An 18-year-old boy went missing after he entered a lake in Thane city on Sunday, triggering a search operation, which was paused after nightfall, an official said. Sahil Ghorpade was swimming with his friends in the Rayladevi Lake in the Wagle Estate area when he went under the water around 5.30 pm, said Yasin Tadvi, chief of the Disaster Management Cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation. "We deployed an underwater telescopic camera and thermal scanners to locate the missing boy. Despite a search lasting about one-and-a-half hours, visibility issues due to darkness hampered our efforts," Tadvi said. Eyewitnesses said Ghorpade perhaps had not anticipated the sudden changes in water depth of the lake. "We will resume the operation early tomorrow [Monday] morning," Tadvi added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
27 April,2025 10:54 PM IST | Thane | PTIMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde on Sunday assured that all possible help would be extended to the kin of the three men from Thane district who lost their lives in the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, reported news agency PTI. Shinde – who also heads the Shiv Sena – visited the bereaved families of Sanjay Lele, Hemant Joshi, and Atul Mone, who were among the 26 people, mostly tourists, killed in the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu-Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday. Visibly moved after hearing the harrowing accounts from the victims' families, he expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss, reported PTI. "All three earning members of these families have been lost in this brutal act. It is an extremely painful incident," he said while speaking to the media following his visit. ◻️LIVE | 🗓️ 27-04-2025 📍डोंबिवली 📹 पत्रकारांशी संवादhttps://t.co/Cm2NXxRWXn — Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) April 27, 2025 His son and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) from Kalyan, Shrikant Shinde, as well as several Shiv Sena leaders accompanied the Deputy CM during his visit, PTI reported. "A member of the family was killed right in front of their loved ones. Such cruelty is unforgivable," said the Deputy CM. The Maharashtra government and the Shiv Sena party are committed to supporting the three families, he added. "We will ensure complete cooperation in matters of education, employment, and welfare for the children and dependents of these families," assured Eknath Shinde, adding that CM Devendra Fadnavis had also met with the families of the three victims to extend his condolences and guarantee all possible support. Eknath Shinde mentioned that Joshi was his supporter, while Lele's family is closely associated with Shiv Sena's deputy district chief, Rajesh Kadam. "These families are like our own. We will ensure that none of their needs go unmet," Shinde said. Meanwhile, Shrikant Shinde said that India is ready to respond in the language Pakistan understands, referring to the Centre's stance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He added that since the abrogation of Article 370 six years ago, Kashmir had shown signs of stability and growth, but some destructive forces were unhappy with this progress. "This attack was a desperate attempt to disrupt peace, but those responsible will face strict punishment," he said. (With PTI inputs)
27 April,2025 10:15 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentFormer Union Minister Narayan Rane on Sunday disagreed with Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati’s remarks questioning India’s capacity to halt the flow of Indus river water and asserted that the security-related decisions taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the Pahalgam terror attack should not be debated publicly, reported PTI. Twenty-six people were killed by terrorists in the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday, after which the Centre took several measures to punish Pakistan, including putting the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 in abeyance. “We do respect him, but the decision has been taken for security reasons. Nobody is bigger than the country,” Rane said, referring to Shankaracharya’s viral video message. The spiritual leader had claimed that India lacks the infrastructure to divert or retain Indus water and asserted that building such facilities could take two decades. In the video message, Saraswati called the Centre’s move on the treaty “fooling people.” Under the World Bank-brokered treaty, India was granted exclusive rights to the water of the eastern rivers — the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi — amounting to an average annual flow of about 33 million acre-feet (MAF). The water of the western rivers — the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab — with an average annual flow of around 135 MAF, was largely allocated to Pakistan. With the treaty now put in abeyance, the government is looking at ways to utilise the water from the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab. Meanwhile, speaking about local issues, Rane outlined development plans for Sindhudurg district, reported PTI. He said he would be holding talks with industrialists Gautam Adani, Sajjan Jindal, and others to establish 500 manufacturing units on a 1,000-1,200-acre plot near Dodamarg, the smallest taluka in Sindhudurg. “This will create one lakh jobs and increase the district’s per capita income from Rs 2.5 lakh to over Rs 3 lakh,” he said, adding that residents should diversify into agri-business and marketing. He also addressed concerns about the proposed Shaktipeeth Expressway connecting Nagpur and Sindhudurg and said that he would support farmers if compensation issues arose, reported PTI. “If fertile land is acquired without fair compensation, I will stand with farmers,” Rane said, assessing potential impacts on the Sahyadri Tiger Corridor and wildlife habitats. (With PTI inputs)
27 April,2025 07:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Sanjay Gaikwad on Sunday expressed regret over his objectionable remarks on police after being rebuked by Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis, who warned of action if the legislator does not mind his language in future. Gaikwad said the remarks stemmed from his personal experience and that he had no intention of discouraging the police force. "I heard that Devendra ji is upset with it [the remarks]. I also received a call from (Deputy CM Eknath) Shinde saheb. My remarks were not aimed at discouraging or insulting the police. I only shared my experiences and if my remarks have embarrassed the Maharashtra government or state police then I express regret," Gaikwad said. Fadnavis, who heads the Home Department, has expressed strong displeasure. He said he would talk to Shinde. "It is not right to make such remarks about the police. I will tell Shinde saheb to instil some sense in him (Gaikwad). If he speaks like this often then we will take action," Fadnavis said. Shinde said Gaikwad has expressed regret. "Complaints about certain police officials should certainly be made and there is no issue. But we cannot hold the entire police force guilty because it is a symbol of bravery, be it the 26/11 terror attack, the Coronavirus pandemic or (their work during) festivals. They work defying all odds. We are the ones who respect them," Shinde said. Gaikwad, an MLA from Buldhana, has a penchant for making controversial statements. He had kicked up rows in the past with his comments on Congress and the party leader Rahul Gandhi. He had claimed to have hunted a tiger in 1987 whose tooth he wears around his neck. The forest department then sent the tooth for forensic identification and charged Gaikwad under the Wildlife Protection Act. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
27 April,2025 06:07 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIMaharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik on Friday night stated that India will take firm action in retaliation for the "cowardly" terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 people, the majority of whom were tourists from other states. Three of the victims – Sanjay Lele, Hemant Joshi, and Atul Mone – were from Dombivli in Thane, which is also Naik's home district. "This was not merely an attack on tourists, but a direct assault on the very soul of our nation," the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minister said, warning that India would not remain silent in the face of such violence. Naik visited the families of Lele, Joshi, and Mone to offer his condolences and support, news agency PTI reported. काश्मीर मधील पहलगाम येथे झालेल्या भ्याड दहशतवादी हल्ल्यामध्ये डोंबिवली येथील स्व. अतुलजी मोने, स्व. संजयजी लेले व स्व. हेमंत जी जोशी यांच्या कुटुंबीयांची सांत्वन पर भेट घेऊन संवेदना व्यक्त केली. या हल्ल्यामध्ये ज्यांनी आपले प्राण गमावले त्यांच्या कुटुंबियांसाठी हा अत्यंत कठीण काळ… — Ganesh Naik (@NaikSpeaks) April 25, 2025 Speaking to the media later, Naik reaffirmed that all of India’s military forces had been put on high alert and that the country was prepared to take decisive action. "Unless Pakistan is made to pay for this cowardly act, the nation and its people will not find peace," the minister said, adding, "This is not an ordinary incident... it marks a turning point." Describing the Pahalgam terror attack as a grave assault not only on innocent lives but on the spirit of the nation, Naik assured that India’s leadership would ensure the perpetrators faced justice. "The people of India are united against terrorism. This unity is our strength, and the message is clear – we will not let this go unanswered," he stated. The BJP leader also condemned the alleged communal motive behind Pahalgam terror attack, which saw terrorists specifically target victims based on their religion. "There is no place for politics here. The terrorists murdered innocent people. The nation must respond not with division, but with unity," Naik emphasised. He also expressed confidence that the collective anger and grief of the Indian people would translate into determined national action. "This wave of solidarity from across the country will ensure that such evil forces are held accountable. The people of this nation have spoken with one voice, and that voice demands justice," said Naik. (With PTI inputs)
27 April,2025 05:24 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentA massive fire broke out at the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) office building at Ballard Estate in south Mumbai during the early hours of Sunday. Firefighting operations have continued for over six hours, according to officials. The fire, reported at approximately 2.31 am at the Kaiser-I-Hind building, involved a fire that was initially confined to wooden furniture and office materials located on the fourth floor of the building. The structure, a basement-plus-ground-plus-upper-four-floors building with an attic, faced significant challenges due to smoke logging on the fourth floor. Firefighters struggled to access certain areas because of obstructing furniture stock that was kept in common passages and balconies. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) initially declared it a Level I fire at 2.46 am, escalating it to Level II by 3.30 am, and subsequently upgrading it to Level III – indicating a major fire – at 4.17 am. A team of fire personnel, including 12 fire engines, seven jumbo tankers, two water tankers, an ALP (Aerial Ladder Platform), and various other rescue and firefighting vehicles, were deployed to the site. The team included fire officers from MFB, along with senior officers and other administrative staff. By 1147 hours, the fire was successfully contained and brought under control. No injuries have been reported, and the firefighting efforts are credited for preventing the blaze from spreading further. Major firefighting units involved in the operation: 12 FE, 7 JT, 2 AWTT, 1 ALP, 1 TTL, 2 BAV, 1 CP, 1 RV, 1 WQRV, 108 ambulances, along with senior officers from MFB. Mumbai: One dead, six hospitalised after fire breaks out in Andheri building One person died and six others were hospitalised after a fire broke out in a residential building in Andheri on Saturday, according to officials from the Mumbai Fire Brigade. According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the fire started in the early hours of Saturday at the Broke Land Building near Ashok Academy Lane in Lokhandwala, Andheri (West). The incident was reported at 2:39 AM and was declared a Level-I fire at 3:13 AM. The Andheri building fire was confined to Room No. 104 on the first floor of the ground-plus-eight-storey building. It damaged electric wiring, installations, split and window AC units, wooden furniture, documents, mattresses, clothes, and other household items. The Andheri building fire was brought under control and fully extinguished by 5:30 AM. Seven residents suffered from smoke inhalation and were rescued by fire brigade personnel. They were rushed to Kokilaben Hospital, Cooper Hospital, and Trauma Hospital for treatment. One of the victims, Abhina Kartik Sanjanvalia (34), was declared dead before admission at Kokilaben Hospital by doctors Dr Siddharth and Dr Akasha. Kartik Sanjanvalia (40) was admitted to the ICU at Cooper Hospital and is currently under observation. Other individuals admitted to Kokilaben Hospital include Aparna Gupta (41), Daya Gupta (21), Rihan Gupta (3), and a 10-day-old infant, Pradumna. All are being treated in the ICU under the supervision of Dr Siddharth. Polam Gupta (40), who was also affected by the smoke, was treated at Trauma Hospital’s casualty ward and discharged after initial care provided by Dr Moin. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. (With inputs from PTI)
27 April,2025 05:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmid growing speculation of a rapprochement between Uddhav Thackeray and his estranged cousin Raj Thackeray, leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS have noted that while the prospect is promising, challenges related to personal relations and organisational alignment remain to be addressed. The Thackeray cousins have stirred speculation of a possible reunion, suggesting they might set aside "trivial issues" nearly two decades after their split, according to PTI. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has stated that unity for the cause of the Marathi manoos is achievable, while former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray expressed willingness to move past minor disputes, stressing that those opposing the state's interests must not be accommodated. The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) on Saturday put up a cryptic post on its social media handles, saying, "Time has come to unite for the sake of Mumbai and Maharashtra. Shivsainiks are ready for the protection of Marathi asmita (pride)." The cousins are currently abroad, PTI reported. Raj Thackeray is expected to return in the last week of April, and Uddhav Thackeray in the first week of May. The reunion buzz has also come at a time when both the parties have reached a nadir about their electoral performance and are going through their toughest political phase. The Shiv Sena (UBT) won 20 seats, while the MNS drew a blank in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections. Leaders of both the parties have, however, said that though Uddhav Thackeray's response to Raj Thackeray's call may have sparked speculation, it is easier said than done. A Shiv Sena (UBT) leader said both cousins are of different temperaments. The past baggage over more than two decades has resulted in mistrust towards each other. Raj Thackeray had quit the Shiv Sena in 2005 and blamed Uddhav Thackeray for it. He has made it clear several times that he could work under no one but under the late supremo Bal Thackeray. Last week, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said family relations are not severed because of politics. But personal ties are not just restricted to two individuals, it is also about their immediate families, especially the sons of both the cousins, Aaditya (Uddhav Thackeray) and Amit (Raj Thackeray), who are being groomed to helm the organisation eventually. This will be different, unlike the alliance between the undivided Shiv Sena, Congress and the undivided Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in 2019, said Prakash Akolkar, the author of 'Jai Maharashtra', a book on the history of Shiv Sena. "The fight between Uddhav and Raj is personal and a family feud, where both brothers are vying for the family assets. The assets are not always monetary. Here, the asset is Bal Thackeray's legacy," Akolkar stated, according to PTI. He said Bal Thackeray's wife, Meena, was the family's matriarch and played a critical role in the party behind the scenes. "Now, the spouses [of Uddhav and Raj] are matriarchs of their respective parties and will play a similar role if there is any possibility of reconciliation," Akolkar added, according to PTI. Maharashtra Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitesh Rane had last week questioned if Uddhav Thackeray had consulted his wife Rashmi before responding to Raj Thackeray's statement that triggered speculation of an alliance. A Shiv Sena (UBT) leader acknowledged that the coming together of the two parties is more difficult than it appears. The prospect of the two cousins coming together has enthused supporters of both parties, but it might not be the case with a section of cadres and party leaders. "When we discuss seat-sharing agreements in Mumbai, how will the seats be divided? How will the winnable and non-winnable seats be divided? What about areas like Dadar and Worli, where both parties have a strong base? What about other cities where Sena (UBT) and MNS have their strength," an MNS leader stated, according to PTI. The leader also raised question over the ideologies. While Raj Thackeray is fashioning himself into a Marathi-Hindutva leader, Uddhav Thackeray has focused on making his party more inclusive, especially warming up to the Muslim community. "If Uddhav has asked us to sever ties with the BJP, will he do the same with the Congress?" asked the MNS leader. Last week, MNS spokesperson and party's Mumbai President Sandeep Deshpande asked if Uddhav Thackeray would apologise to the 17,000 MNS activists who were slapped with police cases for protesting against loudspeakers outside mosques when he was the chief minister. (With PTI inputs)
27 April,2025 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Navi Mumbai has arrested two engineers of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 1.84 lakh from a contractor, an official said on Sunday. Based on a complaint, the ACB laid a trap on Friday and caught Sandeep Daware (45), deputy executive engineer, MSEDCL, Binghari division, Panvel, and Pratamesh Chowgle (35), a junior engineer, while accepting the bribe amount, the official stated, reported PTI. He said the complainant had undertaken maintenance work for the MSEDCL and received payment. However, two accused officials allegedly demanded a bribe, insisting on a "commission" for processing the payment and conducting a site visit. The duo allegedly demanded Rs 92,000 each from the contractor, totalling Rs 1.84 lakh, the official said, reported news agency PTI. He said the accused officials have been booked under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and a probe is underway to determine if more officials were involved in the case. Teen detained for killing 12-year-old girl in Navi Mumbai The police have detained a minor boy in connection with the death of a 12-year-old girl in Navi Mumbai, an official said on Sunday. The girl was found in a severely injured state at the base of a hill late on Friday night and was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead, senior inspector Abasaheb Patil of the Turbhe police station said. He said the girl's family had reported her missing from their home in the Shiravane MIDC area earlier in the day, and the police registered a case of kidnapping and launched a probe. They added section 103(2) (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita in the first information report following the child's death, the official said. Based on a tip-off, the police detained a 17-year-old boy last seen with the victim, and during interrogation, he confessed to the crime, he said. According to the police, the accused teen allegedly lured the girl to an isolated spot at the foot of the hills on the pretext of taking a selfie, but driven by anger stemming from a previous quarrel with her, the boy reportedly assaulted her and attacked her with a large stone. (With PTI inputs)
27 April,2025 02:15 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentWalmik Karad, a close aide of former Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde and accused in the kidnapping and murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, suffered a panic attack in jail and is currently receiving treatment, an official said on Sunday. Karad, who is lodged at Beed prison, complained of some health issues on Friday evening, an official stated, reported PTI. The official stated that the doctors at the prison examined him as his sugar level dropped on Saturday, and he suffered a panic attack and was paralysed with fear. Karad is undergoing treatment inside the prison and can be shifted to a government-run hospital if needed, the official further added, reported PTI. Santosh Deshmukh, sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district, was abducted, tortured and murdered on December 9 last year, allegedly for attempting to stop an extortion bid targeting an energy company. Seven persons, including Karad, have been arrested and booked under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). The others arrested included Sudarshan Ghule, Vishnu Chate, Jairam Chate, Mahesh Kedar, Sudhir Sangale and Prateek Ghule. One Krishna Andhale is a wanted accused in the case. Suspended cop reiterates Walmik Karad encounter claim; fails to provide evidence Suspended Beed police sub-inspector Ranjit Kasle reaffirmed on Thursday that he was presented with a contract to eliminate Walmik Karad, the principal accused in the case involving Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, through an encounter. When questioned about proof for his claim, Kasle said such offers are made privately, with no evidence or trail left behind, reported PTI. Kasle also stated that he rejected the offer because the law must punish Karad if the latter is guilty in the case. According to news agency PTI, the suspended policeman also claimed he was "kidnapped and taken to Barshi in Kolhapur" and that his duty schedule was "changed on polling day". Kasle claimed Rs 10 lakh was transferred into his account from a company linked to a former minister. (With inputs from PTI)
27 April,2025 01:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Maharashtra government has begun planning the launch of a water metro service in Mumbai, with assistance from Kochi Water Metro officials, according to PTI. Ports Minister Nitesh Rane stated that Kochi, home to India's first water metro system, has been tasked with preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for Mumbai. The DPR is expected to be submitted by the end of the month. As per PTI, Rane revealed that a special purpose vehicle (SPV) will be established to implement the project, in partnership with the Union government on a 50:50 equity basis. He noted that while Mumbai is a city made up of seven islands, its waterways have remained vastly underused. The proposed water metro aims to ease the strain on Mumbai’s congested roads and suburban railway network, while also offering a boost to tourism. "The water metro will enhance urban transport and offer scenic, eco-friendly commuting options across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)," Rane said, as per PTI. The system will operate using battery-powered ferries to connect various key locations, much like Kochi's model launched in December 2023. PTI reports that several routes have already been proposed, including Narangi-Kharwadeswari, Vasai-Mira Bhayander, Fountain Jetty-Gaimukh-Nagale, Kolset-Kalher-Mumbra-Kalyan, and Vashi-Domestic Cruise Terminal (DCT) also known as Bhaucha Dhakka. Other routes are expected to link locations such as the Gateway of India, Airoli, Mulund, Mandwa, and Nariman Point. According to Rane, 21 station locations have been identified along the Vaitarna River, Vasai, Thane, Manori and Panvel creeks, as well as Mumbai Port Trust waters. The initial phase will see the launch of the water metro, while a roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) service will follow in the second phase. The system will be designed to handle tidal variations of 3 to 3.5 metres. Highlighting the project's broader ambitions, Rane mentioned that a multi-modal integration approach would be implemented, with improved access roads being part of the development plan. He pointed out that many of the proposed routes currently lack a formal passenger transport system. In addition to easing commutes, the initiative is expected to strengthen the tourism sector. A tourism circuit connecting forts, bird-watching centres, religious sites, and water-themed parks may also be developed. "We will have to regularly clean the water bodies to maintain the service," Rane added, according to PTI. The ports minister also referred to the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport, stating that it would be the first in India to feature a water taxi service. A terminal for the water metro will be built nearby, he said. A meeting involving CIDCO, the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB), and the state ports ministry is scheduled soon to finalise plans and prepare the DPR. (With inputs from PTI)
27 April,2025 11:03 AM IST | MumbaiWhat lies beneath A young woman gets a closer view of the water off the Gateway of India. Dowe shalt not forget Stacky! Keith Stackpole at Lord’s in 1972. Pic/Getty Images Along with on-field performances and heroics, it’s the humorous incidents that make sport a pleasure to follow. Keith Stackpole, the Australian opening batsman, who passed away in Victoria at the age of 74 earlier this week, caused one of the most popular stories to emerge from the Caribbean. Australia undertook a tour of the West Indies in 1973 and Stackpole was typically aggressive while facing a West Indies pace bowler called Uton Dowe (who had made his debut against India in 1971), in the first Test at Jamaica. As Dowe was being hit regularly by Stackpole, a smart spectator at Sabina Park yelled out to Rohan Kanhai, the West Indies captain. “Kanhai,” he asked, “haven’t you heard of the 11th commandment? Dowe shall not bowl.” Stackpole scored 44 and 142 in that Test match. Cricket pundits believe that only a West Indian spectator could come up with such a witty remark. And not many would contest that. A special hangout indeed Find out what is neurodivergence, at the event If you want to share some warmth and love this morning, head on over to the NCPA. The Special Hangout collective that works with neurodivergent children is showing up on the road opposite the NCPA to spread awareness about everything that comes under the umbrella of neurodivergence such as autism, dyslexia, and many more. Ritu Vig, one of the parents who founded the collective for children and parents with children who are divergent, says, “It’s basically to inform and to generate awareness.” The collective will hold a pop quiz for those who attend, to gauge what they know about neurodivergence. “We can fill in the gaps in knowledge about things that neurotypical people may not know about. It’s a fun and interactive hangout even for our kids who love socialising with new people,” Vig adds. It’s called the Happy Street Autism Awareness Event—so for anyone who might want to know more, get there between 8 am and 10 am, and make new friends with kids who have a special place in our hearts already! Ritu Vig Waxing poetic The WAXED collection is now on display at Aequo Gallery, Colaba When French designer Frédéric Imbert first came to India to learn the art of Dhokra, the lost-wax technique of bronze sculpting, it wasn’t just the gleaming metallic final product that fascinated him—it was the black wax oozing out of the cast, to be discarded as waste with its job done. This “cast-off” became the inspiration and one of the primary materials in Imbert’s new collection, WAXED, now on display at Aequo Gallery in Colaba. We learnt about the exhibit during the second edition of Soho House’s new Art Brunch series, where the club invites international talents to build immersive creative experiences for members. Speaking to us at the event on Saturday, Imbert tells us, “The bronze casting process is mesmerising—raw, powerful, and incredibly beautiful. Since I sculpt the furniture I produce, it felt particularly well-suited to me.” Frédéric Imbert A new experience of Sindh Raju Khetwani After a decade-long wait, the Sunhri Sindh 2.0, organised by the Federation of Associations of Sindhis Thane, is making a return. Scheduled from May 1-4 at Upvan Lake, Thane, the fair will run daily from 5 pm to 10 pm. “The celebration highlights Sindhi traditions and cultural diversity, connecting the community globally and showcasing our social and cultural aspirations,” says Raju Khetwani, the event’s organiser. The event promises a deep dive into Sindh’s glorious past and vibrant present. Included will be a life-size recreation of Mohenjo-Daro, and a haunting 3D train structure that captures the anguish of Partition. The festival offers iconic Sindhi cuisine such as Sai Bhaji, Dal Pakwan and Sindhi Kadhi. Authentic crafts like Ajrakh prints, Sindhi topis, mirror-embroidered garments and handcrafted artefacts will also be available. Log(o) kya kahenge? Former BG president Ashok Rao (L) with president Sanjiv Saran Mehra With the Bombay Gymkhana Club at Fort marking 150 years, events celebrating the landmark are on through the year. Yet what is a milestone without a marker? The club got the new landmark logo on its door at the entrance facing Fashion Street. Decoding the logo, the club’s spokesman said, “The classic ‘BG’ monogram anchors the identity, while the addition of ‘150 years’ framed by laurel leaves symbolises excellence and triumph. The use of gold is about prestige and success, while the circular emblem and ribbon tie the design to its timeless roots.” Profound and deep as the pockets you need today to become a BG member, or in fact, of any elite clubs in Mumbai. Meanwhile, nifty 150, BG!
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