Here’s a recap of Mid-day.com’s top feature stories from last week

We started the week by bringing to you the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations of this year We also delved into many crucial healthrelated stories ranging from the need for women to have constructive conversations around sex and pleasure with their girlfriends to exploring the health impacts of vaping and understanding the health risks of Nipah virusFor all the music enthusiasts on the occasion of International Country Music Day 2023 we spoke to country music fans and a musician to know their love for the genre Besides this we also had a candid conversation with popular Indian rapper Baba Sehgal who took us through his music the evolving nature of the industry his love for food songs and unique lyricsTo serve you a dash of Mumbai we also spoke at large about why it is so difficult to find rental accommodation in Mumbai This week under our fortnightly series lsquoShelf Lifersquo we stumbled upon a heavenly place for bibliophiles right outside Vile Parle station that has a collection of over one lakh booksHere is a complete list of our top feature stories from last weekGanesh Chaturthi 2023 How these Mumbaikars are using millets chocolates paper and books to make the idolAs more people switch to ecofriendly methods of making Lord Ganesha idols for Ganeshotsav this year there are others who are making use of chocolate to make the idols while some are making use of clay along with paper and even books to decorate the pandalRead MoreLadies herersquos how talking sex with your girl gang can help you navigate your sexual needsFrom telling you how to have sex to ensuring you have a perfect climax your girl gang can help you navigate your sex life better We got an expert and some friends to talk about the benefits of discussing sex with your girlfriends and how to go about it the right wayRead MoreGanesh Chaturthi 2023 How Mumbairsquos different communities are bringing in festivities this yearMumbai will come alive over the next few days as city dwellers welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes Ahead of the celebrations middaycom spoke to members of the Tamil Maharashtrian and Goud Saraswat Brahmin communities who tell us about their preparations and celebrations of their culture as they devote the next 10 days to the elephantheaded godRead MoreGanesh Chaturthi 2023 How women of Mumbairsquos dhol tasha groups are playing dhols in styleOn the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 we explore the participation of women in Mumbairsquos dhol tasha groups and dissect their unique fusion of IndoWestern attireRead MoreInternational Country Music Day 2023 Indian country music fans musicians on why they enjoy the genreIndia boasts of many different genres of music that are loved by all but among them is a simmering subculture of country music which is not only being enjoyed by people of all ages but also played Marking International Country Music Day earlier this month we spoke to country music fans and a musician to know their love for the genreRead MoreExplained What is the rare braindamaging virus that is spreading in KeralaThe Nipah virus spreads to human bodies primarily through direct contact with infected animals or consumption of food products exposed to saliva or urine from infected batsRead MoreWorld Alzheimerrsquos Day 2023 What you need to know about the neurological condition and herersquos how you can helpEvery year World Alzheimerrsquos Day is celebrated on September 21 to raise awareness about the neurological condition among people Mumbai health experts shed light on the causes symptoms effects challenges and how people can help those suffering from the diseaseRead MoreMemory cafes offer a path to cognitive improvement for Alzheimerrsquos patientsNewage medical treatments for Alzheimerrsquos disease are underway to enhance the cognitive functions and wellbeing of patients Innovative solutions like memory cafes virtual reality art therapy and tautargeted treatment are gaining prominence in tackling the heartbreaking ailmentRead MoreAre vapes really a safer alternative to cigarettesEcigarettes or vapes despite being considered a safer option than tobacco cigarettes their sale and purchase is banned in India Why Health experts share interesting insightsRead MoreWhy is it so tough to find rental accommodation in MumbaiFinding the perfect apartment in Mumbai is like chasing a mirage It appears within reach but not quite We investigate the factors that contribute to the cityrsquos inflated housing rentalsRead MoreTimeless charm Mumbais 56yearold bookstore in Vile Parle houses over 1 lakh booksRight outside Vile Parle railway station a bookstore with a collection of over a lakh books awaits all the bibliophiles of Mumbai From books starting at just Rs 20 this book stall is home to classics as well as the newest novels making it heaven for all those who love to readRead MoreOriginality over everything Honestly I dont want to change myselfIn an exclusive interview with middaycom amid his No Bullshit tour Baba Sehgal dives into his music evolving nature of the industry his love for food songs and unique lyricsRead More