Visit Dharavi Now: Explore Before Redevelopment Transforms It!
Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest and most densely populated slums, is on theverge of a major transformation. With the Dharavi Redevelopment Project officially underway, this iconic neighborhood of Mumbai may soon undergo a dramatic change, altering the landscape, community, and industries that have thrived here for decades. As plans take shape, now might be your […]
Battling Stereotypes, Hitting the Headlines & Making a Difference
In 2008, Slumdog Millionaire’s success put Mumbai’s slum community on the world stage. Millions around the world felt as if they really were a part of it, engrossed in the film, as they followed Jamal through the crowded streets of the city’s underworld Finally being on the world stage, in many ways, was one of the […]
Planning Your India Trip
India is considered one of the most diverse countries in the world and it is not difficult to understand why. With over 100 languages widely spoken, a stunning array of landscapes and a plethora of food to choose from, a trip to India is the equivalent of a trip through Europe. So how do you […]
The Spices of Indian Food
Dear readers, After a scrumptious Dharavi Cooking Experience, getting hands on and learning how to make Indian dishes, we thought: why not pay homage to the ingredients that make the cuisine unique–a post in appreciation of some of India’s most beloved spices? India boasts a diverse range of regional cuisines where varying spices and ingredients […]
What is It Like Travelling Solo as a Female in India?
“Wait, you’re all alone? I could NEVER travel all by myself.” I can’t relay the number of times I’ve heard people say this to me, a solo female traveller. And every time, I return their question with a smug smile and respond: “but of course you CAN!” India can be a daunting country to visit: […]
Camera Not Ok Please: Why We Don’t Let You Take Photos on Our Slum Tours
Our very first tour of Dharavi was in January 2006; shortly after this, we introduced a ‘No Photography Policy’. Some press coverage had been critical of people going to Dharavi and taking photos, and when we saw the results, we agreed. Over a decade on and the policy remains unchanged: guests on our educational slum tours are not […]
The Danger of a Single Story: Why Dharavi’s Other Story Needs to be Told
The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story. CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE In her brilliant TED talk, novelist Chimamanda Adichie discusses how only hearing one story about a people or place can lead to misunderstanding. In […]
