Olympians and Bandraites
Olympians and Bandraites It’s a heady feeling we’re left with, fresh from the power and glory tasted by some of the 56 women athletes – the country’s largest ever female contingent – at the recent…
Once upon a City
Meher Marfatia, author of the book, Once Upon a City, shares some of the stories she had collected while writing her column for Mid-Day.
United We Stood
United We Stood Fitting to start this anniversary month of Independence with mention of a unifying communication tool, rooted in the power of peace. A fast-fading ideal today. Founded in 1942 by Gandhiji, the Hindustani…
When Yusuf Saab came calling
When Yusuf Saab came calling With the world no longer graced by Dilip Kumar, I recollect some interviewees sharing encounters with the thespian. In La Kozy Mansion, the 1891-designed Chowpatty seafront gem with a sparkling…
Camera, lights, action!
Camera, lights, action! Some precious nuggets can hit a writer casually. As I left the Chowpatty flat of Shailesh Sheth in Stone Building, with delicate balcony grilles and Italian marble interiors, he said, “My maternal…
A statue, a school and a moment cool
A statue, a school and a moment cool With the school year changing, I’m reminded of a conversation about one of Bombay’s pioneer educationists, on Clare Road, Byculla. The north end of this street –…
Betting on Barsaat
Betting on Barsaat This is the time of year everyone starts guessing when the monsoon will finally arrive, to relieve us of the heat. Do you know, 1880s Bombay had an elaborately organised monsoon gambling…