June 2015 For Private Circulation Only Mumbai, previously known as Bombay, is a bustling metropolis and is the fourth most populous city in the world. With the highest GDP in India, Mumbai is every Indian's urban dream. The culture of this metro city is a boisterous blend of cuisines, languages, food, fine arts, cinema and festivals. The city-dwellers, often labeled as the 'Mumbaikars', lead a very fast-paced life and spend a significant time of their lives commuting from one place to another. Apart from being one of the biggest metropolitan cities in the country, Mumbai promises a high-adrenaline, foot-tapping, diverse city life to all inhabitants. Food and the festivals are the most important facets of Mumbai's culture. Every Mumbaikar is passionate about the local street-fare and the lavish celebrations like Ganesh Chathurthi, Diwali, Christmas and Eid. Since the metropolitan is observing modern trends, the caste, creed and color of people take a backseat in this city, and the fun-loving mentality breaks all boundaries. Also known as the 'film city of India', the Bollywood Industry is a thriving multi-million dollar industry whose origins lie in this city The people of Mumbai are considered to be a chirpy, tireless lot who are streamlined for a fast paced life in the city. Colloquially known as 'Mumbaikars' or 'Bombayites', the inhabitants of this city are often considered as hard-working, cultural, witty, modern people, who are passionate about their lives and are very approachable. It is hard, or almost impossible to define a true Mumbaikar, because a true Mumbaikar is one who is the perfect transfusion of North-meets-South, one who is passionate about cinema, one who loves food, shopping and can be quite pompous about the typical life led in the city every day. Distances from one place to another never seem to bother Bombayites, because it is very common to travel for hours in order to reach one place from another. Mumbaikars are very particular about time and love to be punctual. A blend of different communities, religions and customs, the diversity of the city enables the inhabitants to live life to the fullest and work extremely hard to make all ends meet. Although technologically and industrially advanced, the people of Mumbai are deeply enrooted to their values, religion and principles. We at Vissanji Academy tried to capture this very unique essence of the Mumbaikars and hosted a two day event ,”Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan”. The staff and students conducted a marathon research on the city and unfolded a plethora of sagas that were hitherto not known to many. The ‘Vissanji Panorama’ was indeed a labour of love and passion. From the Principal’s Desk Ms. Neeru Nayyer A Word of Gratitude From the bottom of our heart we extend our deep gratitude to each and every parent who extended their support during the Annual Fest, ‘Vissanji Panorama’ 2015 and made the event a grand success. This cooperation of students, teachers and parents was well personified with the theme of the month, ‘cooperation’. You are the pillars of our institution and have supported us in all our endeavours. Looking forward to great events ahead with your profound support. Mr. Nimesh Vora Vice Principal Secondary