<h2>Smiley beginnings</h2>
Pre-primary section children attend their first day of school at <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-mumbai-schools-reopen-as-children-return-after-summer-vacation-111605/1" rel="nofollow">Sane Guruji Vidyalaya in Dadar</a>
<h2>A new leash of freedom</h2>
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jun/Shiraz-Ahmed_e.jpg" alt="Shiraz Ahmed (centre) walks Laila at the Bandstand Promenade. Pics courtesy/Shiraz Ahmed" width="1280" height="720" /> Shiraz Ahmed (centre) walks Laila at the Bandstand Promenade. Pics courtesy/Shiraz Ahmed
A month-long dispute over access to Bandra Bandstand appears to have finally been resolved, with pet owners now free to walk their dogs along the promenade without any objections. Shiraz Ahmed, founder of Humanity World Foundation, told this diarist, &ldquo;After five months of being constantly told not to bring my dog, Laila here, all pets can now freely walk on the promenade. A promenade is a public space, and everyone should be allowed to enjoy it.&rdquo;
<h2>This rap is an alarm</h2>
India&rsquo;s heat crisis is getting worse every year, but while rising temperatures often make headlines, the people who are most affected by it are rarely discussed. How difficult is it for daily wage workers who spend hours outdoors in the sun, or for women who work in hot kitchens throughout the day without access to air conditioning?
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jun/Mahi-Heatwave-1_e.jpg" alt="Mahi G films the video in Sunder Nagri, in New Delhi" width="1280" height="720" /> Mahi G films the video in Sunder Nagri, in New Delhi
Madhura Ghane, better known as Mahi G, a rapper from Kalyan, has teamed up with Greenpeace Foundation for her upcoming song, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-monsoon-delayed-as-imd-predicts-rain-in-4-5-days-hot-and-humid-weather-persists-23635324" rel="nofollow">Heatwaves Rising</a>. The track has been produced and directed with contributions from Ajit Shelke aka Rapboss, and N Vaibhav. Scheduled for release later this week, the song highlights the impact of extreme heat on residents of Sunder Nagri, a densely populated working-class resettlement colony in North East Delhi.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jun/Mahi-Heatwave-2_e.jpg" alt="The video highlights the country&rsquo;s growing heat crisis. Pic courtesy/@mahi_55" width="1280" height="720" />The video highlights the country&rsquo;s growing heat crisis. Pic courtesy/@mahi_55
&ldquo;The song talks about voices that are often not heard or prioritised, with a special focus on women. It also explores temperature fluctuations and the impact of El Ni&ntilde;o, alongside the growing number of heatstroke cases,&rdquo; added Ghane. The song reflects on a world where the Earth is crying out for help while leaders remain focused on conflict and missiles.The song reflects on a world where the Earth is crying out for help while leaders remain focused on conflict and missiles.
<h2>Bandra&rsquo;s new soundtrack</h2>
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jun/Restaurant-interiors_e.jpg" alt="The pop culture-themed wall at the bar. Pic courtesy/High Note" width="1280" height="720" /> The pop culture-themed wall at the bar. Pic courtesy/High Note
Bandra&rsquo;s retro music community gets another space to hang out. High Note is a new music-first bar inspired by the sounds from the 1960s till the 1990s. The venue combines vintage aesthetics, high-fidelity sound and community-driven hospitality. &ldquo;For me, this is about reclaiming a space Bandra once had &mdash; where people would gather around records and stories,&rdquo; said founder Shreyas Rathod.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jun/Gracian_e.jpg" alt="Gracian de Souza" width="1280" height="720" /> Gracian de Souza
The food menu by chef Gracian de Souza features shareable plates and comfort-driven flavours. &ldquo;We wanted to create a home for music, not a theme bar. Every element in the food and the way a table is arranged supports the music and the people who love it,&rdquo; said de Souza. The 80-seater venue opens on June 19 at Hill Road, Bandra West.
<h2>Foo Fighters on the march</h2>
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jun/Food-fighters-performance_e.jpg" alt="Dave Grohl (front) performs with Ilan Rubin on drums during a Foo Fighters concert. Pics courtesy/@foofighters" width="1280" height="720" /> Dave Grohl (front) performs with Ilan Rubin on drums during a Foo Fighters concert. Pics courtesy/@foofighters
The nostalgia of the 1990s is not waning any time soon. The Foo Fighters are the latest international stars to announce their debut in India. Led by Dave Grohl, and bandmates, Pat Smear, Chris Shifflett, Nate Mendel, Rami Jaffee, and Ilan Rubin, the multiple Grammy Award-winning grunge outfit will arrive in India as part of a two-city concert in 2027. With concerts in Bengaluru (January 29), and Mumbai (January 31), the tickets are set to go online today. It&rsquo;s sure been an Everlong time.

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