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DIWALI WITH A DIFFERENCE
Ideas for a sustainable Diwali
The sheer excitement that the spirit of Diwali brings is unmatchable. For some of us it might symbolize Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana, for some it might be good over evil or for some it might just be symbolic of lights and colors...
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Towards a dignified living
Following an article from this year’s May issue, we thought of checking in on the development of one of the initiatives that we so strongly believe in – The Community Fridge. A simple concept that started in January 2017, the Community Fridge has touched..
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EVERYTHING YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT
Diwali
For most of us Diwali is symbolic of the victory of good over evil, which we try to communicate in our own unique ways. Lights, colorful decorations, new clothes, binging on mithai, innovative rangoli designs, contemplating whether to burst crackers or not, playing card games....
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Dilwalon ki Diwali
Diwali the festival of lights, food and family is all about everyone enjoying the company of their loved ones. Airports are going to be packed with everyone trying to get home. Online portals and Apps are promising best deals on...
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ONLINE MUMBAI
Social Connects
A selection of useful, informative and interesting online social media pointers that you should know.
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INITIATIVES
Reviving Diwali’s fort making tradition
The festival of Diwali carries a lot of mythological significance and we know this because of all the stories we’ve grown up listening to. However, there are some aspects of this festival that also carry historical...
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Contributors POOJA KOCHAR Founder 30ish and PhotoblogHER Blogger, photographer and body positive activist Website: www.poojakochar.com
MUMBAI EDITORIAL Anubhav Anand MOHINI Mohini is a Tarot Card reader, Hypnotherapist and a Life Coach. She also teaches reading Tarot Cards and various self-healing techniques.
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GLEN VEIGAS Currently pursuing Bachelors of Engineering, inclined towards sports and music, an ardent Manchester United Fan. Leisure time activities include singing, baking, playing the guitar and blogging about food.
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EDITOR’S NOTE
THE FESTIVE MONTH My father was with the International Airports Authority of India due to which we pretty much shuttled between Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Apart from all the different cultures of these cities, there was always one thing in common that I always looked forward to - The Festive Month. From the Pujas to Dussera leading up to the big day of Diwali and then Bhai Duj. This is probably the only time I wish that it were nighttime all throughout the day so that the shimmering of the millions of lights that decorate the city is never-ending. Festivities somehow translate to an overall positive energy. People seem happy, they spend money giving businesses a booming time, Bollywood has its top blockbuster releases lined up, etc. Another fascinating thing about these festivities is that unlike a lot of festivals (also holidays), these festivities are best celebrated in your own backyard and people tend not to travel away from their homes. A lot may have to do with the Goddess of Wealth - Laxmi visiting :). And you don’t want to be away when she might just pay a visit to your house. There is also something organic about these festivities that gives it that nostalgic feel and somehow I’m very connected to the roots of the reasons of celebrating them. The mitti ka diyas, the sweets, the mythologies, and the people greetings... everything seems like what they say about the good old days. Diwali has always been my favorite festival and it’s always best spent with family. The joy of being around loved ones
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on festivals double-folds its value. Of course the friends are more visible during this time of the year at parties and taash games. I wish you all a very Happy Festive Month from the Living Local team and hope you enjoy and spread the positivity all around. Be good and be safe.
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COVER STORY
DIWALI WITH A DIFFERENCE by Kirti Kabra
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he sheer excitement that the spirit of Diwali brings is unmatchable. For some of us it might symbolize Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana, for some it might be good over evil or for some it might just be symbolic of lights and colors.
Over the years and amid all the festivity, the real essence of this day is somehow being lost. Diwali was never about living in a black cloud of smoke or drowning in unparalleled decibels of noise. Before we find ourselves neck-deep in this new version of celebrahtion, let’s bring ourselves back to being festive for the right reasons. Here are a few ideas that prove having a sustainable Diwali can also be a blast.
Collective celebration
Organic décor
A great excuse to get together with your closed ones instead of celebrating individually, which quite frankly is boring as well as more polluting. Collectively, you minimize the wastage of resources, lesser noise pollution, cut costs effectively and in the bargain enjoy double.
Start with substituting chemical-rich wax candles with oil lamps and diyas and opt for flowers, rice grains and natural colors for rangolis. It’s a great time to DIY (do-it-yourself), so get creative! Avoid using gift-wrapping papers, instead go for brown recycled paper and personalize it with ribbons, dried foliage, cinnamon sticks, etc.
De-clutter With the annual ritual of cleaning up not only our closets but also our lives, this is a great time to do an extra bit for the underprivileged. Take that dress out, the one that you think you might fit it one day, and give it to your house help. De-clutter your closets and home with things that you no longer need and give it to those who can actually make use of it, making their Diwali as bright as yours!
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Mithai If it’s too much of a hassle preparing sweets and confectionaries at home, opt for buying your Diwali mithai from NGO’s that sell sweets prepared by the underprivileged, also giving employment opportunities to the differently abled.
Eco-friendly crackers Yes, such a thing exists. This might not be a way to entirely eliminate the damage caused during Diwali, but it sure is better of the two evils. Opt for eco-friendly crackers that are made out of recycled paper, and it also ensures that the level of noise caused is within the limit. Definitely a great way to start making a difference!
Share the joy With sale season in full swing and a constant shower of deals/ offers, this can be a great time to share the festive joy with your everyday helpers. Take this opportunity to show some extra concern towards your house help, milkman, laundry boy by shopping for them as well. This extra effort is only a blessing in disguise; trust us! Lastly, over and above everything else – be an alert citizen, celebrate responsibly, donate generously and don’t give into the bumper Diwali offers!
Some ideas that prove a sustainable Diwali can also be a blast!
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The idea is to simply open the fridge and take what one needs without having someone look over his or her shoulder or express any sort of pity. Food is a basic right and it should be dignified in the way it is being received. The Community Fridge is broadening its approach and anyone looking to make a contribution in any form can contact the Versova Welfare Organization at 9820352933/9819847253 or write to them at versova@gmail.com.
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INFOCUS
Towards a dignified living The community Fridge expands its horizons to other parts of the city
by Kirti Kabra
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ollowing an article from this year’s May issue, we thought of checking in on the development of one of the initiatives that we so strongly believe in – The Community Fridge. A simple concept that started in January 2017, the Community Fridge has touched more lives than we had imagined. With an aim to feed the hungry, the initiative took on storm within a few months of its inception. It started off with the idea of feeding not just the poor, but anyone who was looking for food and could not afford a basic meal. Not to our surprise at all, this initiative has been extremely well received. The first Community Fridge was set up in Versova by the Versova Welfare Organization as one of their many initiatives. With a set number of food packets placed in the fridge everyday, people started noticing this new addition in their area. Very soon people started calling and enquiring about how they could also donate food. It was a very simple concept – You have some leftovers in your house, instead of throwing it away, you come and keep it in fridge and feed the hungry. The excessive leftovers soon turned into charity of food. Birthdays, anniversaries, death anniver-
saries or any notable day, people jumped at the idea of making a contribution by feeding people in such an easy way. Few months later, the phone did not stop buzzing from calls all across the city, the fridge started garnering a lot of media attention and there was no looking back after that. Recently, the Community Fridge expanded its horizons to Oshiwara (near Mainland China restaurant) and Mira Road (near Shivaji statue) as well. Now there are three in the city and many more in the pipeline. The idea of the Community Fridge has not only extended in number but also the response it has been receiving over the months. People from all across the city want to start this thing in their neighborhood. The next time you have extra food lying in your kitchen, instead of throwing it away, think of a hungry stomach as its home and make the effort. The Community Fridge is also working towards a dignified living. Having to spread your hands in front of someone for food is something nobody likes to do, which is exactly why it has not been made a part of the exercise from the beginning.
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COMMUNITY
Everything you didn’t know about
DIWALI by Kirti Kabra
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or most of us Diwali is symbolic of the victory of good over evil, which we try to communicate in our own unique ways. Lights, colorful decorations, new clothes, binging on mithai, innovative rangoli designs, contemplating whether to burst crackers or not, playing card games – This pretty much paints the majority of any Diwali picture. However, like everything else in life, doing the same thing over and over again is simply plain-Jane boring. How about some new enlightenment? Here are a few things for those of us who celebrate this glorious festival but don’t know a lot about it.
Now we know that we celebrate Diwali to commemorate Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya with his wife Sita after their 14-year long exile, but not many know that it was the first time people lit their houses with diyas to help them find their way as it was dark night that day. That’s the importance of lighting diyas right there. Playing card games during Diwali is believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the year ahead. Diwali falls on different days each year and the Lunar Hindu Calendar governs this.
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In many parts of the country, on the day of Diwali many people get up before sunrise and perform a ritual oil bath signifying the cleansing of the body and soul. It also signifies the cleansing of one’s sins and impurities of the past. Firecrackers are also set off to scare evil spirits away. On the occasion of Diwali, bursting firecrackers signifies the fierce weapons used by Lord Krishna at the time of killing the powerful demoniac Narakasura.
It is said that the rangoli we draw outside our houses during Diwali are a way to attract the deities into our homes in order to spread good vibes. While Diwali is mostly seen as the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, in the eastern parts of India, Goddess Kali is worshipped in order to stave off and conquer life’s various adversities. We hope you enjoyed this added information about our festival of lights, and if nothing else, it at least gives you some pointers to brag about at your Diwali gathering!
Manasi Lele launched her label MANASI LELE in September 2015 in Mumbai. Brand with styles ranging from cocktail dresses to elaborate bespoke gowns, lehengas, saris etc. The label offers glamorous, poised, elegant, contemporary and chic clothing for women. With a design philosophy that is distinctly feminine and Indo-western. Her collections are being retailed at exclusive online/retail stores in India. With a strong emphasis on fabric, cut & color, the designs focus on shape and flattering silhouettes. By combining tailoring with drapery, the garments are meticulously crafted keeping in mind the bridal innocence. The styles is for an independent women who is sophisticated, elegant and embraces femininity in fashion.
STUDIO Manasi Lele, shop no 2, ground floor, manik smruti apartment, khar 16th road, khar west, Mumbai 400052.
@ml_manasilele @mlmanasilele @ml_manasilele Contact No: +91 9833372089
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#WHATWOMENWANT by Pooja Kochar
Dilwalon ki Diwali “Imagine a hypothetical situation, what if lord Rama was returning from his exile in 2017 (2003 to 2017).”
Diwali the festival of lights, food and family is all about everyone enjoying the company of their loved ones. Airports are going to be packed with everyone trying to get home. Online portals and Apps are promising best deals on everything from laptops to ethnic wear. If this was not enough even builders are offering massive discounts on property deals. If you do not have 4G you are definitely going to miss out on lots. Everyone is trying to sell you something and most of us are naive enough to associate happiness with flashy deals. As children we have heard beautiful stories from the Ramayana about lord Rama and his victory over evil. These stories were narrated to spark our imagination and get transported to a different world of mythology and mystery. Imagine a hypothetical situation, what if lord Rama was returning from his exile in 2017 (2003 to 2017). Can you imagine his state of mind? He would definitely be offered a wild card entry to judge a popular reality show and jumpstart their TRP ratings. Appearance on a comedy show followed by his interview during a press conference would be a must because that’s how we hype everything around us. Sita’s entry song would be “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” and her
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jewelry will be sponsored by TBZ. Snapdeal, Amazon and Pepperfry will be the event partners. YouTube will live stream the opening ceremony. Google Maps shall track their exact location so that all of us are well aware about his whereabouts and avoid any traffic bottlenecks. How confused will lord Rama feel? India has changed drastically in 14 years of his absence; we are embracing consumerism in full glory. There is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying luxuries but hooking our happiness to the next big sale is killing the vibe of this glorious festival. Every household worships goddess Laxmi on this auspicious day. She is least bothered about the brand of saree you are flaunting or the amount of money you spent on decorating your house. Instead, if you offered her a positive mind and heart she would happily reside in you. This Diwali, follow your heart. If there was this one thing that was always on your bucket list but never got real, sort that. Get rid of a few negative people and thoughts and make space for a universe of happiness to rush in. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Diwali.
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MUMBAI ONLINE A selection of useful, informative and interesting online social media pointers that you should know.
Maximum City : Mumbai
WEBSITE: www.mcgm.gov.in
LIKES 72,100
Mumbai, the slumdog city. A city that gives and takes a lot from you. A city that has been the muse of many an artist. A city that we call home. A city that houses 10 Million people. A megapolis that gives more than it gets. An ode to Mumbai!
@bandrainfo TWEETS 77.2K
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CURATOR Manoj Nayak
Bandra info aggregates all information about Bandra and shares it through his website bandra.info and his twitter handle An informative coalition of everything happening in and around Bandra neighborhood. Follow them for live updates, must-follow guidelines, contact numbers and local news.
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Mumbai city captured in a photo album. Follow them for beautiful pictures of the different parts of the city photographed by localities. It is a daily dose of the hidden gems of Mumbai, food, travel tips and lifestyle related topics.
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What is Mumbai Live The need for something that could deliver news and information most relevant to us gave rise to the idea of Mumbai Live. Mumbai’s diverse culture and booming 1.25cr population made us realize the need for a platform that would enable the citizens to voice their opinions, address their concerns and bring them closer digitally. We are a mobile application and website that aims to keep the citizen in touch with the happenings in his/her own locality. Our reporters/ stringers placed in every ward shall send in daily ward wise news and information which will be edited in house and distributed via the website and mobile application in 3 languages – English Hindi and Marathi. Moreover, the news will be suitably structured before being sent out in order to give the people a possible solution to a common problem they might be facing as a community. Once subscribed, the user will be greeted with a personal newsletter every morning that features the latest developments in his/her own ward based on user preferences.
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Towards achieving million dollar smiles I
t was a long journey for Dr Suhas Lele, to attain a status of appreciation from all corners of the globe and especially in the maximum city. Dr Suhas Lele is accredited member of prestigious American academy of cosmetic dentistry. This coveted status was aquired by him in 2001 at annual convention held at Boston- Massachusetts.
After 1
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Designing a smile for anybody needs a proper study of anatomy , physiology, soft tissue behaviour and of course an artistic vision to envisage the ultimate end result, before starting the said procedure since 2001, Dr. Lele has sculped numerours smiles in whose who personalities in bollywood as well as aviation industry. Before 2
@Drlele.SmilesForever @DrSuhas_Lele @suhaslele
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His cosmetic pursuit is very ably supported by his daughter Dr. Aditi Lele who not only inherits her father’s legacy but also has a vast experience and state of the art hands on training and preceptor ship at different global institutes. She indulges herself in implant esthetics for the most sought after patients and shares the most trusted brand name ‘smiles forever dental academy pvt ltd’
Website : www.smilesbydrlele.com | Email : smilesforeverinfo@gmail.com
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Smiles Forever Dental Clinic
Dr. Suhas Lele Accredited member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Aditi Lele MSD (Manipal) Implantology (Germany)
A pioneer of cosmetic dentistry in India with a distinguished 32 years of clinical practice, Dr. Suhas Lele is an architect behind many famous smiles in the entertainment industry which we admire daily. Dr. Lele is also an official smiles care expert of Femina Miss India since 2012. He is one of the seven accredited members of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) in Asia. Dr. Lele attends his patients in his two clinics in Mumbai along with a team of talented associates. Considered a thought leader of dentistry India, he is an adjunct professor with Manipal University and will be he key note speaker at 69th National Conference of Indian Dental association which is an apex body of all dental practitioners in India.
Practicing at snilesforever, Dr. Aditi is already being considered a leading cosmetic dentist in her own right. She has worked on multiple complex cases of some high profile patients to help them to flaunt their smile. With a vision of bringing the best of international practices of cosmetic dental science to India, She has undergone rigorous hands on training on advance implantology at Dr. Michael Weiss’s state of art clinic in Germany; besides that she is also a member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and travels abroad to attends various conference. Dr. Aditi is a Master of Dental science from Manipal University.
Smiles Forever Dental Academy Pvt. Ltd.
Mahim Clinic
#1, Manokamna, T. H Kataria Marfg, Near Bharat Petroleum Petrol Pump, Mahim, Mumbai 400016 Tel- 24444585/24441302
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#307, 3rd Floor, Royal Plaza, Next to Dr. Batra, before Infinity Mall, New link raod, Andheri west Tel- 23654585, 9819109078
Email: smilesforeverinfo@gmail.com | Website: www.smilesbydrlele.com
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COMMUNITY
A STELLAR SHOW D
iwali, the festival of illuminated skies, delectable homemade sweets and trips to the nearby markets to purchase a number of items is a step higher than the regular essence of joy and excitement. For those of you who refrain from bursting crackers, here is a list of places you must visit in order to get a glimpse of the breathtaking and splendid views of the irradiated sky of Mumbai.
by Glen Veigas
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Marine Drive
Shivaji Park
The iconic location truly defines the city in its true sense, the open space, the tranquillity is surely one not to describe in simple terms, just an ideal location to visit during any season and definitely you can’t miss out to include this place when it comes to illuminated scenes with elite residencies. The Queen’s Necklace arguably has the best and the most expensive fireworks display. The night sky is lit with fireworks and the burst of different tones high up is for what a number of people gather to watch during the festive season, this is surely recommended.
Considered to be the nucleus of Maharashtrian culture, this historic ground is a venue for many social involvements or meets. Located in Dadar the ground sees hundreds of aspiring cricketers working on their skills throughout the day, evident with many local cricketers stating it to be their hub of hard work and success. On Diwali the ground turns into yet another venue for fireworks display, where culture and tradition meets a totally new extent of celebrations and customs.
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Juhu Beach
Talao Pali
Including another seafront in this list, this location surely gives a tough fight to Marine Drive when it comes to putting up the best show of fireworks in the city, the best thing about being here during Diwali to watch the show of fireworks is that you can grab a yummy snack from the food stalls at Juhu, all because there’s no better companion than food when it comes to briefly watching the fascinating scenes.
Located in Mumbai’s neighbouring township, you can easily get there via trains. The residents here step out during the festive season to light fire crackers and be part of the fantastic view, just like Shivaji Park traditionalism here is observed to create an amazing scene during Diwali or any festival.
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The beautiful city itself Rest of the places mentioned above undoubtedly offer a great view and scene during Diwali, a city deemed to be a cluster of many religions and cultures, where people do come together during Diwali to light up the streets of Mumbai and illuminate the sky with shades of these wonderful fireworks. You too can be a part of creating a new scene or just step towards your balcony or a peep from the window, or literally any lane/street covering the Central, Western and Harbour lines in Mumbai where you can stand still and lift your head to experience the wonderful scene in the city.
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October 2017
THIS MONTH
October is the tenth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and the sixth month to have the length of 31 days.
When 5PM, 14th October Where P.J. Hindu Gymkhana, Marine Lines
RED BULL TOUR BUS:
OFF THE ROOF 2017
The Red Bull Tour Bus returns home to the bay for its 4th anniversary celebration, and like always, it will be Off The Roof. Gear up for a 5-hour marathon concert at P.J. Hindu Gymkhana, Marine Drive, Mumbai on the 14th of October. This year’s Off The Roof will see composer, singer and lyricist Amit Trivedi headline with his live ensemble, alongside progressive metal band Skyharbor, who will make their debut atop the bus. Singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad, ambient electronic music artist Komorebi and rock band When Chai Met Toast complete the line-up, for what promises to be a spectacular birthday celebration for the iconic stage-on-wheels.
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When 6.30 PM, 4th, 6th & 7th October Where Mahalaxmi Racecourse
THE MUMBAI
OKTOBERFEST 2017
Plan your October October 1 Muharram October 2 M. Gandhi Jayanthi October 3 World Habitat Day October 4 World Animal Welfare Day October 8 Indian Air Force Day October 9 World Post Office Day October 10 National Post Day October 16 World Food Day October 19 Laxmi Pujan October 20 Diwali
Mumbai Oktoberfest is back in action this year!! The Indo-German Chamber of Commerce welcomes you all to be part of this extravaganza. Experience Munich in Mumbai, and dance to the tunes of the official Oktoberfest Band ‘Die Kirchdorfer’ which plays live in the Munich Oktoberfest since 1994. Bring your friends, families, colleagues, etc. to enjoy and party the ‘German’ way. A variety of delicious cuisines and amazing beers are waiting for you!!
THE LIL FLEA MUMBAI,
EDITION 10
When 12 noon, 6th to 8th October Where :JioGarden, BKC Racecourse
The festival will include over 250 of country’s best up & coming popup shops, Over 60 home chefs & bakers, Some really fun indie musicians Plus loads of lil things like our lil book exchange, Pallete movies lounge, story telling sessions, open mics and much much more to keep you happy through the weekend.
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19th MAMI
When 11 am, 8th October Where Bandra
ICE CREAM
SHOW
Ice Cream Show Will Premier in Mumbai for the 1st time where in 100 different flavors, shapes, sizes and varieties of Ice Cream will be available. Home Made Ice Cream , Vegan Ice Creams , Pet Ice Creams , Nitro Ice Creams , Alcohol Ice Creams , Special Hand Made Ice Creams will be served to visitors . Along with this there will be a dedicated kids area where in they can take part in various activities. Adding to the show is Some Good Music, Food and Chilled Beer will make your weekend and summer vacation amazing. Free entry!
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FILM FESTIVAL
When 12th to 18th October Where PVR Cinemas – Andheri (w), juhu, Lower Parel, Colaba, Kurla, Thane
Jio MAMI 19th Mumbai Film Festival with Star 2017 is India’s premiere film festival. It showcases the latest cutting-edge, independent cinema and art house films alongside genre movies from Bollywood, Hollywood and also cult international movies. They offer the best of world cinema to the people of Mumbai and they offer the best of Indian cinema to the world. The festival is conducted under the aegis of the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) and is a platform that serves as shorthand for excellence in cinema. It celebrates the sheer pleasure of cinema, the joy it gives us. The goal is to nurture and ignite a passion for movies.
KNOW YOUR HOOD 1 HIRANANDANI
VALLEY
Hiranandani Powai is now known as Hiranandani Valley. It is said to be Mumbai’s Silicon Valley as its hub for more than 200 Startup. One of the main reasons is its presence in the vicinity of IIT Bombay and also Growing Infrastructure by Reputed Real estate developers like Hiranandani, Raheja, Godrej and Cool Co-working places has made Hiranandani Powai the best place for Entrepreneurs.
HOOD POWAI
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AAREY COLONY Do You Know Adivasi Tribes still stay in Goregaon Aarey Colony? The Adivasis in the Aarey colony have an interesting background. Generations of Warli tribes live here, in a world of their own making. There are about 20 adivasi padas in the Aarey colony.
HOOD GOREGAON EAST
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POINT
You can watch your favorite airplanes take off and land from this Aeroplane point in Jari Mari. Jari Mari lies in between Saki Naka and Bail Bazar, Kurla and is clad with slums and small steel workshops for the most part of it. It isn’t the cleanest of places and is prone to heavy traffic. But, if you decide to visit this site, you will find that the hardship faced to reach here is worth it.
HOOD KURLA
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COMMUNITY
FOOTBALL TAKES OVER THE CITY Mumbai to host 8 FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 games
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hen FIFA handed over the responsibility of hosting the U17 FIFA world cup to India, football fans across the country couldn’t contain their excitement of witnessing such huge event and that too live on our own soil. Eversince then, involvement of every individual has increased, cricket is not the only sport that has a great number of fans attracted towards the stadium, but the fan base has increased due to the new football league system and sporting activities. Very soon, DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai is going to witness the feet of the world prodigies. The U17 World cup will consist of 52 games where talented youngsters will be set for Indian odyssey with 6 venues in the nation. Mumbai will be hosting a total of 8 games which include 6 group fixtures and 2 knockout rounds including the semi-finals. Football fans in town will have to be patient to watch our youngsters play, hoping they make it to the knockout out phase, but there a lots of exciting features coming up in the city with one of them being the USA vs Colombia game, while other games include matches of group B which have teams like New Zealand, Mali, Turkey and South-American giants Paraguay. The games in Mumbai will be held on the opening day i.e. Friday, 6th October with New-Zealand and Turkey locking horns in the field at 5 PM IST followed by a game between Paraguay and Mali at 8 PM IST. The group stages will come to an end on Thursday 12th November with the highly anticipated game between American contenders USA and Colombia at 8 PM IST. The stadium will witness the teams getting an inch closer to the coveted trophy with the second semi-final game to be hosted at 8 PM IST on Wednesday, 25th October. FC Barcelona legend Carles Puyol has experienced the craze and rise of Indian football and expects a large audience to come to stadiums and watch the games, the tickets are already on sale with huge discounts being offered if you purchase the ticket via VISA debit cards, the price ranging of ticket go as per the view and seating arrangements of your choice with prices as low as INR. 80 to the most expensive one priced at INR. 800. So what are you waiting for?
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Very soon, DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai is going to witness the feet of the world prodigies. The U17 World cup will consist of 52 games where talented youngsters will be set for Indian odyssey with 6 venues in the nation.
Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
GROUP A India USA Colombia Ghana
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he festival of lights is near, the time when illuminated streets will be a fascinating capture and so pleasing to watch. However, it’s almost ineveitable to miss the major issue of the rising pollution during Diwali that has been quite a topic of concern since years. Some consider sky lanterns as an optimum alternative to firecrackers, that sway up moderately illuminating the sky with its bright and captivating look and is something that you just can’t miss, but there are number of reasons why it’s more harmful to the environment than explosive compound bungers. Countries like US, Australia, Spain and Germany have been bold to ban sky lanterns as the debris from sky lanterns can cause long-lasting harm to wildlife on land and in the water endangering all species. Its popularity has taken a rise as you can get a glimpse of it during weddings, New Year’s Eve and especially Diwali. The suppliers claim it to be 100% biodegradable, and it’s surprising to know that it contains metal wires that take almost a year to degrade and the paper degrades by 6-7 weeks.
COMMUNITY
HAZARD IN A PRETTY PACKAGE
The potential risks of releasing sky lanterns
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Helium based sky lanterns that are drifted at night, fall back and land up anywhere without any control due to which the fire control services noticed a drastic rise in fire emergencies. In a city like Mumbai with the a number of skyscrapers, people living in such buildings have witnessed this, moreover these Chinese lanterns usually land near sea shores and get immersed into the sea harming marine life and then after being swept away to the shore is a painful task to pick and clear, while there are some cases where farmers have found the scrap in their fields further stating the wreckage of crops. Well the annoyance of this is for sure whether regarding the unclear facts of these bright shining lanterns or concerning the fact that the hunt and measures to celebrate eco-friendly Diwali still continues. Instead of using all these harmful creations, you can take a step by making your celebrations memorable and eco-friendly by using eco-friendly decorations, materials which include eco-friendly colours and real flowers, or by picking up eco-friendly firecrackers that satisfy the norms of safety and anti-pollution measures of the government and most importantly by limiting your outdoor celebrations and by having a meaningful Diwali with your family and loved ones.
COMMUNITY
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! Time to take up the most rewarding food challenge at Light House Cafe, Worli by Kirti Kabra Are you a foodie? Take a moment before you answer that question.
ies of cheese, and all you have to do is gobble it in 20 minutes to win;
If you’re the kind who loves experimenting with food and isn’t afraid of a challenge, then here’s a really good one for you. Light House Café, Worli has a great surprise and it’s probably the kind you would jump at.
OR if you think you can handle spice, then finish a plate of arrabbiata pasta that consists of ‘The Bhut Jolokia’ chilli from Assam and the challenge is not to drink water for 10 minutes after you eat it;
Take up the ‘Spice and Size’ food challenge, up till 30th November, and get a chance to win surprises and vouchers up to Rs.25,000! Yes, you read that right.
OR plunge into their Monster Burger that’s too spicy to handle the challenge is to finish it in 5 minutes and not drink water for 10 minutes after that to win.
If you have what it takes to set your tongue on fire, then this is for you. Start off by choosing one among the following three challenges.
Since the café has started a revolution of innovation at restaurants with their food challenges, watch out for their exciting beer challenge that is in the pipeline. It promises to make you test your drinking capabilities and let your competitive spirit rise. Light House Cafe is a must visit for the young and the young at heart!
Either test your love for pizza with their signature Chicago style, which is an 8 slice multi-layer pizza stuffed with loads and loads of variet-
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INITIATIVE
Reviving Diwali’s fort making tradition by Kirti Kabra
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he festival of Diwali carries a lot of mythological significance and we know this because of all the stories we’ve grown up listening to. However, there are some aspects of this festival that also carry historical significance that many of us are unaware of. One such historical tradition is of building forts during Diwali. Fort making is a grand tradition in particularly Maharashtra, when people especially children gather around and build mud forts, place small figurines on them and light oil lamps in importance of the glorious heritage of the Maratha empire, mainly associated with the great Maratha king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. In order to revive this old tradition and keep children rooted to their heritage, Thane’s Killekars initiated a Fort making competition during Diwali in 2014, in order to celebrate the timelessness of the forts built by great rulers and celebrate the grandeur of Indian culture. In their fourth year of this competition, they are reached out to schools, colleges and housing societies in Thane to come together and participate. Some competitions will be organized at the venue and a few will require participants to prepare at home and send their entries.
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The event at the venue will be organized the weekend before Diwali. On the day of the event, the finalized entries will be displayed at the venue, few competitions and workshops will be organized and the day will culminate with performance by mixed ancient warfare artists and prize distribution. The initiative started with one simple thought – “How will my children know about the great Kings, their wars, victories and their great palaces? What will he think when he sees a fort? Is it a castle or a hotel? Or are these standing testimonies of our history and culture?” said founder of Killekars, Mayura Vagholkar Padale. Killekars’ initiative brings Diwali together with the old tradition of building forts and working towards their motto To preserve, care and motivate.
• To preserve old traditions and culture • To care about the heritage historical places like forts and monuments • To motivate the younger generation through creative activities
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The fort making competitions will be held in Thane and Goregaon at the following addresses – Thane - Vasant Vihar area, 14th October 2017 (Saturday) Goregaon – Ganesh Maidan, R.M.M.S., Gokuldham, 15th October 2017 (Sunday) You can connect with the Killekars at kilekars@gmail.com & 9769945983.
NEW OPENING
Gamification meets Hospitality by Kirti Kabra
Agent Jack’s Bar packages the art of bargaining and bidding in a whole new hi-tech manner. Notching up the experience in comparison to other tech savvy bar’s in the city, the technology at Agent Jack’s Bar introduces virtual reality with Agent Jack – an interactive interface helping one crack the best deals for their choice of drinks. Agent Jack’s newly launched industrial chic space swings open doors to a swanky 10,000 sq.ft. restaurant with an eclectic giant bar in the middle. This season, Agent Jack’s Bar is all set to recreate the drinking experience in Mumbai by revolutionizing the way drinks are served. The food menu demonstrates a mix of molecular gastronomy served in the most innovative manner. With 17 outlets already, the restaurant chain now welcomes two more outlets, one opened recently Andheri and the other soonto- open in Lower Parel. Agent Jacks Bar offers a unique high tech interactive experience mixing humor, technology and discounts with great restaurant offerings to provide a more holistic and unique experience to customers.
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NEW OPENING
Gulmurg, serving up nostalgia by Kirti Kabra
A local favorite for over 50 years, Gulmurg re-vamps with a soft refurbishment and a fresh menu. India has a reputation that precedes itself. It seems different to different folks – To the uninitiated, it may seem a mass of chaos, too much to take in all at once, and for some it will willingly open uplayer by layer, experience by experience to finally baring its very soul. One thing, nobody can ever ignore about India is how it boasts of a myriad of cuisines and culinary preparations, each distinct from the other. It is a melting pot of cultures and traditions. Today, while there are many who serve the authentic Indian cuisine, Gulmurg by the ‘Shalimar’ Group, is one of them. The Shalimar Group is one of the oldest groupsto have started “the authentic Indian” taste revolution and made it a national
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and international favorite. All the wanderers and food lovers who like to travel far and wide to discover wholesome and tasty cuisines across India should take a pit stop at this old entrant in the Mumbai culinary souk.
Paneer Makhanwala that take you through a memorable voyage of divine food and culture giving you the best of Northern food.
ulmurg and its love for India is G evident in everything – from the food to their plushdécor. Staying Gulmurg re-vamps with a soft refur- true to their epigram, Gulmurg has bishment and a fresh menu. There is an extensive mural on the wall, a plethora of options for the typical done by the famous pioneering confoodie to explore in this country, temporary ceramic artist Daroz. I barring the tradition of dal cha- t represents a borrowing from nawal and subzi combo. Whether ture and is an aesthetic spontaneity it’s mouth-watering “Shorbas” of blossoms.The blue palette used (soups) or devouring “Shurwaat” as a primary fabric hints of seren(starters), both have an eclectic me- ity, while the wooden finish walls lange of spice and flavours. are punctuated with elegant lighting that light up the clean white walls. Celebrating India’s regional heritage, “Daawat” (main-course) serves Find the finest authentic North Intheir signature dishes like Murg dian dishes that appeal to the local Makhanwala, Lucknowi Kabab palate and are closer to local hearts. Pasanda, chef’s special Haridwari Aaloo and classics like Dal Makhani,
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TAROTSCOPE
YOUR FORECAST FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2017
THE YEAR AHEAD FOR LIBRA Happy Birth Anniversary! This year, you will be moving from making efforts to seeing results. Not all results will please you, but you are intelligent enough to spot the opportunities for change that lie in them. Health will benefit from taking good care. Finances will be just level.(Please note: The guide uses Zodiac Signs according to date of birth, and not according to your Sun Sign, Moon Sign or Ascendant. There is no cusp.) ARIES (March 21st-April 20th): October will offer you a chance to sit back and enjoy watching how certain other people engage with life. You are generally in a good place, and this is a good time to step back, maybe take a holiday. Health will be good with fidelity to tried and tested routine. Finances may see some indulgent expenditure.
LEO (July 22nd-August 22nd): October will ask you to share much of your space and affections with many others. Some of it will be pleasant enough for you. Rely on your innate strength to have a good time with what is on offer. Health will benefit from a strict adherence to what you already know is good for you. Finances will see a rise in expenditure.
TAURUS (April 21st-May 20th): October will be a month offering you much joy from within your familiar circle of family and friends. Utilise this opportunity to the fullest and soak up all the love. Health will benefit from curbing indulgences and engaging with more physical activities. Finances will be a good balance of income and expenditure.
VIRGO (August 23rd-September 22nd): October will be a very interesting month for you. There will be vast buffets of delicious experiences, and you will be in complete charge of yourself, thus able to enjoy responsibly. Keep around you the company of people you trust. Health will be good if you incorporate some extra exercise, such as walks in the nature and mindfulness practices. Finances will be stable, even though expenditure will be higher than usual.
GEMINI (May 21st-June 20th): October will help you gather information from places and people that you would not normally come across. Practise patience and keep yourself strictly in the observer mode. Health will benefit from sticking to your familiar routines of diet and exercise. Finances will be average. CANCER (June 21st-July 21st): October will be a month of great comfort and happiness for you. It is possible that you may have to relinquish some of your responsibilities to other deserving people, and it will be good for you to do so. Health will benefit from experimenting with new kinds of physical activities. Finances will be good, though expenses will increase.
LIBRA
(September 23rd-October 22nd):
October may startle you a bit with unexpected events. However, you will find plenty in them to keep you charmed and engaged, and you may even find some of them to be blessings in disguise. Health will benefit from bonding with friends and family. Be careful with your diet. Finances will see increased expenditure.
MOHINI BASU is a Tarot Card reader, Hypnotherapist and Life Coach. She can be contacted on mohini.tarot@yahoo.com. Her website is theredfoxanddeerlady. wordpress.com.
SCORPIO
(October 23rd November 22nd):
October events will make complete sense to you. However, in dealing with issues, rely on your past experiences and not on your emotions at the moment. Be result-oriented. You are very resourceful right now. Health will need you to be more physically active. Finances will be balanced. SAGITTARIUS (November 23rdDecember 21st): October will surprise and entertain you, though most things that happen will not include you. It is safe to remain a bystander and not engage. If you do participate in other people’s stories, your innate good cheer will boost you up. Health will benefit from keeping indulgences in check. Finances will be turbulent but will eventually settle down. CAPRICORN (December 22nd–January 19th): October will be challenging in a nice, active and evolving sort of way. There would be a lot of responsibilities in relationships and mundane activities, but you are geared to get through them with a sensible goal orientation. That is right up your alley! Health will benefit from exciting physical activities. Finances will be pretty much balanced. AQUARIUS (January 20th–February 18th): October will be weirdly challenging for you. There will be strange and unforeseen events and people around you will show newer colours in them. You will be able to deal with everything with your usual sharp intellect. Remember you need not be stressed about anything at all, and your health will be good. Finances will be a little hassling, but will stabilise. PISCES (February 19th-March 20th): October will be a month of treasure hunting for you. Many enriching and gratifying experiences and people are lined up, both familiar and new. All you need to cope with everything is already within you. Health will benefit with trying new things for recreation. Finances will be fair, overall.
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Trivia
Test your Mumbai Knowledge with these quick questions
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When did the pursuit of supplying tiffins start in Mumbai?
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Name the 94-yearold Irani cafe in Fort, famous for their berry pulao.
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When did motorised kaali peel taxis start running in Mumbai?
Which is the first Anglican church in Mumbai located near Flora Fountain?
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What is the Mumbai University Clock Tower also known as?
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Which 1988 Mira Nair film is listed in the “The 1000 Best Movies Ever Made� by The New York Times
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Which Neeraj Pandey film is based on a common man taking revenge for the 2006 Mumbai train blast?
7 Name the primary homeground of the Mumbai Cricket team.
10 How many Ranjhi titles in Cricket has Mumbai won?
No cheating 1. 1890 2. Britannia & Co. 3. True 4. 1911 5. St.Thomas Cathedral 6. Salaam Bombay 7. Wankhede Stadium 8. Rajabai Tower 9. A Wednesday 10. 41
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State True or False Mahim is one of the seven islands that forms the city of Mumbai.
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