An Irish travel influencer who has been living in India for a while now took a ride on Mumbai’s local train and documented his experience in a video that has since gone viral.

Sean Hammond shared the video on Instagram, showing his candid observations and comparisons with London’s Tube, which amazed social media users.

The Instagram video begins with Hammond standing outside a local train station, preparing for what he expected to be a chaotic adventure. “So, I am about to take the train in Mumbai City, which is famously chaotic. Let’s see how it goes,” he said.

Hammond purchased a Rs 5 ticket to Bandra East and boarded the train. Initially, he observed, “It’s not actually that busy,” but soon experienced the rush-hour frenzy as commuters surged in and out of the moving train.

Despite the chaos, Hammond shared his perspective: “I’ve heard so many crazy things about this train service, but it was way more relaxed than I thought. Honestly, it’s just like getting the Tube in London.”

He highlighted features like ceiling fans inside the train, which he found impressive for keeping passengers cool. “It only costs Rs 5 for a 20-minute journey. All in all, you really can’t complain,” he said in the caption of his post.

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The video, set to the iconic Bollywood track Chaiyya Chaiyya, charmed the internet. Social media users flooded the comments section, praising Hammond’s light-hearted take and expressing pride in the affordability of Mumbai’s local trains.

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Sean Hammond’s experience offered a fresh perspective on Mumbai’s bustling train system, proving that even amidst the chaos, it’s possible to appreciate the charm of one of India’s most famous commutes.

Princess Kate returns to her royal duties

Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales attended her first major royal occasion since ending chemotherapy, the news agency AFP reported.  

She smiled and clapped alongside her husband Prince William at the Festival of Remembrance commemorative concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The royal couple was joined by the head of state King Charles III.

Queen Camilla missed Britain’s annual remembrance weekend events to honor fallen service personnel while she recovers from a chest infection, Buckingham Palace said Saturday.

The wife of King Charles III was due to join the royal family at a “Festival of Remembrance” at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Saturday night. The 77-year-old was also scheduled to honor the war dead at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph war memorial, a major event for Britain’s royals, the next day.

“Following doctors’ guidance to ensure a full recovery from a seasonal chest infection, and to protect others from any potential risk, Her Majesty will not attend this weekend’s Remembrance events,” the statement said, adding that she was greatly disappointed.

The king was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February but he has gradually returned to public duties after receiving treatment, and recently completed a trip to Australia and Samoa.

Kate underwent her own treatment for an unspecified type of cancer that was detected after abdominal surgery earlier in the year. She said in September that it had been a difficult year but expressed relief that she had completed chemotherapy.

There is something truly magical about Kolkata, especially when it comes to street food. Among the many delectable treats, jhalmuri stands out as a popular snack, with its combination of puffed rice, spices and fresh ingredients. For many who have left the city, the longing for a taste of home can be overwhelming, but one man’s unexpected encounter in London reminded him that home is never too far away. While exploring the streets of London, a food vlogger stumbled upon a stall that brought the essence of Kolkata to life. He was drawn to a familiar setup called the Jhalmuri Express, where a British vendor had recreated the classic Kolkata snack. The stall featured an authentic Indian-style trolley, laden with both steel and plastic containers.

In a video posted on Instagram, we see the vendor expertly preparing the jhalmuri. With a skilled hand, he puts some puffed rice (muri) into a steel vessel and adds a generous handful of fresh coriander leaves. He then adds an array of spices, followed by freshly chopped cucumbers and onions. The vendor mixes everything with a long, thin knife and squeezes fresh lemon juice over the mixture.
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The final touch was the preparation of a classic serving cone made from old newspapers – just like Indian street food vendors do. For the final step, the vendor added a drizzle of imli chutney to the mix and garnished it with bhujia and masala. Taking a bite, the vlogger described the dish as “Kolkata style, authentic and spicy jhalmuri in London.” 

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The video soon went viral and people flocked to the comments section.

A user wrote, “Chaaku Tak same hai (even the knife is the same).” Another joked, “Uncle completed 6 months diploma in jhalmuri marking.”

“I wanna know his story,” a comment read. Another joked, “Britishers after colonising India for 200 years,” read a comment.

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A user noted, “Omg !!!! Bro even used muggaa (mug) and plastic bottles to keep things. I am 100% sure this tastes the same as local.”

What do you think of this jhalmuri video? Share your views in the comments section.