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A canine stands behind a couple seated at Marine Drive promenade.
Ink it the traditional way
Mangla Bai Maravi uses nearly 25 needles to ink the designs; (right) The motifs are inspired by symbols of different tribes
Mumbai’s tattoo artist Shomil Shah will host Mangla Bai Maravi, a Godna artist from the Badni tribe in Madhya Pradesh at his Versova studio, from November 4 to November 7. Shah, who loves to explore tattoo art as a culture in India, met Maravi during his short stay at Lalpur, in Dindori in 2020. “I met Mangla’s family, who practises motifs and designs that are inspired by the Baiga and Gond tribes. However, this art is fading in rural areas. Hence, I decided to introduce it in a city like Mumbai,” Shah said. Maravi added, “I have been practising this art form since I was a seven-year-old. It was passed down through generations in our family.” Those interested in getting a tattoo appointment with Maravi can email shlo.poked@gmail.com.
Shomil Shah
A saathi for all
Nikhil Bhardwaj
This Saturday, IIT-Bombay’s queer community group Saathi is organising Spectrum Stories, an event that will offer a safe space for like-minded people. “As one of the first LGBTQiA+ solidarity groups across IITs in the country, we are dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive campus environment. To this end, we have been actively curating a variety of events aimed at raising awareness about the community’s rights within our campus community. Spectrum Stories has been conceived to provide a platform for queer students seeking to express themselves and share their life experiences,” shared Nikhil Bhardwaj, overall coordinator, Saathi, LGBTQiA+ solidarity group of IIT-B. This event not only offers a secure and supportive space for attendees, but will also facilitate connections and networking opportunities with like-minded peers. “We have witnessed a substantial increase in participation,”
he added.
Here come the tidepoolers
A spider crab spotted at Haji Ali. Pic courtesy/@_gaurav_patil_
Now is the ideal time to step outdoors and witness the fascinating marine life of the city that returns to our shores after the monsoon. “These animals are not easily spotted during the rains, owing to the high tides. Nor is it advisable to walk near the shore in that season. However, the months before summer begins is a good time to spot various species of marine life once again near our shoreline,” said Gaurav Patil of Marine Life of Mumbai. In order to encourage citizens to join in, they have started a series called Mumbai Tidepoolers, where those who go on marine walks (tidepoolers) can share pictures of the animals they spot on the shore and they will repost the same on their page. “We will also help them identify the creatures if they are unable to do so by themselves,” he said, adding, “Some species to keep an eye out for now are the various types of anemones on Juhu Beach and snails. It is also the time when snails start laying their eggs; expect unique and beautiful structures. In the winter, hydras and sponges will return as well.”
Gaurav Patil
Hopper-happy in the suburbs
The interiors of the new space
Sri Lankan restaurant Hoppumm reopened earlier this week at a new address in Khar West, and its chef and founder Lakshit Shetty calls it Hoppumm 2.0. “The decision to temporarily close down the establishment was prompted by the challenges brought about by the pandemic. However, I remained active in the culinary world, offering catering services for personal and corporate events. I continued to pursue this venture, holding onto the dream of resurrecting the restaurant, a dream that has now been realised,” he revealed, adding that while they have retained the favourites and classics, there is a new range to tuck into. “New offerings that are already favourites among patrons include hot butter squid, seafood kottu, Lankan stewed chilli chicken, and thatte idli, ” he signed off.
Chef and founder Lakshit Shetty
This is lit!
Writer C S Lakshmi and Mamang Dai
Tata Literature Live! kicked off its 14th edition yesterday with its online sessions that will continue today, before they go on ground from tomorrow. The line-up includes heavyweights like Shashi Tharoor and Salman Rushdie, as well as the distribution of well-deserved awards. On receiving the prestigious lifetime Achievement Award, Tamil writer CS Lakshmi shared, “This award has been received in the past by writers I admire. It is an honour to the Tamil language.” Other awardees include poet Mamang Dai, who said that she was overwhelmed to be conferred with the Poet Laureate title.
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