In today’s fast-paced, frenetic life, where ‘love’ is increasingly the reserve of online encounters, and expressions of romance are relegated to annoying smilies and egotistical selfies, we received a touching letter from 90-year-old Burjor Doctor, which takes us back to the era when love, romance and companionship were holistic elements of the revered institution of…
‘Mere Paas Maa Hai!’ Rupa 2016, pp 196, Hardcover, Rs. 395 It was around 10 on a lazy Sunday morning, the year, 1970 or so. I was standing at my fourth floor Dhobhi Talao balcony, exactly opposite the Anjuman Fire Temple. My eyes strayed to a posh gleaming car as it pulled up outside the…
Not every film acknowledges the Chief Minister of the state. The small rustic town of Baliya in Uttar Pradesh, is the setting for the lives of four youth of the locality, to intersect. Suraj (Karan Mahavar) has developed a fixation for the sassy Jyoti (Aradhana Jagota); Kadambri (Aditya Kumar) is in the family business of…
Based on the 2013 Muzzafarnagar riots, the film is upon us finally. Reportedly banned in parts of UP, Shorgul is the story of a Hindu boy Raghu in love with a Muslim girl Zainab (debutante Suha Gezen), who breaks into a toothy smile whenever the camera is focused on her. For good measure, we have…
Screened at various film festivals around the globe and having won its fair share of encomiums, ‘Fireflies in the Abyss’ is a reflective documentary with shades of grey. It explores the lives of those in Jaintia Hills of Northeast India, whose sole means of subsistence is quarrying from the coal mines. Having worked for Nat…
With the historical background of Congo in the opening credits, Tarzan revisits his place of birth where he was raised by apes, but this time with his wife Jane Porter (Margot Robbie). Accompanied by US representative George Washington Williams (Samuel L. Jackson in an insipid role), Tarzan reaches the African shores to set matters right…
Starting from today, 11th June, 2016, the Sir J.J. Zarthosti and Mullan Feroze Madressa starts structured courses in ‘Avesta- Pahlavi’ languages on every Saturday at 9 am at Sir J.J. Girls High School, Dr. D. N. Road, Fort. The classes will be conducted by Er. Dr. Parvez Bajan and Shirin Contractor. For registrations contact: Meher…
Get fit tonight at the ZYNG Zumba Marathon organised at Khareghat Colony from 5 pm to 7 pm. Only 50 seats available. Registration fee of Rs. 100, includes snacks, fruit and glucose. Call on 9820011551/9820158874.
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Our pets fill our hearts with happiness with their unconditional love and their endearing antics. It is only fair for us to return the favour. Here are simple, time tested tips that will help your dog lead a long, happy and healthy life.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Feed a healthy diet: A dog needs a healthy balanced…
Renovation work has commenced at Doongarwadi, including total repair work of the old Rawan Chawl sewer line; reconstruction of the diva room; and providing paver blocks opposite the Doongarwadi Farvardian garden area. The work is being executed by District Planning Development Committee Fund with efforts taken by Mangal Prabhat Lodha, MLA, Malabar Hill and coordinated…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]In the third part of our exclusive series on ‘Ergonomics’, Orthopaedic Specialist and Sports Physiotherapist, Dr. Zahra Hussain highlights the need to break away from ‘Monotonous and Repetitive Working Movements’ in order to sustain comfort and productivity at our workplace.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Amongst the various factors responsible for Musculo-Skeleton Disorders (MSDs), the most common cause…