YOUR CITY YOUR DAY

YOUR CITY YOUR DAY

l ADOPT Nico is a one-month-old beautiful male pup. He is very soft and cuddly, very playful, energetic and enjoys a belly rub. Indian breeds are best suited for our weather and are easy to care of. With growing awareness, more Indian pups are finding good homes. You too can be part of the change Contact: Genuine and loving families can call 98201 91321, 98200 01506 to adopt Mr Socks, a 7-8 week-old male tabby kitten is looking for a home. He is of Indian breed, has a thick coat, is richly striped and has white socks. He is playful and friendly and will make a lovely pet. He is kitty-litter and toilet-trained, dewormed and healthy. Kittens are best adopted in pairs and provide love, entertainment and happiness to your home Contact: Call 99870 85350 to adopt Meow is a three-month-old ginger-striped kitten looking for a home. He is playful and friendly, and will make a lovely pet. He is kitty-litter and toilet trained, dewormed and healthy Contact: To adopt, call 99870 85350 l SCIENCE Attend a Chai and Why talk on 'The Cosmic Web by professor Subha Majumdar, TIFR. On the largest scales, gravity has spun a web of structures more intricate than those made by any spider on earth. The sheets and filaments and knots of matter brought together by gravity tell the story of our Universe: how it began, how it grew, what it is made of, and, how it may all end. All Chai and Why sessions are free and require no prior registration When: Sunday, April 11 Where: Ruparel College, outside Matunga Road station Timing: 11am onwards Contact: Visit www.facebook.com/chaiandwhy l WORKSHOPS Explore the world of sinful indulgence with Pooja Dhingra, the creative mind behind Le 15 Patisserie, as Foodhall hosts a master class with the innovative pastry chef. Learn to effortlessly bake red velvet cupcakes, chocolate truffle, chocolate mousse and vanilla and cinnamon truffle. This workshop will also expose you to some of the well kept secrets of baking, measuring and folding. Registration fee is Rs1,000 per person and ingredients will be provided at the venue When: Monday, April 16 Where: Foodhall, Palladium, Phoenix Mills - Level 3 Timing: 3pm onwards Contact: 93246 18230, 3026 4578 Ajit and Ruby's Body Dynamics is conducting a 10-day Summer Dance Workshop for ladies (aged 30-50). Styles include Hip Hop, Salsa Solo, Merengue, Cha Cha, Bollywood and Belly. Classes include warm-up, cardio and cool-down. Beginners welcome and registration fee is Rs1,200 When: April 16 to May 2 Where: St. Joseph's Primary School, first floor (a/c mirrored studio), off Hill Road, Bandra (West) Timing: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays - 3.30pm to 4.30pm Contact: 99870 15000, 98923 15740 or visit www.bodydynamicsindia.com Attend a basic-level workshop, Bird Identification for Beginners organised by BNHS and conducted by Nilkhil Bhopale, co-author of Birds of the Indian Subcontinent- A Field Guide. In this two-day workshop, participants will get an opportunity to learn field techniques like bird call recognition, bird behaviour and habitat preferences from the expert. Participants will be trained to use spotting scopes and how to choose and use a proper pair of binoculars for birdwatching. The workshop includes a field trip to the Karnala Bird Sanctuary. Registration fee is Rs1,200 for members and Rs1,500 for non-members When: May 5 and May 6 Where: Hornbill House, Dr Salim Ali Chowk, opp. Lion Gate, near Kalaghoda Timing: 3.30pm to 7pm Contact: For more details or to register, email bnhs.programmes@gmail.com or call 2282 1811, 2287 1202 l SPIRITUALITY Attend a beginner's session on Three-Step Rhythmic Breathing (3SRB), an ancient technique of breathing which calms the mind and brings total physical, emotional and mental health to the body-brain system. This technique has been derived from the Yogasutra of Sage Patanjali and was passed down in the guru-shishya parampara until SN Tavaria, a rishi of our modern age began teaching the technique in public in the ’80s. All 3SRB sessions are completely free and require no prior registration. The session will be an introduction to this ancient system of self-realisation and will include the teaching of the six refining exercises When: Friday, April 20 Where: Health Education Library, Excelsior Business Center, National Insurance Building, near Excelsior Cinema, Dr DN Road, CST Timing: 4pm to 6pm Contact: For enquiries, call 99209 90985 or visit www.3srb.org Empower yourself with this two-day hands-on workshop on how to heal yourself and others, reduce stress, improve the quality of your life and much more. Affiliated to the World Pranic Healing Foundation, these classes are held in 100 countries. Experience healing, peace and harmony. Participants should be 16 years and above When & Where: Sector 19, Vashi (April 15); Ahimsa Marg, Khar (April 21 and April 22); IDBI Community Hall, Ghatkopar (April 22 and April 29) and Sector 19, Vashi (April 28 and April 29) Timing: 9.30am to 6pm on all days Contact: For more information, call 3266 8488 or email phmumbai@gmail.com l SCHOLARSHIP India First Foundation School-Karjat, a premium residential school affiliated to the ICSE board, has launched its "scholarship test" online on www.iffschool.in, which will give students an opportunity to avail of up to 100% scholarship. The test will evaluate students on their abilities and skills in subjects like Math, English and Science. The top 100 students who perform in the online test shall then be invited for a final evaluation at the school, following which deserving candidates will be offered a scholarship of up to 100%. The school, also supporting Empowerment of the Girl Child, offers a 25% fee waiver for girls. Contact: For more information, visit www.iffschool.in l LECTURE Attend the 19th Smt Bansari Sheth Endowment Lecture by Rajan Jayakar, advocate and solicitor on ‘150 Years of the Bombay High Court’. The lecture will be presided by justice Sujata Manohar (Retd), trustee of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai. Entry is free When: Monday, April 16 Where: Durbar Hall, Asiatic Society of Mumbai, Fort Timing: 5.30pm onwards