Colaba Causeway

The Colaba Causeway (Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road) is the historical land link between Colaba and Old Woman's Island in the city of Mumbai. Originally constructed in1838, it has evolved into a fusion of hues and fabrics which beckons the adventurous shopper. The Old-Bombay architecture of the causeway complements the numerous modern branded outlets which line the pavement. The true charm of Colaba however, emanates from the countless roadside stalls that display their treasures to the masses. Not forgetting the palette, the Causeway also boasts a truly global selection of cuisine. Literally meaning a bridge, the causeway with its blend of cultures and nationalities truly aspires to cross boundaries.

 

MAX MUELLER BHAVAN - MUMBAI OPENS A NEW LIBRARY!

Goethe/Institut Max Mueller Bhavan will be opening the new Library in Mumbai very soon. The new library will be a vibrant centre of activity for all those associated with or interested in Germany and German culture. It will offer the readers a chance to experience contemporary German literature with a wide range of titles including books by German authors and translations.

The collection focuses on art and architecture, history and philosophy, society and culture, music and films, literary classics and well-known fiction and non-fiction books. It also includes music CDs, DVDs including classic and modern German films, documentaries and audio books. One of the key roles of the library is to provide information on German culture, society and language. The library offers internet facility where one can access latest and useful information on or about Germany. The web-based quarterly newsletters service offered by the library will act as the window to Germany and will inform the readers about the latest cultural scene in Germany, new acquisitions in the library, book reviews and the events organized by the institute.

The Library supports the language programme at the institute through its updated collection of language and audio-visual learning media and offers multimedia resources for learning German as a foreign language. Located in the bright and cheerful environment the library promotes reading, learning and cultural interactions and is ideal for students, teachers, translators, tourists and lovers of art and culture. The registration starts from 12 May 2009 for the general public.

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