06 April,2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
Workers operare on a scaffolding beside a large screen on a building in Bandra. Pic/Shadab Khan
Workers operate on a scaffolding beside a large screen on a buidling in Bandra
Manvendr Singh Shekhawat against the Khutta pinnacle near Ratangad fort. Pics courtesy/HikeX
Manvendr Singh Shekhawat has completed the 2,000-kilometre Epic Sahyadri Trail (EST), marking a significant milestone in his long-distance trekking journey.
The total distance covered in the trek on the map
In the January 23 edition of mid-day, his inspiring journey was featured in The Guide, âMaking of an epic trail.' At the time, he was on day six of the trek. He reflected on completing the milestone, "This was phase one; there is much more," hinting at bigger plans.
A child scribbles on the wall
Loam, a platform blending art and childhood, ended its debut at Method Kala Ghoda today, with Woke Up A Dinosaur by Vinayak Sarwankar and Scribble on the Wall by Loam, where children drew freely on walls.
The final doodles created by children at the gallery. Pics courtesy/Loam
Founders Anica Mann and Gayeti Singh explained, "Much of what fills children's rooms today is disposable, but instead why not surround kids with tactile art pieces that inspire them?"
People protest against the felling of mangroves. Pic/Satej shinde
The first weekend of Sundays for Mangroves kicked off at Turzon Point in Charkop yesterday. "As youth, we hold the power to get people listening," shared a young member, Zidaan Castellino. Those keen to join with their self-made posters and placards, can log on to @savemumbaimangroves. There's only one condition, and we love it: No AI-generated posters allowed!
Vishak Krishnaswamy at the Chandigargh Ulta Marathon in 2020. Pic courtesy/Vishak Krishnaswamy
Vishak Krishnaswamy, a runner from Dombivali, is attempting to set a world record by running 42 kilometres every day for 370 days. Despite the scale of this endurance feat, he plans to stop after completing it due to a lack of resources and funding, highlighting the challenges faced by athletes. Speaking to this diarist, he said, "Running is my passion, but in order for me to continue this, I will require resources and sponsors. Running 42 kilometres every day isn't easy, but unfortunately sports and athletics are often overlooked in this country."
