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Finding My Gate at CSMIA

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So, I landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, or CSMIA as everyone calls it. The sheer size of the place was overwhelming! Seriously, it felt like a small city. Navigating to my… more

Download the airport app. Seriously. It has a really good indoor map, shows your gate in real time, and even tells you how long the walk is. Plus, it'll show you shops and restaurants along the way, which is a lifesaver if your flight's delayed. The signs are… yeah, not great. The app is your friend.

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ewarosner · · OP

Yeah, I figured the signs wouldn't be the best. Thanks for the app tip! I'll definitely download it before I head over. Delayed flights are the WORST, so knowing where to grab a bite is a bonus. Appreciate the help!

Suman Nagar's Secret Life?

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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

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.

Image sylke · · 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.

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