27 April,2025 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
Pic/Shadab Khan
A young woman gets a closer view of the water off the Gateway of India.
Along with on-field performances and heroics, it's the humorous incidents that make sport a pleasure to follow.
Keith Stackpole, the Australian opening batsman, who passed away in Victoria at the age of 74 earlier this week, caused one of the most popular stories to emerge from the Caribbean.
Australia undertook a tour of the West Indies in 1973 and Stackpole was typically aggressive while facing a West Indies pace bowler called Uton Dowe (who had made his debut against India in 1971), in the first Test at Jamaica.
As Dowe was being hit regularly by Stackpole, a smart spectator at Sabina Park yelled out to Rohan Kanhai, the West Indies captain. "Kanhai," he asked, "haven't you heard of the 11th commandment? Dowe shall not bowl." Stackpole scored 44 and 142 in that Test match.
Cricket pundits believe that only a West Indian spectator could come up with such a witty remark. And not many would contest that.
If you want to share some warmth and love this morning, head on over to the NCPA. The Special Hangout collective that works with neurodivergent children is showing up on the road opposite the NCPA to spread awareness about everything that comes under the umbrella of neurodivergence such as autism, dyslexia, and many more. Ritu Vig, one of the parents who founded the collective for children and parents with children who are divergent, says, "It's basically to inform and to generate awareness." The collective will hold a pop quiz for those who attend, to gauge what they know about neurodivergence. "We can fill in the gaps in knowledge about things that neurotypical people may not know about. It's a fun and interactive hangout even for our kids who love socialising with new people," Vig adds.
It's called the Happy Street Autism Awareness Event - so for anyone who might want to know more, get there between 8 am and 10 am, and make new friends with kids who have a special place in our hearts already!
When French designer Frédéric Imbert first came to India to learn the art of Dhokra, the lost-wax technique of bronze sculpting, it wasn't just the gleaming metallic final product that fascinated him - it was the black wax oozing out of the cast, to be discarded as waste with its job done. This "cast-off" became the inspiration and one of the primary materials in Imbert's new collection, WAXED, now on display at Aequo Gallery in Colaba.
We learnt about the exhibit during the second edition of Soho House's new Art Brunch series, where the club invites international talents to build immersive creative experiences for members. Speaking to us at the event on Saturday, Imbert tells us, "The bronze casting process is mesmerising - raw, powerful, and incredibly beautiful. Since I sculpt the furniture I produce, it felt particularly well-suited to me."
After a decade-long wait, the Sunhri Sindh 2.0, organised by the Federation of Associations of Sindhis Thane, is making a return. Scheduled from May 1-4 at Upvan Lake, Thane, the fair will run daily from 5 pm to 10 pm. "The celebration highlights Sindhi traditions and cultural diversity, connecting the community globally and showcasing our social and cultural aspirations," says Raju Khetwani, the event's organiser.
The event promises a deep dive into Sindh's glorious past and vibrant present. Included will be a life-size recreation of Mohenjo-Daro, and a haunting 3D train structure that captures the anguish of Partition.
The festival offers iconic Sindhi cuisine such as Sai Bhaji, Dal Pakwan and Sindhi Kadhi. Authentic crafts like Ajrakh prints, Sindhi topis, mirror-embroidered garments and handcrafted artefacts will also be available.
With the Bombay Gymkhana Club at Fort marking 150 years, events celebrating the landmark are on through the year. Yet what is a milestone without a marker? The club got the new landmark logo on its door at the entrance facing Fashion Street. Decoding the logo, the club's spokesman said, "The classic âBG' monogram anchors the identity, while the addition of â150 years' framed by laurel leaves symbolises excellence and triumph. The use of gold is about prestige and success, while the circular emblem and ribbon tie the design to its timeless roots." Profound and deep as the pockets you need today to become a BG member, or in fact, of any elite clubs in Mumbai. Meanwhile, nifty 150, BG!
