October 16th 2023.
The cricket season is in full swing, and so is the betting season. Hundreds of crores of rupees are exchanged in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, all through convenient digital payment modes such as GPay. On Saturday, during the India vs Pakistan match in Ahmedabad, betting reached its peak. Despite the recent arrests of bookies by the Mumbai Crime Branch, betting is still going strong. There are now 18 betting apps available, which guarantee instant payouts and make it easy for anyone to lay bets. It is also true that match fixing has become less common, due to the clean up that has taken place in recent times.
An Old Favourite Continues To Shine
Mumbai’s suburbs are now home to many five-star hotels, such as The Leela, Trident, Sofitel, The Lalit, JW Marriot, ITC Maratha, Grand Hyatt, Taj Santa Cruz, and Novotel. However, the iconic Sun n Sand still remains a favourite of both old timers and youngsters. The food served here is outstanding, and people come from far and wide to experience its unique flavours. The chocolate brownie with hot sauce is particularly popular. For those looking for a taste of South India, Four Seasons at Worli serves some delicious dal vada and curd rice.
Danger To Life And Limb
A major hazard in Mumbai is the open manholes dotted all over the city, particularly near the Maratha Mandir theatre in Mumbai Central.
More Power To Dr Pundole
The inspiring story of Dr Anahita Pundole is a testament to the power of determination. After suffering multiple fractures in a car accident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway last September, Dr Pundole is back on her feet and resuming her medical practice. Her campaign against the illegal felling of trees and the filing of a public interest litigation in Bombay High Court is also an example of her unwavering commitment to social justice.
Dogs Too Have A Sense Of Humour
It seems that dogs can appreciate a good joke too! Recently, a group of Laughter Club members were seen at Nariman Point, laughing uproariously. To the surprise of the humans in attendance, the street dogs in the area started barking in response. Whether this was in solidarity with the humorists, or in alarm, is still a mystery. Nevertheless, it was a fun and healthy time for everyone involved.
Tailpiece
At a time when the city is filled with anti-Gujarati sentiments, it is heartening to see that Mr Madhav Tambe, the owner of the iconic Aaram Maharashtrian restaurant in Capitol cinema building opposite CST, is learning Kannada in his old age.
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