If you are moving to Bombay, let me inform you:

Brace yourself for a HUGE culture shock.

Arm yourself with a copy of “Maximum City: Bombay lost and found” by Suketu Mehta to get an idea of how foreigners can survive in this city. He’s an NRI who returns to a doifferent Bombay and he’s explained things neatly.

Coming from Shanghai, you are bound to feel a tremendous difference. My suggestion would be reach at least a week early and know the ways around, not just the locomotive part. And get used to standing in columns of exactly one squarefoot of space.

If you think I am kidding: well, all the best.

If you are not moving to bombay, open the windows and smell the warm, fresh air. Live healthy!

Regards,
Shri.