Mumbai Is Indias New York One Indian-born writer calls Mumbai the New York of India and says thats a reason why it was targeted in Wednesdays attacks.

Which Indian city is like New York?

They say Mumbai is like New York.

Which Indian city is known as Island city?

Navi Mumbai Navi Mumbai is east of Thane Creek and Thane is north of Vasai Creek. Mumbai consists of two distinct regions: Mumbai City district and Mumbai Suburban district, which form two separate revenue districts of Maharashtra. The city district region is also commonly referred to as the Island City or South Mumbai.

What is the old name of Mumbai?

Bombay Marathi speakers have long referred to the city as Mumbai, after the Hindu goddess Mumbadevi, the citys patron deity. Shiv Sena had argued that the previous name, Bombay, was an unwanted relic of British colonial rule in India.

Which is the oldest city in India?

Varanasi Varanasi is the oldest city in India and also the birthplace of the oldest religion – Hinduism.

Is New York expensive than India?

Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 243% more expensive than in Mumbai (India)

Why Mumbai is costly?

Apart from that, Mumbai is actually cheaper for food and transport compared to other Indian metro cities. The major reason why Mumbai is expensive is due to the high land costs. Residential and commercial spaces in Mumbai come at a high price.