Mumbai Parking Scam Been seeing a lot of scams in regards to parking in Mumbai. Seen two types of scams, especially in South Mumbai: 1. A random person/group of people will stand at a potential parking area on the road and help you park. Will ask for 100/200 rupees, and won't give any receipt. If you refuse they say it is to keep the 'mamus' quiet and not fine your car. The nearby official parking will refuse to give you space, even if there is plenty citing silly reasons. 2. Official BMC... 4 0 replies
Mumbai through my lens Came to Mumbai for clg these are some best pictures I've of this city till now. Gonna this city in next two months so I thought I'll share the memories I've captured. 1 0 replies
Hilarious convo. This evening I took a rickshaw from Nike factory outlet in Dahisar to Anandnagar Metro station in Dahisar. Rickshaw driver was tbh driving a bit rough . As soon as he tried to take right on signal 500m before metro station a two wheeler almost crashed into the rickshaw. The next convo that followed was something I will remember for rest of my life. Let two wheeler be X and auto driver be Y. X:- Dikha nai tereko? Y:- Tu wrong mai aa rha tha! X:- Galti teri nai... 5 0 replies
Why are Sindhis so money minded? I inherited a flat in a building full of Sindhis. Now its going for redevelopment and all of them are like vultures trying to scam me out of my flat, suddenly claiming to have my best interests at heart but all wanting to get the flat for peanuts. Whats the deal? Why does it always have to be win-lose? 5 0 replies
Mumbai Social Club - Weekly Discussion Thread - Meetups/Q&A/Relationships/Life Hey, how is it going? Want to share your success? Need to vent? Looking for a date or a friend or a group of friends for some activity? Found a new restaurant? Or just want to talk about the rising prices of vadapav? This weekly discussion thread is posted every Friday morning at 9 am Rules: No politics. Be civil. Any separate threads regarding looking for friends / meetups / hangouts will be removed. \----------------- [*Previous Threads*](https://www.reddit.com/r/mumbai/search/?q=%22Mumbai%20Social%20Club%22&restrict_sr=1&sr_nsfw=&sort=new) 2 0 replies
Looking for jobs Hi Mumbai peeps, I'm 24F, a results-driven marketing & operations specialist with over 3 years of experience in branding, influencer marketing, and project management. I’ve worked with big names like Swarovski, Pepsi India, ELF, and Myntra, and I’m now looking for exciting opportunities in Mumbai to take my career to the next level. What I bring to the table: - Skills: Influencer marketing, social media strategy, content creation, campaign management, and brand building. - Experience: From launching e-commerce brands to managing influencer campaigns, I’ve delivered results like a 50%... 3 0 replies
Scammed at a Fuel Station? Let’s Compile a List to Stay Safe! Hello, Folks! Is there a list of petrol pumps that are known for scamming customers? If so, please share it so we can all avoid them. If no such list exists, kindly share the names of fuel stations where you’ve been cheated, along with details of how they scammed you. This will help others stay alert. Here’s a [list](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rDQxC2ucyeKK4CGN9) compiled by some Good Samaritans of Pune for reference. Let me start with one: Indian Oil Bunk (Pushpak) on JVLR, opposite Majas Bus Depot, is notorious for scamming customers during... 2 0 replies
Gathering for startup founders I am 32M. I need to pitch my startup but have no contacts in the VC space. Any networking event would help me here Do we have a conclave or any such gathering for startup founders or businesses?? 5 0 replies
Affordable and Must-Try Food Recommendations Near Mahalaxmi Racecourse? Hey everyone, I’m planning to visit the Mahalaxmi Racecourse soon to watch a horse race, and I’m super excited! While I’m there, I’d love to explore some nearby food spots. Could you guys recommend any affordable places or must-try dishes around the area? I’m open to street food, quick bites, or even small cafes—basically, anything that’s worth trying without burning a hole in my pocket. Looking forward to your suggestions, and thanks in advance! 3 0 replies
Night Clubs near Churchgate Can anyone suggest any great night clubs near churchgate with great vibe which serves good food and drinks and has a dance floor. 2 0 replies
Budget destination wedding near Mumbai Any suggestions for a beach resort-like wedding venue along the beach in Maharashtra? Either a beach resort or something garden which is accessible but pretty, along the beach and within 5-6 lakh budget. If its a beach resort we might need a place to stay for a night or two. Is this possible? Any recommendations would be helpful. Thanks! 2 0 replies
Rs. 1500 fine for smoking?? Was having a smoke this afternoon near Juhu circle besides a tapri when two men on scooty stopped and started staring towards me. Just when I was done and about to leave, they leaped towards me and said "smoking ka fine hai". It got me confused because it was one of those regular spots for me whenever I am back in Mumbai. Not even sure if they were real policemen or not. One of them showed an id with some name scribbled over it. When I said no cash... 4 0 replies
Mahakumbh travel from Mumbai Any travel options from Mumbai to Mahakumbh with Non AC option in travels. ? 1 0 replies
Passport struck.. Hello everyone, so I wanted to ask y’ll what should I do if my passport status is showing “Passport Application is Under Review at regional office” since more than 5 months now. Please advice me😭 3 0 replies
GOT a 10 LPA offer in Mumbai I will survive, Or will be the city EAT ME ALIVE? Hey Mumbai fam, So, here’s my situation: I’m a fresher from Gujarat who just got a fancy-sounding Associate role at a finance company in Mumbai. They’re offering me 10 LPA, and while I’m all “wow, big city dreams,” my brain is screaming, “Bro, you’re not ready for this!” Here’s some context: I’ve been living in the UK for the past 5.5 years (did my undergrad at St. Andrews, master’s at LSE, and even worked as a consultant for 6 months there). So yeah, I’m fresh out of the “quiet... 2 0 replies
Are there any airports in the city that are abandoned and free for the public to visit? Mainly for driving for example. I've heard there are in other cities but never found out if there are any in Mumbai. 5 0 replies
What's the one thing you really dislike about this city? No matter how long I live here the one thing I have never gotten over is the traffic 🚦 it's unbearable. Maybe it's just because I come from somewhere with little to no traffic but what are your thoughts? 3 0 replies
goregoan east nuisance anyone experienced those loud sounds of modified chapri bikes today early morning near goregoan east (jvlr flyover) these bastards ruin every sunday morning and it was strange that they didnt came on sunday but instead of sunday they came today and it was so annoying. Normally the windows of my room are closed only during the day time also which cancells a lot of sound but when these bikers come the sound is so annoying even if the windows are closed. 4 0 replies
