Dabba is a hindi word for box and walla is a suffix of the previous word which means 'doer' or 'holder'. So, dabbawalla is, indeed, the carrier of a box. The three or four tiered dhaba is also known as tiffin. The terms dabbawalla and tiffin carrier are used simultaneously. What does the box contain?… Continue reading Dabbawalla – Wizard
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Rosary High School – Dockyard Road, Mumbai
Photo by Shakir Dalvi The church looks quite magnificent yes? The church where I made my first communion, was confirmed and spent hours in devotion. My not so fav memories from the very young days are of being pinched when fidgety! A truly fav memory is of the sweet shop on the street to the… Continue reading Rosary High School – Dockyard Road, Mumbai
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