For ages, ‘AI’ referred to the Anglo-Indians, unlike its present-day avatar. As World Anglo-Indian Day fell on August 2, this ‘AI’ discusses the stereotyping in cinema that’s plagued the mini-minority

The Norwegian football hero and his family are a sterling example of using their financial heft to secure a national treasure. Our city’s and country’s wealthy could take a cue from them

Our sutradhaars, Lady Flora and Sir PM, visit the city’s famous railway terminus, and express concern over the heritage site’s condition in the aftermath of the relentless showers that hit the city

The recent visit by Hollywood superstars to an Irani café in Colaba lends itself to a conversation on the need to give legacy F&B establishments their due beyond celebrity visits

A new, unchecked danger looms over the city, as the fallout of rampant infrastructure projects begins to take a toll, with the common man bearing the brunt, as usual

The recent decision to convert a favourite, much-used football ground in Bandra into a convention centre is another reminder of the city’s apathy towards providing public spaces for rest and recreation

The buzz around Mohenjo-daro’s Dancing Girl being ‘covered up’ in certain textbooks, and eventually restored to its original avatar, raises questions. Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora discuss the topic

Given its rich socio-cultural diversity, India ought to look at its inscriptions in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav celebrations make a strong case in point

The news of the Iranian-French author-filmmaker’s passing due to sadness will be discussed for long across mental health platforms. It’s vital in context of our urban milieus, with its insular ecosystems

The simmering temperatures, and continuous ignorance to protect their home city’s green cover despite climate change’s far-reaching impact, have Sir PM and Lady Flora concerned about its urban health

Fiona Fernandez

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Mid-Day Opinion: Falling trees. Fading vision

Open minds equal open spaces

Cover-ups of the historic kind

Intangible heritage is soft power

Lessons from Marjane Satrapi’s loss

How green was my city!

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