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Mumbai Eastern waterfront is the last chance for the city to save itself
After the mill land debacle, Mumbai is on the threshold of losing yet another precious public land to commercialisation and possibly, privatisation – its port land along the Eastern Waterfront Front (EWF). This & more in this week's edition of Mumbai Hype.
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News that caught attention
1. Mumbai Eastern waterfront is the last chance for the city to save itself
After the mill land debacle, Mumbai is on the threshold of losing yet another precious public land to commercialisation and possibly, privatisation – its port land along the Eastern Waterfront Front (EWF). This contiguous land parcel which stretches from Wadala in the north to Colaba in the south, falling under the jurisdiction of the densest wards of the city, namely A, B, C, E, F-North, and F-South is set to be leased out for 30 years, in parts, as ad hoc individual plots, hence, implying that any master planning for this area is redundant. 📖 Read Full Story
2. Minister Nitesh Rane announces free Ganpati special Modi Express trains from Mumbai to Konkan for Ganeshotsav
In a heartwarming initiative for Konkan residents, Minister Nitesh Rane has announced the launch of two special Ganpati Modi Express trains to facilitate travel from Mumbai to Konkan for the Ganeshotsav festival. 📖 Full Details
3. Mumbai residents face Property Tax bill delays from BMC as deadline nears
Mumbai’s civic administration is under pressure as thousands of property owners complain of receiving their tax bills just days before the August 13 deadline. 📖 Read More
4. 9.4k patients kept in the lurch as organ donations in state hospitals remain low
For nearly two decades, private facilities have been overshadowing Maharashtra’s government and BMC-run hospitals in cadaver organ donations in a gap so wide that it is costing lives, warn experts. 📖 Read Full Story
5. BMC Colaba school’s English-medium students to be relocated
After weeks of protests from parents, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has shifted 1,423 English-medium students of its Colaba School to the third floor of the Colaba Market BMC School building, starting from Thursday. 📖 Read More
6. Ex-Navy officer threatened with ‘money laundering case’, duped of Rs. 14.5 lakh by cyber fraudster in Mumbai
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
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Events you might want to attend (Aug 16-22)
Crowd Work By Manhar Seth (Stand-up Spoken Word Poetry)
16 Aug (7.00 PM & 9.30 PM)
The Habitat, Mumbai
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A poet and one of the best stand-up spoken word artists in the country, Manhar Seth, is all set to interact with the audience. Happening in The Habitat, he will do fun crowdwork while reciting some of his shayaris. If you have liked even one of his reels on Instagram, this is the place to be.
Anuga Select India 2025
20-22 Aug | 10:00 AM - 6.00 PM
Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
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Anuga Select India 2025 is set to build on the remarkable success of the 2024 edition, which saw groundbreaking innovations, business growth, and robust international collaborations in the food and beverage industry. The event offers unparalleled opportunities for business networking, product showcases, and knowledge sharing, tailored to the evolving demands of the sector. The platform fosters collaboration between MSMEs, start-ups, and industry leaders, while offering deep dives into F&B advancements, product innovations, and HORECA segment.
Coil & Clay — Pottery Workshop
16 Aug | 1.00 PM & 17 Aug | 1.00 PM
Pret A Manger - Infinity Mall, Oshiwara, Andheri West
Third Wave Coffee - Siddharth Nagar Road, Motilal Nagar, Goregaon West
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Coil, clay, and a whole lot of creativity — make your weekend count by taking part in the Coil Pottery Workshop. Get your hands in the mud without needing a wheel. It's a beginner-friendly workshop, and they will provide you with all the materials to craft something amazing! So you can head there without any worries.
Local eatery spotlight
Nav Chaitanya - 4 Bungalows, Mumbai
Are you craving some seafood? This is the place to be to savour authentic Malvani cuisine.
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Local business spotlight
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And that's a wrap of this week’s edition of Mumbai Hype!
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