All in a day: Things to do around the city on your Republic Day break

ListenTalking it outMahatma GandhiThe Asiatic Society of Mumbai is hosting two talks centred on Republic Day The first one is by Kurush Dalal director Instucen School of Archaeology and is titled Mumbai and the Independence Struggle The second by Faisal Devji professor of Indian history at University of Oxford is titled Gandhirsquos Silence Speaking about his talk Dalal tells us how Mumbairsquos role in Indian independence can be traced back to its transfer to the British and its emergence as a modern industrial city ldquoThough they did this to create a betterequipped workforce to suit their growing needs it led to the emergence of a people who began to think of themselves and the possibility of their emancipationrdquo Dalal sharedLog on to jashnmumbai on Instagram for the Zoom linkA jumbo taleThere is a fascinating story of how Peter Marmorek a fiveyearold boy from Canada once corresponded with then PM Jawaharlal Nehru after reading an article in which it was written that Nehru had offered to provide an elephant to the zoo in the town that Marmorek lived in The young boy wrote to the Indian PM requesting the same and was pleasantly surprised to hear back from him in two weeks Two years later there was indeed an elephant on its way to Granby the small town that Marmorek lived in Tulika Books has now put up a video of the narration of a picture book Uncle Nehru Please Send an Elephant Listen to the heartwarming tale that spans across two continents narrated by no less than Marmorek himselfLog on to tulikabooks on InstagramEatThree to goA newly opened cafe in Thane is marking the occasion with a special tricolour combo where they have curated three mojitos representing the colours of the Indian flag They are also offering a discount on these drinks to celebrate the dayTill January 27 12 pm to 10 pmAt Captain Cool shop no 4 Giri Heaven Thane WestCost Rs 299 for the comboCelebrating diversityIndiarsquos rich diversity is reflected in the varied cuisine you get across the country To celebrate this facet of the nation on Republic Day a fivestarrsquos delivery service Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels has put together four different meal boxes that each carry dishes from the north south east and west The one for the north has dishes like gosht harees and veg haleem the one from the east includes chingri malai curry and Dhakai paratha the South Indian box has chicken pirala and bisibele bhaat among other delicacies while the one from the west includes jowar bhakri and Goan prawn curry served with red riceTill January 30 12 pm to 10 pmCall 68828888Cost Rs 1500 onwardsOutdoorsWheels in motionThis onersquos for people who have access to the iconic Yamaha RX range of motorcycles The Bombay RX Club is organising a Republic Day ride where participants will be expected to follow all pandemicrelated safety measuresTime 7 amStarting Point Bombay Scottish School SVS Road Mahim WestCall 9920581968Pedalling awayThose who are more comfortable with bicycles instead of motorbikes can sign up for this cycling ride that involves a mixed experience of the city including offroading hill views beach stops and riding through mangroves It starts from Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali and ends at Manori beachTime 430 pmStarting Point Sanjay Gandhi National Park main gate Borivali EastLog on to inbookmyshowcomCost Rs 899VisitTime with MahatmaMani Bhavan is a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi It houses a rich repository of books and memorabilia on his life that ran parallel with Indiarsquos Independence which makes it the ideal spot to visit todayTime 11 am to 430 pmAt Mani Bhavan 19 Laburnum Road Babulnath GamdeviCall 23805864Sign upAn animated timeBring children up to speed with stories about Indiarsquos freedom movement at an online stopmotion animation workshop where they will get to make their own movies themed on Republic Day They will do so using simple everyday objects they have at homeTime 6 pmLog on to inbookmyshowcom