When Gopal MS posted a photo of his Sunday lunch on his hit Instagram account (mumbaipaused) last week, followers were curious about the fried sardines on his plate. Gopal, whose family hails from Kerala, mused that global warming could be behind the South Indian staple ending up on the Mumbaikar's plate.

Leela Koli at Lalbaug fish market with her sardine catch of the day and (above right) three small piles are sold for Rs 50. Compare that to the pomfret sold at Rs 300 each. Pics/Datta Kumbhar