<h2>Matching matching!&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Creating a colour-coordinated frame, a monorail train crossing Wadala matches the spirit of the pink bougainvillea flowers in the foreground.</p>
<h2>When in detective Byomkesh&rsquo;s shoes</h2>
<p><img title="Chef Partho with a serving of daab chingri; shorshe ilish" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2023/apr/dos-twenty-eight-aril-b_e.jpg" alt="Chef Partho with a serving of daab chingri; shorshe ilish" width="1280" height="720" /><strong><em>Chef Partho with a serving of daab chingri; shorshe ilish</em></strong></p>
<p>We would have thought that one only needs to don their thinking caps when in the shoes of detective Byomkesh Bakshi. Turns out they should also have a huge appetite for the series and then Kolkata food. A recently concluded food trail in Andheri-based Goldfinch Hotel was curated around mystery-solving games and foods from that era. Subhadeep Datta, general manager at the hotel, shared, &ldquo;We tried to put together noteworthy dishes from across four different cuisines that were relished in Kolkata back in the day. So there was Bengali food, Mughlai dishes, Indian-Chinese, as well as preparations inspired by British colonists. The mysteries were mostly pictorial cues leading diners on to fun prizes.&rdquo; Datta added that they tied up with chef Partho from the iconic Basanta Cabin &mdash; a place popular for its fish and chicken kabiraji. And we are hungry. &nbsp;</p>
<h2>Women power is lit</h2>
<p><img title="Notebook art by Percy Kaki.  Pic Courtesy/@ZubaanBooks" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2023/apr/dos-twenty-eight-aril-c_e.jpg" alt="Notebook art by Percy Kaki.  Pic Courtesy/@ZubaanBooks" width="1280" height="720" /><strong><em>Notebook art by Percy Kaki. &nbsp;Pic Courtesy/@ZubaanBooks</em></strong></p>
<p>With bright and arresting artwork featuring women in leadership, activism and reflection, Zubaan &mdash; the independent feminist publishing &mdash; launched its limited edition totes and notebooks yesterday. We particularly like the illustration by Percy Kaki that depicts a woman lost in her thoughts. If you, like this diarist, are keen to flaunt these creations, head to @ZubaanBooks on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>A toast to the fastest cats</h2>
<p><img title="An alert cheetah surveys the field, artist unknown, 20th century. &nbsp;Pic Courtesy/Divyabhanusinh; (right) Divyabhanusinh" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2023/apr/dos-twenty-eight-aril-d_e.jpg" alt="An alert cheetah surveys the field, artist unknown, 20th century. &nbsp;Pic Courtesy/Divyabhanusinh; (right) Divyabhanusinh" width="1280" height="720" /><strong><em>An alert cheetah surveys the field, artist unknown, 20th century. &nbsp;Pic Courtesy/Divyabhanusinh; (right) Divyabhanusinh</em></strong></p>
<p>An upcoming conversation between Divyabhanusinh &mdash; a member of the cat specialist group, species survival commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature &mdash; and senior journalist Bachi Karkaria will interest anyone with a passion for adventure and history. The talk scheduled to happen in early May will shine a light on Divyabhanusinh&rsquo;s updated book, The Story of India&rsquo;s Cheetahs. &ldquo;The book is a study of human-cheetah interactions from prehistoric times to the animal&rsquo;s extinction in the country in 1997, and its re-introduction in September, 2022,&rdquo; the author shared with this diarist. He also told us that he is looking forward to the talk with Karkaria. &ldquo;I hope the book reaches a much wider audience so as to create awareness about how we had lost the big cat and how we got it back.&rdquo;</p>
<h2>Learning to date with care</h2>
<p><img title="The artwork for Tinder Love &amp; Care; (right) Swati Jagadish" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2023/apr/dos-twenty-eight-aril-e_e.jpg" alt="The artwork for Tinder Love &amp; Care; (right) Swati Jagadish" width="1280" height="720" /><strong><em>The artwork for Tinder Love &amp; Care; (right) Swati Jagadish</em></strong></p>
<p>It seems cupid has just upgraded. Even as millennials get over terms such as ghosting and zombies, dating app Tinder has released Tinder Love &amp; Care, a wellness guide to help women date without compromising on self-care. Swati Jagdish, sexuality health educator, who was among the contributors, said, &ldquo;When we practise self-care, we learn to prioritise our needs while respecting those of our partners. It helps in making choices that align with our values.&rdquo; Aahana Dhar, director of communications, India, Tinder, said, &ldquo;Whether it is advice on tough conversations or tips to feel confident, the guide is designed to help young women thrive in their dating journey without judgment.&rdquo; &nbsp;Women can check out the online version on tinderloveandcare.com for details.</p>
<h2>No more autopilot in Bandra East</h2>
<p><img title="Autos can freely move on the road opposite Bandra station; (right) commuters are not harassed as they move in and out of the station" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2023/apr/dos-twenty-eight-aril-f_e.jpg" alt="Autos can freely move on the road opposite Bandra station; (right) commuters are not harassed as they move in and out of the station" width="1280" height="720" /><strong><em>Autos can freely move on the road opposite Bandra station; (right) commuters are not harassed as they move in and out of the station</em></strong></p>
<p>Today, as this diarist took her usual route via the railway bridge to reach Bandra East, she was surprised at the no-show of shared autos for the third consecutive day. Previously, it was a common drill where autowallahs would wait near the pavement alongside the bridge and pester commuters to reveal their destination. Like a relay race, one would recommend you to the next, and so on. They had worked out a system to ensure that no passenger waited for over a minute. Now, with police patrolling the area frequently, the road is no longer clogged by auto-rickshaws. Although this diarist will miss the amusement that came with it, she has to agree that this change is for the greater good.</p>

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