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TopicMumbai heritage

Topic: Mumbai heritage

New book explores the history of Mumbai and its many islands

Published by HarperCollins, 'Mumbai: A Million Islands' will be released on 21 November on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online platform for launching non-fiction books.

‘Postcards from Colaba’ is a heritage walk with a twist. An homage to Mumbai’s queer scene

Filmmaker Riyad Vinci Wadia, who made 'BOMgAY' back in 1996, and thespian Sultan ‘Bobby’ Padamsee all found mention in the walk.

JJ School of Arts is a museum in itself. Heritage walk explores its history

Architects Mustansir Dalvi and Vikas Dilawari led the walk, part of a series that views the city as a museum. It unpacks the history and architectural spectacle of the institute.

‘Victoria’ carriages are back to show you around Mumbai. Only this time, they’re e-Victorias

Victorias were tourist attractions, also featured in Hindi film 'Victoria No.203'. The battery-operated versions hit the roads in late 2021, and take customers around South Mumbai.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.