Mumbai in the Eye of the Storm with Amitav Ghosh
We’ve heard Mumbai began on seven islands, before the sea in between them was filled in, and the city spread on top of it. Not many of us know just...
Marine Lines with Raghu Karnad
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Welcome to ‘Marine Lines: Mumbai's Hidden Worlds, from the Suburbs to the Sea'. A new 10-part series hosted by journalist and author Raghu Karnad. Every week, Raghu is joined by an insightful thinker to explore an aspect of the city's ecology, present and future. From the abundance of marine life to the leopards that roam the city, from the Mumbai depicted in cinema to the people who make the city what it is—come discover how much there is to love and protect about this city. Co-created by Ministry of Mumbai’s Magic and DeadAnt Studio. DISCLAIMER: Views expressed herein are solely those of the participants and are not endorsed by or representative of the views of the Ministry of Mumbai's Magic or DeadAnt Studio.
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