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If your Spotify playlist has been constantly calling you out for an unhealthy obsession with Punjabi folk and some genre-breaking bangers lately, here’s a live gig you should bookmark for your calendar. Singer-songwriter Rashmeet Kaur is returning with her folk-fusion music to Mumbai and Delhi this August.  The composer will kick off her mini tour in Delhi on August 22 before heading to Mumbai on August 28. The metro cities have never fallen short of concerts, but this one’s honestly also for you if you’ve never explored beyond rock-n-roll. Expect some genre-breaking bangers and soulful melodies... and some good-old chorus screaming, of course. Who’s Rashmeet Kaur? The singer-composer-songwriter, who’s built a loyal fanbase over the years, began her career by appearing on reality TV shows – you might have seen her as a contestant in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in 2012. Rashmeet is known for blending Punjabi folk songs with multiple Western genres like hip-hop and electronic music, creating something nostalgic and definitely impossible not to dance to. From the chart-topping Bajre Da Sitta and Nadiyon Paar – even if you don’t recognize the names, you’ve certainly heard at least some of these songs – to Janiye, Ghana Kasoota and Nachaawe, Rashmeet’s songs have become a fixture, whether on wedding dance floors, house parties with friends or late-night drives. How to get tickets You can book tickets on District By Zomato – starting from ₹999 in Delhi and ₹1299 in Mumbai. Reach the venue at th

If you’re thinking this year’s concert calendar couldn’t get any more packed, here’s another addition to your schedule – Adam Port is bringing his solo tour to India this November.  Sunburn made an official announcement of the Berlin-based DJ’s three-city tour in India, which includes Delhi on November 13, Kolkata on November 14, and Bengaluru on November 15. Curiously, Mumbai isn’t listed in the itinerary – a surprise, especially after Keinemusik’s blockbuster show at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in March this year, generating a buzz among electro music lovers. This announcement also confirms a 360-degree stage experience where the musician will be surrounded by the crowd instead of towering above it – expect memorable moments of hands-in-the-air with some phone flashlights.   How to get tickets? If you’re a FamFam member, then don’t miss out on the Pre-Sale for Adam Port’s concert, which is now live. And, for the general public, it begins from 5.30pm on Thursday, July 30 via BookMyShow. Given the record producer’s massive fan following globally, you probably wouldn’t want to leave this chance until the last minute. About Adam Port Adam Port is known for his Afro-House music and became one of the biggest names in the genre. The artist grew up exploring hip-hop turntablism and DJing in his initial career before he founded the German electronic music label Keinemusik with other members: Reznik, &Me, Rampa, and Monja Gentschow  If you’ve ever spent five minutes – or more – on TikTo

There's a new cafe-cum-bar on the block! This time it's actress Shilpa Shetty and her entrepreneur husband Raj Kundra's newest drop on the food and bev scene – Janu by Blondie, helmed by their Bastian Hospitality.   Janu, which opened to the public on July 15, isn't your regular cafe. For one, it transforms to a cocktail bar by evening. Secondly, it's pure vegetarian. (Read: no eggs in addition to no meat or poultry.)  The interiors involve a fairly desi spin on the modern cafe experience: mustard and terracotta hues, sculptured archways, patterned flooring, pendant lighting. It almost look slightly Moroccan. Morning coffee's supposed to transition into lunch, and then into pre-dinner drinks. And no Euro-centric menu here. You're getting chaat and dal. Experimental Menu and Drinks Ah, the contemporary twist on Indian classics. The food menu's got highlights like superfood salad sitting alongside palak patta chaat, raj kachori chaat, malaiyo, Zaffreno pasta and black dal with khameeri. And ever thought of your favourite Indian sweets being westernised? Here’s apple jalebi. Actually, there’s more: rasgulla matcha, rasgulla tiramisu latte. For some after-dark drinks, they're doing cool drinks inspired by all sorts of stuff, including the evil eye, apparently. The café also has a retail section for matcha and coffee to take home. More about the owners For Shipa and Raj – the founders of the insanely popular celebrity go-to place for seafood feasts and star-studded diners, Bastian

Mumbaikars, it’s once again time to bust out your inner art and film critic in a top hat. Your favourite art festival – Kala Ghoda Arts Festival – is set to make its comeback. The beloved festival has announced its dates and a new theme for 2027. As announced on its official Instagram page, Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGAF) will return on January 30, 2027, and run till February 7, 2027. The news comes on the heels of an exciting phase for the locality, with the Kala Ghoda precinct recently getting a facelift that's improved pedestrian infrastructure and made the area more welcoming for visitors. The theme celebrates Mumbai's multiple identities KGAF's theme for the upcoming edition is 'MultipliCity' – a clever play on words that reflects the many co-existing versions of Mumbai, with the tagline of 'Same streets. New energy'. Inaugurated in 1999, the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival takes place in the Kala Ghoda precinct in South Mumbai, which comes alive with live music, theatre and dance performances, visual art exhibitions, panel discussions, film screenings, literature sessions, and children's workshops spread across multiple venues in the area, like Cross Maidan, Jehangir Art Gallery, CSMVS, Horniman Circle, and more. From students to corporate workers to artists and educators, the festival commemorates the diversity of the city of dreams. The full nine-day programme hasn't been revealed yet, so stay tuned!  

Listening to live music surrounded by mist-covered mountains, a sky full of stars, and endless paddy fields. That’s what your four days at Ziro Festival would look like. India’s first eco-friendly music festival is set to transform the Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh from 24th to 27th September this year into a scenic live music venue. Powering on since 2012, Ziro’s become easily one of the coolest Indian music festivals. It supports local tribes and artists while also providing a platform for Indian and global indie talents. Unlike large LED screens and pyrotechnics, Ziro fest uses locally-sourced bamboo and wood to build stages, employing Apatani artisans of the locality for its infrastructure, and it follows a zero plastic policy too.  More than just music Expect socializing while listening to the live playlist (including jazz, hip-hop, electronic, and some experimental music), local Northeastern food, and a campfire experience. You’ll spend hours between the sets and that's the charm of Ziro Festival – blending live performances with local life, nature and striking conversations with new people. The stay: Wake up inside a tent (camping remains the popular option), surrounded by a pine forest with a scenic hilly landscape view, sip locally brewed coffee, sample out regional cuisine and interact with the folks from the Apatani tribe. Some important things to know If you’re planning to attend the Ziro festival, you can book through two ways: the festival’s website and BookM

Visited Kala Ghoda lately? Now's maybe your best shot, as Mumbai’s arguably most iconic locality and premier cultural quarter's being transformed into a vehicle-free zone over the weekends to promote a far less hectic heritage experience. The BMC-led initiative, called the Kala Ghoda Art Avenue Beautification and Illumination Project was inaugurated on Tuesday. As many as five heritage streets in Kala Ghoda –  Ropewalk Lane, Saibaba Road, VB Gandhi Marg, Saibaba Road and B Bharucha Road – have been freshly renovated.  Art in plain sight While the neighbourhood's always been known as one of the more beautiful localities in Mumbai, and a prime destination for art festivals, gallery hopping and shopping, the vision now veers on a cobbled European aesthetic, with open air cafés and artistic walkways.  Under the project, the narrow lanes of Kala Ghoda gets precinct public art, stone-paved walkways, vividly-coloured murals with improved lighting, and four artworks sculpted by artists from JJ School of Arts. The Art Avenue Project takes inspiration from London's Carnaby and Glasgow's Buchanan Streets, allowing tourists and residents to explore the space by walking around on weekend evenings. Future plans include introducing al fresco dining and organising regular music, handicraft and art events. Wanting to get your steps in this weekend? This may just be for you. DETAILS When: Every Saturday and Sunday. 6pm–midnight.  

If you’re looking to revive your dinner plans amid the brief hiatus from pouring rain, we've got you. Izumi's bringing back Ramen Night after a hiatus of three years!  Ramen Night at Izumi's a one-night event where ramen lovers get to slurp noodles from slow-simmered broths. The Japanese restaurant ditches its regular menu for an evening, allowing you to experience its specially curated menu for the night, including cocktails and a dessert. This event is scheduled for consecutive nights at their three outlets: Hyderabad (July 13), Mumbai (July 14), and Assagao in Goa (July 15). The food menu's ramen-centric yet simple: a choice between a signature ramen bowl or their cult favourite ramen burger, an appetiser, available in vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and a cocktail or beer for the evening. Non-alcoholic folks can gulp down their mocktails and other beverages – just mention your preference while booking your slot. Fun beyond just dining If you think that polishing off the ramen bowl is too easy, Izumi has a more dramatic option for you: The Devil Bowl Challenge. Here, participants will need to race against one another, finishing off a fiery ramen bowl within a set time limit. The one who finishes first gets the prize. The catch? No drinks or water to calm down the fire in your mouth. This challenge is optional, and you won’t be charged extra for checking your spice tolerance. If you’re looking to indulge in some curated umami experience, then reserving your slot in a

  Mumbai's burger scene is about to get a little stranger. Bengaluru-born quick-service restaurant Alienkind opens in Andheri West this weekend, bringing its sci-fi aesthetic and UFO-shaped burgers to the city after finding a loyal following in Delhi. The restaurant created a buzz with a CGI-generated video on its Instagram, where helmeted figures step out of a spaceship, teasing a new store in Oshiwara, to open this Saturday, July 11.  Alienkind's flagship store opened in Bengaluru in 2024, taking the city by storm. Founders Vikram Kakkireni and Abhishek Kumar then expanded their business to Delhi, launching their first outlet in Connaught Place in March this year, with two more following in Moti Nagar and Kamala Nagar.    What to expect? You'd expect the usual: burgers, fries and coffee. And yes, those are here too. But Alienkind's menu leans delightfully offbeat, with Starship Burgers, HyperSlab sandwiches, Portal bagels and a line-up of experimental drinks. The flavours steer clear of the standard Indian fast food playbook too, with chimichurri sandwiches and gochujang burgers instead of the predictable tandoori-and-mayo combinations. The drinks have become something of a signature. Think strawberry and granola shakes, coconut-mango coolers with sago pearls, and protein-packed smoothies that have developed a loyal following of their own. And as the name suggests, the interiors of this next-gen cafe are alien-inspired – orangish neon-lit, scarlet walls, futuristic costum

Looking for another gallery to add to your rotation, Mumbai? Here's one for the list. While wandering around the CSMT station area, step into Kitab Mahal – built in the 1890s – where Gallery Maxima has just opened its doors. The space spans 1,600 square feet, giving artists room to exhibit large-scale work. White walls, stone flooring, curved glass windows and bright red bi-fold panel doors strike a balance between the building's Art Deco bones and a distinctly modern sensibility. Established by Sunaina Rajan, who previously co-founded Chemould CoLab, the gallery supports young and mid-career South Asian artists working across sculpture, painting, textiles, craft and new media. Translation: they’re not sticking to the usual roster of established names. The mandate is simple. Champion artists and build meaningful connections between them and the audience, all while digging into contemporary South Asian art. Dream Girl debuts Gallery Maxima has kicked off with a solo show, Dream Girl, by Mumbai-New York-based painter Maithili Chaturvedi. Through richly textured oil paintings on velvet, a material long associated with glamour and sensuality, the artist pays homage to Hindi cinema's iconic heroines. The series takes its name from Hema Malini's 1977 film Dream Girl, in which the actress plays five different characters. From resurrecting screen legends like Meena Kumari and Madhubala to Zeenat Aman, Helen and Rekha of the '70s and '80s, the works are not, strictly speaking, nostalg