Bandra in MMRDA plan

Posted on November 11, 2008. Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Bandra figures in MMRDAs development plans!!! A record sum of over Rs 47,000 crore has been set aside for investment in infrastructure projects in Mumbai region under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The MMRDA commissioner, Ratnakar Gaikwad said these projects will pave the way for a better city. Gaikwad listed the main projects, [...]

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Monkeys on Bandra Skywalk

Posted on November 10, 2008. Filed under: Bandra | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Two monkeys have made the Bandra skywalk their home!!! They seem to be been causing havoc. Not only have they jumped and poked at pedestrians they have also tried to snatched their bags, they have even been seen mating on the skywalk. In the last month, at least 30 people have been bitten on the [...]

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Bandra Information

Posted on August 12, 2008. Filed under: Bandra, history, Mumbai History | Tags: , , , , , , , |

Bandra is a possible adaptation of Bandar, Persian word for Port. There are other views on the origin of the name: that it is derived from a Portuguese princess for one and another more plausible one that it is a corruption of “Bandar-gah” in Persian (Bandar is a common word for Port in Iran), which [...]

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