Mumbai Diary: Thursday Dossier

Balancing ActA cyclist wrestles with an unreliable umbrella while trying to protect his belongings during a rainy spell in ChemburCalling out enablersCall that Out is a brandnew Instagram handle that was created to highlight media organisations that continue to employ and empower those accused of sexual abuse The idea said its creator who requested to remain anonymous for reasons of personal safety was born from her own sexual abuse at the hands of an industry peer ldquoAlthough a lot of people sympathised with me at the time I was asked to repeatedly let it go because of the imbalanced power dynamic More shockingly while I was branded a troublemaker and denied projects my abuser continued to prosper professionally This account is a step towards bringing muchneeded change in the industry and refusing to accept that staying silent must be the normrdquo she said The handle is inviting submissions via email at teamcallthatoutgmailcom The account is focusing on the news ads films and music spacesVaccinations for allTo raise awareness about the importance of vaccination against COVID19 among those with intellectual disabilities Yash Charitable Trust is conducting a free interactive session ldquoMany of our team members have complicated medical backgrounds and comorbidities Misinformation about the vaccine has led to a lot of confusion and fear Our worry is that without taking the vaccine our population will be further marginalised in terms of education employment and general wellbeing The goal of our session is to address these myths and fears and to give families an opportunity to ask specific questions related to their concernsrdquo said Nicole Kapadia a senior counsellor and programme manager ldquoThe webinar will focus on the different vaccines available and why the vaccine is necessary for prevention Sometimes people in this population cannot make decisions on their own and often have families make decisions for them therefore family education is imperative Lastly centres providing the vaccine should be aware of the needs of this population to ensure that receiving the vaccine is a safe and comfortable experiencerdquo said Dr Aditi Bandopadyay in pic a physician who will conduct the talkGood sign for translationsStarting August 15 New India Foundation is inviting applications for the first round of NIF Translation Fellowship of 2022 to promote regional languages and the culture of translation ldquoIt aims to encourage greater interest in the development of ideas and evolution of thinking in Indian languages during and after the anticolonial struggle By introducing these writings to the larger Englishreading public the programme hopes to acquaint them with the rich tradition of thinking in India These potential proposals can showcase nonfictional writing that is influential in various linguisticregional universes and or which intervene in ongoing contemporary debatesrdquo said Suhas Palshikar a language expert committee memberFur a good timePet parents eager to give their furry pals a makeover without risking a visit to the groomers can now organise pampering sessions from the comfort of their homes Flying Fur a mobile pet grooming service will send over a mobile salon equipped with hot and cold running water heat and air for rapid drying a fullsized tub and an adjustable grooming table The salon provides a safe and healthy atmosphere that is devoid of crates or cages Available services include haircuts and massages Call 9911126262 to book a slotKalanagarrsquos artistic faceliftTherersquos a new installation coming up at the Kalanagar traffic island Conceptualised by Start India Foundation in collaboration with JSW Group it will be built near one of the entrances into the Bandra Kurla Complex BKC For a more inclusive process theyrsquove invited artists to submit their design proposals that reflect BKC as a symbol of Mumbairsquos evergrowing cosmopolitanism Another crucial element of the project will be to build on the idea of sustainability which is why the installation will be crafted from reused steel and other sustainably sourced materials Additionally the broad themes of the project are urban development and contemporary narratives and iconic elements of Mumbai such as mangroves and forts Artists can also devise themes that are relevant to the neighbourhood ldquoThis project aims to connect with the art community especially emerging artists We also hope to build on the urban contemporary heritage of the city through the direct participation of its creative mindsrdquo shared Giulia Ambrogi in pic curator at Start