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  Colaba, Cuffe Parade and Navy Nagar: Mumbai/Bombay pages
In 1743 Colaba was leased to a Richard Broughton at Rs.
Colaba was well-known for the variety of fishes in the nearby waters.
Colaba became a centre of commerce with the opening of the Cotton Exchange at Cotton Green in 1844.
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Colaba was one of the original seven islands of Mumbai.
Colaba was well-known for the variety of fishes in the nearby waters.
Colaba became a centre of commerce with the opening of the Cotton Exchange at Cotton Green in 1844.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Colaba.html   (534 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Colaba
The island of Colaba itself was part of the group of islands, along with the largest, Bombay Island, that was gifted by Portugal to King Charles II of England as dowry when he married Princess Catherine of Bragança.
In 1743, British Colaba was leased to a Richard Broughton at Rs.
Colaba Causeway joined the island of Colaba to Mumbai in 1838, and Mahim and Bandra were connected by a causeway in 1845 at a total cost of Rs 1, 57, 000 donated entirely by Lady Avabai Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy, wife of the first baronet Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy (the government refused to build these causeways).
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Colaba   (1658 words)

  
 Colaba Hotels Mumbai, Colaba Hotels Mumbai (Bombay) - India
Colaba Hotels Mumbai, Colaba Hotels Mumbai (Bombay) - India
Offers 86 tastefully furnished rooms and suites including Executive Club rooms and Deluxe suites with exclusive club lounge on 8th floor.
All rooms are elegantly appointed and offer guest amenities like a 2-line telephone with international direct dial facility, channel music and colour television with satellite programmes.
www.bombay-mumbai-hotels.com /colaba-hotels-mumbai.html   (77 words)

  
 MyColaba.com - Welcome to Colaba in South Mumbai !
MyColaba.com - Welcome to Colaba in South Mumbai !
Get info on the various Service Providers, Shops & Products-n-Services in and around Colaba!
Join the South Mumbai E-Pal Club for free!
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 Colaba | sigFood .org
It has a ground floor and a mezanaine floor with a very low ceiling where you are likely to hit your head a few times.
When you turn the corner from the Colaba Causeway, you can faintly smell the aroma of chicken in the tandoor.
Paradise is on Colaba Causeway on the left after the petrol pumps.
www.sigfood.org /Mumbai/Colaba   (1602 words)

  
 Mumbai Mart - Colaba
Beginning from Regal Cinema, Colaba Causeway is the tourist hub which runs parallel to the Gateway of India.
In Upper Colaba, the southern end of the island, a meteorological observatory was established in 1826.
Colaba Bazar: The Colaba market is immediately identifiable by the sharp smell of vegetables and fresh tropical vegetables.
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Gerald Aungier took possession of Colaba and Old Woman's Island in1675.In 1743 Colaba was leased to a Richard Broughton at Rs.
Colaba waswell-known for the variety of fishes in the nearby waters.
At the southern endof the island, called Upper Colaba, a meteorological observatory was established in 1826.
www.therfcc.org /colaba-130360.html   (453 words)

  
 Colaba location details |Mumbai Property Exchange - India's First Property Exchange|
The property prices in the past 1 to 2 years have been stable here, most of the properties here are old and hence the secondary real estate market is more prominent here.
Colaba besides the Taj Mahal and its bouquet of restaurants has a lot of upmarket resto bars, there is the Indigo, Tendulkars and other classy places to spend your time over the weekends.
Colaba was one of the original seven islands of Bombay.
www.mumbaipropertyexchange.com /bi_location.asp?map=Colaba   (557 words)

  
 Bentley's Hotel,Mumbai:Budget Tourist Hotel
In keeping with its cosmopolitan credentials, Bombay (and Colaba above all) is crammed with interesting places to eat and drink, whether you fancy splashing out on a buffet lunch with a view from a flashy 5 star revolving restaurant, or simply tucking into piping hot roti kebab by gaslight in the street.
Draught beer, by the pitcher or glass, loud CD juke box and murals by a famous Goan cartoonist are the main attractions, though the small tables can make life difficult for women on their own.
Colaba's most famous cafe-bar is determinedly Western, with a clientele and prices to match.
www.bentleyshotel.com /locationguide.htm   (1064 words)

  
 MyColaba.com - History
The Colaba market is immediately identifiable by the sharp smell of vegetables and fresh tropical vegetables.
Residents of Colaba are familiar with the fishy smell of Sassoon docks which assaults their senses daily.
As you move in this direction along the Lower Colaba Road, you reach a basalt church with a lofty limestone spire.
mycolaba.com /history.htm   (732 words)

  
 1946 Naval Uprising Memorial Colaba, Mumbai
History sleeps at the Naval Uprising Memorial in Colaba, South Mumbai.
Colaba in South Mumbai is one such haven, which continues to delight me after having lived in Mumbai all my life.
Facts: The memorial is right at the crossroads of John Rodrigues Chowk, opposite Buckley Court in Colaba.
www.dancewithshadows.com /naval_uprising.asp   (833 words)

  
 HISTORY
The Colaba Observatory, predecessor of the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, located in Bombay was built in 1826 by the East India Company for astronomical observations and time-keeping, with a purpose to provide support to British and other shipping activity which used Bombay as a port.
Through his thorough examination of geomagnetic measurements at Colaba, and his masterly interpretation of the physics behind the phenomena, he brought great esteem to Colaba Observatory.
In 1900, the existence of Colaba Observatory came under threat, when a decision was taken to replace horse drawn trams by electric ones for public transport.
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 The Hindu Business Line : Colaba calling
An antique brass stall on the Colaba Causeway.
Colaba was supposed to be a dangerous place then, full of junkies in dark staircases and born-again religious enthusiasts who would try to hook you onto their movement with talk of peace and love.
This is not part of the Colaba festival, but in the vicinity at Cuffe Parade between September 24 and 26 are two fascinating events — Mystiic Musings and Fat 2 Thin.
www.thehindubusinessline.com /life/2004/09/17/stories/2004091700170400.htm   (759 words)

  
 Mumbai Mirror
A prostitute of Russian origin operating in Colaba has put the men in khaki on tenterhooks with her activities, forcing them to issue deportation orders against her.
An officer from the Colaba police station said, “She used to create a ruckus in the lock-up.
A police source said she was restrained from moving out of Colaba on four occasions, but she always strayed outside the designated limits.
www.mumbaimirror.com /nmirror/mmpaper.asp?sectid=2&articleid=81720060541478817200605328281&pubyear=2006&pubday=17&pubmth=8   (722 words)

  
 10chapter
Sakhajee established himself at Colaba, while Sumbhajee Angria remained at Severndroog, to carry on the predatory policy of their father.
The Portuguese espoused his quarrel, and furnished him with a force against Colaba, which was taken; Mannajee gallantly leading the assault, sword in hand.
Mannajee invoked the aid of the Peishwa, who compelled Sumbhajee to raise the siege, and received the Angrian forts of Koolta and Rajmachee in return, while Mannajee proclaimed his allegiance to the Peishwa, and henceforth was secure under his protection.
www.columbia.edu /itc/mealac/pritchett/00generallinks/biddulph/10chapter.html   (4630 words)

  
 Mumbai/South - Wikitravel
The other famous location is Colaba, which used to be an island by itself, till it was connected to Bombay by a causeway.
Colaba Causeway is the street most frequented by tourists.
Indigo located in a bylane of Colaba behind the Taj hotel, this is an upscale restaurant serving global food.
wikitravel.org /en/Mumbai/South   (2683 words)

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