Here`s why you should check out these three books
1 Register Me as Kulbhushan (Penguin Random House) Written by Sahitya Akademi awardee Alka Saraogi, translated into English by John Vater, this book is set in Kolkata. It follows a…
Relish the flavours of Delhi in Mumbai at this new restaurant in Lower Parel
Indian food represents the comfort of a homecooked meal. As soon as we entered the Delhi-based restaurant’s outpost at Gourmet Village in Palladium, Lower Parel, we realised that it has…
Sign up for these interesting workshops in Mumbai this week
Creative skills camp A six-day Summer Art & Activity Camp 2026 by House of Creativity in Bhaveshwar Vihar brings together hands-on learning across two batches in May. Jaini Gala The…
Star Wars Day 2026: Your guide to handpicked merchandise to feed your fandom
Armour up! Pic courtesy/The Souled Store While the beskar iron-made armours of the Mandalorians are near-impossible to recreate down here, you can certainly don these Star Warsthemed graphic tees, sneakers…
Earth Day initiative: Mumbai café turns eco-friendly with recycling drive
I am shocked to see how many renowned restaurants still use plastic containers. I know the backend economics of it, and it doesn’t really cost that much to go green,”…
Top songs to listen to this week, from indie sleaze to retro hits
Here Comes The Sun by The Beatles Desperately waiting for the rain to arrive in Mumbai, this song gives a glimmer of hope when the sun comes out during the…
Mario Miranda at 100: The genius who brought Mumbai’s streets to life
A few generations ago, the name Mario Miranda might have evoked an instinctive wry smile. A presence on newspapers read on the mid-morning train commute, or during the evening chai,…
Sonali`s Society: Chitrangada Singh on Rekha, Deepika`s `pregnancy debut` at Met
Timeless beauty Chitrangada Singh on Rekha Perhaps the most compelling pick for a ‘Timeless Beauty’ is the mononymous Rekha, and this week she is Chitrangada Singh’s chosen icon. Calling the…
Children in Mumbai can explore this immersive theatre workshop
What if a story could be something you step into, shape, and experience with your whole body? This Sunday, May 3, young participants can do just that at And… Scene!…
Harry Potter Day 2026: Indulge in this weekend celebration in Mumbai
As Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) once said, “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times,” or, in this case, at a…
