It is not very difficult to find an eating joint in Shirdi. The streets leading to the Sai Baba temple is lined with hotels, restaurants and eateries. And therefore, you can choose from any. The evening we reached Shirdi, we opted for a Food Court right opposite the temple premises. […]
We were waiting outside Imbiss for our turn at the lunch table this particular Sunday, when I noticed a foreigner walk up to the narrow lane opposite us with this big bag, take out cans of paint, brushes, wipes and then test the walls, perhaps for smoothness. Why yes, I […]
We did just that and are still basking in the happiness of the discovery. Ours is a running group of about 20 active members. We run in a group at least twice a week, with Saturday being earmarked for longer distances. Last evening, we decided to run in Aarey Colony. […]
Well, that really is the million dollar question! When you go on a pilgrimage, you are at peace with yourself – talking inwardly to God and trying to shake away the surroundings around you. Not at Shirdi though. Appalling as it may sound, when you reach Shirdi, you will find […]
In Mumbai, we keep eulogising about the rains and swear by its effect on the countryside. So many of my posts have rains/monsoons in center-stage — eg, Bhandardara, Matheran. And so, two weeks back when we were on our way to Shirdi via Nashik Expressway, I, honestly speaking, thought nothing […]
Where do you get the best Pav-Bhaji in Mumbai? The answer is almost a no-brainer – Amar Juice Centre in Ville Parle. Yes, they are the same joint who got into a lot of trouble with the authorities and the Juhu residents last year. The bone of contention was the […]
Shirdi, in Maharashtra, is one of the most popular religious tourist destinations in India, with devotees of Sai Baba from across the country and beyond thronging it throughout the year. Just about 200 kms away from Mumbai, you will find most people opting to drive down to Shirdi. The route […]
Suhel Seth once famously said, “Mumbai believes Bade Mian makes the best kababs: in Delhi, Bade Mian would not even be hired to operate a school canteen.” And more recently, a friend wrote in to say that Bade Miyan is all hype and not worth the high rates they charge! […]