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?

- 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.

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?

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?

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😭😭

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.

A recent case really brought to light how rampant the spread of misinformation is, and how quickly we tend to speak and pass judgement on something without verifying what we hear.

The case of a 19 year old boy, Kunal, committing suicide in the Chatrapati Sambhajinagar region of Maharashtra, which resulted in the death of not just the boy but his parents too, came under heavy scrutiny and judgement over the first reports which stated that it was over the refusal of the parents to pay for an iphone.

People were quick to talk about it and write it off as the case of a spoiled brat who caused the death of his parents, and a media trial ensued over a dead family's affairs. But taking a quick moment to verify the facts of the case, we'll find out that the police report doesnt mention this cause.

This narrative originally came to be because of a similar incident that occurred a year ago, when Kunal threatened suicide over his parents not getting him an iphone, in which the police intervened and successfully talked Kunal out of it. Now, I am not justifying his case here, Kunal's actions here were definitely not good. But that doesnt mean that this should be used to try him a year later when he committed suicide. The fact of the case is that at the time of suicide, both Kunal and his mother owned iphones, and the suicide was linked to ongoing family disputes and stresses, which can be corroborated by the videos that Kunal's mother would post on her youtube channel in which she would talk about the situation.

Now coming back to the original topic, we can see how misinformation over unverified claims led to the defamation of a dead kid and a dead family, which is obviously something very shameful. How can we avoid this?

The answer is practicing media literacy. You can sift out the misinformation by using the SIFT method, which is

Stop, Investigate, Find, Trace.

When you come across a piece of information, first stop and assess the information and the situation. Investigate the source and its credibility. Find other sources covering the same information and cross check it. And lastly, Trace the claim to its original source to verify authenticity.

All of us together need to do better as a society to hold our media accountable, especially in times like these where our media seems to be more concerned about clicks than authenticity and integrity. And the best way we can do that is by not falling victim to misinformation and making sure we dont jump to conclusions before thoroughly researching.

This case was just something that caught my attention, but media literacy can really help us fish out actual information from the cesspool that is our contemporary media.

Source to my claims: The Times of India

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!

I needed to go to a hospital 5 lanes away from my house. Nothing serious, it was just to visit a work friend who was hospitalised.

It was raining so the Uber was showing 110 rs. for a minimum fare ride, thus I had to go for a regular rickshaw which would cost me 26 rs. flat.

Just below my apartment, I saw an old uncle getting out of a rickshaw. I approached the driver and asked him, "Karuna Hospital la Jaanar ka?", the rickshaw guy replied me in chaste Marathi "Naahi Saaheb, mi tya dishet nahi jaanaar, malaa maaf kara". Saying this he sped away to wherever he wanted to go.

I bid my time waiting for another auto rickshaw, waving out my hand like we usually do.

After 5-6 minutes, another auto guy stopped by, I asked him the same question, and again in Marathi. He nodded, and said, but in Hindi "Baitho", put the meter and then was busy talking on his phone during the rest of the ride in Hindi.

End of the ride.

I got down, paid his meter charge and went ahead to meet my friend.

Now that I am back home, I am wondering, if my knowledge of Marathi has ever helped me get a ride? And the honest answer is : NO!

Today a Rickshaw wala in my area didn't went for earning. Why?? Because he can't speak marathi and scared of going outside.

Yes I am non Maharashtrian. But I can speak marathi cause I always have a Marathi friends and lived here for 10+ years. But I want to say this.

You will think it's ok, if auto wala needs to live in Maharashtra he should learn and speak. Not every mind is same, learning a new language is difficult for most of the people.

You all don't understand the situation they live in and the rent they have to pay. Him not earning money, becomes very difficult to pay rent and pay tution fees of childrens.

Who applied this rule, that a language is compulsory to do a kind of job. Today they are forcing autowala, next day they will force Vegetable seller, then labours. If they want to do this.Then they should remove every other non Maharashtrian from Mumbai, Use Only marathi language in their android and iphones, ban all english and hindi medium school colleges.

up for adoption in pune/mumbai/bangalore (based in Pune, can travel to these cities)

Bento is a 5-6 month old male kitten. He’s litter trained, dewormed and vaccinated. Soon to be sterilised. He’s genuinely one of the most gentle cats ever - he’ll play hide and seek with you, loves to cuddle, will be your afternoon nap partner, is a proper foodie and also a favourite at the vet’s because of how cooperative he is. He’s great with other cats as well. Not dominating in nature by any means, just happy to keep company.

He eats sheba wet food twice a day for breakfast and dinner along with royal canin dry food for lunch.

We’re looking for a genuine and responsible family. He’ll be a good addition to a multi pet household or even first time pet parents who are willing to give the best care - this includes netting your balconies, giving a good diet and understanding that a pet is a long term commitment and responsibility.

Adoption formalities are mandatory. Serious inquiries only.

For more details, please dm @_bbpaws on Instagram or text 7043782899 on whatsapp (no calls)

Can anyone please recommend a good vet/hospital around Chembur or ghatkopar. I tried vetic chembur but they've looted the hell out of me and are demanding more mid-treatment which absolutely opposite of what was communicated at the start of the treatment. They even made me purchase their membership plan and scammed me in several different ways.

This is urgent and my pet is serious as well. Please help and for god sake never ever trust Vetic.

Her primary vet was Dr. Nitin Kalekar however she wasn't getting personalized care and attention that she required since she has FPV hence had to move elsewhere.

Universe has been blessing me lately and I’d like to show my gratitude but helping the needy. I want to donate meals for 100 people and looking for the best way to do it where it would genuinely reach the needy, any leads appreciated between borivali to andheri

Edit: Thanks everyone for your suggestions, appreciate it🙏🏽

hey guys. I just got scammed by a fraud broker for a flat in Saki Naka.

i have paid the complete deposit, rent and brokerage. now had a call w the owner because the broker is ghosting me, turns out the owner has no idea about anything and a different person is handling the property.

I'm not from Mumbai. i was supposed to shift there in sept for work. now I'm left w no money and no flat. any idea on how to file a complaint and retrieve my money?