Bombay Walks: Mcubed Library

Do you excitedly go Mmm... over books? Then, do visit Mcubed Library - a little gem on the very quiet D'Monte Park Road. At the moment, their collection caters largely to children. However, a section for adults is already in the pipeline. In case you wish to donate books or enroll yourself/someone or have time to volunteer at Mcubed, here's where you need to go:

Mcubed Library
(Maharashtra Mitra Mandal)
Princess Building, D'Monte Park Road, Next to Bandra Gymkhana

Bandra West, Mumbai, India - 400050.

To read why I really like MMM, click here.

Maharashtra Mitra Mandal converted into the uber cool Mcubed Library for kids

Vibrant colours

Lots of books

Spacious and airy

She loves it!

Cute overhead lamps

What are we reading today?

So many books, so little time!

The wonderful Warli artwork on the pillars

Bombay Walks: St. Peter's Church, Bandra

It's been a while since I updated this blog. So, if you're reading this... HELLO! 

I've met a wonderful bunch of people recently who love exploring Bombay/Mumbai as much as me. So, 'Bombay Walks' is a humble attempt at exploring little nooks and corners of this chaotic city and capturing it all in pictures. In the first of this photo series, here are snapshots from an afternoon wandering around the lovely St. Peter's Church (Bandra West), especially its cemetery. Found some very interesting detail on the older graves. Do have a look. As always, feedback is welcome.

Flt. Lt. Tolstoy Gilbert DeSouza of the IAF rests here. Really liked the way professions were mentioned on some graves.

Some graves at the entrance of the church, their text fading with time.

Wonder what these dates mean...

The magnificent entrance of the church

The one resting here could have been a lover of the sea... Or maybe s/he was anchoring her/his soul to the cross?

Lovely scroll design of one gravestone

Complete Surrender: Thy Will Be Done

The bell detail on the church walls

St. Peter holds the keys, remember?

Ornate, but lovely design depicting nature and life itself

Extravagant and a little spooky, those eyes.

United in death too

Reads: 'Jesus Called A Little Child' :(

Jesus Christ depicted in different ways

PS: I went a little crazy with Picasa's Lomoish feature, but it was too exciting to ignore. :)

Not On Her Watch...

Ma Durga gazes at her devotees

Kolkata, October 2011

Photo clicked on Panasonic Lumix | Brushed up with Picasa | Added effect from Pixlromatic

Fast food?

Syrrrrupy and sweet!
Mawa Jalebis being designed and dropped in hot oil at a stall near Minara  Masjid, Mohammad Ali Road.

Quite liked the painting-like effect the phone camera produced in the low light. What do you think?

Just Desserts...

Yummilicious!
Red Velvet Cake and Macaroons @ Theobroma, Colaba

Will Rise Again... Promise!

Sunset viewed from Tiny Tots Park at Bandstand, Bandra

A reminder that there's always a new day on the other side.

On A Wing And A Prayer

An artist's plea to reduce road congestion and use more public transport/cycles to ease our woes.