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Welcome to the City of Bombay
Hello welcome to Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the state of Maharashra, the most populous city of India. Bombay which is located on the west coast ofIndia is the capital of Maharashtra state, and the business capital and economic powerhouse of India. It is the fastest moving, most affluent and most industrialised city in India. Bombay's very cosmopolitan population is estimated to be around 10 million. The main languages spoken in the city are Hindi and Marathi, but a visitor can easily manage his/her business/travel with English. Bombay is also the home of the Hindi film industry, which is the largest in the world.
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City Hall Schools
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai India
The Bombay High Court is a historic example of British colonialism in Mumbai
Welcome to St. Xavier's College Bombay
St. Xavier's College, was started on January 30, 1869. St. Xavier's College is affiliated to the University of Bombay. It is named after St. Francis Xavier, a Jesuit saint of the 16th Century who travelled to India. The College was founded by the Society of Jesus, a Christian Religious Group started by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1540. |

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Recreation, Attractions
There are several tourist attractions in and around Bombay: ancient cave paintings, sculptures, quaint hill-stations and more. There are plans to arrange pre and post-conference tours to places of tourist interest. Numerous international airlines have services to Bombay.
Juhu Beach and Chowpatty:
If you wish to catch a glimpse of the palatial mansions of the reigning kings and queens of Bombay film industry, then do visit Juhu.
Vihar Lake Worli Fishing Village |
Local History
Present Mumbai was originally an archipelago of seven islands. Artefacts found near Kandivali, in northern Mumbai indicate that these islands had been inhabited since the Stone Age.
Prince of Wales Museum Bombay Natural History
Museum
National Gallery of Modern Art
Mumbai - Wikipedia,encyclopedia
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Entertainment
Attractions in Bombay
Gateway of India:
Meant to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay, was built in the year 1911.This massive towering monument, made of yellow basalt stone with beautiful latticework, stands as a remnant of the imposing rule of the British Raj.
VLDB96 (Bombay, India) Conference Home Page at IBM Almaden Research Bombay,
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Visitors Info, Maps, Traffic & Weather and Local Links
Visitors travel to Mumbai all year long, but the most popular months to travel
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