Indian journalism and media has always been robustly independent. But there's been a certain crudeness and lack of subtlety in much of the reporting.

The Economist has published Urban Poverty in India: A flourishing slum.

This US Homeland security presentation has been posted on wikileaks.org (found via

I wouldn't give more than a day or two to exploring most modern cities when travelling. Much as I love it, I would advise the same to anyone considering taking in Bombay's sights.

My turn for a video-blog. Another offering for my first love - Bombay. Mostly about the trains, dabbawallas, and new flyovers:

When these two backpackers really start rocking out in their cab (which features a flourescent pole in addition to other tricks) the cabbie keeps a mostly serious face - wonder what he's thinking - Ma

I love this Times of India ad, what what is it selling, what's the catch? - Mala

Out of all the amazing Bombay-pool Flickr photos, I fe

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