Workshop
Thursday
Yogalates is described as a meeting place of east and west because it effectively merges the ancient practice of Yoga from the East with the core stabilising, posture enhancing dynamics of Pilates from the West. This fusion of exercises mixes both disciplines to develop core strength, help tone muscles, increase flexibility, and reduce stress. At Frequencee, The Plaza, 1st. Floor, Hughes Road, Tel: 9920131637.

Shop
Friday
Ekstop.com is delivering Christmas trees (at a discount) this Christmas season. Instead of going through the whole Christmas shopping ordeal of fighting the crowd, lugging the Christmas tree home and spending money and time on travel, customers can get Christmas trees delivered to their doorsteps free of charge. The cost per tree is Rs 400.

Rockstand offers free e-books from December 24-26 to celebrate Christmas in an exciting way on its mobile application ROCKSTAND and even online at Rockasap.com. Also find some books which are Christmas-oriented and best read children’s books at a special price of Rs 99 only.

Sweets and chocolates are synonymous to the holy festival of Christmas and the celebrations that come along. To add to the celebrations Prime Luxury Home Store has introduced a premium line of Christmas special chocolate molds in shapes of Santa Claus, Christmas Trees, Reindeer, etc. Address: Shop No. 15, Ground Floor, CR2 Mall, Nariman Point.

ART
Friday
Check out the latest exhibition by artist Bharat Tripathi. Titled The Story of Shiva — the artist has depicted different facets of Shiva and stories related with him. He has depicted him as the ruler of the cosmic cycle — a destroyer as well as preserver of the Universe. On till December 25, At Coomaraswamy Hall, Prince of Wales Museum, Kala Ghoda.

Saturday
Actor/artist Rashmi Pitre’s exhibition Painting With Poetry is currently on display and features her journey from the heart of the painting to the heart of the poetry. She says, the exhibition needs to be closely experienced to be understood. Till December 22, At Gallery Pradarshak, Khar.

The City and Industrial Development Corporation’s (Cidco) plans to set up an International Diplomatic Enclave (IDE) at sector 10 in Airoli is getting a lukewarm response from several countries, who have expressed an interest in setting up consulates in the enclave, but have not yet given any confirmation.
The project proposes to serve as gateway for many countries across the globe, to engage in mutually beneficial collaborations with the Indian citizens. The enclave will have a good infrastructure, securities and communication facilities so that the consulates serve people better.
“The work at the site is progressing well and we are inviting consulates from different nations to visit the site and have a look at the facilities on offer, so that they can set their offices in the satellite city, on the lines of Chanakya Puri in New Delhi. Representatives from nearly 40 countries have visited the site, but we are yet to receive any feedback from them,” Cidco public relations officer, Mohan Ninawe said.
The location of the IDE is close to the international airports. Strategically located in the heart of the MMR, it will serve a population of over 18 million. Though well-connected by rail and road network, construction of helipads at the Enclave has been proposed for speedy access.
The project, spread over 27.3 sq hectares has the eco-preserve area to the west and an arterial road is proposed on its east. The project also has a scenic waterfront along 80 % of its perimeter with only the northern edge connected to the mainland. The IDE is also accessible from the Eastern Express Highway and the Thane-Belapur Road, connecting the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The facilities within the Enclave include international school, auditoriums, exhibition spaces, health club, restaurants and housing complex.

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is all set to turn the nullah at Vashi’s sector 16A into a prime real estate property worth crores of rupees.
According to real estate experts, the market value of a commercial property in Vashi is around Rs30,000 per sq ft. “The civic body has constructed 30 kiosks at the spot. The authorities will take a decision later to either sell or rent the shops to florists, newspaper vendors, among others,” said Vikram Shinde, NCP corporator from this ward.
“I feel the NMMC must give these kiosks on lease to locals and preference should be given to physically-challenged persons and ex-servicemen,” Shinde added. The work at this parking lot has entered the last stage and will be completed in a month’s time.
Besides shops, this land will be utilised as a parking lot too. The civic body had planned to develop an open parking facility by covering a nullah that runs parallel to a road connecting Shivaji Chowk to the busy Palm Beach Road near Arenja Corner. The parking lot will accommodate 225 four-wheelers and around 200 two-wheelers. To accommodate an integrated drainage system, the NMMC widened and covered the nullah that was constructed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation nearly 35 years ago.
Meanwhile, residents have welcomed the move. “Being a commercial hub, sector 17 has heavy traffic flow everyday. NMMC’s decision is welcome,” says Vashi resident Ameya C.
A sector 16A resident Nitish Anand said, “After the NMMC began covering the nullah, the mosquito menace diminished drastically and so has the foul smell emanating from the place. The entire place has got a facelift.”
Another resident has requested the NMMC to provide proper security at the proposed facility given the history of car break-ins in the area.

Wonders Park in sector 19A, Nerul, is scheduled for opening today. Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar will inaugurate the park in the presence of Maharashtra minister of state for urban development Bhaskar Jadhav, Thane guardian minister Ganesh Naik, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Vasant Davkhare and other senior officials.
“All the work inside the park like installing the musical fountain and developing a food court and party lawn is over. NCP chief Sharad Pawar has agreed to come. He will attend the fuction at 11am,” mayor Sagar Naik said.
Naik added that preference will be given to locals while allotting job opportunities at Wonders Park.
On the recent spate of allegations by opposition Shiv Sena and Congress members regarding the money spent on shifting high-tension overhead cables near the park, underground, the mayor said, “Opposition will keep on leveling allegations, it is their job.”
Sena and Congress members had raised questions about work on the shifting of cables escalating the project cost to Rs37 crore. Another one crore was contributed by Sanjeev Naik from the MP fund.
Speaking about the e-learning initiative of NMMC, mayor Naik said, “We have already scanned 15,000 books and these will soon be available online. We will also make books available according to the readers’ demands.”