The monsoon brings with it different kinds of feelings. While some are reinvigorated to travel by going on treks, there are others who simply stick to the indoors. With a lot of people wanting to get out of their houses for hiking, experts say it is very likely that accidents can occur, especially because of the season and that there is very little effort taken to have a good experience. Two city-based experts take aspiring trekkers back to the basics with simple tips about what to do and what not to do. The season also brings along with it many challenges including hair care, especially for those with curly hair. If one really wants to beat the frizzy hair, experts say it is best to start simple and even suggest tips to look your best, on demand.   
 
In culture news, we speak to actor Asmit Pathare about his play ‘Us & Them’ this weekend, as it touches upon the subject of nationalism and he tells us why it is worth a watch. Elsewhere in the city at TARQ Art Gallery, Anish Gawande curates a mesmerising show which delves into history and memory. Inspired by Kashmiri poet Aga Shahid Ali’s work, he tries to weave a story through various artists who have explored the subjects in their artworks, which were previously on exhibition at the gallery.  
 
Pride Month may be over but that doesn’t mean we don’t explore and unearth the many layers of the community. This time around, Prarthana, popularly known as Short Haired Brown Queer, a comic content creator talks about creating content about the LGBTQIA+ community, her inspirations and more. For our fortnightly ‘Shelf Life’, we chat with Aslam Saiyad, co-founder of Hallu Hallu, which hosts heritage walks in the Mumbai, about the books he reads and how that helps him understand the city better. Last but not the least, we talk to Kashmiri folk singer, Aabha Hanjura, who released two singles recently from her upcoming EP about why she decided to explore Kashmiri folk music, its uniqueness and how it can help in dialogue in the currently political climate.    
 
Here a list of all the features in the week:   


 
Going on a trek this monsoon? Experts suggest these tips to make the most of the experience 
The rainy season is here and just like every year, people have the itch to go on treks. While they yearn for the experience what they forget about is doing their research before they embark on the journey. As the trekking season sets in, city experts share the best practices for people who want to go on treks  

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