The University of Mumbai has directed all affiliated, recognised, and autonomous colleges to generate Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) IDs for every student and link them with the e-Samarth system by 15 February 2026, citing mandatory implementation under the National Education Policy 2020. Colleges failing to comply will face punitive action under University regulations. The University issued a circular on 29 January 2026, reminding institutions of the requirement to submit student ABC ID details. Despite multiple circulars, workshops, and meetings, several colleges have yet to complete the process, a lapse the University has termed a serious administrative concern. Officials warned that students without ABC IDs will face disruptions in academic credit updates, which could affect their academic progress. Their mark sheets and degree certificates will be withheld, and credit awards will not be updated on the National Academic Depository (NAD) portal, preventing students from receiving official credit recognition. The Director of Examinations and the Evaluation Board has instructed all colleges to urgently complete ABC ID generation and integration with the e-Samarth system by the 15 February deadline. The University emphasised that non-compliant colleges will face strict punitive action. The University of Mumbai appealed to all institutions to adhere to the directives, ensuring students’ academic interests are protected, the National Education Policy is implemented effectively, and discipline is maintained in academic administration.
08 February,2026 03:08 PM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentMaharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is set to introduce new buses. The 3-by-2 seating arrangement ensures passengers no longer have to travel standing on crowded routes. Transport Minister and ST Chairman Pratap Sarnaik said the buses have been named after Rajmata Jijau, the mother of Hindavi Swarajya. The saffron-and-white buses will gradually hit roads across the state from March, serving as moving symbols of Maharashtra’s pride and tradition. Sarnaik said, “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a revered figure in Maharashtra, and the inspiration behind his Swarajya vision comes from Rajmata Jijau. These buses honour her legacy.” He noted that ST has previously named buses Shivneri, Shivshahi, Shivai, Yashwanti, and Hirkani. New MSRTC bus fleet 3/2 seats arrangement with 55 seater. “The name ‘Rajmata Jijau’ is more than a label; it reflects Maharashtra’s values, maternal inspiration, and our commitment to passenger comfort,” Sarnaik added. Equipped with modern amenities and decorated with historical motifs, the buses are expected to redefine travel on the state’s roads. EV charging stations to be mandatory at MSRTC fuel outlets, says state Transport Minister Sarnaik Soon, Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be made mandatory at MSRTC fuel outlets in the state, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said, earlier in January. The Maharashtra minister asked officials to give priority to setting up EV charging stations at all proposed retail fuel outlets on MSRTC land in the state. According to the PTI, he said a phased shift to electric buses is already in progress. The directions were issued during a high-level meeting chaired by the minister, who also heads the MSRTC. Senior officials and representatives of various fuel companies attended the meeting, according to an official release. Sarnaik said India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 must be supported by a sustainable and eco-friendly transport system. “Future travel will be based on electric energy, and the ST Corporation is committed to building the required infrastructure from today itself,” he said, reported PTI. Acknowledging that nearly 90 per cent of the existing ST fleet currently runs on diesel, Sarnaik said a phased transition to electric buses is underway and that e-buses will be prioritised in future procurements.
08 February,2026 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA Thane court on Saturday acquitted all eight accused in the 2015 murder case of a property dealer, citing the prosecution’s failure to prove charges, mainly due to eyewitnesses being unable to identify the assailants. Another accused had died during the trial. Principal District and Sessions Judge S B Agrawal noted that the core of the case, the identification of the killers, was fundamentally flawed, reported news agency PTI. According to the prosecution, Bunty Pradhan, a local property dealer, was exiting a bar on Mira-Bhayander Road with his friends in Maharashtra’s Thane district on April 13, 2015, when some unidentified persons opened fire on them. Pradhan succumbed to multiple bullet wounds, while his friend, Sachin Manohar Vijaykar, sustained serious injuries, reported PTI. The police had initially claimed the attack resulted from a property rivalry and arrested the accused, charging them under Sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code, along with provisions of the Arms Act. The judge, however, noted that the informant did not identify the accused persons in court, stating he could not recognise the true assailants. Regarding the testimony of the injured witness, Sachin Vijaykar, who gave a version involving six attackers instead of the two mentioned in the original First Information Report (FIR), the court said this was entirely contradictory to what was stated in the FIR and by the informant in his evidence. The identification described by the witness was “quite cryptic,” and his court identification after ten years held no value, the judgment stated. The court further noted that other eyewitnesses, including Julekha Shaikh, who mistook the gunshots for firecrackers, were also unable to identify the accused. While the prosecution examined witnesses to establish a land dispute as the motive, the court found this insufficient without direct evidence of the shooting itself.“In the absence of substantive evidence regarding the incident, their evidence pertaining to the motive is also of no consequence,” it said. The court acquitted Jiten Jwala, Rajesh Chauhan, Ravindra Arya, Jatashankar Pande, Mukesh Shetty, Yashodip Naik, Ajay Singh, and Rahul Sharma. Another accused, Mayank Gala, died during the trial. While seven of the accused were already out on bail, the court ordered the immediate release of Rahul Sharma, who was still in custody. (With PTI inputs)
08 February,2026 01:23 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the Sangh had requested him to continue his work despite his age, while emphasising that he would resign whenever the organisation asks him to. According to the news agency PTI, He made the comments during an interactive session at a programme celebrating the RSS’s centenary. "There is no election to the post of RSS chief. Regional and divisional heads appoint the chief. Generally, it is said that after turning 75, one should work without holding any post," Bhagwat said. "I have completed 75 years and informed the RSS, but the organisation asked me to continue working. Whenever the RSS asks me to step down, I will do so, but retirement from work will never happen," he added, reported news agency PTI. Mohan Bhagwat urges not to overthink challenges or advantages The RSS chief further said situations could be supportive or adverse, and there was no need to dwell excessively on them. "What we need to think about is finding solutions rather than focusing on problems. As long as truth does not come forward, illusion remains effective," he said. In a lighter remark, Bhagwat said the organisation "extracts work till the last drop of blood from its volunteers" and maintained that there had not yet been a situation in the RSS's history where someone had to be retired. Bhagwat said the Sangh's work was about inculcating "sanskar" (values) and not about campaigning. "We have lagged behind in promoting ourselves. Excessive campaigning leads to publicity and then arrogance. One needs to protect oneself from it. Publicity should be like rainfall, adequate in timing and quantity," he added, noting that the RSS was carrying out outreach initiatives. He further stated that English would never be the primary medium of communication in RSS functioning, as it is not an Indian language. "We want to work with Indians. Wherever English is necessary, we use it. We are not averse to it," he said. Bhagwat added that people should be able to speak English in such a manner that native English speakers would be willing to listen. "We should master English, but that does not mean we forget our mother tongue," he said, reported PTI. Recalling a similar interaction in Bengaluru, he said representatives from several southern states could not understand Hindi, and he had responded to their queries in English. He added that while interacting with the Indian diaspora abroad, communication was done either in Hindi or the mother tongue, depending on whether they were from English-speaking or non-English-speaking countries. (With PTI inputs)
08 February,2026 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday said the BJP had no choice but to select a Marathi mayor for Mumbai, citing strong support from Marathi voters for his party and the MNS in the BMC elections. According to the news agency PTI, Raut also criticised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh after actor Salman Khan was seen meeting its chief, Mohan Bhagwat, on Saturday at an event celebrating the RSS’s centenary. "Was it a welcome for Bollywood star Salman Khan or a message that Muslims are also welcome in the Sangh and its shakhas?" the Rajya Sabha member asked. He added that Bhagwat should have clarified, given the way Hindu-Muslim hatred and vindictive propaganda are being spread, and accused the Sangh of being part of it. On the BJP fielding Ritu Tawde (53) for Mumbai mayor, Raut said she is originally from the Congress and claimed that the BJP “does not have anything original of its own.” Marathi voter influence led BJP to select Mumbai mayor, claims Raut "The way Marathi people overwhelmingly voted for the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, the BJP had to make a Marathi mayor in Mumbai," he stated, reported PTI. Tawde is set to become Mumbai's mayor and the BJP’s first in four decades after Sena (UBT) decided against fielding a challenger, making the contest unopposed and ending the Thackeray family’s 25-year dominance over the city’s richest civic body. The Mumbai mayoral election is scheduled for February 11, which is the last day to withdraw nominations. As per PTI, the Sena (UBT) had raised the emotive “Marathi identity” plank in last month’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, where the party had allied with the MNS. The BJP emerged as the single largest party in the 227-member BMC by winning 89 seats, while its ally Shiv Sena secured 29 seats. In the Opposition camp, the Sena (UBT) won 65 seats, while its allies—the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)—won six and one seat, respectively. Sanjay Raut targets Praful Patel, accuses him of being ‘closer to BJP than NCP’ Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on NCP working president Praful Patel, accusing him of being more aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) than with his own party, reported the PTI. Raut said Patel must act only in a manner acceptable to Maharashtra and the Marathi manoos. Addressing reporters, Raut said the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) was founded and led by the Pawar family, not by Patel. “Praful Patel should do only what is acceptable to Maharashtra and the Marathi manoos. The NCP is a party of Pawars, not Patels. He is a bigger devotee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah than a leader of his own party,” Raut alleged, according to the PTI. He also claimed that NCP state president Sunil Tatkare was leaning towards the BJP. (With PTI inputs)
08 February,2026 12:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHazy conditions are expected during morning hours, with skies clearing by afternoon and evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 35 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius, respectively. According to the SAMEER app, Mumbai’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 122 on Sunday, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category. Such air quality may cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disorders, asthma and heart ailments. AQI across Mumbai Borivali East – 114Byculla – 119Andheri East – 145Chembur – 105Deonar – 134Ghatkopar – 129Kandivali East – 109Kandivali West – 126Bandra East – 162Bhandup West – 112Kurla – 105Malad West – 148Mazgaon – 109Mulund West – 76Powai – 68Sewri – 122 Air quality in Delhi shows marginal improvement, AQI at 196 The air quality in the national capital showed slight improvement on Sunday, with the AQI recorded at 196 in the ‘moderate’ category at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This marks an improvement from Saturday, when the AQI stood at 227 at 4 pm, placing it in the ‘poor’ category. Among city locations, Mundka recorded the highest AQI at 266, followed by Pusa (257), Narela (247), Rohini (247), Ashok Vihar (243), Jahangirpuri (242), Wazirpur (239), Nehru Nagar (237), Shadipur (236), Bawana (231), Vivek Vihar (231), Sirifort (222) and Chandni Chowk (220), all in the ‘poor’ category. Sri Aurobindo Marg recorded the lowest AQI at 126, followed by IGI Airport (131), Aya Nagar (136), Lodhi Road (139), Major Dhyan Chand Stadium (140), IIT Delhi (141) and Mandir Marg (145), all in the ‘moderate’ category. Despite the improvement, a thin layer of smog persisted in parts of the city, and overall air quality remained poor. AQI readings on Sunday were similar to Saturday’s levels. On Saturday, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 260 and RK Puram 237, both in the ‘poor’ category. Delhi’s ITO witnessed a busy morning with an AQI of 223, while Chandni Chowk recorded 232, both categorised as ‘poor’. Meanwhile, Aya Nagar recorded an AQI of 151, IGI Airport (T3) 138 and Pusa 157, all in the ‘moderate’ category. As per AQI classification, readings between 0–50 are ‘good’, 51–100 ‘satisfactory’, 101–200 ‘moderate’, 201–300 ‘poor’, 301–400 ‘very poor’ and 401–500 ‘severe’. The IMD has forecast a maximum temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 10 degrees Celsius, with mist expected in the air today. (With ANI inputs)
08 February,2026 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSeven months after a 22-year-old employee at a call centre filed a rape complaint against her 25-year-old colleague at the Oshiwara police station, the police have concluded that the allegations were false and contradictory. A B-summary report has been filed and the case will now be closed. The plaintiff had said that after she rejected his marriage proposal, he drugged her and raped her at her house on July 18, 2025. A senior Oshiwara police officer said, “Investigation has revealed clear evidence that the allegations are false. At the time and date of the alleged assault, the accused was at a pub inside a BKC hotel. CCTV footage and mobile records confirm this.” When these findings were placed before the court, the judge observed that appropriate action should be taken against the complainant if the case was found to be false.
08 February,2026 09:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanThe Maharashtra Board has appointed a total of 16 counsellors who have been resolving panicked and anxious queries ahead of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and State Secondary Certificate( SSC) boards, the former beginning from February 10, while the latter examinations start 10 days later (February 20). The incoming calls include questions like , “What if I forget my answers?” “What if I don’t score well?” “Will they allow me inside if I’m 10 minutes late to the centre?” “Why should I even bother attempting the rest of the exam if my first test was so bad?” Ahead of the exams, these trained teacher-counsellors untangle the academic and logistical doubts of students across Mumbai, which includes Thane, Raigad, and Palghar. This is a full-time job as most teachers remain available for 7,01,362 students, over the phone or a WhatsApp call throughout the day. The calls, though, don’t include just students but often their even more anxious guardians. “The calls come in intervals. During the elections, we had many parents call to ask whether the exams would be postponed owing to the polls,” said Mahendra Patil, a Wadala-based teacher who has been a board exam counsellor since 2009. But the next few days will be the really tough ones, “Now, as the exams start, the trend will pick up again, and we will have last-minute callers on making it to exam centres on time, anxiety, and nervousness,” adds Patil. Most calls are by students anxious about bad scores or reaching the exam centre late. file pic for representation When Sunday mid-day tested out the helpline numbers to see if the counsellors were as accessible as we were being told, most counsellors were indeed available, and not just that, but prompt and ready to resolve queries. Those counsellors who might be busy at the school where they work, called back within a few minutes — a reminder about how most of us have a picture of incompetence when it comes to government-run schools, as well as educators. As it usually happens, counsellors say that several calls they receive are the result of the rumour mill churning out false information and half-knowledge. Misinformation during these times is the devil’s playground, it seems, as students are affected by the scourge of social media, parents of WhatsApp messages, one of the biggest trigger points is messages and posts about leaked examination papers, and another all-time favourite is the eternal fear of the ‘changed timetable’. Guardians and students in these cases are advised to follow only official Maharashtra Board communication. Patil has two insights since the counsellors began manning the cell phone lines: “There are three kinds of students who call us the most,” he says. First is the one who scored badly in their preliminary examinations, the ones who are usually too hard on themselves with a set score that they must achieve and, finally, those who have always had examination jitters. “A few years ago, I had a student who refused to take the rest of his examinations because he felt that he hadn’t performed well during his math exam. We talked him down and convinced the student to still take his shot, and he turned out to be the school topper that year. He is an engineer now. We don’t want students to pull out their hair over a single exam (preliminary), but do their best to make the most out of the year,” Patil added. In her 15 years of experience as a counsellor with the State Board, Pratibha Kesarkar feels that oftentimes the child is calm and collected, the guardian of that student, though, might be the one spiralling out with worry. In such cases, they are counselled and asked not to put undue pressure on their children since it directly affects the mental and physical health of the students. “Students end up with acidity, stomach problems, and other physical aches, which have manifested as a result of stress and late nights. We ask students to look after their health, take breaks with calming music, give their eyes rest, and keep calm before the exam, but it’s just as important for parents to stay calm for their children,” she says. Rajendra Ahire, chairman, Mumbai Divisional Board, says... “It is crucial not to believe in any social media rumours. Only follow the official board timetable, and do not follow any unauthorised posts. Read the instructions in your answer booklet carefully and do not draw any symbols, motifs, or anything that can reveal your identity.” Sunday mid-day test calls exam counsellors anonymously Example 1Speaker: My child has been nervous and has had trouble studying for the exams. Can we reach out to you?Counsellor 1: Yes. You can also send your child’s past scores, preliminary scores, scholarship scores, and other records over WhatsApp so we can guide him with more context. Example 1Speaker: If we face commute problems on exam day, who do we reach out to?Counsellor 1: We can resolve all exam-related queries for you, but any other doubts will be passed on to the administrative teams if you would like to share them.. Dr Dayal Mirchandani, psychiatrist, director of Behavioural Science Network Students“Pupils should not cut down on their sleep. If they sleep well, they are less anxious, and their memory serves them better.Practising relaxation exercises a few times a day helps students keep their composure.A lot of learning is unconscious, so if you have revised enough, it will come back to you. Keep glancing through your revision notes.” For parents“It’s crucial not to compare your child’s progress with their peers’. Stop asking the child about the exam which is already done and allow them to move to the next one. Remind your child that there are several options that determine their future, like entrance tests and different courses.” Maharashtra Board Counsellor Details Total number of counsellors: 16 phone lines Counsellors who will be present at the Mumbai Division Office: 2 Region-wise allocation Mumbai North 2Mumbai Suburban 2Mumbai West 3Palghar 2Raigad 2Thane 2 Helplines to call81049392609702008053
08 February,2026 08:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarThe Kalachowki police have registered an FIR in a Rs 6.49 crore financial fraud case, booking 16 persons for alleged cheating, criminal breach of trust, and conspiracy in connection with a Mumbai-based manufacturing company. The case centres on the alleged misuse of financial authority and forged documentation to raise unauthorised loans by the accused over more than a year. According to the complaint filed by a director of the company, a senior employee entrusted with complete control over the firm’s financial operations allegedly abused her position of trust. Police said that between August 2024 and September 2025, multiple unauthorised loans were allegedly raised from private money lenders and non-banking finance entities without the knowledge or consent of the company’s directors. Once the funds were credited, the money was allegedly siphoned off to personal and third-party accounts. The alleged fraud came to light after a finance company approached the firm seeking repayment. No arrests have been made so far, and the accused are yet to be examined.
08 February,2026 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerThe Kurar Police detained a Bangladeshi national after receiving confidential inputs about his movement within the Malad East area. According to police sources, on February 2, 5 and 6, officer Rafiq Mujawar attached to Kurar police station along with the Anti-Terror Cell (ATC) team while patrolling within the limits of Kurar Police Station, received information about illegal Bangladeshi nationals from a reliable informant. The information said that a Bangladeshi citizen residing illegally in India would be visiting areas such as Humera Park Garden, Tuba Hotel and Sahil Hotel in Pathanwadi, Kurargaon, Malad East. Acting swiftly, the police team laid a trap at the identified locations and successfully apprehended the suspect, without giving him an opportunity to flee. He was taken into custody and brought to Kurar Police Station for further interrogation. During questioning, the accused initially gave evasive replies regarding his identity and citizenship. However, sustained interrogation led to the revelation of details of other Bangladeshi nationals allegedly residing illegally in India, especially in the city. The Kurar police caught four Bangladeshi nationals, Tuhinur Joynal Sardar, 30, who runs a chicken shop; Mohd. Abdul Momin Mohd. Latif Sardar, 52, businessman; Nazrul Islam Shore Ali Biswas, 41, scrap metal trader; Mohd. Imamul Haq Mohd. Taibur Rahman, 46, businessman. During the investigation, police recovered Bangladeshi documents from the detained accused, including a Permanent Residency Certificate, Citizenship Certificate, and Bangladesh National Identity Card, confirming his foreign nationality. Police officials stated that all the above-mentioned individuals have been confirmed as Bangladeshi citizens residing illegally in India. Following due legal procedure, action is being initiated after obtaining a Restriction Order for their deportation to Bangladesh.
08 February,2026 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanScroll break A shopkeeper keeps himself entertained on his phone in Dadar. As the city melts The climate film is directed by Tej Sisodia This diarist is especially tired of the rising AQI and pollution levels in the city. But we say this sitting in an air-conditioned room with an air purifier. Climate change is not the equaliser you may think it is. That’s exactly the point of It’s Only 47 degrees Celsius, a short film written and directed by Tej Sisodia that explores climate inequality through its character, traffic constable Laxman Chaubey, living in Mumbai, and pushed to a breaking point by extreme heat. Producer and CEO of Civic Studios Anushka Shah says, “As Civic Studios we came onboard to produce this film because of its stark reminder that heat doesn’t affect the rich and the poor equally.” The film received high praise at its screening at Redbulb Studios, Andheri West this Wednesday. Actor Naseeruddin Shah, who was a producer on the film, said, “It is made out of such honest concern and conviction.” Art, poetry, and healing Kalpana and Sanjana Shah with artwork from their book It has been an eventful few months for mother-daughter duo, Kalpana and Sanjana Shah, who are founder and creative director, respectively, at Tao Art Gallery. Months after celebrating the Worli gallery’s 25th anniversary, the pair have now launched their own coffee table book, Circa Full Circle (Penguin Random House India), blending their individual art forms. Combining Kalpana’s signature knife-work acrylic art with Sanjana’s poetry, the book marks a powerful collaboration between two artistes who independently turned to creativity to heal from a shared personal crisis — the death of husband and father Pankaj Shah in the 26/11 terror attack. “We began our independent journeys quietly after we lost Pankaj Shah, a beloved husband and father in 2008,” says Sanjana, “Grief can be very empowering when channelled in the right ways. For mom it was her art and for me it was my writing.” Kalpana adds, “The journey merged when we realised that we were grappling with the same themes through our respective creative expressions. This book is a very personal one. It is poetry and art combined, but fundamentally it is philosophy. The philosophy of healing and of doing it together.” Mumbai to Mitte Saagar Gupta Well, here’s a little Berlinale whisper doing the rounds: Indian filmmaker and curator Saagar Gupta — yes, the force behind the KASHISH Pride Film Festival — is packing his critical eye and queer sensibility for Berlin. He’s been invited to sit on the Teddy Awards Jury at the Berlinale 2026, which just happens to be the Teddy’s 40th anniversary year (no pressure, darling). Reacting to this honour Gupta said, “The Teddy has long been at the forefront of celebrating queer cinema with courage, rigour, and global relevance. To engage with stories from across cultures at such a pivotal platform is an honour and a responsibility.” This is the first time an LGBTQIA+ voice from South Asia will be part of the Teddy jury. From Mumbai to Mitte — queer cinema just got a deliciously desi seat at the table. Don’t be bowled by this googly! A screenshot of the unofficial National Cricket Academy website Wannabe cricket coaches be warned. DO NOT log in to a website called nationalcricketsacademy.com (don’t miss the ‘s’ before ‘academy’) in the belief that you can enrol for a coaching course at the National Cricket Academy. Yes, the Bengaluru-based, BCCI body conducts various cricket courses, but applications have to be made via the state associations. For example, a Mumbai person needs to approach the Mumbai Cricket Association. mid-day was informed recently by a local cricketer wanting to be a coach, that he remitted '3150 for a course through a supposed National Cricket Academy website. The player with coaching ambitions only found something fishy when the amount was credited to an individual and not the NCA. On making enquiries, an influential person at the NCA told us that the NCA doesn’t even have a website! Hope no one else gets bowled by this googly. Kerala, framed and presented to the world Lenscape Kerala, the travelling photography exhibition, will land in Mumbai soon, bringing 100 photographs that move far beyond the postcard view of God’s Own Country. Uma Nair Curated by art historian and author Uma Nair, the exhibition brings together 10 leading photographers from across India, each sent into Kerala’s landscapes with a simple brief: observe closely. The result is a layered portrait of the state, its temples and palaces, backwaters and coastlines, wildlife and festivals, food, faith, and everyday life. “I wanted them to realise that Kerala is a land of a cherished heritage and has within a cultural and historic fabric of architectural as well as sculptural lineage,” says Nair. “When we speak of heritage, it’s not just what is past, it’s also the present,” she says. The show threads together very different visual languages. Manoj Arora’s architectural studies sit alongside Kounteya Sinha’s evocative Theyyam imagery. Shivang Mehta’s nocturnal wildlife photographs add another layer altogether. “The challenge was to find a thread of continuity that holds the idea of historicity,” Nair explains. An initiative by the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, the exhibition has already travelled across cities and will continue till March. In Mumbai, it will make a stop at the Jehangir Art Gallery from February 12 to 14.
08 February,2026 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Team SMDADVERTISEMENT
