Water lettuce or Water cabbage as is commonly known is a weed that is also grown in ponds and pots of water at home for ornamentation. the botanical name is Pistia stratiotes.
With the onset of monsoons, the African snails make their appearance. For more details on these creatures visit http://giantlandsnails.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/
Unfazed by the flooded streets, this boy has come out to take advantage of the situation and play water polo! In his hands is a coconut that he found floating in the waters! Mumbai is typified by this opportunistic never say die behaviour.