Rolling with the curve
A man cycles through a decorated archway in Juhu
Crosses in the city
Cross Oratory at Ranwar, Bandra. Pic Courtesy/DBYS
An exciting treasure hunt is in the offing for youngsters. On September 21, Don Bosco Youth Services (DBYS), along with the Archdiocesan Heritage Museum, will host the Cross Treasure Hunt as part of the heART to heART programme. DBYS has hosted hunts for the past three years. Father Leon Cruz, director, DBYS, told this diarist, “Over a 100 participants will work in teams to follow clues and decipher riddles. They will receive information, both visual and narrative, at the crosses. They must answer questions at each stop before moving to the next cross. The crosses themselves will guide them, helping them see [Mumbai] in a unique way. Each cross has a story of its own.” For more details, log on to @dbysmumbai.
Kids for a canine cause
A child guides the team to a dog inside a house. Pic Courtesy/Ream Paw Diaries
Spirits were lifted this past Sunday when a group of children showed high spirits during a vaccination drive by Team Paw Diaries. The drive was conducted in their neighbourhood in Kalyan on September 7. “In such low-income areas, people usually allow animals into their houses. When we arrived, the resident kids were excited. They went door-to-door to locate the dogs,” Taniishi Masand, its founder, told this diarist. “They guided us to the dogs, and made them feel comfortable so the drive could be held smoothly. We vaccinated 21 dogs there, bringing the total number vaccinated with anti-rabies shots in 2025 to 955. This is great for an area that has a high rate of contact between humans and animals, because the likelihood of cases becomes much lower in case of dog bites.” She added, “When we see such young kids already so comfortable around, and gentle with animals, it gives us hope that animal cruelty can decrease over time.”
Martial affairs
Kamaru Usman and Andrew Canday in Abuja. Pic Courtesy/Andrew Canday
A mumbaikar is calling the shots in Africa’s rise to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) glory. Andrew Canday, a city-based MMA athlete and referee, crossed paths with former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at the African Knock Out series in Abuja, Nigeria on Thursday. “I was honoured to referee the co-main event. Kamaru Usman himself expressed immense appreciation for the calls I made during the fight. I’ll be returning to referee another event next year. I am excited to see the growth of MMA in Africa,” Canday shared.
Pages from Mumbai
(From left) Ranjit Hoskote; Shanta Gokhale; Manu Joseph. Pic courtesy/Aleph Book Company
The city that never sleeps is blessed with a repository of stories. In news that will have many of its bibliophiles to do a virtual jig, a new anthology, The Only City (HarperCollins India) has been announced. Edited by Anindita Ghose, it includes 18 riveting short fiction pieces by heavyweights including Shanta Gokhale, Manu Joseph and Ranjit Hoskote. Watch this space for more on this gem.
Flea for all
Women at a stall during a previous fair. Pic Courtesy/MGP
Today, expect a vibrant East Indian market to celebrate the annual Bandra Fair, from 4 pm to 9 pm. Organised by Mobai Gaothan Panchayat (MGP) at the St Andrews School canteen, this unique FLEAst market offers a range of activities for visitors and Bandraites alike. “There’s Kadio Bodio and Kerala Halwa, but mainly authentic East Indian cuisine. There are 25 stalls selling knick-knacks, clothes and masalas,” Alphi D’Souza, CEO, MGP, shared with this diarist. “There are also games for children and adults, including housie, folk music, pop-ups, and more. Additionally, there will be live performances.” To immerse in the diversity of East Indian culture, this is one opportunity not to miss.
