I've been living in Mumbai for more than 6 months now. And even in this short time, Mumbai has left an indelible mark on my personality and life. I have fallen in love with this melting pot of a city where you can find great paradoxes and little joys at every turn. Here are a few reasons why I think Mumbai is the most amazing city in the world.

Its short on space but it has a giant heart.

It takes one trip to Mumbai’s suburbs to learn the meaning of the saying, "Ghar bada nahi hai toh kya hua? Dil toh bada hai." Many people in Mumbai don’t have much in the way of material possessions, but whatever they have, they’re willing to share.

As soon as you leave home, you enroll yourself for a crash course in cultural studies.

In my 6 months in Mumbai, Mumbai’s enthusiastic communities made sure I soaked in the spirit of Holi, Good Friday, Eid, and Gudi Padwa in equal measure.