From the monthly archives:

March 2009

The Most Expensive House In Mumbai

by admin on March 7, 2009

Mukesh Ambani the wealthiest resident in India is building a 60-story vertical palace in Mumbai, complete with a helipad, swimming pool and space to park about 170 cars.  Ambani is the Chairman of the Reliance Industries and according to the Forbes’ list of the world’s richest people he is in No 14.

This house is claimed to be the most expensive home in the world. Its 49,000 square foot area with three floors of gardens, and two floors of pools. The top four floors, with a panoramic view of the city and the Arabian Sea beyond, are expected to be for Ambani, his wife Nita, mother Kokilaben and the couple’s three kids. Around 600 staff will reportedly be employed at the house to serve India’s first industrial family. Two others floors will be exclusively for guests and a mini-theatre. Leading Mumbai-based architect Hafeez Contractor says that this is a right way to build a private house in a congested city.

Although the economic rates have increased by 8% yet these extravaganza expenditures are being frowned at. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh even said to stop giving promoters large remuneration. Mumbai, a city which is home to Some of India’s richest industrialists as well as poverty laden slum residents. Around 6.5 million of Mumbai’s estimated 15 million residents live in slums. The prominent contrast between the rich and the poor continues to be the landmark of the city.

The Jamaican Style Of Shopping

by admin on March 3, 2009

Shopping in Jamaica requires the trick of bargaining. To get the best deal in Jamaica you need to be very good in bargaining. The best place to start cheap shopping expedition is from the back side of the mart near Soni Plaza. You get everything at a considerable cheaper rate over here. From wooden cravings to t-shirts you can try your hands on anything.

Huge discounts are offered by the Royal Shops on each and every product since these are “duty free”. Products include perfumes, watches, leather products, jewelleries etc. But you need to make the payment in foreign currency.  One can get away a real good deal. Jamaican art and crafts showcases are found near Negril. These products are affordable. Brand conscious people can also have a look at the posh shopping areas near city centre, Holiday Village Shopping Centre and Half Moon Shopping Village

Visit Half Moon Shopping Village for hassle free shopping experience. A variety of ranges, which include beach accessories, clothing, souvenirs, straw products, swimsuits, Appleton Rum, Cuban cigars etc are found here. Take care when you shop at since people here are too desperate to sell their products for a livelihood.  As such there are no strict regulations on shopping from the Government except on corals and turtle products. One is also not allowed to bring Cuban cigars out of Jamaica for purposes other than personal.  It’s a perfect place for an ultimate shopping experience.