<h2>Ready to get papped</h2>
<p>A photographer is surrounded by cats at Maheshwari Udyan in Matunga</p>
<h2>Keeping local traditions alive</h2>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/may/Mobai-gaothan_e.jpg" alt="A moment from the religious service. Pic courtesy/East Indian Community of Kurla" width="1280" height="720" /><strong><em>A moment from the religious service. Pic courtesy/East Indian Community of Kurla</em></strong></p>
<p>In an attempt to revive village festivals, the Mobai Gaothan Panchayat (MGP) is asking people to participate in Phool Dongri cha Sann, a feast commemorating the Holy Cross at the Holy Cross Church Compound in Kurla. &ldquo;This is an annual celebration which takes place on every second Sunday of May. On the eve, we have an East Indian singing competition organised by the United Social Welfare Association followed by a religious service at the Church Compound. The Cross was originally on a hill, and was later relocated to its current position after airport expansion,&rdquo; Walter Murzello, MGP, heritage coordinator shared.</p>
<h2>Aruna&rsquo;s life staged in the US</h2>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/may/Ibtida_e.jpg" alt="Lushin Dubey in performance. Pics courtesy/Asmita Theatre" width="1280" height="720" /><br /><strong><em>Lushin Dubey in performance. Pics courtesy/Asmita Theatre</em></strong></p>
<p>Aruna&rsquo;s Story, a play directed by Arvind Gaur and produced by Asmita Theatre held its first performance in Washington DC, last week. Chronicling the case of Aruna Shanbaug, a city-based nurse who was allowed euthanasia in a landmark verdict by the Supreme Court of India, the solo act by Lushin Dubey also explored law and ethics. &ldquo;The performance was well received by the audience. The audience immediately got into a discussion after the play. As an actor, I believe in living through the character. Aruna&rsquo;s struggle paved the way for change in Indian laws. Her story should burn as a torch for generations,&rdquo; Dubey shared with us from the US. &ldquo;A performance on stage can be a powerful catalyst to spark change. Currently, I am travelling through New York City and Canada for my play, The Life of Gautam Buddha but I hope to do more shows of Aruna&rsquo;s Story,&rdquo; she added.</p>
<h2>Stitch in time</h2>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/may/Stitchers_e.jpg" alt="A child operates a sewing machine with the help of an expert at the workshop. Pic courtesy/The Hab by Usha" width="1280" height="720" /><br /><strong><em>A child operates a sewing machine with the help of an expert at the workshop. Pic courtesy/The Hab by Usha</em></strong></p>
<p>Children are increasingly spending time on screens. They need to turn their phones off and learn something new. The Hab by Usha will be conducting creative workshops till June 30, where children will get to explore the world of design and textiles, learn crochet, punch needle, and macram&eacute;. Amaara Sangam (below), brand head, The Hab, said, &ldquo;Textile art fosters emotional and cognitive growth in ways that screens can&rsquo;t. The Lil Stitchers&rsquo; Summer Club is designed to inspire young minds to experiment with new things and discover the magic of hand-crafting in a way that almost feels like play.&rdquo; The workshop will give them hands-on experience with expert guidance.</p>
<h2>Technology special</h2>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/may/Child-NSC_e.jpg" alt="Children interact with an instructor during last year&rsquo;s National Technology Day celebrations. Pic courtesy/Jitendra Radke" width="1280" height="720" /><br /><strong><em>Children interact with an instructor during last year&rsquo;s National Technology Day celebrations. Pic courtesy/Jitendra Radke</em></strong></p>
<p>India had several scientists such as Homi Bhabha, CV Raman and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Recognising their efforts and the role they played, Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai, is organising a fun and interactive session for children as well as adults on May 11 (National Tech Day). At the centre, they will learn about India&rsquo;s contribution to the field of technology in a fun environment. Yogesh Dudurkar, education assistant at Nehru Centre, said, &ldquo;Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai &mdash; a unit of the National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Government of India &mdash; organises such programmes, to spread awareness about the significant contributions of Indian technology to the nation&rsquo;s growth. The aim is also to promote science and technology so that more people, especially the youth, are inspired to pursue careers in these fields.&rdquo; The Centre will conduct various activities like online quizzes on subjects like India&rsquo;s role in science and technology. They will also hold a workshop for everyone who is interested in learning more about AI technology.</p><p><script type="text/javascript">atOptions={'key':'d0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7','format':'iframe','height':90,'width':728,'params':{}};</script></p><p>
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