Meet Mumbai’s Humboldt penguins thriving in tropical conditions
By the time we reach Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo in a kali-peeli that felt like a sauna on wheels under Mumbai’s unforgiving sun, Jerry, the two-year-old penguin…
Mumbai weekend guide: Poetry, retro music and jazz performances
Poetic finish Poetry, music, and the soft power of women comes to the fore as Deepika Seth brings her retro-Bollywood inspired album, Qisse Kal Ke, about the quiet struggle of…
Explore new music by tuning into The Guide`s playlist from this week
Save Me by Chief Keef In line with Chief Keef’s Chicago drill style, this track transforms a pop record into something darker. Sosa raps over a melodic sample of Katy…
Attend this interesting performance in Mumbai that showcases Gujarati pop music
Pop quiz for our old school readers, how many of these genres can you recognise? J-pop, G-pop, K-pop, I-pop. Don’t rack your brains; they’re all real genres. The most recent…
Sign up for these unique workshops in Mumbai this summer to level up your game
Activities and fitness Rise above routineFloat, stretch, and flip through a playful blend of yoga and aerial movement using fabric hammocks. This session of aerial yoga enhances core strength and…
Sonali`s Society
Timeless beauty Somy Ali on Mumtaz True inspiration knows no word count, so while our ‘Timeless Beauty’ tribute is usually short and sweet, this week it takes a special turn.…
Sign up for this outdoor trail around Mumbai to spend the night stargazing
A few hours away from Mumbai’s rush, an outdoor trail by Vagabond Experiences offers a refreshingly different adventure — an overnight escape into nature built around stillness, simplicity, and the…
Here are some unique things to do in Mumbai this weekend
ThursdayStill stuck at the cottage The Heated Rivalry fever isn’t coming down. If you’ve had feelings about the hit show or if you are one of the OGs to have…
Experts reveal the best books to gift someone who doesn’t read
A pinch of humour My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell, of course! The non-reader would become a reader (and also read MFA multiple times, as have I). The…
Sonali`s Society: Pretty in Pink
Pretty in pink Masked up and hydrated outside a Bandra gym on Wednesday, Jacqueline Fernandez is clearly crushing those 2026 fitness resolutions — and with good reason. The Bollywood belle…
