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Evening nature trail highlights Aarey Milk Colony’s rich biodiversity

Eco-tour agency Naturalist Explorers is hosting an immersive evening nature walk at Aarey Milk Colony, offering city dwellers a chance to unwind amid one of Mumbai’s last green lungs. Led by expert naturalists, the dusk trail aims to shift perceptions around nature walks, showcasing Aarey’s diverse ecology, wildlife, and its delicate coexistence

17 January,2026 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha Ghosh
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Ranjit Kandalgaonkar’s two-decade long documentation of the city, its informal ways, and jugaad become the subject of a complex exhibition in Kala Ghoda

16 January,2026 09:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
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From Amrud Bhalla, to Pickle Sattu Paratha, Aahii celebrates North Indian food with flair and quintessential homegrown flavours

16 January,2026 09:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Phorum Pandya
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Ahead of Saadat Hasan Manto’s death anniversary (January 18), an expert tells us how you can live a day in the literary giant’s life, the way he liked it

15 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
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If you're looking for activities to do this weekend, here's a line-up that is sure to keep you busy

15 January,2026 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha Ghosh

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 Pandya

Amitav 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 Fernandez

From 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 Gabhare

Enjoy 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 Gabhare

Coffee 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 Pandya

Mumbai’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 Pandya

Breaking the opera myth: Frazan Kotwal’s Mumbai homecoming

City-born baritone Frazan Adil Kotwal returns to Mumbai for his debut concert From Dawn to Dream on January 21, challenging common misconceptions around opera. Presented by Avid Learning along with cultural partners, the performance marks a milestone in Kotwal’s journey—from a journalism student immersed in Bollywood music

17 January,2026 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar

Growing parkour community vaults into spotlight with citywide battle

Mumbai’s parkour scene has witnessed rapid growth over the past decade, evolving from a handful of enthusiasts to a thriving community. This momentum was on display on January 11, when nearly 30 athletes competed across South Mumbai during Skill City, a multi-city parkour battle organised by the Mumbai Movement Academy

17 January,2026 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble

Visualise 2026 for yourself by using this innovative guide to stationery

To avoid the scramble to get your stationery in order, here’s a handy curation of the coolest and quirkiest vision boards and annual planners to begin 2026 smartly

16 January,2026 09:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha Ghosh

Comedian Daizy Maan dives into her journey, and representation of diaspora

As they wrap up the final leg of their tour in Mumbai, Brown Women Comedy, its producer-writer Daizy Maan, talks about her journey as a stand-up comedian, and dissecting the representation card on stage

15 January,2026 09:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar

More than tilgul: Festive flavours of Makar Sankranti

A festive Maharashtrian delicacy, Gul Poli is a sweet flatbread made with jaggery, sesame seeds, coconut and gram flour. Traditionally prepared during Makar Sankranti, this wholesome recipe blends slow-roasted ingredients into a rich stuffing, sealed between wheat puris and roasted gently in ghee for a warm, celebratory treat

14 January,2026 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha Ghosh | Rumani Gabhare

Bridgerton effect sparks vintage fashion revival among Gen Z

With Bridgerton Season 4 on the horizon, Gen Z and young millennials are embracing vintage-inspired fashion marked by flowing fabrics, corset detailing, florals and lace. Stylists note that these nostalgic elements are now being reworked into everyday wear with a modern, effortless twist, blending classic femininity with contemporary styling

14 January,2026 08:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani Gabhare

Viren 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 Sabhnani

From 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 Datta

The 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 Iyengar

Naari Shakti

Singer Aditi Ramesh’s fun new single makes a strong case for female empowerment

17 December,2021 05:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Shunashir Sen

A 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 Team

Best 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