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indiamarks Guides on Travel & Shopping in India
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The Beaches of Goa are no doubt the best among the Beaches in India. This will help you know more about the umpteen choices available in Goa to enjoy the Goa Beaches. The fact is beyond doubt that the Beaches of Goa are paradise on earth in real sense. Know more about some of the famous beaches in Goa...Read More5 Secret Destinations in India
India has a lot of interesting places to visit. Ranging from Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Goa to many exotic places like Ooty, Kanyakumari, Kovalam et al. But still many places have been largely unutilised and little known as a potential travel destinations. Here is a list of 5 places in India that is a must-see for all those passionate travellers looking for a unique experience...Read MoreIndia is home for a lot of adventure sports. One of them is Motor bike Expeditions. Here is a list of some motorbiking routes in India....Read More
Shopping the Streets of Mumbai
Mumbai (formally Bombay) is one of the shopping Hot-spots in India. It's one of those rare cities where you can buy some of the most expensive designer brands at plush-looking shops like Pierre Cardin and Louis Vitton and just a stone's throw away you can buy cheap knock offs of the same and more at a cheap roadside bazaar. The shops and bazaars offer a truly amazing diversity of goods, as well as being worth a visit in their own right....Read MoreWhich Streets to Shop in Mumbai
To Shop the Streets of Mumbai can be confusing to those new to the city but memorable and rewarding at the same time. Mumbai's streets, corners and pavements are lined with shops and virtually everything is available in it's bazaars and markets. Here are the specialties of some of the main shopping streets and areas of Mumbai...Read MoreIf asked about the Best Beaches of India you'll hear of the most popular beaches in Goa like Anjuna Beach, Calangute Beach, Colva Beach or even the Marina Beach, Chennai or Kovalam Beach in Kerala but are these really the Best Beaches in India??....I think not! They certainly are good beaches with a lot of people, excitement and things to do....but if you see some of the lesser known beaches that India has to offer you'd agree that they are not the Best of them....Read More
indiamarks Guide to Shopping the Streets of Mumbai
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Mumbai (formally Bombay) is one of the shopping Hot-spots in India. It's one of those rare cities where you can buy some of the most expensive designer brands at plush-looking shops like Pierre Cardin and Louis Vitton and just a stone's throw away you can buy cheap knock offs of the same and more at a cheap roadside bazaar. The shops and bazaars offer a truly amazing diversity of goods, as well as being worth a visit in their own right.
Everyone can shop at regular stores and malls in Mumbai where there's no searching for that one of a kind piece or haggling to get a good price. But to truly experience the Shopping Mumbai has to offer you need to take to the streets. For that you need to know where to start. So here's a guide one of many more to come about Street Shopping in Mumbai the best that I know how.
Street Shopping in Mumbai
Shopping the Streets of Mumbai is what I enjoy the most. It's an Experience in itself. The rush of finding a good piece that catches your eye amongst a whole lot of other stuff is exciting. Then comes the haggling and bargaining (which is an acquired skill) that can go one of two ways- feeling like you could have got it cheaper and you paid more than its worth, or the disbelief that he sold it to you so cheap, making you feel like you cheated him of making a profit. If it's the latter you feel, let me just tell you that NO ONE.....not even guys selling on the streets will sell you anything for a loss! It's their margin of profit you are deciding when you bargain so don't fall for it when they try to guilt trip you into believing that you just caused them a loss.
I tell you this from experience as I have been down that road, felt that guilt, gone back and paid more....just to walk down the road to find another vendor selling the same thing for less than what I had agreed to pay in the first place...without bargaining!!
Here are some tips to better your Mumbai Street Shopping experience:
Spotting a Good Buy!
* Needless to say but I'll say it anyway- Keep your eyes open at all times it will not only help you spot something you like from a street vendor, but also prevent you from stepping into a puddle, man-hole, rubbish or a land mine left by a cow on Mumbai's Streets.
* Spotting the real from the fakes, yes there are 'reals' out there! Many of the vendors sell export surplus stocks of real brands or defective stock of the brands. But Beware- There are fakes too. Examine the logo carefully and look closely at the writing if any. Usually it's just the shabbily copied logo that gives it away but the easier to miss signs are the simple spelling mistakes on the box or label.
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Bargaining & Haggling
* BE TOUGH
* If you spot something you like don't gush about how much you like or love it to either the vendor nor your shopping companion. If the vendor knows your heart is set on something, he's got the upper hand and he's not going to encourage any bargaining. So it becomes even tougher for you to break him and he knows you won't walk away without it. You have to make him feel that the product is not something you NEED but wouldn't mind having.
* Let him state his price. Then start bargaining. Start LOW. By low I mean 'Really Low' like He says 200 I'd say 50. He says 500 you say 100. Then it's really important to see how much he comes down. If he comes down a lot like 500 to 300 then you know you can bargain some more and get it for less. But if he goes from 500 to 450 there's not much scope to bargain. You then raise your price...but remember it works both ways so don't go up too high in one go instead do it slowly, say 125 or 150 at the most in this case. And he may come down some more, but when he says the same price over and over while you increase your offer slowly you know your stuck. Then follow the next step....Read more bargaining tips.
Everyone can shop at regular stores and malls in Mumbai where there's no searching for that one of a kind piece or haggling to get a good price. But to truly experience the Shopping Mumbai has to offer you need to take to the streets. For that you need to know where to start. So here's a guide one of many more to come about Street Shopping in Mumbai the best that I know how.
Street Shopping in Mumbai
Shopping the Streets of Mumbai is what I enjoy the most. It's an Experience in itself. The rush of finding a good piece that catches your eye amongst a whole lot of other stuff is exciting. Then comes the haggling and bargaining (which is an acquired skill) that can go one of two ways- feeling like you could have got it cheaper and you paid more than its worth, or the disbelief that he sold it to you so cheap, making you feel like you cheated him of making a profit. If it's the latter you feel, let me just tell you that NO ONE.....not even guys selling on the streets will sell you anything for a loss! It's their margin of profit you are deciding when you bargain so don't fall for it when they try to guilt trip you into believing that you just caused them a loss.
I tell you this from experience as I have been down that road, felt that guilt, gone back and paid more....just to walk down the road to find another vendor selling the same thing for less than what I had agreed to pay in the first place...without bargaining!!
Here are some tips to better your Mumbai Street Shopping experience:
Spotting a Good Buy!
* Needless to say but I'll say it anyway- Keep your eyes open at all times it will not only help you spot something you like from a street vendor, but also prevent you from stepping into a puddle, man-hole, rubbish or a land mine left by a cow on Mumbai's Streets.
* Spotting the real from the fakes, yes there are 'reals' out there! Many of the vendors sell export surplus stocks of real brands or defective stock of the brands. But Beware- There are fakes too. Examine the logo carefully and look closely at the writing if any. Usually it's just the shabbily copied logo that gives it away but the easier to miss signs are the simple spelling mistakes on the box or label.
...Read More on Spotting a good buy
Bargaining & Haggling
* BE TOUGH
* If you spot something you like don't gush about how much you like or love it to either the vendor nor your shopping companion. If the vendor knows your heart is set on something, he's got the upper hand and he's not going to encourage any bargaining. So it becomes even tougher for you to break him and he knows you won't walk away without it. You have to make him feel that the product is not something you NEED but wouldn't mind having.
* Let him state his price. Then start bargaining. Start LOW. By low I mean 'Really Low' like He says 200 I'd say 50. He says 500 you say 100. Then it's really important to see how much he comes down. If he comes down a lot like 500 to 300 then you know you can bargain some more and get it for less. But if he goes from 500 to 450 there's not much scope to bargain. You then raise your price...but remember it works both ways so don't go up too high in one go instead do it slowly, say 125 or 150 at the most in this case. And he may come down some more, but when he says the same price over and over while you increase your offer slowly you know your stuck. Then follow the next step....Read more bargaining tips.
indiamarks Articles on Bollywood
Here are some indiamarks guides on the Indian film industry known as Bollywood.
Introducing the only folks in the Indian Film Industry (Bollywood) who really matter%u2026The KHANS! Shahrukh, Aamir, Salman, Saif Ali Khan not a day goes by in Bollywood without the mention of one of these names. They rule Bollywood bringing in the highest Box Office collections everywhere they go. Each an accomplished actor in their own right, they have an endless list of movie titles to their name. So which one of these stars the real King Khan...I'll let you decide...Read MoreAmitabh Bachchan: Like his signature style he begins by saying, " I am still illiterate towards this medium and beg to be excused for any errors or expectations from me. But as time goes by and the systems fall into place, there shall hopefully be a more refined presentation. " ...Read More
Here's a guide to all the movies releasing in Bollywood this may including the highly awaited Boothnath and more....Read More
The Kapoor Family from Prithviraj Kapoor to Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor
Kapoor is considered to be the best brand name in Bollywood as they have been serving this industry for five generations. The Kapoor family have acted, directed or produced in the Bollywood industry, starting from Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor to Prithviraj Kapoor to Raj Kapoor to Shammi Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor to Karishma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and now Ranbir Kapoor....Read MoreMove over the Khans,the Kajols,Ranis, Shilpas and Preitys. There is a new brigade in Town. They are multi talented and fresh with a passion for acting.These are the new stars of Bollywood and are here to stay.
They are young and bold with lot of attitude...Watch out for them...Read More
indiamarks Guides to Indian Food & Drinks
Here are some indiamarks guides on Indian Cuisine- Food and drink
Butter Chicken Recipe and Video
Butter chicken or murgh makhani is an Indian dish from the Punjab region popular in countries all over the world that have a tradition of Indian restaurants. Known for its fiery red color the dish is not considered spicy on the contrary most places serve it slightly on the sweeter side but can be made hot as well. Murg Makhani is a dish that has wonderful flavor and a rich and creamy texture. If you haven't already, you will surely fall in love with it!...Read MoreBiryani: Their Kings and Kinds
Biryani is surely a popular food dish in India as there are 26 different types of 'Biryanis' in India. Many have been fascinated by its taste and the sheer brilliance of its preparation.'Biryani', however has originated from Persia. Derived from the persian word 'Birian',which means 'roasted before cooking', biryani is a mixture of rice(basmati),meat/vegetables, yogurt and spices....Meet the King of Fruits - The Mango
Mango is the King of fruits. India is the largest producer and exporter of Mangoes in the world. India produces some 10 million tonnes of mangoes annually accounting for 52 per cent of the world output....Read MoreTandoori Chicken-History,Recipe and Video
Tandoori Chicken is one of the most famous dishes in Indian Cuisine. It is a chicken dish that originated in Punjab region of India. The chicken is marinated in yogurt, and seasoned with tandoori masala. What makes Tandoori Chicken so special is in the way it is cooked. It is traditionally cooked at high temperatures in an earthen oven called a Tandoor...Read Moreindiamarks Guides/ Articles on Indian Sports
Here are some indiamarks guides on the Indian especially the nations favourite...CRICKET!
* The Indian Premier League (IPL) (also known as the "DLF Indian Premier League"), is a Twenty20 cricket competition created by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The first edition of the Indian Premier League starts on 18 April 2008. Its tagline is-"8 teams, without any players, only warriors " "IPL MANORANJAN KA BAAP" (Father of entertainment) "Cricket ka Karamyuddh"....Read More
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) launched its first Professional venture in the form of Twenty20 league, which is called "Indian Premier League" (IPL). With this announcement the Board had definitely called the shots in reply to Zee group's promoted "Indian Cricket League" (ICL). This new concept was made public among the hot shots of World cricket at a press conference...Read More
Kolkata Knight Riders is a franchise of the eight team Indian Premier League. It was bought on January 24, 2008 by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment in partnership with Juhi Chawla and her husband, Jai Mehta...Read More
Bangalore Royal Challengers is the team that is going to represent the city of Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, the inaugural Twenty20 cricket tournament to be held in India. The team is owned by the Liquor Magnate Vijay Mallya, the chairman of UB Group. Charu Sharma is the CEO of the team and Rahul Dravid, the captain of the team...Read More
Kings XI Punjab : Team Mohali of the Indian Premier League was officially launched at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. A blend of youth and experience, 'Kings XI Punjab' is the youngest team with a core group of all-rounders. With eight proven international and eighteen domestic players, the team boasts of experience, leadership and talent....Read More
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indiamarks Guides to Real Estate
Here are some helpful guides on real estate on India
South Mumbai, also known as Town, is considered the most posh area of Mumbai. It has all the places of historical importance, wide and smooth roads, the most luxurious hotels, swinging bars, restaurants as well as some of the most popular and happening places. South Mumbai includes areas like Churchgate, Colaba, Marine Drive, Cuff Parade, Malabar Hill, Worli, Nariman Point, Breach Candy, Walkeshwar, Nepeansea Road and Prabhadevi....Read MoreUpcoming Residential Projects in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai
With the Real Estate prices in the South of Mumbai soaring as high as it's skyscrapers a more affordable bet is to turn to the Western Suburbs of Mumbai. Western Suburbs include the areas of Bandra, Khar, Santacruz, Juhu, Andheri, Kandivali and Borivali. The prices here for residential property as of February 2008 range from 3,800-6,300 per sq. foot in Borivali to 13,000-20,000per sq. ft in Bandra.....Read MoreEast Mumbai's Hottest Upcoming Residential Properties
The Eastern Suburbs of Mumbai includes areas like Chembur, Ghatkopar, Mulund, Powai, Vikhroli and Kurla. These area's are some of the fastest developing parts of Mumbai with it's burst of Malls, Multiplexes, Hotels, Restaurants as well as Commercial Projects. Needless to say the number of upcoming Residential projects is not to be ignored. So these Hot Properties coming up in East Mumbai could just be your New Home! Real Estate prices in the East range from Rs.4500-8000per sq. ft in Chembur to Rs.5500-14500 in Powai....Read MoreUpcoming Residential Projects in Navi Mumbai and Thane
With Real Estate Prices soaring in Mumbai it's not such a bad idea to look for something a little away from the bustle of the city. Navi Mumbai- Thane are just the areas to look out for. Skyscrapers just as high as the ones in the city dot the skyline and with the rapid infrastructural development it is very well connected to both Mumbai and Pune City. You can expect to pay as much as Rs.2500-4800per sq. ft. in Thane to Rs.3500-6100per sq.ft. in Vashi....Read MoreSo What Do You Think of My Lens?
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Great Guide about India. Love the country love the People moreover Love the Food..... Posted April 29, 2008 |
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Great Lens! And some very interesting info on India. My brother-in-law visits Goa often. Posted April 28, 2008 |
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Great Lens! I especially liked the 'Shopping the Streets of Mumbai' Guide....I've been to Mumbai and would have loved to have found your lens before my trip there...maybe next time :) Posted April 28, 2008 |
