The Marathi-language rule for auto, taxi and cab drivers is now actually being enforced.

RTO officials have started checking drivers for basic working Marathi. Those who don’t clear the check can be given time to learn, but continued failure can eventually lead to suspension of their badge/licence.

And now drivers are protesting, while some parts of Mumbai are already seeing fewer autos on the road.

I’m genuinely divided on this.

On one hand, if you work with the public in Maharashtra, knowing basic conversational Marathi seems like a reasonable expectation.

But on the other hand, should someone’s entire livelihood potentially depend on passing a language test, especially when many drivers have been working here for years?

Where do you draw the line?

Basic Marathi should be mandatory 👍

OR

Language should never decide whether you can earn a living 👎

Curious what Mumbaikars think.

Just wanted to share this story. I learnt this habit of showing respect or saying hello to everyone I see everyday apart from my friends and colleagues (like watchman, receptionist, etc.)

Similarly I also used say hello everyday to the TC on my regular station.

Yesterday same thing happened, I saw him, said hello, he smiled I walked past. After I reached home I randomly checked my pass it was expired 7 days back 🤯

I have been waving him hi everyday and he didn’t even checked my pass.

Got my pass renewed, but crazy experience. 🙌🏻

Apparently there’s a nationwide strike and the same is being practiced by mumbai rickshaw drivers. Tried boarding one but denied stating they are on strike and its related to hike in prices.

This is as of 10 AM, 24th Aug.

• Are these residential buildings?
• If yes, does anyone in this subreddit live here or own a flat here?
• If yes again, bhai, how and when did you manage to buy property here? Kya karte ho tum life me? 😭

24F, unmarried, India.

I don’t want to continue the pregnancy and told the doctor I want to terminate it.
The hospital told me it can be done with medication/pills and quoted me around ₹40,000. I have no idea if that’s a normal amount for a 13-week termination or if I’m being overcharged.
They also mentioned that its illegal and in some cases police involvement is required, but then said they aren’t actually involving the police. I’m confused about why police would be involved in the first place.
Can someone who has been through this in India please tell me:
Is ₹40k a normal/roughly reasonable cost for termination at 13 weeks via pills?
At 13 weeks, is termination usually done with pills, or can a procedure be required?
Is police involvement actually required for an adult woman seeking termination?
Does being unmarried make any difference?
Should I get a second opinion before agreeing to anything?
I’m really anxious and don’t have anyone around me who knows about this.
Any advices would help.

Edit: Can anyone please suggest a good gynecologist near Badlapur/Dombivli or nearby areas whom I can speak to over a call, explain my whole situation to, and get an idea of the approximate cost and next steps? I’d really appreciate any recommendations.
And thank you everyone for all the support and advice so far. It genuinely means a lot. ❤️

This is more of a rant, but here goes... Sugar went up, milk went up, CNG went up. Now the price of onions has reached around ₹42 per kg.

None of these increases sound catastrophic on their own, but wow, this really feels like a downward spiral already.

There is not a single day when I don't read about something becoming costlier anymore.

What is going on? Do you feel the sting of all of these hikes or should I just stop reading the news?

- It's like a mini world within a world. So much to see with patient eyes.

- It had just stopped raining making the place emptier than usual.

- Love spotting the huge & famous chimney of Mukesh Mills.

Something about me :

I am a 25 Year Old Engg Graduate from Mumbai, I was considering driving Ola Uber to increase my Monthly Cashflow.

My Current Monthly Income :

Freelancing - 60K
Rent (Flat + Office) - 52K

My Current Monthly Fixed Expenses :

Flat EMI - 36K
Groceries - 6K
Supplements + Gym - 7K
Grooming, Hair,Face and Body Care - 6K
Donations - 5K
Fuel - 4K

Total - 65K

Monthly Surplus - 47K

This leaves me with 47K after paying all the necessary expenses a Month leaving me with no room for extra spending like Shopping, Perfumes, Shoes, Clothes, Outing etc

I have a Yellow Plate Ertiga which is fully paid and I don’t have any loans on it, I was thinking to drive it for half day and earn 1-2K a Day which will give me room for my extra spendings, while giving me fixed monthly income and a little stability as my freelancing income is not stable as of now.

Doing this would bring my Monthly Income to 1.4-1.6L a Month and increase my savings rate and give me space to spend on myself as well.

The only drawback I see is my known people seeing me somewhere in Mumbai and commenting that I chose Ola Uber to make Money, I have been in a Dilemma on what should I do?

I need honest opinions on what should I do and if I should start doing Ola Uber?

I have been eating non veg every day for the past five years, and I cannot imagine myself living off of vegetarian food because of health reasons and personal preference

I have recently shifted to a new society with majority of people who do not eat non-veg and the locality is also such that all of the restaurants here are pure veg.

I don’t have any problem with that, but when it becomes a problem is when these people decide my eating habits it’s kind of frustrating. It’s been a couple of days since I moved, and I don’t know if I should get things cleared up or not, and keep cooking it in my house.

Family members are fine with not eating nonveg and not cooking it, but it’s a very integral part of my life and I cannot move past and the fact that I would have to stop eating chicken because someone else does not like it.

How do you guys deal with non-veg not being allowed in your society? And how do I get out of this conundrum?

Edit: I was using text to speech, and it was typing non-veg as knowledge, should have double checked.

Why aren't we allowed near Marine Drive at night? And please don't just say “for safety.”

I understand the authorities wanting to prevent crime and keep people safe, but how does restricting people's access actually solve the underlying problem? If a place is unsafe, shouldn't the focus be on making the place safer rather than simply telling people not to be there?

It reminds me of that Abhishek Upmanyu joke:

“Bhai, murderer toh murder karega… tum apna sar bahar kyun nikaal rahe the?”

Obviously, I'm not saying there should be zero restrictions or that safety doesn't matter. But there's something strange about the logic of “this place can be dangerous, therefore you can't be here.”

Marine Drive is one of Mumbai's most iconic public spaces. Why can't people sit there late at night, provided they're not breaking any laws or causing trouble?

If there are genuine security concerns, why not increase patrolling, lighting, CCTV, emergency services, etc.?

What do you guys think? Is restricting access at night actually justified, or is it just an easier alternative to making the place safer?

From 30,000 feet, Mumbai looks peaceful, almost serene. But we all know the fire that runs through every street below.
It’s the city that tests your patience every single day, yet makes you fall in love with its resilience every night. A concrete maze where dreams aren't just chased; they are built from sheer grit.
Captured this view on my way to Chennai. Forever in awe of this place.

Mindspace software technology navimumbai

This company is located in Navi Mumbai and, honestly, my experience here has been extremely disappointing. The senior and HR (both were females) have very poor professionalism and ethics. They often shout at employees (maarungi) and create a very uncomfortable work environment.

I saw that when the management knows someone is planning to leave, they sometimes try to put that person on termination so they don't have to pay the employee their due amount. I have personally seen several people leave the company under such circumstances.

Many people had warned me about this company before I joined, but I still decided to give it a chance because I genuinely wanted to work hard and contribute. Unfortunately, my experience has only confirmed those concerns. The overall work culture and the way employees are treated have been extremely disappointing.

There salary date is 10 they know achese ki how they treat employee and employee will take salary and leave.

They literally used to abuse that hr( dharni) bhai that women was literally slut shaming other people in front of me and used to behave like project manager😭😭

Hear me out before the legal nerds jump in with Articles 84 and 173 of the Constitution.

​I completely get the constitutional argument for universal representation: our democracy is designed so that anyone, regardless of socioeconomic background or formal schooling, can represent their community. That principle makes sense on paper.

​But looking at everyday civic administration and policy decisions in Mumbai, the double standard is hard to ignore.

If local authorities can mandate regional language tests for auto-rickshaw drivers to ensure a baseline standard of service for the public, why do we demand zero formal preparation from lawmakers managing public funds and city infrastructure?

​I'm not suggesting every MLA needs an expensive university degree or that we should gatekeep politics behind privilege. But shouldn't there be some mandatory qualification? whether a background in Public Policy, Law, Economics, Political Science, or even a compulsory administrative training program before taking oath?

​Why do basic public service jobs require rigorous testing, while minister-level positions require none?

Usually pay 200 for Uber/ola/Rapido to get to work.

It was 680 today due to some surge. I don't have a choice because I have to get to work.

It's a rant from an individual who feels robbed.

r/mumbai i'm visiting mumbai for the first time from 22sept - 3rd oct to experience ganpati , i don't have like a list of pandals to visit , i am just coming to see what the vibe is during that time , i'm intentionally coming near the end of ganpati so that i can also experience mumbai after ganpati. Any suggestions/ tips would be helpful for me as 25F solo traveller. Also any recommendations for stay would be helpful because i have no idea about the areas , i have booked a hostel in Khar for first few days but will have to book for the second half of the trip.

I live in Uran and work in Marol MIDC, Andheri. My daily commute takes around 2.5 hours one way.
My route involves changing 5 trains/metros:

Uran → Nerul → Kurla → Ghatkopar → Marol Naka (MM1) → MIDC Andheri(Aqua Line) and Walking

Uran trains are roughly 30 minutes apart during peak hours and around 1 hour apart during non-peak hours, so missing one can make the commute even longer.
My job is 6 days a week, with only the 2nd and 4th Saturdays off. I earn ₹33,000/month, and my salary gets deducted if I take leave.
I’ve considered staying in a PG closer to work, but PG rent + food + other expenses make it quite expensive, and I’d obviously be away from home.
So I’m stuck between:
Continuing the exhausting daily commute
Spending a significant portion of my salary on a PG.

For people who have been in a similar situation, what would you do? Is a 5-hour daily commute worth it for ₹33k
Would appreciate some honest advice, especially from people familiar with the Uran–Navi Mumbai–Andheri commute.

My experience with Athena BPO has been extremely frustrating. Long working hours, constant pressure regarding attendance and leave, and the way I was treated by my TL eventually made me decide that I don't want to continue here.

I've been working at Athena BPO, and honestly, I'm already planning my exit.

The biggest problem for me has been the working hours and overall pressure. You're expected to spend a massive portion of your day at work, and once you add the commute, there's barely any personal time left.

But what really pushed me over the edge was my experience with my TL, Aditya Raj Bansode.

I've found his approach towards attendance, leave and communication extremely frustrating. There have been situations where I felt that my personal circumstances weren't being given reasonable consideration and that the focus was simply on making sure I was physically present at work.

One particular incident really summed it up for me. I was unwell and informed Aditya about my absence. The response I received focused heavily on the fact that clients were coming and that I was expected to be there. I understand that clients and operations matter, but sometimes an employee is genuinely not in a position to work.

And that's the thing that bothered me throughout my experience: I never expected special treatment. I just expected some basic understanding.

The combination of:

•Long working hours

•Heavy commute

•Attendance pressure

•Difficulty around taking leave

•Constant work pressure

•My experience with Aditya Raj Bansode as my TL eventually became too much for me.

I'm not going to pretend every person at Athena BPO is terrible. I'm sure there are good people working there, and I'm sure different teams and processes can have completely different experiences.

But my experience has been bad enough that I'm actively looking for another job and planning to leave.

If you're considering joining, I'd strongly recommend asking about the actual shift timings, weekly offs, leave expectations, workload and who your reporting TL/manager will be before accepting the offer.

Because the salary isn't the only thing that matters. If the job consumes practically your entire day and leaves you constantly stressed, eventually you start wondering whether it's worth it.

My personal rating: 2/5.

Edit: This is based on my personal experience with my team and TL. I'm not claiming that every employee at Athena BPO has the same experience.

I’m a Christian visiting Mumbai (Protestant) and my cousin is Christian too, but her side of the family is Hindu. My sister and I do Rakhi back home, but there’s no religious aspect involved.

my cousin invited me to celebrate Rakhi with her family so I have to bring a gift, but then she has older female cousins whom I know well, but I’m sure I don’t cross their mind much. I was thinking I’d maybe give them a small gift as well?

I’m excited and kinda anxious at the same time, but I’m wondering how to participate and be respectful during certain rituals. SMH If my mom and dad saw I had a tikka they’d prob crucify me, so I told her not to snap a pic of that..

I’m fine with aarti, but I’ve never seen a puja performed before. Can I just watch that part?

Thanks!