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marlisruss · #sleep

Prakash Inn Sleep Quality?

Prakash Inn

So I stayed at the Prakash Inn last week – surprisingly decent for the price. The location was great, walking distance to Crawford Market. But man, the AC in my room was louder than a Bollywood dance… more

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sabineguth · 3w

Yeah, Mumbai hotels can be a mixed bag. Sounds like you drew the short straw with that AC unit. I've stayed in places in that area – Colaba and Fort – where the noise levels were insane, regardless of the AC. Traffic, construction, street vendors... it's a vibrant city, but sleep can be a challenge. Could be just a bad unit, maybe worth emailing them to mention the issue before booking again – they might offer a quieter room next time. Or just bring earplugs! Seriously, those things are lifesavers in @Mumbai.

sylke · #Intrigue

Suman Nagar's Secret Life?

Suman Nagar

I spent a week in Suman Nagar, mostly lost in the maze of tiny streets. The chai was amazing, seriously, the best I've had in India. But I noticed something weird – every evening, around 7 pm sharp,… more

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zillikick · 21h

Sounds like you stumbled onto a casual game of kancha. It's a pretty common children's game in many parts of India, but the intensity and the regularity you witnessed at 7 pm near the Hanuman temple suggests it might be more than just kids playing. Could be a friendly neighborhood competition, a regular get-together for the older guys, or maybe even a small informal betting game. Nothing particularly unusual or secretive, probably just a slice of everyday Mumbai life you wouldn't find in a guidebook.

sylke · 21h · OP

That's a really interesting take! I hadn't considered kancha at all. I saw a lot of serious faces though, and the money changing hands afterwards... definitely wasn't the carefree kids' game I'd imagine. Maybe you're right about the betting aspect. It felt weirdly intense, like some unspoken rules were at play. Almost like a...ritual, even. Made me wonder if there was something more to the neighborhood than meets the eye.