“Mumbai is a city but Bombay is an emotion,” explained one of my guides on my most recent return to the city, to revisit old favorite spots and make special discoveries of creative talents. The official name may be Mumbai, but those who grew up here or who came here to realize their dreams will always refer to Bombay as their home. The name comes from the Portuguese, who called it "Bom Baie" or "good bay," and there is a sense of good fortune that permeates the city. And what a warm, colorful an...
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