Services

From tap dancing classes to home delivery of your favorite cheeses, we scout out the best and quirkiest services in Mumbai.

Drinking Games Home Delivered
Thursday, 30 June 2011 16:58

What: Drinking games home delivered by Wasted Fish, call Karishma on 9833406311 or view the Facebook group here, delivery within 48 hours, start at Rs 1,000.

Why: The gin-soaked brains behind Wasted Fish have altered the rules and names of many a board games, presenting Booze Ball, Ship Wreck: Avoid Getting Tanked, Tic Tac Toe with a twist of lime, Full Tight Bingo, Scrabble and more. How do you shpell ‘sober’?  They also import a bunch of mad glasses: tilted whisky tumblers, frosted wine goblets and steel champagne flutes.

When: You want to go drowntown.

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bpb Classifieds: Hot Jobs in June 2011
Monday, 27 June 2011 01:46


Sex up your career with our free monthly listings of super job openings in the city, from working for an uber cool designer to landing gigs at music festivals, NGOs and top restaurants.

Know of a cool job opening? Send us an email on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Jitish Kallat Studio

Work as communication, production and archive assistant to artist Jitish Kallat. Good communication skills, basic Photoshop and design software knowledge is a plus! Email your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sula Vineyards

Sula is looking for a Commerce graduate with three years relevant experience to fill the position of Assistant Manager, International Business. Your job would involve increasing visibility of Sula Selections’ brands, assisting with selection and pre-launch of new brands, strengthening relationships with embassies, consulates and foreign trade companies. Cheers! Email your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

PETA India

Apply for the post of Corporate & Government Affairs Liaison at this NGO where you will initiate and execute various projects designed to encourage companies, organisations, the government and the general public to treat animals more humanely. Minimum two years relevant experience and degree in a related field required. Email your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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bpb Classifieds: Hot Jobs in May'11
Thursday, 26 May 2011 17:29

Sex up your career with our free monthly listings of super fun job openings in the city, from working for an uber cool designer to landing gigs at music festivals, ad agencies and top restaurants. Published on the last Friday of every month.

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Blue Frog

Blue Frog is looking for admin and management personnel for their new recording studio. Must be intelligent, ambitious, motivated and of course, have an interest in music! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Marie Claire

Marie Claire is looking for senior stylists, fashion writers and interns. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

De’edifice Hospitality

Work under a Belgian designer towards the launch of a lifestyle brand focussed on textiles and furniture based on Indian crafts. Apply for the position of textile designer, textile merchandiser and graphic designer, all posts requiring minimum three years experience. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Old Stuff for Cash, Kind or Karma
Thursday, 19 May 2011 22:57

13 cool ways to ring out the old, ring in the new and maybe even get rich. Inspired by this New York Magazine list.

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Crezca: This library promises to give you a fair price on toys for toddlers between the ages of 10 months and six years, provided they are in a good condition. Go on, do it - we know you love your collection of dinky cars, but you have to pay the rent. bpb tip: Toys from Fisher Price are in demand here. Shop no 48, Link Square Mall, 33rd Road, opposite KFC, off Linking Road, Bandra (W), call 32255222.

From the Rabbit Hole: Email them images of your inventory, and if approved, fashion bloggers Dhruvi and Aastha will find you a spot at their well-attended, curated garage sale, held once in every two months. Tee party, anyone? Visit the Facebook Page here, next event likely to take place at the end of May.

Leaping Windows: Not only do they buy books (trade paperbacks only) for cash or in exchange for a discount on their membership fee, this comic book library also allows you to start a bid for your single issues on their Facebook group. You can also make cut a deal face to face at a Leaping Windows meet. Super zeroes! Visit www.leapingwindows.com or visit the Facebook page here.

Phillips Antiques: Old turns into gold at this antique furniture store where you can sell grandparent’s old four poster bed. Warning: there’s a good chance you’ll blow up your newly acquired wealth on the pretty glass bottles, stern masks and other treasures displayed here. Opposite Regal Cinema, Colaba, call 22020564 or visit www.phillipsantiques.com.

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Cruise Control
Thursday, 19 May 2011 21:40

What: Rent a fancy car from RnB, visit www.rnbcars.in or view the Facebook group here.

Why: Pretending to be rich next Saturday night? Rent a BMW 5 Series (iPads, Wi-Fi, credit card machines included), cruise around the city, stop for hot hitchhikers and then return to R&B before it turns into a pumpkin (after four or eight hour slot). Besides the Elite Fleet, these engine soaked boys also provide luxury cabs, airport transfers and out of city chauffeur driven wheels pimped out with leather seats, DVDs and video games. Adriana Limo!

When: Launches end of May, fill a pre-registration form here.

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Trunk Call!
Thursday, 19 May 2011 21:33

What: Mini bar, spa and vanity trunks by TT Trunks, visit www.tttrunks.com or email Aruna Sharma at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to order, price on request.

Why: From the outside, these nifty trunks look perfectly normal, complete with wheels, locks and handles. But open them up and you’ll find that they’re tricked out with cleverly designed mini bars (slots for shot glasses, bottles, ice bucket, etc); dressing tables (jewellery bust, ring boxes); and even a full-fledged spa. These can be customised for size, function, colour and more. Talk about excessive baggage!

When: You want to earn big buksas.

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Air Heads Rejoice
Thursday, 12 May 2011 17:08

What: Entertainment on Move’s airport and in-flight rental service, to book visit www.etom.in or call 9769821652 / 09722005500, order 48 hours in advance, in case of emergency 15 minutes will do, start at Rs 199.

Why: This fun new entertainment service sends video games, DVD players and new films to greet you at the airport for when you’re passing time before your flight or more likely, waiting out a delay. Plane and simple? Not really. It’s currently operational only between Delhi and Mumbai airports, not available for low-cost airlines and accepts orders after noon. Talk about having an altitude problem!

When: You need to aviate and watch.

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Drive up the Wall!
Thursday, 05 May 2011 19:58

What: Wall tattoos by Shellyswall, visit www.shellyswalls.com or call 9821458112, same week installation, start at Rs 500.

Why: Get driven up the wall in a vintage jalopy or perch a flock of birds over your bed with these fun wall stickers that come in a ton of different colours, sizes and designs. You can customise your own as well, and just peel them off when you’re ready to move on.

When: You want to answer the wall of the wild.

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Personalised Popcorn Tubs
Thursday, 05 May 2011 17:39

What: Personalised popcorn tubs by The Party Store, call Dhvani Doshi at 9820515351 or visit the Facebook page here, Rs 70 per tub, minimum order of 30 pieces, delivery in 5 days.

Why: Ear, ear – personalised popcorn tubs starring you are not the only goodies this fun new service can bring to the party (they also do stationery, table mats, invites and more) but these are definitely our favorites. Choose from many templates (poker-and-a-movie, eco-friendly-watching) or come up with your own script.

When: You want to be part of the dot corn boom.

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Mandarin Your Language!
Thursday, 05 May 2011 17:17

What: Learn Mandarin courtesy Inchin’ Closer at St. Stanislaus School, Hill Road, Bandra (W), to register mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Rs 8,000 for a 25-hour beginner’s course.

Why: Dial(ect) M for Mandarin - register for this language course and the first thing you’ll get in your inbox is a Chinese name.  Take it to class, where teachers (from mainland China) will re-christen you, compare Mandarin and Hindi to make the language more relatable and spill red ink on how to speak and write.

When: Every Sunday starting May 15, 10.30 am to 12.30 pm.

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