A Mumbai guide that highlights the best things to do in the city
Ishq-Aha
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With love from Punjab
6 pm and 9 pm Let the sounds of Folk, Qissa, Qawwali, Blues and Nautanki take you on a journey back and forth through time, unravelling some of the greatest love stories of Punjab. The play Ishq Aaha recreates stories like Heer-Ranjha, Sassi-Punnu, Soni-Mahiwal and Mirza-Sahiban.
TILL Today
AT Prithvi Theatre, Janki Kutir, Juhu.
CALL 26149546
Age no bar
7.30 pm Catch actor Satish Kaushik in the play, Mr and Mrs Murarilal, a snappy tale of old age loneliness but full of friendship, love and romance. Written and directed by Saif Hyder Hasan, the play also stars Meghna Malik and Amit Pathak.
TILL July 30
AT Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point.
CALL 39895050
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A monsoon hike
8 am to 3 pm About 65 kms from Mumbai, on the Mumbai-Goa Highway near Panvel, Karnala is conspicuous with its pinnacle being a favourite spot for rock-climbers, hikers and naturalists. Sign up for a one-day trek to the fort, which is a haven for 200 species of birds. Also, over 190 species of butterflies can be spotted in the Western Ghats.
ON July 30
MEETING POINT Base of Karnala Wildlife Sanctuary (at the ticket counter) Reporting Time 8 am (near the ticket counter)
CALL 9769651849 (registrations open till this evening)
Nature walk
7.30 am to 10.30 am Walk your child through gushing streams and frolic in waterfalls in the safe sanctuary of mother nature. The walk will be guided by Khushroo Pithawalla.
ON August 20
AT Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), Borivali.
MEETING POINT Kanheri Caves.
COST Rs 2,400 (1 adult + 1 child)
CALL 9819923115
Rule the waters
5.30 am Enjoy nature at its wildest while rafting through the Kundalika river in Kolad. Sign up for the one-day event this weekend organised by
Thrill Safari.
ON July 30
AT Kolad.
MEETING POINT Sanjay Gandhi National Park gate, Borivali.
FEE Rs 2,700
CALL 8007940350
EMAIL batman@thrillsafari.com
Workshop
Eggless wonders
2 pm to 5.30 pm Learn to bake delicious eggless cakes including German Black Forest, Pinacolada and Zebra Swirl cookies using natural preservatives.
ON July 30
AT Sonjuhi’s Baking Academy, Juhu.
CALL 9223277100
LOG ON TO Sonjuhi.com
Find yourself
11.30 am to 1 pm Your life experiences have a deep impact on the quality of your relationships, which in turn depend on your relationship with the inner self. Kundalini Yoga is an attempt to connect and understand this inner self. Learn to master the art with yoga teacher Bijay Anand.
On July 31
AT Anahata Yogshala, 1, Joy Villa, 19th Road, off Khar Danda Road, Khar (W).
FEE Rs 1,500
CALL 65533333 Email sonali@anahata.in
Eating out
Organic tub
9.30 am to 1 am (Monday to Saturday) 10 am to 6 pm (Sunday) To stay fit, pick from a nutritious and rotating menu at a new food truck-style café with freshly farmed organic ingredients and international cuisines.
AT Kaboom, Kamala Mills Compound, Tulsi Pipe Road, Lower Parel.
CALL 24921247
Say salad
11 am to 10.30 pm Get your protein boost in a bowl. Sample the Pulse Buzz Salad loaded with mixed leaves, kidney beans, cherry tomato, black eye beans, cucumber, olives and walnut with a garlic yogurt and cucumber dressing.
AT Ministry Of Salads, shop no 4, Bhulabhai Desai Road.
CALL 9768539164
Meal in a box
11 am to 11 pm Bring home a box which comprises of all the delicacies that one would enjoy at a Parsi wedding including Sali Chicken, Patra Fish, Mutton Pulao, Dhansak Dal and Custard.
AT Pala Fala, fourth floor, Atria Mall, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli.
CALL 65583333
COST Rs 600
Stuff yourself
12 pm to4 pm Relish Truffle Scented Mushroom Tea, Caprese Bruschetta, Coffee and Chives Risotto, Roast Chicken and Malay curry at a lazy Sunday brunch on
a terrace.
ON July 31
AT Toast Bistro & Bar, Andheri (E).
CALL 7045902799
The exotic sip
6.30 pm to 1.30 am
Sip on the Yellowbird which has a hint of star anise along with white rum, pineapple juice, orange juice and banana or choose from a variety of Tiki cocktails (thick alcoholic shakes).
AT The Daily, ground floor, Behind Shoppers Stop, S V Road, Bandra (W).
CALL 9920446633
Cupcakes for free
10 am to 11 pm Get free cupcakes over the weekend. Try flavours like Cookies and Cream, Red Velvet, Mocha, Irish Cream, Nutella and Apple Cinnamon. Don’t miss the centre-filled cupcakes and the biscotti, cookies muffins, cakes by slice and coffees.
ON July 31
AT Cupcake Factory, Baitul Sharaf, Pali Hill, Bandra (W).
CALL 22851212
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