Rest Assured?
Putting their lives at risk, three people sleep on the divider of the Kora Kendra flyover in Borivli West.
Bon voyage, Rostam
Magoo, a visually impaired pet dog at Project Meher. PICS COURTESY/PROJECT MEHER
Rostam, a visually impaired cat who was rescued from the Kachrali Lake area in Thane late last year, is all set to live the American dream. After finding a temporary shelter with city-based organisation Project Meher, Rostam has found a new home in the USA. A flight volunteer will now accompany Rostam on the long journey on April 24. Vinita Kalgutkar, co-founder, told this diarist, “Rostam is a fearless feline. Despite multiple medical conditions, he’s found a way to live an active life. He often spins in circles to communicate when he’s happy, hungry, or wants to play.” With Rostam already picking out his airport fit, all eyes are on Magoo, a rescued pet dog looking forward to finding a new family. Those keen to know more, and lend a helping hand can log on to @projectmeher.
Yee haw, Mumbai meri jaan
Tushar Phulke plays the harmonica on the Marine Drive promenade. PIC COURTESY/THE OG COWBOY OF BOMBAY
A cowboy walks into a SoBo café, and that’s not the beginning of a joke. Tushar Phulke, a 53-year-old with an obsession for everything Wild West has been turning heads in SoBo with his customised cowboy costume. “I grew up watching classic Western films… [Clint] Eastwood, John Wayne, the likes of them. People know about cowboys from films. But for me, it’s a way of life,” Phulke, who works a day job at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, told this diarist. The actor is now shooting a video series that will be released on his YouTube channel, The OG Cowboy of Bombay. “I plan to head to landmarks like [the now shut] Rhythm House, Marine Drive, The Ambassador Hotel, and tell the stories that make these spots special,” he shared. While he won’t be drawing any guns, he fired a few quick one liners at us over a call. “Ghode toh bahot dekhe hai humne, chalaye bhi hai, par Kala Ghoda ki kahaani kuch aur hi hai.” We swear we could hear a horse giddy up in the background.
Let’s eat some Seoul food
Spicy Tteokbokki at the (right) Korean restaurant. PIC COURTESY/SEOUL DAK
Andheri’s eating out scene just got a Korean-style upgrade with the opening of Seoul Dak in Oshiwara recently. Known for its Seoul-style street food, the menu features the popular Spicy Tteokbokki and Classic Soupy ramen. “With Korean cuisine seeing growing interest in India, we’re excited to bring authentic Korean street food to even more neighbourhoods in the city,” founder Sean Lee, told us.
Out of the box in Malvan
Sadhana Tawde. PIC COURTESY/ARTISTE’S INSTAGRAM
We can tell the times are changing, because Malvan’s Dhuriwada village is in for a lesson in new-age hip-hop this month. Mumbai-based beatboxer Sadhana Tawde will head to the Barrister Nath Pai Sevangan in the coastal village to teach the basics of making beats without any external instruments. “It’s an unlikely audience, and many of them will be listening to hip-hop for the first time. Representing the city and the culture is a huge responsibility to shoulder, but I’m looking forward to seeing young talent emerge from the village in the next few years,” Tawde revealed to this diarist.
