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Linkin Park to perform for the first time at Mumbai's Lollapalooza 2026
The legendary American band has confirmed their first-ever performance in the country, headlining Lollapalooza India 2026 at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse on January 25, 2026. This & more in this week's edition of Mumbai Hype.
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News that caught attention
1. Nearly 40K Maratha protestors expected in city.
Ahead of Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil’s rally at Azad Maidan on Friday after Mumbai police granted him and his supporters permission on Wednesday to hold the rally, the activist censured the government’s diktat of allowing the protest for a day. 📖 Read Full Story
2. Sonu Sood sells his luxurious Mumbai apartment for Rs 8.10 crore, making massive amount of profit.
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has sold his luxury apartment in Mumbai for ₹8.10 crore, reportedly earning a profit of about ₹3 crore. The sale was registered in August 2025, as shown in property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards. 📖 Full Details
3. 'Thak-Thak Gang' Strikes Again In Mumbai: iPhone Snatched From Moving Car In Kurla.
The notorious ‘Thak-Thak Gang’ has resurfaced on the streets of Mumbai, this time targeting a car in Kurla. A man from Navi Mumbai became the latest victim when his iPhone was stolen in a swift, well-coordinated theft while he was driving down the SLR bridge. 📖 Read More
4. Mumbai court denies bail to Mihir Shah in BMW hit-and-run case.
A Mumbai court has refused bail to Mihir Shah, the son of a former Shiv Sena politician, in the BMW hit-and-run case, reported PTI. The court, while denying bail to Shah, the main accused in the case, cited "merciless behaviour". It also added that the accused demonstrates himself above the law due to his "financial and muscular power". 📖 Read Full Story
5. Linkin Park to perform in India for the first time at Mumbai's Lollapalooza 2026.
Rock fans, it’s finally happening! Linkin Park is coming to India. Yes, you read that right. The legendary American band has confirmed their first-ever performance in the country, headlining Lollapalooza India 2026 at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse on January 24-25, 2026. The two-day festival, returning for its fourth edition in the city, was already creating buzz, and Linkin Park’s confirmation has only fuelled the excitement. 📖 Read More | Book your tickets here
6. Swift action helps Mumbai Police foil two extortion rackets.
In two separate incidents, the police have arrested four people for attempting to extort money by issuing threats. In Goregaon, the police nabbed a 26-year-old man who posed as a Lawrence Bishnoi gang member and demanded Rs 25 lakh cash and 1 kg of gold from a businessman after losing money in online gambling. In another case, the Charkop police arrested three people, including two women, for demanding Rs 2 lakh from a ration shop owner after falsely accusing him of stocking stolen ration supplies. 📖 Read More
Events you might want to attend (Aug 30-Sep 5)
Classroom Of Love By Vishal Punjabi
30 Aug (11.00 AM)
Whistling Woods International
Book here
Vishal Punjabi, an Indian film director and producer, is all set to host yet another hands-on workshop where you will get to learn about the art and beauty of filming weddings. You will not only learn how to shoot and put all your heart into it, but also a sort of to-do list on what to keep in mind before you approach a shoot.
Sijya’s EP Leather & Brass
30 Aug | 7.30 PM
The Cube, NMACC
Book here
Sijya, a Delhi-based producer and graphic artist, is undertaking an India Tour where she will be playing live sets and hosting listening sessions. Her much-awaited EP Leather & Brass was released on August 7 with 'I Only Want To Crash' being the third single.
Onam Sadya Supper Club
24 Aug | 2.00 PM
The Tanjore Tiffin Room, Nesco, Goregaon
Book here
To ring in the festive feels of Onam, we are collaborating with The Tanjore Tiffin Room for an Onam Sadya supper club. It’s an intimate, sit-down experience made for those who love tradition, flavour, and festive stories told through food, where you will be served Sadya on banana leaves, with 20+ soulful dishes that celebrate Kerala’s rich culinary heritage.
Local eatery spotlight
Vietnom
A Wing, Shop No. 001 & 101, Ganga Jamna Sangam, 14th and 24th Road, Khar West, Mumbai Suburban, Linking Road, Bandra West, Mumbai
Authentic Vietnamese cuisine with fresh, bold flavors.
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Local business spotlight
Open Secret: Healthy snacking company with nutritious, guilt-free alternatives to traditional treats.
Saraf Chaudhary Nagar, Kandivali East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400101
Only the best locally manufactured and sourced ingredients go into their products overseen by the careful eyes of mothers from the local community. The result, a pack full of warmth, love and nutrition.
And that's a wrap of this week’s edition of Mumbai Hype!
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The Mumbai Hype Team