16 September,2026 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
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A pair of Greater Indian Fruit Bats hang from a leafy canopy in Sion.
Boring bus rides just got a fresh spin! Laalpari Konkanwaari, a Ganpati decoration created by cinematographer Parag Sawant in Parel, is taking nostalgia on the road. Inspired by his grandmother's life in the Konkan, the journey begins at Parshuram Ghat, where she would say, "Now, this feels like the Konkan."
From mango trees and village wells, to temple bells and sweetness of coconut water, every memory comes alive. Sawant hopes more generations reconnect with their roots through this decoration. "Everything around us is changing rapidly, and before the red bus becomes a distant memory, I want all generations to know the value of what we have," he told this diarist.
This diarist has always wondered about the secret behind actress Madhuri Dixit's stunning glow and fitness! Of course, there is the fact that it might have something to do with her partner, Dr Shriram Nene. Now, all that wisdom and expert advice will come together in his debut book, 21 Days to Good Health (Rupa).
The title offers an evidence-based reset covering nutrition, movement, sleep, mindset and connection, with practical tips tailored to Indian kitchens and family life. The book will be released on October 10.
Researcher Parveen Shaikh studies an Indian Skimmer. Pics Courtesy/BNHS
Mumbai's feathered friends had a reason to celebrate. The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) marked its 143rd Foundation Day on September 15, focusing on the Central Asian Flyway.
BNHS scientists conduct a study at Pong Dam, Himachal Pradesh
From migration mysteries and rare archives to habitat restoration, the event had plenty to talk about.
Kishore Rithe
"Our Foundation Day celebrates our history while addressing conservation challenges," said BNHS Director, Kishor Rithe.
Moments from a previous performance of Rebel Ranis. Pics Courtesy/Keelaka Dance Company
The quartet of Kaikeyi, Draupadi, Sita, and Karaikal Ammaiyar are on the march this September. Keelaka Dance Company co-founders, Aneesha Grover and Jyotsna Shourie's Rebel Ranis, will perform in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Mumbai this month.
The musical built around Bharatanatyam, contemporary dance, theatre, and live Tamil jazz music revisits the portrayal of women in ancient myths. "It began with a simple question: What happens when women who have been viewed through someone else's gaze reclaim the right to tell their own stories?" said Grover.
