the cozy seating settings, the Dome Café is nestled in the InterContinental, Marine Drive. The relaxed white effects with the backdrop of the spectacular Queen's necklace and of course the horizon of the Arabian Sea are just about perfect for creating one unforgettable moment for your Valentine. 4. Bungalow 9 Address: 9, St John Baptist Road, Bandra West, Mumbai Contact: 02261179999, 8097809999 Deluge yourself into the serene ambiance and the aesthetic food plating of Bungalow 9. Though you may not find an enormous and lavish setting here, but this is one place where you are sure to get highly courteous service and delectable meals. You can sit back and relax and indulge in some heartwarming conversations with your sweetheart in the rows of greenery at Bungalow 9. Rustic indoor dining, leafy courtyard, tavern-style bar and so much more, this is one place ideal for all the love birds around! Bangalore 5. Olive Beach Address: 16, Wood Street, Ashok Nagar, Off Brigade Road, Bangalore Contact: 080 41128400, +91 9945565483 You may impress your date with your romantic words and massages, but you would certainly not be able to match up to the charm of the candlelight dinner at the Olive Beach. Situated in an old British era house, this is one ideal place for celebrating a perfect Valentine's Day! Huge vases comprising of exotic flowers, magnificent candles along with the backdrop of soft longue music, Olive Beach will certainly set in the right mood for the romantic celebration. 6. Rim Naam Address: The Oberoi, 37-39, MG Road, Bangalore Contact: 080 25585858 A picture perfect setting, a Lotus pond, an ideal dream date with some authentic Thai food-it's all here at Rim Naam, The Oberoi Hotel. Get ready to deluge into the breezy and warm sunlight morning with your love as you enjoy your trip to the al fresco and bathe in the mellow light in the evening. Hyderabad 7. Zafraan Exotica Address: Opposite Audi Showroom, Floor 5, 12th Square Building, Road 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Contact: 040 65585500, +91 9014113139 Celebrate your special Valentine's Day dinner at the roof top restaurant- Zafraan Exotica in Banjara Hills. Enjoy the plush open air longue dining in a typical Indonesian way with the backdrop of bamboo thickets, water bodies and scintillating candles. And hold your breath, because it's not just the ambiance of the restaurant that will woo you away, but the luxurious menu is another delight. The extensive menu at Zafraan Exotica will offer you a multitude of cuisines such as North Indian, Chinese and Thai. 8. Waterfront Address: Opposite Lake Police Station,Beside Eat Street,Necklace Road,Hyderabad – 500004 Contact: 040 2330 8899 , 040 6527 8899 Waterfront is certainly that one place which is ideal for a perfect date setting. What more can one wish for a perfect Valentine's night besides- a table for two by lakeside on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake! You have the option of selecting your table either at the luxurious and royally furnished restaurant or next to the breezy lake. Whatever options you opt for, both are bound to provide you an experience that you will never forget. The live performance of the western music further adds up to the charm of the place which serves delicious Chinese, Thai and Indian food. The post 8 Most Enchanting Restaurants In India To Celebrate A Special Valentine's Day appeared first on TopYaps.

10 Ways To Impress Your Love This Valentine’s Day Posted: 14 Feb 2014 03:50 PM PST Love is in the air as Valentine's Day is just around the corner. But hey are you still waiting for that one right moment to go and express your feelings for her? Well then get ready to celebrate a grand Valentine's Day this year. Though the thought of impressing and getting her head over heels for you is quite daunting, but it's certainly not impossible! Indian girls are quite different with the whole idea of proposals and marriage. They are strongly rooted to their culture and tradition and you should prepare in advance to invest some extra effort in order to impress them. The sole trick is to become the centre of their attention, but without actually letting them know! Read along and gain an insight into the art of impressing your love this Valentine's Day! 10. Be Confident – Nothing Attracts Women More Than Self- Confidence It is a universal fact that the girls are naturally attracted to men who are more confident. This does not mean that you have to be boastful, but you need to be comfortable in your skin and certainly sure of your capabilities. 9. Impress Her Friends, but Start this Days Before the Valentine's Day Impressing her friends will have an indirect, but definitely an amplified effect on her. This will trigger an indirect chain reaction that will eventually cause your dream girl to automatically be impressed with you. 8. Set Yourself Apart by Showering Her with Genuine Concern You can't really expect to impress a girl if you don't set yourself apart from the rest of her friends. You are not required to go overboard, but you need to make her feel that you genuinely care for her and make her realize that you are always there for her. 7. Be Chivalrous, Indian Women Still Prefer Manners over Anything Else Indian women have high regards for men who give them complete respect. Simple and trivial things like pulling out a chair for her, opening doors and paying out the bills can certainly create your special place in her heart. 6. Cultivate a Talent and Show Her Your Fun Side Girls are sure to be impressed with men of creative ability. Your talent can easily help you stand apart from the rest of her friends. But make sure you are actually good with your talent.  One of the most conventional talents of men that appeal women includes playing of guitar or any other musical instrument. So get started with your practice right away! 5. Show Off Your Intellect and Let it Be Serious Indian girls generally have a predilection for such men who are rich in their intellect. This especially stands true from the perspective of feasibility of a long term relationship. But make sure in your attempt of showing off intellect, you do not appear mundane or nerdy. 4. Never Come Off As Desperate This is by far one of the worst things you can do while trying to impress the girl of your dreams – never come out as someone desperate to people pleaser! Make sure you are subtle; otherwise all your efforts will certainly go in vain. 3. Work a Little on Your Appearance and pull Your Bouncing Belly In Your overall appearance is one major prerequisite for impressing any girl. So if you are not too sure about your fashion sense, consult a friend who is good at it. Also make note that dressing up nicely won't do the trick unless you groom yourself completely, such that you are counted amongst the most cultured and suave men. 2. Listen to Her and Show Her How Much You Care Women definitely like men who can sit patiently and listen to them. Being a good listener is one of the qualities that most women look out for in their potential partners. Taking genuine interest in her talks will actually convey your respect and care for her. 1. Compliment Her, Pamper Her,  And Make Her Feel Really Special Genuine compliments are always appreciated by girls. But if you wish to steal her heart, compliment her on her little qualities, such that she realizes that she is in your radar. Go beyond the age old compliments about beauty and looks, and appreciate small things she does for you. Pamper her and make her feel special for all that she does.     The post 10 Ways To Impress Your Love This Valentine's Day appeared first on TopYaps.

Top 10 Songs Of Asha Bhosle Widely Loved By Today’s Youngsters Posted: Asha Bhosle is an enigmatic playback singer of Bollywood, who is regarded as the queen of sensuality by her fans. In a career spanning over 6 decades, she has slowly walked out of the shadows of her sister, Lata Mangeshkar, to create an image and style of her own. Apart from playback singing, Asha has released numerous private albums and been a part of concerts all over the world. Her versatility never stopped amazing the music lovers as she sang pop, bhajans, classical music, qawwalis, ghazals and sensual songs with great ease, in different languages as well. Here is the list of 10 exeptional songs which continue to woo even youngsters of today, by this vivacious and brilliant singer officially acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most recorded artist in music history. 10. Tanha Tanha Yahan Pe Jeena Film: Rangeela Asha along with Urmila took the nation by storm with her numbers in the film Rangeela. She sounded young, naughty and off course melodious; making people forget that she had made her debut decades ago. This was a beginning of her journey with young music director A.R. Rehman with whom she went on to bring out many more chartbusters. She was given a Special Award for Rangeela in 1996 as she had refused nominations for these awards in 1979 to encourage new comers. 9. Jhumka Gira Re Film: Mera Saaya The evergreen song sung by Asha with great enthusiasm was matched by the beauty of Sadhana who danced with fervor keeping up beautifully with the song. Though the film had number of hits, no song could match the popularity of this song. 8. Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyar Tera Film: Teesri Manzil Along with another masterpiece 'O Haseena Zulfonwali Jaane Jahan', the rock n' roll based song of the film Teesri Manzil which she rendered along with another genius Mohd. Rafi climbed up the popularity charts in no time. It is still very popular with youngsters who love to shake their body to the wonderful beats of the song. 7. Aaiye Meherbaan Film: Howrah Bridge Asha rendered the song with a sensuality which could only be matched by the oozing beauty of Madhubala. They brought out together a song which is one of the most memorable club numbers of Bollywood. O.P. Nayyar had given a big break to Asha, who was earlier pushed to sing for vamps. In this movie, the vamp song was rendered by Geeta Dutt where as Asha lent her voice to the leading lady. 6. Aao Huzoor Tumko Film: Kismat The popular song of the film Kismat has seen many a remix releases in recent times to keep up with demands of newer generation. The seductive song is sung in an exhilarating voice of Asha does not fail to intoxicate listeners even to this day. 5. Mera Kuch Samaan Film: Ijaazat Mera Kuch Samaan is a ghazal from the film Ijaazat which not just touched the heart of millions of fans but is also said to be the favorite of Asha. She said it was the song of her life. The song stands out among its cotemporaries with the soft music, non-rhyming lyrics, santoor interludes and captivating vocals by Asha. No wonder she won her second national award for best playback female singer for this song in 1986. 4. Dum Maro Dum Film: Hare Rama Hare Krishna This is one those rare songs which was not just a superhit, but has gained cult status in India. The legendary singer Kishore Kumar has said that the song was powerful enough to bring dead person to life. Picturized on the fresh and young Zeenat Aman, the song not just topped the coveted Binaca Geetmala annual list but also remained at #1 position for 12 weeks. 3. Dil Cheez Kya Hai Film: Umrao Jaan Asha's rendering of the soulful song matched the appealing performance of Rekha as the famous courtesan of Lucknow Umrao Jaan. It fetched national award for Asha and Rekha as well as Khayyam for best music director. With this song, Asha went on to prove that she can render semi classical songs with same élan as the breezy songs she was famous for. 2. Piya Tu Ab To Aaja Film: Caravan The exemplary cabaret song rendered with astounding gusto by Asha and R.D. Burman is considered to be a landmark of Bollywood music. The song finally made Asha the queen of cabaret numbers and also the voice of Helen for many more movies to come. The heavy breathing sound by Asha gave the song such an erotic touch that it has not been matched by any artist ever since. 1. Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera Film: Mere Sanam The seductive melodious voice of Asha Bhosle, which was magnificently brought out by O.P. Nayyar has never stopped winning hearts since its creation. Along with another equally popular number from the film, Jaaiye Aap Kahaan Jaayenge, the song was very popular with movie goers. Though the movie is long forgotten today, the mesmerizing voice of Asha continues to entice people of all generations. The post Top 10 Songs Of Asha Bhosle Widely Loved By Today's Youngsters appeared first on TopYaps.

5 Tips To Do Something Amazing With Your Life Posted: Our life should be nothing less than amazing because we get to live it only once. At least that is what we know so far if we do not care for myths or old wives tales. If you are going through a phase where your life seems to be mundane and boring, you don't have to resign to living it that way. The first step would be shaking yourself out of the shell you have crawled into for the sake of being safe. Nothing amazing can happen without some kind of risk being involved in it. Get inspired and motivated by the dreams once you carried in your heart, and then fly high to reach for the rainbow. Here are 5 tips that will help you to do something amazing with your life.   5. Filter your friends We do not get to pick our family, but we do get to pick our friends. Make the most of this choice you have, because life does not offer us many choices on a platter. Without our knowledge, we tend to collect some bad friends in our lives, who follow us like shadow. They are present when the sun shines, but abandon you during dark times. There are some naysayers, those who spread gloom and those who hold you back from free and happy. Filter them out of your life. Be with people who tend to spread smile on your face and make you happy. 4. Lock up your fears Instead of locking up yourself because of your fears, lock up your fears so that it will not act as chain binding you to a post. Fear is important part of our lives, but when it starts to hold you back from enjoying your life to the fullest; then it is time to tone it down. Fear sometimes makes you compromise with your life by stopping you from quitting the job you loath, mend or get out of troublesome relationships, get into new relationships, pursue your passions and many more. When your fears are locked up, you will be free to pursue the path that will make your life amazing. 3. Mend your relationships Do not wait to resolve conflicts and mend your relationships. Remember, a stitch in time saves nine. They may say that money makes the world go round, but without people you love and be loved back by them, going round and round the world would turn out to be meaningless in the end. Do not wait for the problems to go away with time as they only stay and grow. Tackle them head on to resolve them. Be it your relationship with your spouse, parents, siblings, children or friends; do not let the conflicts make it sour. When you love and are loved back, life will be amazing, no matter how tough it is. (Further Reading: Top 10 Signs Of An Unhealthy Relationship) 2. Do not give up your passion Be it your passion for sports, music, books, numismatics, or anything else, never ever give it up. It is easy to lose what you love doing when you start doing what you have to do. That is the way of life, especially in today's competitive world. You have to remember that life is meant to be lived happily as well as successfully. Do not sacrifice your joy for success. Pursue your passion and set time aside for it, no matter how busy your life gets. 1. Learn to let go As we shifted from writing in note books to typing on our computers, we loved having the delete button to erase our mistakes in a jiffy. Unfortunately, there is no delete button in our life. We often tend to hold on to painful emotions, hurting memories and negative experiences of the past to create chaos in our present. Learning the skill of letting go is very important to live happily. Practice affirmative thought process which will replace pain with joy. Learning the skill of letting go is not easy, be it a relationship, emotion, memory or habit; but, persistence and never quit attitude will pay in the end. In no time, you will find yourself free from burden, living an amazing life. The post 5 Tips To Do Something Amazing With Your Life appeared first on TopYaps.

The 7 Islands That Made Mumbai We Know Today Posted: Call it Bombay or Mumbai, for every Mumbaikar it will always be – Amchi Mumbai. The city is the economic capital and the most populous city of India. Located on the west coast of Maharashtra, Mumbai has been an integral natural harbor and accounts about 70% of the marine trade of India. Setting up the standards with global market, Mumbai is all set to become the Shanghai of India. The city of Mumbai is archipelago of seven islands which are together connected to shape the economic hub of India. The basic city model was stated by the Portuguese who claimed their possession over the seven islands of Mumbai. Let's take a look at these seven islands that make up Mumbai 7. Old Women's Island The island is located north of Colba and is characteristically the smallest land mass of the city. This is why the island is sometimes referred as the Little Colaba. The island is also called as Al-Omani a Arabic name because the native Koli's once fished till the Gulf of Oman. 6. Worli Traditionally known as Worlee or Varli, the island is better recognized as the land of Kalsi. The island of Warli is popular for its Haji Ali Dargah, which is sited on a rock in the sea. Even though the island was a important feature of the city, Worli was connected to the city capital in 1784. Similarly the pumping station on Dr Annie Besant road was designed to during the British Raj which allowed water through gates during low tides. Worli is the landmark for the commercial Mumbai and has busiest office areas in capital city. the island is home to major companies like Aditya Birla Group GSK Pharma, TATA, Novartis, HDFC Bank, Yes Bank and Siemens. 5. Mazagon Pronounced as Mazhgav (the village of fishing) by the native Mumbaikars, Mazagoan contributes majority of land area in southern Mumbai. The island showcased the influence of the Portuguese invaders through Gloria church which was built in 1632. However, by the end of 17th century the island had developed into outlying suburb of Mumbai. The island witnessed various dock projects during the British Raj and historical bridging with Malabar hill. Influenced by the Portuguese and the Britishers, the island have several historical churches like St. Anne’s Church, Our Lady of the Rosary Church, St. Joseph’s Church, St. Peter’s Church and Methodist Churches. Mahapurush Temple, Seth Motisha Jain Temple, Framji Patel Parsi Agiary, Angre House and Ganpati Mandir are some other important landmarks of the southern island. 4. Parel Popular for the cotton mills in and around the island, Parel is the modern outlook of Mumbai with skyscrapers apartments and luxury hotels dominating the area. Similar to the island of Mahin, Parel was under the Raja Bhimdev realm during the 13th century. However, after the conquering of Mumbai by the Portuguese, the island was authorized to the Jesuit priest. Although, the island earned its aristocratic appreciative ever since William Hornby, the Governor of Bombay, shifted his official residence to Parel in 1770. Parel is the stance to the emerging Mumbai and has some mesmerizing luxury collection of the city. Places like Palladium, Nehru Planetarium, Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Tao Art Gallery and monolithic statue called Baradev are popular spots of attraction in Parel 3. Colaba Before the invasion of Britishers in the 17th century, the Portuguese called the island as Candil. However, the word Colaba means the territory of Kolis (native fishermen of Mumbai). After the Treaty of Bassein in 1534 the island was acquired by the Portuguese and they directed the island for almost a century from Goa. After its governance with the Britishers from 1672 – 1863, the islands was declared as a separate municipal ward in 1872. (Also read: 6 Weekend Getaways From Mumbai For Lovebirds) The present day island of Colaba is a home to the major art galleries and museums in the city. Moreover, the historical monuments like Prong’s Lighthouse, Gateway of India and Sassoon Docks are located in Colaba. Places like Regal theatre, Taj Mahal Palace & Tower hotel, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and Colaba Causeway are popular tourist destinations. 2. Mahim Popular by its native names like Maijim and Mejambu, the island of Mahim is located to the westernmost end of the city. The island served as the capital during the Raja Bhimdev Empire in the 13th century and recognized the island with a court of justice in Prabhadevi. Signs of Muslim invading after the monarchy can be noticed from the old Mahim mosque and Makhtum Fakir Ali Paru dargah. The island was later powered by the Portuguese in 1543, but gifted Mahim and seven other islands to the English King, King Charles as a dowry. The iconic Mahim fort was later built by the English army to safeguard themselves from Portuguese. The modern island of Mahim has some important landmarks of the city like St. Michael’s Church, Sitladevi Temple, Hinduja Hospital, Mahim Bunder, Xavier Institute of Engineering and Canossa Convent High School. Some other places of attraction in Mahim are Mahim Bay, Bandra-Worli Sealink, Mahim Creek and Mahim Causeway. 1. Bombay Island Also referred as the Isle of Bombay, the island operated as the center and the main harbor during the British Empire. The central city location was stretched from Dongri to Malabar Hill. The island has an entrenched history dating back to the Mauryan period and state signs of Buddhism teachings in western India. The coastal importance of the island attracted invaders from different corners of the world and was governed by The Delhi Sultanate, Gujarat Sultanate, Bahamani Sultanate of Deccan and then the British Empire. 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Dabbawalas: One Of The Wonders Of Mumbai That Rest Of The Indians Should Know About Posted: 14 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST Think of Mumbai's busy life and you cannot help but wonder about its traffic and the world-renowned Dabbawalas. Now, if you're still unaware of their existence, Dabbawalas are the people who transport fresh home-cooked food to working persons on a daily basis. It is said that they are the ones who make Mumbai one of the most preferable cities to work in. Let's look at some of the facts about the Dabbawalas that are indeed worth knowing— 14. The concept of Dabbawalas dates back to 1880s The concept of Dabbawalas originated as early as during the British Imperial period; 1880 to be specific. During those times, many Indians, working at British firms, would find the British food too hard to accept, and hence, would resort to the men who would not only cook, but also ferry home-cooked food to them at the specified time. 13. 60% of Mumbai's workforce depends on them for food Over the years, the Dabbawalas have not only become an integral power structure of the city, but also assimilated with the culture as well. If they go on a strike for a day, more than 60% of the working people of Mumbai would go hungry. 12. The Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Supplier's Association The association of the Dabbawalas, the Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers' Association was registered in 1956 and now, has an employee strength of around 5000 and they supply around 2,00,000 Tiffin boxes daily (which means, they make 4,00,000 transactions on daily basis) within a time period of 3 hours maximum. 11. Dabbalawala from a large community of their own within Mumbai Each Dabbawala is an equal shareholder of their society—irrespective of their caste, they are all the same! We, the ones who prefer the quota systems, should indeed learn something from them. 10. Error rate of 0.0001% According to a recent survey, the error rate in their supply is virtually around 1 in 16 million transactions, which mean they have an error rate of 0.0001% which is close to just perfect. 9. All Dabbawalas in Mumbai carry Nehru caps and identity cards Discipline is the key word to these dabbawalas—while on duty, they not only have to wear white "Nehru" caps but also carry an identity card regularly. And, if they are caught drinking alcoholic beverages, then strict penalties are bestowed on them. They have to abide by rules that are no less than those applicable in top corporate houses. 8. Impeccable services 365 days Their services remain simply impeccable even during the harsh monsoons, which are nothing short of tragedy for the rest of the Mumbaikars. And, for all those troubles and trauma, they receive a meager amount of 6000 to 10,000 bucks per month depending on how much they deliver. 7. All work managed manually without the use of technology Although they work for even high profile businessmen and managers, their work is essentially managed manually without any high technological amenities. And, see, how their management skills made them deliver lecture at IIM, Calcutta. 6. Annual turnover of nearly 50 Crores With a turnover of around 50 crores a year, they provide an exemplification on how big business ventures can run only on proper human effort, organic skills, low operational costs and capitals. Without any intelligent processors, highly qualified operational managers, customer relationship management or any kind of legal department, they come up as a big wonder for corporate gurus. Yet, they never fail to deliver the 2,00,000 dabbas to the intended person. 5. Trustworthy and highly dependable The best thing about the Dabbawalas is that each of them have specific clients to whom they cater their services. Hence, they know their clients pretty well and there remains no space to think about lack of trust and dependency. 4. Prince Charles congratulated Mumbai Dabbawalas One of their greatest achievements was during their royal company at the Churchgate station where the Prince Charles of Wales had himself turned up and congratulated them for their great job! 3. Dabbawalas have been invited to prestigious management institutions lectures In order to learn time management, high profile management institutes are inviting the spokesperson of the Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers' Association to deliver lectures. They have been not only to IIM Calcutta and other National institutions but even institutions abroad—in UAE and other countries. 2. Mumbai Dabbawalas in the Guinness Book of World Records and Ripley's "Believe it or not" Among other achievements, the dabbawalas have their names registered in The Guinness Book of World Records and Ripley's "Believe It or Not". They also hold world record in Best Time Management. 1. Business Schools around the world study their impeccable Business Management The simplicity and the honesty of Dabbawalas from the management of Harvard University, IIMs and even from Sir Richard Branson, the latter's praise was won when he saw them working relentlessly at the Churchgate station—and these admirers are only a few among hundreds other. The post Dabbawalas: One Of The Wonders Of Mumbai That Rest Of The Indians Should Know About appeared first on TopYaps.

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