Updated On: 15 May, 2022 05:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
International Nurses Day and World Cocktail Day marked the second week of May. Our coverage explored the experiences of male nurses, the return of Y2K fashion, the evolution of museums in Mumbai, and an exclusive chat with Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej. This week, our series ‘Shelf Life’ touches base with book clubs across the city

Our top stories of the week cover a range of topics from culture to gastronomy. Pic/Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
International Nurses Day and World Cocktail Day were observed during the second week of May. Our coverage delved into gendered nature of nursing, as male nurses shared their experiences and spoke of the inherent bias surrounding their jobs. On World Cocktail Day, mixologists highlighted the influence of popular culture on how we drink, and shared recipes of iconic on-screen cocktails from James Bond’s Martini to Carrie Bradshaw’s Cosmopolitan. To combat the ongoing heat wave, city chefs also shared cooling recipes using curd and buttermilk as key ingredients.
Fashion has always been cyclic, and Y2K (fashion from the 2000’s) has made a raging comeback. Experts comment on the return of the turn of the millennium style and share tips on how to make your look more Y2K. This week, Grammy-winning music composer Ricky Kej also sat down for an exclusive chat with Mid-day Online and shared his love for childhood idol Stewart Copeland.