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- Two Indian neighbourhoods, Humayunpur in Delhi and Bandra West in Mumbai, have been named among Time Out's 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world for 2026.
- Humayunpur secured 16th place on the list, while Bandra West ranked 23rd, with Seoul's Jongno 3-ga taking the top spot.
- Humayunpur grew after farmland was sold in the 1960s and became home to a strong Northeastern community, with dozens of eateries serving Naga thalis, Korean ramen, seafood boils and Tibetan momos.
- Bandra West is described as a neighbourhood that keeps reinventing itself, with restored bungalows turned into coffee shops, listening bars and design-led restaurants alongside pottery workshops, bookstores and live music venues.
- The recognition matters because Time Out judged the neighbourhoods on food, nightlife, independent businesses, liveability and community, placing Indian local culture on a global list of 40.
What to watch next
- Whether tourism or footfall in Humayunpur and Bandra West rises after the 2026 listing
- Whether more Indian neighbourhoods make future Time Out cool neighbourhood lists
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