A Mahindra calendar from 1972 featuring delightful artwork by Mario Miranda I assume

Today is 180th birth anniversary of Pherozeshah Mehta (Lion of Bombay). He is said to be the 1st Parsi to have Master's degree from Mumbai University. Pherozeshah Mehta drafted Bombay Municipal Act, 1872 & was refered as 'Father of Bombay Municipality'. Served as Municipal

From my personal collection A charming vintage postcard advertisement of K. Wadia & Co jewellers from Grant Road, Mumbai. What makes it extra special? 🔹 5-digit telephone numbers (Shop: 42483, Res: 42204), a clear sign of a bygone era. 🔹 Telegram address: GEMARTWORK 🔹 A

This photo was part of my last year’s postcard set 🙂

I must announce new postcard set soon 🙂

From My Personal Collection A gem from 1984, the BEST Bus Guide priced at just Re. 1. What makes it special? > Lists of old bus routes connecting Colaba to Mahim, Navy Nagar to Jijamata Udyan, and even New Bombay routes like Dadar to Panvel & Thane ( Pic 2 & 3) > A fascinating

#OnThisDay: The B.E.S.T Company came into existence on 07 Aug 1905; it was dissolved on 06 Aug 1947, to make room for the B.E.S.T Undertaking. An old share certificate of The B.E.S.T Company Ltd (Bombay Electric Supply and Tramways Company Limited).

A rare piece of Mumbai’s tram history! Recently acquired this original ONE ANNA Tram ticket of BEST, a fascinating glimpse into the days when the city ran on tracks and time tables. Issued by the Bombay Electric Supply & Tramways Company Ltd., the ticket lists station names on

Today in 1942, All India Congress Committee passed “Quit India” resolution at Gowalia Tank Maidan session in Mumbai

Narali Pournima | नारळी पौर्णिमा Circa early 1900s, Mumbai. A rare glimpse of Coconut Day Festival near Churchgate station, when the sea came right up to the steps of Churchgate. Celebrated by the Koli fishing community to mark the end of monsoon and the beginning of the fishing

This was the scene on Friday evening at #Colaba Machhimar Nagar near Badhwar Park. #NaraliPournima #Mumbai

On This Day: 08 August 1949 First Indian governor general C Rajagopalachari unveils the plaque after laying the foundation-stone of Ulhasnagar township in Mumbai

Early 1960s, Mumbai Scene outside the iconic BMC Headquarters with double-decker trams, BEST buses, and pedestrians crossing near Victoria Terminus (now CSMT). The overhead wires, bustling crowds, and red trams paint a vivid picture of an era when the heartbeat of the city ran on