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When Did Bombay Become Mumbai?

Locals have always called it that, but city made it official in 1995

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 1, 2008 2:07 PM CST

(Newser) – The terrorist attacks last week saw Mumbai dominate headlines across the world. But when did Bombay become Mumbai? For locals it’s always been Mumbai, in honor of Mumbadevi, the city’s deity, writes Christopher Beam for Slate. But the city’s official name change...   Read full story »

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