November’s page-turners: Here are the books Mumbaikars read this month
Kicking off with a new monthly section, we bring you a range of titles that avid readers in the city are poring over. Here’s a list of their favourite reads of this month
28 November,2024 09:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini VarmaThe sitar and tabla are globally recognised as Indian classical instruments, but the bansuri is often referred to as the ‘Indian flute’. On the eve of a concert in the city, maestro Ronu Majumdar speaks about this mislabelling, and why it’s crucial to encourage the youth
28 November,2024 12:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina JainChefs and sisters, Daki and Daphi Warjri are spreading the indigenous flavours of Khasi hills through their immersive pop-ups that introduce patrons to fare from their homeland
28 November,2024 09:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Divyasha PandaIf you're looking for activities to do this weekend, here's a line-up that is sure to keep you busy
28 November,2024 12:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarThanksgiving isn’t celebrated in India but why not indulge in festive fare? Check out our list of specials, or try recreating our take on Ross Geller’s iconic Thanksgiving leftover sandwich from the hit TV show Friends
27 November,2024 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Kanisha SoftaThese candid photos of Raj Thackeray with family, friends are must-see!
01 November,2024 12:10 PM IST | MumbaiThis strawberry season, here's your one-stop guide to enjoy the fruit in Mumbai
With the first batches of strawberries being spotted across Mumbai’s markets, here’s our curation of innovative and quirky mentions across city restaurants, a recipe to try and quick hacks to use the fruit smartly
23 November,2024 02:20 PM IST | Mumbai | Kanisha SoftaThis food experience in Vasai will highlight East Indian wedding day delicacies
An experiential food tasting set in a 78-year-old bungalow in Vasai will shed light on the diverse wedding day delicacies of the East Indians
21 November,2024 08:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish KambleMumbai: Explore unique flavours at this new restaurant serving Himalayan cuisine
Mumbai-based chef duo Viraf and Prakriti Patel scour the eastern Himalayan ranges for ingredients to open a modernist kitchen in Kala Ghoda in Mumbai
19 November,2024 09:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Phorum PandyaThis Orlem resto-bar serves food with a dash of karaoke and community spirit
With its relaxed ambiance, fun menu and community vibes in full flow, Orlem’s new resto-bar looks set to become a favourite adda for its residents
13 November,2024 10:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroOn the sundae trail: Enjoy the dessert at these places in Mumbai
As Americans celebrate National Sundae Day today, join in the fun with our picks from the city, along with delish hacks to create your own take at home
11 November,2024 08:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Kanisha SoftaRita Monastero in Mumbai: Learn to make traditional Italian food from the chef
From decadent mascarpones and nonna’s culinary chops, to a comforting risotto, Italian chef and food critic Rita Monastero will introduce the city to her secrets from Italian kitchens along with the need for ethical cuisine
07 November,2024 09:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarMid-day's Guide team visits Mezcalita, a new Mexican restaurant in Churchgate
Mid-day's Guide team visits Mezcalita, a new Mexican restaurant in Churchgate #Mezcalita #mexicanrestaurant #food. No one knows Mumbai better than us. #madeinmumbai
Here's how you can make a style statement with 'It' bags
Quirky bags have been having a fashion moment, the increasingly experimental and sometimes, even outlandish designs competing to be the star of your look. Here’s how to style them right when you step out
27 November,2024 08:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Anindita PaulLook ma! There’s a dinosaur
An experiential exhibition in Lower Parel teleports children to the prehistoric era in a fun crossover between science and history
27 November,2024 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Divyasha PandaConstitution Day 2024: Here's your go-to guide to learn more about India
Today marks 75 years since the Constitution of India was adopted. Celebrate this milestone with our curated guide of essential reading, watching, listening lists, and Constitution-themed merchandise
26 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Kanisha SoftaThis musical theatre performance in Mumbai explores mallakhamb and kalaripayattu
The age-old traditional warrior art forms of mallakhamb and kalaripayattu will get a new lease of life at the premiere of a musical theatre production at a SoBo venue this weekend
26 November,2024 09:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish KambleComposer-flautist Guillaume Barraud dives into his musical journey and Mumbai
On his India tour with the Guillaume Barraud quartet, composer and flautist Barraud shares the journey of his music and Mumbai memories
26 November,2024 09:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarLet’s post a Christmas card? Check out these nine stores in Mumbai and online
With the festival just a month away, now’s the time to rekindle the charm of sending a physical greeting card for a change. Check out our list of brick-and-mortar stores across the city as well as online platforms
25 November,2024 11:32 AM IST | Mumbai | The Guide TeamFrom Tagore’s kitchen
To celebrate the Nobel laureate’s 160th birth anniversary, a chef has curated a menu inspired by the icon and his family’s culinary traditions
07 August,2023 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Sukanya DattaThe Return of the Fraser
With his latest success at Venice, actor Brendan Fraser has returned to the limelight with aplomb. We look back at the roles that truly embrace the versatility and panache of this underrated actor
17 September,2022 10:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarNaari Shakti
Singer Aditi Ramesh’s fun new single makes a strong case for female empowerment
17 December,2021 05:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Shunashir SenA rap on the knuckles: Young Daku's new track highlights farmers' protests
A new hip-hop song takes the central government to task over the farmers’ protest
13 November,2021 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | The Guide TeamBest of both worlds
Tamil-Swiss artiste Priya Ragu’s new track is an energetic, fun and uplifting anthem for children of colour across the globe
04 August,2021 08:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Gayathri ChandranA classical transformation
Electronic producer Anish Sood opens up about Anyasa, his new avatar that incorporates Indian classical sounds
02 August,2021 08:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Shunashir Sen