International Nurses Day and World Cocktail Day marked the second week of May. Our coverage explored the experiences of male nurses, the return of Y2K fashion, the evolution of museums in Mumbai, and an exclusive chat with Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej. This week, our series ‘Shelf Life’ touches base with book clubs across the city
Our top stories of the week cover a range of topics from culture to gastronomy. Pic/Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
International Nurses Day and World Cocktail Day were observed during the second week of May. Our coverage delved into gendered nature of nursing, as male nurses shared their experiences and spoke of the inherent bias surrounding their jobs. On World Cocktail Day, mixologists highlighted the influence of popular culture on how we drink, and shared recipes of iconic on-screen cocktails from James Bond’s Martini to Carrie Bradshaw’s Cosmopolitan. To combat the ongoing heat wave, city chefs also shared cooling recipes using curd and buttermilk as key ingredients.
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Fashion has always been cyclic, and Y2K (fashion from the 2000’s) has made a raging comeback. Experts comment on the return of the turn of the millennium style and share tips on how to make your look more Y2K. This week, Grammy-winning music composer Ricky Kej also sat down for an exclusive chat with Mid-day Online and shared his love for childhood idol Stewart Copeland.
Ahead of International Museum Day, our story charted the evolution of iconic museums in Mumbai. The teams running behind these legacy institutions shared current initiatives to increase accessibility, and future plans to capture wider audiences. We also got to the bottom of how Asiatic Library’s first-ever fortnightly book sale end in four hours by speaking with Dr Shehernaz Nalwalla, vice president at The Asiatic Society of Mumbai. In our weekly series, ‘Shelf Life with Mid-Day’, we cover book shops, reading centres, circulating libraries and spaces that have been preserving the reading culture of Mumbai. For the seventh part, we spoke with five diverse book clubs through the city who have been creatively engaging their members.
How did Asiatic Library’s fortnight-long sale end in just four hours?
The book sale at the city’s iconic Asiatic Library was supposed to run from May 5 – May 18. To everyone’s amazement, it sold out on the very first morning. Mid-day Online spoke to the library's vice president Dr Shehernaz Nalwalla to understand how this happened. Pic/ Dr Shehernaz Nalwalla
Making of the modern museum: How Mumbai’s halls of history are evolving
Museums today aren’t enclosures for art and antiques, they are spaces that shape perspectives and introduce narratives. In the run up to International Museum Day, we ask Mumbai museums how they use technology, art and multi-lingual programmes to engage diverse audiences. Pic/Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum
Cues from the 2000s: What is Y2K fashion and why is it back in 2022?
As fashion from the 2000s has gradually made its way into 2022 at a time when the world is at the junction of a crypto, metaverse and AI movement, experts weigh in on current trends and share tips on how to give a Y2K touch to your daily look.Pic/iStock
Int’l Nurses Day: Men in nursing open up on employment challenges and stigma
Nurses Day, male nurses or ‘brothers’ in India share their experiences of facing gender bias and overcoming it. Pic/iStock
Sip ‘n’ chill: Here’s how you can enjoy curd and buttermilk this summer
Buttermilk and curd are staples in many Indian homes, especially during the summer. City chefs tell Mid-day Online how to innovatively use these cooling ingredients not only as drinks but also in dishes this season. Pic/Ranveer Brar
World Cocktail Day: Whip up these iconic on-screen cocktails at home
From James Bond’s Martini to Carrie Bradshaw’s Cosmopolitan, popular culture influences the way we drink. On World Cocktail Day, mixologists share easy-to-follow recipes of cocktails that have reached cult status thanks to their on-screen appearances. Pic/Butterfly High, Wakai, The Little Easy
I got to win a Grammy with my childhood idol Stewart Copeland: Ricky Kej
The Bengaluru-based music composer recently won his second Grammy for the ‘Best New Age Album’ with Stewart Copeland. In a chat with Mid-day Online, Kej talks about the pandemic’s impact on the album, working with an all-time great, and making music for the environment. Pic/ Special Arrangement
Binding force: These groups in Mumbai are bringing reading enthusiasts together
'Shelf Life' is a weekly series that explores the reading culture in Mumbai. In part seven, Mid-Day reached out to five groups in Mumbai, which are connecting reading enthusiasts through online and offline gatherings. Pic/Vidhya Thakkar
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