Of late, we've been noticing that a few precincts and neighbourhoods, particularly in SoBo, have been in the news. Kalaghoda is being looked at with the intent to reinvent its character and make it a lively space for the arts. Proposals are being mooted by all and sundry, keen to get a slice of this coveted pie.

Ballard Estate will once again play host to a weekend festival, and the buzz around it has already begun. Press notes, bigger artiste playlists and more dhamaka, essentially. On paper, both initiatives sound promising with immense possibilities to offer engaging experiential options for city folk and tourists. The idea to breathe new life into Kalaghoda will, if executed effectively and with the right people at the helm, be a godsend. Most recently, we heard how experts were keen for Kalaghoda to be made a no-vehicle zone for some part of the day, or on weekends.