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Mumbai city's water supply lakes approach full capacity
After a week of significant rainfall, the seven primary water supply lakes for Mumbai are nearing full capacity.
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News that caught attention
1. City's water supply lakes approach full capacity following intense rainfall over the week.
After a week of significant rainfall, the seven primary water supply lakes for Mumbai are nearing full capacity. 📖 Read Full Story
2. MNS Chief Raj Thackeray meets CM Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai, just a day after BEST Credit Society poll debacle.
Maharashtra politics witnessed a surprising development on Thursday as Raj Thackeray met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, sparking intense speculation across political circles. Raj Thackeray, accompanied by his trusted aide and former minister Bala Nandgaonkar, visited Varsha, the chief minister’s official residence at Malabar Hill in Mumbai. 📖 Full Details
3. Mumbai: Incomplete password on wall reveals teen’s accidental fall
Investigation finds 17-year-old leaned out of her bedroom window while writing computer password for her mother; the girl was leaving the country for further studies and, hence, was instructed by her mother to make a note of the passwords. 📖 Read More
4. For Ganeshotsav, BEST to run 26 extra buses in Mumbai between August 27 and September 5
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking has announced a series of arrangements to ensure smooth transport and uninterrupted power during the upcoming Ganeshotsav. BEST will operate 26 additional buses between August 27 and September 5, covering the period between Gauri immersion and Anant Chaturdashi, when the movement of devotees is at its peak. 📖 Read Full Story
5. Mithi River desilting scam: Contractor held for ‘submitting fake pictures, videos of silt removal’
In an investigation into the Rs 65-crore Mithi River desilting scam, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) arrested Shersingh Rathod, a contractor from Borivali for allegedly submitting fake pictures and videos of silt removal work and thereby fraudulently benefitting of Rs 29.63 crore. This is the third arrest in the Mithi River desilting scam and earlier, Ketan Kadam and Jayesh Joshi were arrested. 📖 Read More
6. 81-year-old woman duped of Rs 7.8 cr: Man whose account was used to transfer money held
An 87-year-old former lieutenant commander with the Indian Navy was duped of Rs. 14.5 lakh after a cyber fraudster claiming to be a Mumbai police Crime Branch officer threatened to book him in a money laundering case. 📖 Read More
Events you might want to attend (Aug 23-29)
The ReWear Project: A Streetwear Painting Workshop
23 Aug (2.00 PM)
Journal, 396-3, North Ave, Potohar Nagar, Santacruz (West)
Book here
Journal, in collaboration with a local artist, Amolika Rege, is hosting The ReWear Project — a streetwear painting workshop. This is where you can unleash your creativity in full force while keeping sustainability in mind, and savouring the comfort food. You can transform pre-loved goods, like denim jackets, jeans, wallets, and leather bags, into wearable art.
Canvas By Her: India's 1st Art-Inspired Brunch
24 Aug | 12.30 PM
Seven Kitchens, The St. Regis Mumbai
Book here
The St. Regis Mumbai X Seven Kitchens has teamed up with Urmi’s Art Forum to unveil Canvas by Her. The Director of Culinary at The St. Regis Mumbai is curating the brunch experience, aka an edible exhibition. Seven women artists will accompany seven female chefs.
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
O Pedro
Unit 2, Plot C 68, Jet Airways - Godrej, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai
Goan-inspired eatery blending Portuguese influences with Mumbai flair.
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Local business spotlight
Dreambaux Library
Saraf Chaudhary Nagar, Kandivali East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400101
You will find this hidden gem in the bustling suburb of Kandivali. Dreambaux offers a peaceful retreat for book lovers. You can sit here and study in its quaint and calming interiors. The library is a house of thoughtful books across various genres. It’s indeed a perfect place if you are a niche literature geek. The most attractive section is the co-working area, giving the utmost focused section for dedicated study and work. Plus, you can have the convenience of an in-house snack shelf while exploring the well-curated collection of books.
Membership fees: INR 120 for a day
Timings: 8 AM to 10 PM (Mon to Sat) and 10 AM to 8 PM (Sun)
Contact: +918369551312
And that's a wrap of this week’s edition of Mumbai Hype!
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The Mumbai Hype Team