Mumbai

Mumbai is the largest city in India and the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Its name came from Mumba (Hindu goddess Mumbadevi) and Aai (which means mother in Marathi language). It's formerly called Bombay, given by their British colonizers. In 1995, the city's name was reverted back to its Marathi pronunciation - Mumbai.

Situated on India's west coast, Mumbai used to be comprised of seven small, swampy islands. In the 17th century, a number of reclamation projects connected all seven islands into one land mass, providing space to a booming city and for an ever-growing population. At present, it is the most populous city in the world with over nineteen million dwellers.

Mumbai has a deep harbour and a port that handles half of India's cargo, making it the commercial center of India. And as such, also became the financial center of the nation. The city is home to major financial institutions like the National Stock Exchange of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the Reserve Bank of India and the chosen corporate headquarters of various multinational corporations including Indian companies.

Adding more glamour to the city is Bollywood, the Indian equivalent of the American's Hollywood. Their very own film-industry churns out hundreds of films annually distributed worldwide.

The many business opportunities in Mumbai coupled with its high standard of living makes it so attractive to migrants from all over India and beyond.

Mumbai is a multicultural city to behold and so full life. A city where diverse cultures converge, characterized by soaring skyscrapers towering over slums, bustling markets, spicy Indian food, colonial architecture and red double decker buses.