04 July,2026 07:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
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A commuter watches the torrential downpour through the window of his bus in Andheri.
Divya Fofani picks up the collection of litter. Pic Courtesy/Divya Fofani
What if every new follower translated into one less piece of litter? That's the simple idea behind content creator Divya Fofani's One Kachra Moment, a social media initiative where he picks up one piece of garbage every day, turning online engagement into offline action. The idea began as a quirky task, but led the 23-year-old to wonder if the format could serve a larger purpose. "I thought, âWhy not pick up one piece of garbage for every follower we gain?' We never imagined it would grow to this scale," said Fofani. "If we can stop people from littering in the first place, that's the biggest success," he added.
Commuting through Mumbai during the monsoon is a challenge in itself. With cabs in short supply, soaring fares, flooding roads, and long waiting periods the norm, getting home can turn into a mission. Hoping to make that adventure a little easier, Krishna Thakkar, an 18-year-old from Kalbadevi, has been offering free rides on his modified electric scooter to commuters, particularly senior citizens, outside areas such as Churchgate station.
Krishna Thakkar offers a lift (right) with his scooter. Pics Courtesy/Krishna Thakkar
Thakkar's family had purchased a mobility scooter for his grandmother after she developed difficulty walking. Having seen how much the vehicle improved her independence, his father suggested that Thakkar use it to help others like her. Since then, the student has helped around 20 to 25 people by ferrying them to destinations across South Mumbai, including Hanging Gardens and neighbourhoods beyond Churchgate.
"I realised that even if I could somehow manage to get home, there were many others who couldn't, especially elderly people waiting endlessly for a cab in the rain. I thought, why not help if I have the means? Seeing people smile after reaching home safely is worth far more than anything else," Thakkar told this diarist.
Pics Courtesy/Red Panda
History might sound boring, but author Amish Tripathi is jazzing it up for younger readers. The author will release his first title in children's literature, Dhruv-Tara & The Great Indian History Quiz (Westland Books, Red Panda) today. "The aim of the series is to give young children a fun read, that still teaches them something, more particularly, a rooted and indigenous approach to our history. I hope that I get the same love from young readers, as I received from their parents," he shared.
A view of the cafe's interiors. Pics Courtesy/The Treasures Cafe
Breakfast at Tiffany's might find itself in Cumballa Hill for its Mumbai remake. The new destination, The Treasures Cafe, will bring to the neighbourhood the combined experience of food, design, and fine jewellery. Located alongside entrepreneur and jewellery designer, Tiara Dhody's Treasures from Tiara, the space will offer guests a chance to dig into Mushroom and Truffle Sandwich, Mango Cheesecake, Coconut Cold Brew, and Matcha Latte among other delights. Founder Dhody shared, "With this space, we wanted to move away from the usual retail format and create something more experiential, where people can slow down and connect with what they're wearing."
