The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce
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Glow in the dark
The Bombay High Court and Rajabai Clock Tower cast a soft golden glow on a cloudy night near Oval Maidan.
The ball is in our court
A previous boccia workshop in the city. Pic Courtesy/Paraboccia Maharashtra
If you’ve never heard of boccia before, it’s not really your fault. The Paralympic ball sport that offers persons with locomotor disabilities a shot at athleticism has no community to call home in the state of Maharashtra. That’s set to change with the Para Boccia Association of Maharashtra, a new organisation led by disability rights activist and psychologist Jahanvi Modi. For the uninitiated, the sport involves strategically landing a ball as close as possible to a target on a flat surface. Ahead of a workshop on June 14 in Ghatkopar, where the association will aim to promote the game among Mumbaikars, Modi told us, “After its introduction in the Paralympics in 1984, the sport has been slowly growing in India. It’s a fairly easy game to navigate for individuals with restricted movement. Unfortunately, it never picked up enough pace in Maharashtra despite the state being home to some star performers.”
A moment from the Pattaya 2025 World Boccia Regional Championship. Pic Courtesy/Boccia India
Among these stars is Modi’s 26-year-old daughter Kosha, who has already bagged a silver medal at the 2022 National Championship. “Playing a sport turned out to be extremely beneficial for her. Socialising in the community can get monotonous when there is no variation in the nature of these meetings. Taking up a sport is a great way to achieve a sense of accomplishment and productivity,” Modi added. The organisation is now turning to sporting communities, venues and patrons to help the game find its footing. Those keen to join the journey can log on to @paraboccia_maharashtra on Instagram.
Jahanvi Modi
It’s getting really hot in here
Mahi Ghane in the music video. Pic Courtesy/Greenpeace India on Youtube
The fire emoticons flooding the comments section of Kalyan-based rapper Mahi Ghane’s new track might be a tad ironic. Heatwave, the artiste’s new track, is an ode to the manual labourers who have been bearing the brunt of the city’s recent erratic weather patterns. “Climate change is usually looked at from an environmentalist perspective, but there’s much more at stake. Manual labourers with limited access to protective gear have already started dealing with the repercussions,” said Ghane. In collaboration with Greenpeace India, the video was shot across spots in the city and Ghane’s hometown in Ahilyanagar (formerly Ahmednagar). “I’m now looking forward to penning a new track on the lives of the homeless on Mumbai’s footpaths,” the rapper revealed to us.
Bosses are back
Untitled (Lost Continent), 2005, MF Husain. Pic Courtesy/Saffronart
In 2005, MF Husain painted 21 oil on canvas artworks within two months from an apartment in London. Later this month, one of these will make its way to auction house SaffronArt’s Summer Auction starting June 18. Among Husain’s untitled work will be Jehangir Sabavala’s The Four Milk-Maids, SH Raza’s Bindu (Germination) and Flame Play by Anju Dodiya. “Many of these works not only represent significant milestones in the artists’ distinctive careers but also belong to noteworthy collections,” said Dinesh Vazirani, CEO and co-founder.
MF Husain
Mind the gap
A previous brain health workshop. Pic Courtesy/Dementia India Alliance
Being absent-minded is no laughing matter, especially if you’re above 60 years old, says Ramani Sundaram, executive director of the Dementia India Alliance. The Bengaluru-based organisation will bring a one-day workshop to a Matunga venue tomorrow to remind Mumbaikars of early dementia prevention. “Nearly 45 per cent of dementia cases can be prevented by regulating factors like diet, exercise, and social interaction at the right time,” revealed Sundaram. Senior citizens, caregivers and healthcare professionals keen to participate can call 9035025453 to register.
Fitting finale for Andy’s art
Andy Brown shows off his painting with Virat Kohli. Pic Courtesy/Andy Brown
For Andy Brown, the victory for Virat Kohli’s Bengaluru franchise in the recently concluded IPL final was worth the long hours standing. The British artist has been following the IPL campaign across the country, painting moments from matches on his canvas. “Considering the career the gentleman has had and his work, it was a massive moment,” Brown shared. Naturally, the former India captain found his way into the canvas. “At the end of the match, I found Kohli. I shook his hands, showed him the work and wished him all the best,” the artist shared. While his works will be showcased by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Brown has eyes on the upcoming India tour of England. “Test matches are always fun,” he signed off.
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