mid-day 36th anniversary special: We just got older, wiser and more fun

midday begins a weeklong celebration as it turns 36 and youre invited An experts eye sweeps across the city to bring you the best of the pulsating metropolis that never sleeps mdash from food fashion sports and the glitzblitz of Bollywood to news and views about what the city has and needs for the future Backed up by eyepopping visuals middays 36thanniversary editions beginning with the fashion and lifestyle supplement on Monday will be a treasure trove for any trueblue MumbaikarTravel amp TechnologyThe travel bug which never seems to leave our side has bitten us again and the timing couldnrsquot be better As we addressed the various aspects of this glorious metropolis of ours through the week the one thing that always remains on top of the mind is the cityrsquos veritable treasure trove of heritage spots and its sheer beauty which is never lost on any Mumbaikar It pains us however that tourists from across the world donrsquot get to experience Mumbai the way we see it Thus in the last special supplement mdash on Travel amp Technology mdash in our weeklong 36thanniversary celebrations experts tell us ways of making our city lsquosmarterrsquo through the use of technology and encourage heritage conservation to make Mumbai a favourite stop among tourists Dive inMumbai needs to become a Smart City Read moremidday says Upgrade emergency alert systems Read moreWe must take pride in our local heritage Read morePublic viewing of our heritage Read moreTransport amp InfrastructureOne of the great tragedies of the countryrsquos financial capital has always been that infrastructure has never managed to keep pace with the burgeoning population While projects are proposed at breakneck speeds their implementation takes place 10 or even 20 years hence Mumbaikars thus find themselves riding in jampacked trains or negotiating bumpertobumper traffic and Martian craters on the roads With the Metro extension and coastal road projects offering some colour to this otherwise gloomy landscape midday takes a look at what the future holds for transportation in the cityInfrastructure must be planned in accordance with Mumbais growing population Read moreHow road transport in Mumbai can be made easier Read moreUpcoming projects that can ease traffic congestion in Mumbai Read moreBollywoodLong known for its propensity to make people dance around trees Bollywood mdash an industry which both defines Mumbai and uses it as its muse mdash has truly come a long way From strugglers to stars and keepyourbrainathome movies to newage ones that dare to take the path less trodden the Bollywood of today has something to offer to everyone All this while keeping the glitz and glamour alive So dive into the fourth supplement of middays 36thanniversary celebrations to witness stars streaking across the filmy skyscape and find out about a new generation of directors and actors that are making the ascentHow Nawazuddins Bollywood dream became a reality Read moreTop 5 songs that will make you nostalgic about Mumbai Read moreThese films will give you a slice of Bombays Jazz Age Read moreHow the depiction of Mumbai police has changed in Bollywood Read moreEkdum Jhakaas How Mumbaiya Hindi became part of Bollywood Read moreBollywood films that delved into Mumbais murky underbelly Read morePainting the town filmy Read moreFilmmakers on their lovehate relationship with Mumbai Read moreFood amp NightlifeRestaurants with unpronounceable names bars with heady cocktails nightclubs with groovy playlistshellip Mumbai has never had it better And the best part This is just the beginning That at least is what our experts are telling us Gazing into the crystal ball to get a sense of the future of the citys food and nightlife scene they also tell us why its important to keep at it mdash with newer cooler and more innovative ideas mdash to ensure Mumbai remains on top of things Live it upExpect more global cuisines to hit Mumbai says Farrokh Khambata Read moreMore food precincts 24x7 FampB districts Read moreSumer Vaswani The entertainment industry must be recognised as fully legitimate Read moreWhere are the big artistes Read moreSportsIn a city which has given the world the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar the chances of producing the next cricketing genius the next Saina Nehwal or even the next Lionel Messi are being dimmed by a noholdsbarred assault on open spaces With experts calling for a complete reboot of the way Mumbai looks at sport middays second supplement in our weeklong 36th birthday celebrations brings you indepth analysis biting commentary and stunning visuals topped off with a dash of sporting nostalgiaLack of proper sporting infrastructure at grassroots level hurting Mumbai youngsters Read moreThe magic of Mumbai cricket Read moreMumbai needs more Maidans and multisport avenues Rasquinha Read moreFashion amp LifestyleFrom stardust to street fashion home decor to design mantras its all in here We invite the experts to speak on how to up Mumbais style quotientMumbai allows for fashion and freedom to coexist says Anita Dongre Read moremidday view Fashion streets and legality Read moreWhy art should move out of the gallery says Krsna Mehta Read moremidday view More access to art Read more