Beware fact-finding on the Net

[webofevil]

“The name was officially changed from Bombay to Mumbai in 1995.”
Wikipedia

“The city of Bombay was officially renamed Mumbai in January 1996.”
Virtual Tourist

“The name of the city was changed to Mumbai by an act of parliament in 1997.”
The Mumbai Pages

EDIT: The Wikipedia page now says it was done in 1996.

Comments

[internetsdairy.livejournal.com]

There's a packet of Bombay Mix in my cupboard. Should I be selling it on eBay?

[besskeloid.livejournal.com]

Is it now known as Mumbai Biks?

[ex-cornfedpi814.livejournal.com]

This cannot be surpassed. I doff my cap to you sir.