Tag Results: Mumbai
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Mumbai and the Great Naval Mutiny
It was in 1946 that the great Royal Indian Naval mutiny spread like wildfire from the naval base in Mumbai and shook up Westminster. Over 60 ships and shore establishments and 10,000 sailors took up the fight. Here’s the story...
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The Woman Behind India’s First Film
Saraswatibai Phalke, the wife of India’s pioneering filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke, played a pivotal role in the making of India’s first movie ‘Raja Harishchandra’.
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Of Ice and Cream, to Sell it!
In the 19th century, Ice was shipped to India all the way from Boston, USA. Catch the fascinating story of how Ice and Ice Cream was introduced to India by one enterprising American.
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Mumbai’s ‘Other’ Gateway of India
In a busy narrow lane of Mumbai’s Gamdevi area stands a miniature replica of the iconic Gateway of India. Discover the story behind this enigma.