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Abha Narain Lambah’s firm took on a government project to redesign the area around the Gateway of India in 2023. For this she designed a rendering of the Gateway Plaza, as seen above. Her version of the Plaza would provide uniterrupted views of the monument. The project suddenly fell through. Lambah hopes that BMC restarts this project. ILLUSTRATION/ABHA NARAIN LAMBAH

Here's how the newly-elected corporators can help build the perfect Mumbai

...but we want to hope for the best. That’s why we got architects and urban planners reimagine an aspirational Mumbai for the newly-elected corporators to take note of

Viswanathan Anand is estimated to have a net worth of around US$ 10 million and is ranked among the top 10 richest chess players in the world

India's chess prodigies are not only winning but also earning big money

Indian young prodigies are not only showing their prowess on the checkerboard, but also in their earnings from prize money and sponsorships, as chess finally turns lucrative

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Queer community members are planning private screenings of Heated Rivalry for Pride celebrations, as well as Galentine’s Day. Pic/Nimesh Dave

As 'Heated Rivalry' goes viral, Mumbaikars dive into what makes it popular

Why are Indians going gaga over a Canadian show about gay ice hockey players? Seeing queer joy and pleasure in the mainstream consciousness matters, says the city’s LGBTQIA+ community, while also asking: When will India get its own Heated Rivalry?

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Bandland which took over Bengaluru last year, showcasing a lineup that spanned genres and cultures, was abruptly cancelled when one of its headliners, Muse, pulled out of the festival. Pic/Instagram@theindianmusicdiaries

Indian fans are dreaming with a broken heart as music concerts get cancelled

From Muse to John Mayer, high-profile pullouts and postponements are raising questions about infrastructure, planning and transparency in India’s live music scene

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