13 June,2026 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi
Passengers try to board a Virar local train from the wrong side of the tracks at Bandra railway station.
At just 19, Mulund-based artiste Atharva Housnur, better known as Athuski, is using hip-hop to celebrate his neighbourhood. His latest track, When I Pull Up, a collaboration with rapper Big Zymo (Harshil Chandravanshi), references local landmarks such as 90 Feet Road and LBS Marg in Mulund, while exploring themes of confidence, ambition and street identity, the song aims to capture the area's culture and energy.
"We wanted to create something that represents our neighbourhood and culture. I want to put Mulund on the map of hip-hop," said Housnur. He added that the local references are meant to be relatable, not exclusive to Mulund residents.
Subodh Gupta has planted something unique in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital. The artist's latest installation, Family Tree, will be part of the Riyadh Art Permanent Collection in Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Made from stainless steel utensils and shaped in the form of a Peepal or Bodhi tree, Gupta's creation captures the idea of an organic form in metal and everyday objects. "Family Tree reflects the power of art to connect people through familiar materials and shared experiences," said architect Badr Shenafi, senior director, Riyadh Art.
Nehru Science Centre in Worli, is inviting visitors to explore the Science Vs Miracle Show-From Theory to Reality, an interactive demonstration that reveals the scientific principles behind seemingly miraculous acts. Through experiments involving liquid nitrogen, optical illusions, fire effects and other popular "magic" tricks, the programme aims to promote scientific temper and critical thinking.
"Many things that appear miraculous are actually based on simple scientific facts and principles," said Dr Anindita Mondal, curator, Nehru Science Centre. "We first demonstrate the phenomenon and then explain the science behind it." The show is particularly popular among school students, and seeks to challenge superstition while encouraging curiosity through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
The Academy of Capoeira Mumbai hosted a special instructor-training course, on June 12, led by renowned Brazilian Capoeira master Mestre Ferradura, who visited India for the first time. With over 35 years of teaching experience in Rio de Janeiro, he is known for using Capoeira as a tool for education and social change.
"There is a whole mindfulness behind the movement," said Parikshit Sadh, founder of The Academy of Capoeira. "Participants learned about the teaching methodology, psychology and how movement can change the way you think and feel."
