Public transport

Autorickshaws & Poetry: Dignity In A Post COVID World

October 8, 2022December 29, 2023

My post-COVID reflections in autorickshaws confront privilege, embrace Mumbai’s diversity, discover shared poetry transcend languages.

Home & Identity | Pop Culture

New Spaces But The Stage is Always Home

July 27, 2016September 4, 2023

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I’m always looking for new spaces to perform in. New venues, new people, new poetry. I brought my story of Mumbai’s textile mills to Ghatkopar station.

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Why The Mumbai Metro Is NOT A Great Service

January 8, 2015January 1, 2024

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My critique of the Reliance Mumbai Metro a little after I’ve been using it.

City | Map Of Emotion | Politics & Feminism | Pop Culture

Ladies Compartment

September 9, 2014March 28, 2023

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The Mumbai metro recently announced a separate coach for women only.

City | Politics & Feminism

Ladies Compartment: The Myth About Mumbai ‘s Gender Segregated Spaces

September 9, 2014September 10, 2023

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The Mumbai metro has recently announced a separate coach for women only. Is this really in line with the safest city of the country?

City | Home & Identity | Pop Culture

A Noob’s Guide To The Mumbai Metro: The First Mumbai Metro

June 9, 2014April 19, 2025

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A review of the newly inaugurated Mumbai metro from Versova to Ghatkopar.

City | Map Of Emotion | Pop Culture | Roving I

#Ideastory: Your Secrets

January 25, 2014March 29, 2025

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Your secrets

Mumbai train black and white and colour collage

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IFocal: Train Journey

October 1, 2013March 29, 2025

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*If you like this photograph, you might want to check out my Instagram stream.

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Repeat Business

March 11, 2013March 30, 2025

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Spotted on the back of autorickshaw driver’s seat. Everyone in Mumbai wants repeat business.

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The Mumbaiker’s Prayer

September 21, 2012October 3, 2023

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The Mumbaiker starts the day with a prayer to guide them through the daily adventure that is a public commute.

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