Children’s author Shyamala Shanmugasundaram’s Under Pressure reimagines Freddie Mercury’s early life for young readers, focusing on how the Queen legend transformed childhood bullying and loneliness into music and confidence. With poetic storytelling and evocative illustrations by Pankaj Saikia the book highlights empathy, resilience, and the power
07 February,2026 10:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini Varma
Mannghadant’s Aath Sapne reimagines theatre by staging eight intimate stories of desire inside a 1-BHK apartment. As scenes unfold across different rooms, audiences move through the space, becoming part of narratives that explore love, loss, trauma, and middle-class aspirations—offering a rare immersive experience for Mumbai’s theatre-goers
07 February,2026 10:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
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The rotunda of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) offers visitors an evocative glimpse into the Harappan civilisation through a replica tableau of Dholavira, setting the tone for the expansive Networks of the Past gallery. The exhibition connects ancient worlds — from Egypt and Mesopotamia to Persia, the Mediterranean and China
07 February,2026 10:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
A three-day residential retreat in the sunshine state offers a chance to immerse in books, games, and mindful reading on the seashore
06 February,2026 09:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha GhoshADVERTISEMENT
