13 May,2026 08:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
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Two spotted deers take a hydration break along a stream at Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali.
A cocktail spread at the bar (right) A view of the interior at the space. Pics Courtesy/Cutting Cocktails
The people at Cutting Cocktails in Vile Parle East are putting a boozy spin on Mumbai's familiar cutting chai. Following the example of our street-side connoisseurs, Cutting Cocktails hooks you onto half-sized cocktails. "By offering cocktails in half portions, we are giving people the freedom to explore more flavours, have more conversations, and enjoy a more relaxed night out," Pravin Malkani, founder of Cutting Cocktails tells us. The bar offers an experience that satisfies both your taste buds and your budget. "Why should you commit to just one drink for the evening, when the joy is really in discovering, tasting, and sharing?" he asks us, rhetorically.
A Panda installation
As summer vacations bring families looking for indoor entertainment, Nexus Seawoods Mall has launched Panda World, an immersive panda-themed experience in Navi Mumbai. Open since May 9 onwards, the attraction features panda rides, arcade games, workshops, Augmented Reality photo zones and interactive storytelling spaces designed for children and families.
Nishank Joshi, chief marketing officer, shared that the idea was to create a safe and engaging indoor day-cation experience that goes beyond shopping. Within the first few days itself, nearly 1000 children visited Panda World, with parents sharing their experiences across social media platforms.
Eco-warriors at the candle march. PICs COURTESY/NACHIKET DESHPANDE
Palghar's Dahanu taluka witnessed a special candle march for its trees on May 11. "As part of ongoing road widening measures, trees more than 100 years old have been chopped down.
We are all for development, but at what cost?" rued environmentalist Nachiket Deshpande, Perhaps, Mumbaikars could take a leaf out of the small town's book.
Bikers at a previous edition in Bengaluru. Pics courtesy/Triumph India
As bikers from all over the world gear up for Triumph Motorcycle's Distinguished Gentleman's Ride on May 17, they also raise funds for men's mental health and prostate cancer research.
Manik Nangia, president, Pro-biking revealed the significance of this year's edition, "The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride is a global movement that brings together motorcyclists for a meaningful cause. This year is special as we celebrate crossing one lakh Triumph motorcycles on Indian roads." They also revealed that the proceeds will go towards Movember, an Australia-based NGO that will aid in furthering the cause.
