<h2>That&rsquo;s my spot</h2>
Two spotted deers take a hydration break along a stream at <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bizarre-mumbai-wildlife-crab-spotted-hauling-deadly-snake-near-sgnp-23629809" rel="nofollow">Sanjay Gandhi National Park</a> in Borivali.
<h2>Ek cutting cocktail</h2>
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/Cocktail-party_e.jpg" alt="A cocktail spread at the bar (right) A view of the interior at the space. Pics Courtesy/Cutting Cocktails" width="1280" height="720" /> A cocktail spread at the bar (right) A view of the interior at the space. Pics Courtesy/Cutting Cocktails
The people at Cutting Cocktails in Vile Parle East are putting a boozy spin on Mumbai&rsquo;s familiar cutting chai. Following the example of our street-side connoisseurs, Cutting Cocktails hooks you onto half-sized cocktails. &ldquo;By offering cocktails in half portions, we are giving people the freedom to explore more flavours, have more conversations, and enjoy a more relaxed night out,&rdquo; Pravin Malkani, founder of Cutting Cocktails tells us. The bar offers an experience that satisfies both your taste buds and your budget. &ldquo;Why should you commit to just one drink for the evening, when the joy is really in discovering, tasting, and sharing?&rdquo; he asks us, rhetorically.
<h2>Panda escape</h2>
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/Teddy_e.jpg" alt="A Panda installation" width="1280" height="720" /> A Panda installation
As summer vacations bring families looking for indoor entertainment, Nexus<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-railway-ministry-approves-new-name-for-navi-mumbai-station-as-seawood-darave-karave-station-23605750" rel="nofollow"> Seawoods</a> Mall has launched Panda World, an immersive panda-themed experience in Navi Mumbai. Open since May 9 onwards, the attraction features panda rides, arcade games, workshops, Augmented Reality photo zones and interactive storytelling spaces designed for children and families.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/Nexus-Seawoods_e.jpg" alt="People enjoy the Panda World at Seawoods Mall. PICS COURTESY/Nexus Seawoods Mall" width="1280" height="720" />People enjoy the Panda World at Seawoods Mall. PICS COURTESY/Nexus Seawoods Mall
Nishank Joshi, chief marketing officer, shared that the idea was to create a safe and engaging indoor day-cation experience that goes beyond shopping. Within the first few days itself, nearly 1000 children visited Panda World, with parents sharing their experiences across social media platforms.
<h2>Hands off our trees!</h2>
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/Tree-protest_e.jpg" alt="Eco-warriors at the candle march. PICS COURTESY/NACHIKET DESHPANDE" width="1280" height="720" /> Eco-warriors at the candle march. PICs COURTESY/NACHIKET DESHPANDE
Palghar&rsquo;s Dahanu taluka witnessed a special candle march for its trees on May 11. &ldquo;As part of ongoing road widening measures, trees more than 100 years old have been chopped down.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/Dahanu-tree_e.jpg" alt="One of the many trees that were chopped" width="1280" height="720" />One of the many trees that were chopped
We are all for development, but at what cost?&rdquo; rued environmentalist Nachiket Deshpande, Perhaps, Mumbaikars could take a leaf out of the small town&rsquo;s book.
<h2>Riders for a cause</h2>
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/Ride-cause-1_e.jpg" alt="Bikers at a previous edition in Bengaluru. Pics courtesy/Triumph India" width="1280" height="720" /> Bikers at a previous edition in Bengaluru. Pics courtesy/Triumph India
As bikers from all over the world gear up for Triumph Motorcycle&rsquo;s Distinguished Gentleman&rsquo;s Ride on May 17, they also raise funds for men&rsquo;s mental health and prostate cancer research.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/may/Ride-cause-2_e.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
Manik Nangia, president, Pro-biking revealed the significance of this year&rsquo;s edition, &ldquo;The Distinguished Gentleman&rsquo;s Ride is a global movement that brings together motorcyclists for a meaningful cause. This year is special as we celebrate crossing one lakh Triumph motorcycles on Indian roads.&rdquo; They also revealed that the proceeds will go towards Movember, an Australia-based <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-city-based-ngo-address-key-issues-with-stakeholders--23470447" rel="nofollow">NGO </a>that will aid in furthering the cause.&nbsp;

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