UQ in Mumbai

Stories of Mumbai

Kate Sheahan- October 31, 2016

By Kate Sheahan In a city of 12 million people, addressing some of the world's most polarising issues might seem like a huge task. These ... Read More

The danger next door: malnutrition on Mumbai’s doorstep

Anna Levy- October 31, 2016

By Anna Levy Just three hours drive away from Mumbai, child malnutrition has hit a record high. With hundreds of deaths occurring every year, authorities ... Read More

Radio documentary: That Time of the Month

Anna Levy- October 24, 2016

By Anna Levy Shame. We’ve all felt it. In most cases, the everyday shame we feel is usually because of what we’ve done, but what ... Read More

Cricket in India: It’s not a sport, it’s a religion

Tarryn Kelly- October 24, 2016

It is recognised as the second largest religion in India - and some argue that is undoubtedly the first. It may come as a shock ... Read More

Bollywood’s Next Big Stars

Samantha Butler- October 23, 2016

By Samantha Butler Saroj Khan Dance Academy is leading the way in providing dance education in Mumbai. Children of all ages flock to the famous ... Read More

Mumbai’s Train System: Women Only Carriages

Samantha Butler- October 23, 2016

By Samantha Butler For years, trains in Mumbai have had carriages reserved for women, in an attempt to provide them with safety and prevent harassment. ... Read More

Cheques and Balances

Maxwell Rowley- October 22, 2016

By Maxwell Rowley Whether you're in a tourist hotspot or local neighbourhood in Mumbai, street vendors are never far from sight. From fresh fruits and ... Read More

Ekta Wassan on the ABC’s of Indian etiquette

Kate Sheahan- October 18, 2016

By Kate Sheahan Hidden inside the Hyatt Regency hotel in Mumbai is the bespoke academy of style in India, the Wasan Knowledge Hub. The finishing ... Read More

Mumbai: an introduction

Sophie Wright- October 18, 2016

By Sophie Wright Mumbai is big. It’s chaotic. The streets are dirty. It smells horrendous. But it's all part of the city's charm. FULL STORY ... Read More

Making foodie friends in Mumbai: meet Kiran, The Hungry Cancerian

Sophie Wright- October 18, 2016

By Sophie Wright Developing countries such as India are slowly starting to harness the power of social media as a mass marketing tool. One Indian ... Read More