INS Mumbai celebrates 25 years; ex-crew recall their ‘baby in the womb’
INS Mumbai, India’s indigenous 6,000-ton missile destroyer, celebrated its silver jubilee on January 22. Retired officers and crew members, affectionately calling themselves the “Mumbaikars of INS Mumbai,” gathered at INS Trata in Worli to pay tribute to the warship. Commodore Bhupesh Tater (Retd) recalled watching the ship being built
24 January,2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish KambleMumbai restaurants are rolling out festive Republic Day menus celebrating India’s diverse flavours. Kamats Legacy in Malad West offers a South Indian Sadhya buffet till January 26 for Rs 699, while Sesame-Hyatt Centric in Juhu serves a tricolour spread featuring sushi, dumplings, and live counters on January 26 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
24 January,2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha GhoshMumbai’s iconic B Merwan & Co., a 112-year-old bakery, has closed its doors, leaving mawa cake lovers nostalgic. Once a staple of the city’s Parsi cafe culture, the cake continues to evoke memories of chai-time treats, with culinary historians tracing its origins to multiple bakeries, including Pune’s Royal Bakery and Grant Road institutions
24 January,2026 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarManvendr Singh Shekhawat is on a mission to map the 2000-km-long Epic Sahyadri Trail, by connecting forts, valleys, plateaus, and villages to create the country’s first fully documented long-distance route
23 January,2026 10:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani GabhareDiscover the diverse species of reptiles and amphibians aka herps of Alibaug at a weekend trail organised by an experienced doctor-naturalist
23 January,2026 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish KambleThese candid photos of Raj Thackeray with family, friends are must-see!
01 November,2024 12:10 PM IST | MumbaiCelebrate the flavours of Goa in a theatrical experience in Mumbai this weekend
A unique culinary experience helmed by celebrated Goan chef-restaurateur Avinash Martins will offer diners a seven-course ensemble of inspired flavour profiles that blend techniques with storytelling. Excerpts from an interview
23 January,2026 10:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona FernandezInternational Irish Coffee Day: Sip on these unique concoctions in Mumbai
As the world celebrates International Irish Coffee Day on January 25, we raise a toast to our favourite picks from the city, and showcase our own filter kaapi that’s still waiting for its big global moment
22 January,2026 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish KambleA new restaurant in Prabhadevi creatively showcases north Indian flavours
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 PandyaImmerse, 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 PandyaAmitav 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 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
Learn more about when a journalist founded a music club in colonial Bombay
In a rare lecture, Dr Aneesh Pradhan turns the pages of history to 19th Century Mumbai’s Parsi Gayan Uttejak Mandali, and the rise of Hindustani Classical music’s modern era
22 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarFrom comedy to heritage: Indulge in these unique experiences in Mumbai this week
If you're looking for activities to do this weekend, here's a line-up that is sure to keep you busy
22 January,2026 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha GhoshPrepare for the Mumbai Marathon in 2027 with these expert tips from runners
A practical guide with tips and advice from first-time and veteran marathoners for those planning to participate in the Mumbai Marathon next year
21 January,2026 09:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani GabhareSavour coastal food in Alibaug to enjoy unique flavours this long weekend
A coastal food festival this weekend offers seafood lovers a plethora of items to sample, along with an immersive experience
21 January,2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha GhoshRohit Chawla's new work depicts modern Indian artists in their creative studio
Seasoned photographer Rohit Chawla’s latest title, Portrait of An Artist, offers an unguarded look at modern Indian artists. Fresh from the book launch at the Jaipur Literature Festival, he shares its journey
21 January,2026 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarAs Harry Styles announces new album, here's what Mumbaikars expecting from it
As the British pop sensation readies to unveil his next album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, a few Mumbai fans relay their expectations and share their views
20 January,2026 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani GabhareViren 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