Dec 24th, 2008 at 11:00AM: The Sydney Times Herald is reporting the uncanny story of Mr. and Mrs. James and Jenny Cairns-Lawrence, a young couple from Dudley, United Kingdom, who seem to have a knack for choosing vacation spots where terrorists are about to strike: they have found themselves in New York, London and Mumbai during the exact times that each of the three cities were viciously attacked by terrorists. Says Mrs. ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Worst luck ever: couple vacation in New York, London and Mumbai just as terrorists attack
Dec 24th, 2008 at 11:00AM: The Sydney Times Herald is reporting the uncanny story of Mr. and Mrs. James and Jenny Cairns-Lawrence, a young couple from Dudley, United Kingdom, who seem to have a knack for choosing vacation spots where terrorists are about to strike: they have found themselves in New York, London and Mumbai during the exact times that each of the three cities were viciously attacked by terrorists. Says Mrs. ...When political gets personal. Reactions to Mumbai
Nov 28th, 2008 at 12:30PM: Ever since the news came out about the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, I've been reading about people's personal experiences and reactions. They remind me of one reason why the World Trade Center made such an impact when the towers came crashing down, as well as why travel to distant places makes the world, and what happens in it, seem so much more relevant.
When the towers were attacked and the ...Mayhem in Mumbai and why not living in India seems safer
Nov 27th, 2008 at 4:30PM: This time six years ago, I was pregnant and living in New Delhi, India. On one of my journeys to a sonogram appointment, the taxi passed by one of the Indian government buildings where terrorists had attempted an attack that day. The camera crews and reporters were just leaving.
Later at the doctor's office, as I saw a clear image of my son thanks to 3-D technology, the curve of his nose and the ...Gadling Take FIVE: Week of Nov. 15---Nov. 21
Nov 21st, 2008 at 7:00PM: Where I'm sitting winter has arrived. Snow flurries and windchill. Brrrr. Now that winter looks like it's settling in, let's see if anyone has come up with places to that are warmer.
Brenda's post on the drop in tourism in Hawaii. and what there is to do in this tropical paradise this time of year, ought to be reason enough for a person to rethink the budget and see if Hawaii is doable after ...Mumbai's Party Scene Takes a Hit
Nov 20th, 2008 at 1:00PM: Mumbai's rave scene has grown exponentially over the past few years. The influx of new money and the city's urban flare make it a ripe place for a party. But don't be confused, it ain't Goa. The plentiful drugs and thumping bass of the former Portuguese colony and hippy hangout will never be duplicated in India's largest city. That is, as long as the authorities have something to say about it. ...'Megacities' Film Review: An eye-opening tour of the world's greatest cities
Nov 13th, 2008 at 9:30AM: Think you know New York or Moscow? That you've seen all the sights in Mexico City or even took a tour of the slums of Mumbai? Well, you haven't seen anything until you watch Megacities by Michael Glawogger, one of my favorite documentaries. It'll take you to places and people in these four megacities that you've never seen. Oh, and the cinematography! "I don't use beauty filters!" says Austrian ...Strike Shuts Down Bollywood
Oct 1st, 2008 at 12:00PM: Over 100,000 Indian TV and film workers went on strike in Mumbai today. They are protesting unfair wages and the prevalent practice of hiring non-union crew members. Some of the industry's biggest stars, like Shah Rukh Khan, showed solidarity by agreeing to not cooperate with movie studios until the strike ends. Union members complain that studios and production companies have not honored an ...One Wall Street Journal reporter's rickshaw ride through India
Aug 12th, 2008 at 11:20AM: If you're looking for a fresh take on the Grand-Tour-Through-India travelogue, one with a heavy dose of culture (and even danger!), check out Niraj Sheth's blog on his roadtrip by rickshaw through southern India. What makes this blog--running until the end of this week--stand out is Niraj's unique perspective as a Wall Street Journal reporter and in his own words, as a ABCD: "American-born, ...
Air India pilots doze off -- jet wanders off through Indian airspace
Jun 26th, 2008 at 2:30PM: Think you're the only one that's tired after that redeye between New York and London? The pilots are too, and they actually have to fly the aircraft back in a couple of days. Good thing they get plenty of rest and drink a ton of coffee to stay alert in the cabin. Or do they? Earlier this month, two pilots on an Air India flight bound for Mumbai fell asleep in the cockpit, completely missing the ...Bollywood to nurture inter-country ties(?)
Mar 7th, 2008 at 3:20PM: Fortunately or unfortunately, Bollywood is key in defining Indian culture. When I meet new people (who are not Indian, obviously), they always ask me if I watch Bollywood films and if I can dance like the actors can. Of course I can -- I am Indian. Duh! I have even, on popular demand but to my own horror, given Bollywood dance classes in my home. I have to admit though, that I started ...Mumbai "dabbawala" culture
Jan 23rd, 2008 at 3:30PM: I never thought I'd be sitting in Madrid, wishing that there was some "dabbawala" to bring me cheap, homemade, Indian food. "Dabbawala" literally translates to "guy with box"; in this case the box is a tiffin full of food. In India, although fast food is popular, Indians always crave home cooked Indian food and often choose it over street food or McDonald's. Hectic working schedules make this ...Times of India and circle of peace: An expat story
Dec 31st, 2007 at 3:00PM: Even though this was Martha's week to cover The Amazing Race, I was once again drawn into the foray of the global dash. When the teams were told to pick up The Times of India when they got to Mumbai, I flashed on my own The Times of India connection. It links to the theme of Aaron's recent expat post and the question of expats and lifestyle.
The expat question is a complicated issue that I have ...U.S. Airports Just Now Installing Charging Stations?
Sep 18th, 2007 at 2:44PM: I was reading this story over at Yahoo about U.S. airports installing electric charging stations to "bring precious energy more conveniently to millions of travelers who rely on a plethora of battery-powered devices." Hmm, I thought... that sounds familiar. And then I remembered why. When I was in India, there wasn't a single airport I visited that didn't have something like this. These were the ...Video: Commuting in Mumbai
Aug 23rd, 2007 at 11:40AM: I didn't bring along a video camera to India because I didn't want to have to deal with making sure it wasn't broken, lost, or forgotten somewhere. But after I arrived, I immediately realized my mistake because almost every second of every day I was there, I saw video-able material. It's a good thing other travelers bring along their cameras, or else we wouldn't have the video above, taken by ...
Where on Earth? Week 12: Elephanta Island, Mumbai, India
Jun 18th, 2007 at 9:56AM:
I was so impressed with the guess by Stiv last week of Elephanta Island that I completely forgot to write this post on Friday! Sorry, but awesome job, Stiv! (And a shout-out to Carol B for backing him up!) Here I was trying to make the challenge a little more difficult and the Gadling readers still guessed it in less than three hours. Impressive. I was in India a few months ago, and on our big ...Mumbai's Dabbawalas
May 11th, 2007 at 9:04AM: Ever since I read that Mumbai was a crummy place to visit, I've been being reading up on the place. Today, I found this short clip profiling the city's dabbawalas -- 5000 men who move 400,000 lunch boxes every day using only their feet, the trains, and bicycles. So efficient are the dabbawalas that Richard Branson and other business leaders have invited them to give lectures on their system!
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Direct from India: Introducing the Helirickshaw
May 4th, 2007 at 8:00AM:
Flickr user calamur was recently in Mumbai, India where he shot this amazing photo of the latest in autorickshaw technology: THE HELIRICKSHAW! Never mind those geeks at MIT and their Transition flying car, this is the future of transportation! No more traffic jams, no more choking exhaust fumes -- just raw Italian power lifting you into the clouds. Alright, so the helicopter blades are probably ...Boeing 737 Stuck on Busy Mumbai Road
May 3rd, 2007 at 6:30PM:
Just when you thought Mumbai couldn't get any more hectic, someone comes along and leaves a Boeing 737 sitting in the middle of a busy road. BBC reports, "The decommissioned aircraft was being driven through the city at the weekend when the driver got lost and then abandoned the plane." Is this for real? Seriously, how can you put one person in charge of transporting a 737? Never mind the fact ...Jet Airways Offers (Relatively) Cheap Luxury Cabin
Apr 27th, 2007 at 8:30AM:
India-based airline Jet Airways has introduced a 26-square-foot cabin on its London to Mumbai flight which costs £1200 less than a first-class British Airways ticket. So let's see: £5000+ for first-class, or £4000 for my own private cabin? That's an easy one. As you can see from the photo above, the dual-seat configuration folds down to make a bed, and the 23" flat TV screen ...The World's Most Polite and Rude Cities
Feb 16th, 2007 at 7:01AM: I don't know how empirical this study is, but here's the skinny. Reader's Digest dispatched several undercover reporters in three dozen cities across the world. In each city, the reporters:
Walked into public buildings 20 times behind people to see if they held open the door.
Bought small items from 20 stores and recorded whether the sales assistants thanked them.
Dropped a folder full of ...
