Immerse, engage, eat: The Gathering returns with artful dining experiences
The Gathering returns with an immersive festival that blends fine dining, art, music and creative experimentation, offering curated pop-up culinary experiences by chefs and artistes. After debuting in Delhi last year, the second edition takes place at a city venue next weekend
12 January,2026 10:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Phorum PandyaStarted by two friends, Pustakafé near Matunga Road station has become a quiet reading and dining spot for college students. As you step out of the western exit of the railway station, and walk past a stretch that is bearing the brunt of road repairs, the small café nearly misses the eye
12 January,2026 09:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani GabhareToday, on Japanese master storyteller Haruki Murakami’s birthday, we reach out to fans from Mumbai to recall their first encounters with his works, and pick their favourite books. From Norwegian Wood to his surreal later works, Murakami’s writing leaves a lasting imprint through mood, magic and introspection
12 January,2026 09:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini VarmaThe second edition of ADFF:STIR opens in Mumbai on January 9, spotlighting films and conversations that shape global architecture and design discourse. The festival made its debut with a splash in 2025, after being founded by New York-based architect and film enthusiast Kyle Bergman in 2009
09 January,2026 09:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarA community jamming session in Mumbai marks Pongal, bringing together the city’s Tamil diaspora to celebrate harvest, heritage and new beginnings. This time, there is something for the migrant Tamil community that has called the precincts of this city their home for decades
09 January,2026 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha GhoshThese candid photos of Raj Thackeray with family, friends are must-see!
01 November,2024 12:10 PM IST | MumbaiAmitav Ghosh discusses his new novel Ghost-Eye amid culinary delights
Amitav Ghosh’s new book, Ghost-Eye will transfix, teleport, and tease in equal measure as it swings between reality and reincarnation, science and mythology. In an interview, the master storyteller discusses his craft, his influences, and his favourite fish, with the occasional time-travel to 1960s Calcutta
10 January,2026 09:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona FernandezFrom floral to desi twists: Gin cocktails to sip this Ginuary
In the first month of the year, many are trading sobriety for gentle spirits, to celebrate Ginuary, a global movement dedicated to the appreciation of gin. Here are a few curated cocktails to sip on from around town
08 January,2026 11:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani GabhareEnjoy the winter breeze by enjoying meals at these restaurants in Mumbai
With the weather at its pleasant best, January calls for relaxed luncheons and open-air evenings. Pick from our curated list of breezy eateries and bars
07 January,2026 11:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani GabhareCoffee in a tube? How this avid hiker is changing the way you drink the beverage
A Kolhapur-based avid hiker brewed a necessity into an eco-friendly business idea
02 January,2026 09:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Phorum PandyaMumbai’s food and bar scene thrived in 2025 with regional flavours and more
From regional Indian cuisine and locavore ingredients to cocktail-led bars, clean eating and micro eateries, 2025 proved to be a defining year for Mumbai’s food and drink scene, driven by collaboration, conscious dining and immersive culinary experiences
27 December,2025 10:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Phorum PandyaChristmas, the Indian way: How Goa and Kerala celebrate with food
As Yuletide arrives, a podcast titled This is how India does Christmas by World of Sabrina, explores how Goa and Kerala celebrate the festival
25 December,2025 08:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani GabhareMid-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
Celebrate Lohri with songs, bonfires and community spirit
Lohri, the Punjabi festival of warmth and new beginnings, will be celebrated in Mumbai with a community sing-along featuring traditional songs, bonfires, and festive rituals
10 January,2026 09:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani GabhareThink you know Stranger Things? prove it at trivia night!
Mumbai’s Loft 64 is hosting a Stranger Things trivia night, challenging fans with questions on characters, scenes, and twists across all seasons, plus interactive memory and acting rounds
10 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha GhoshMulshi workshops celebrate a rare Arabica bean with African roots
Workshops in Mulshi trace a rare Arabica bean’s journey from African origins to a Western Ghats forest farm, celebrating a century-old family legacy in coffee cultivation. The unlikely connection dates back to 1923, when Paranjpe’s great-grandfather Haribhau brought home Kenyan-origin seeds sourced from his travels
09 January,2026 09:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish KambleMid-Day Mumbai Guide: Make the most Of Thursday to Sunday
If you're looking for activities to do this weekend, here's a line-up that is sure to keep you busy.
08 January,2026 11:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarFrom podcast to pages: Anoushka Jain uncovers untold stories of Mughal queens
A new title introduces readers to key women in power who played a critical role in the shaping of Mughal India
08 January,2026 11:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini VarmaCheck out this craft exhibition in Bandra that celebrates India's artisans
An exhibition in Bandra celebrates some of India’s finest artisans and traditional art forms, along with creating awareness among children about India’s traditions
07 January,2026 11:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha GhoshViren Rasquinha and Jemimah Rodrigues bond over Bandra and representing India
Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha and the youngest player in the India’s women’s cricket team, Jemimah Rodrigues, bond over Bandra, and living the dream of representing India
03 November,2025 07:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Dhara Vora SabhnaniFrom 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 Chandran