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A documentary sheds light on the dying popularity of the saxophone in Mumbai

Once, the saxophone could be heard in Mumbai’s posh clubs, and at Koli weddings.

Meet Jitendra Kumar, the actor who faced off with Kejriwal, dressed as Kejriwal

He became an actor thanks to a ragging session in college. Now, he’s a web series star.

Food, theatre, travel: 10 things to do in Mumbai this weekend

Your weekend is sorted!

Urban youth is consciously cutting off from all things digital. Here’s why

The start of an anti-trend: from travelling without smartphones to adult colouring books to bullet journals

5 web series you need to start watching right now

While you wait for TVF Pitchers season 2, catch these 5 must-watch web series

Top picks: 5 must-attend events at Comic Con Mumbai

We get artist Abhijeet Kini to pick the best of the two-day festival

Mumbai Guide: 5 things you didn’t know about Dr BDL City Museum

Bhau Daji Lad is Mumbai’s first museum. And the first public institution built to honour Queen Victoria in the world

All about Priya’s Shakti: India’s first feminist superhero comic

A rape victim turns superhero in an Indian village. Priya’s Shakti is far from your average graphic novel.

Mumbai-based artist duo converting vintage matchbox art into graphic posters

The Maachis Project is an ode to vintage Indian matchbox art, and to reinterpret it using graphic designs

A puppet artist is exploring Indian mythology through life-sized puppets

Here’s why we need to openly talk about sex and gender roles

A workshop will use interactive games to help adults discuss sex and gender roles openly

All about Maanvi Gagroo: Bit roles in Bollywood to web series star

You’ve seen her in Pitchers and Tripling. But did you know she debuted with a Disney TV series in 2007?

Gadget review: Sony Xperia X

Sony’s flagship offering, Xperia X, packs in a solid camera and long lasting battery, but the heating problems continue

Music is my coping mechanism: Singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad

Ahead of his gig, singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad says he likes Mumbai better than his current home town, Delhi

How social media is reviving book clubs

Reading is no longer an isolated act. Here’s how literature enthusiasts are making it a social activity.

Comedian Byrne thinks he’s set record for questions answered for Indian press

What to expect from the Irish comedian’s first India tour. Front row, beware

The ’90s are back: Designer Kunal Rawal’s guide to dressing for the trend

Dig out the old ripped jeans and oversized tees. They’re in fashion again

Documentary by two Mumbaikars traces Kejriwal’s journey to being Delhi’s CM

Directed by two Mumbai-based film makers, the documentary premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival

In India, dating apps are helping the LGBTQ community find love

But the lack of verification comes with its problem

Meet the Mumbai girl who opened the Champions League 2016 play-offs ceremony

Shayaan Oshidar has been writing songs since she was 12. Now, she’s in a multi-ethnic pop band in Liverpool, UK

This artist is using doodles of Coldplay’s lyrics to invite the band to India

British rock band Coldplay is yet to confirm their India tour. But the Mumbai artist behind a viral doodle tribute is desperate to show them her work

Mumbai’s getting its first mobile workshop space: The Maker Auto

Product designer Coby Unger dismantled an auto rickshaw, and created a mobile workshop platform that’s set to hit the streets

Travel, food, and farewell gigs at BlueFrog: Your Mumbai weekend in 10 events

Want to make the most of your weekend? Here’s how

Insider’s guide to... Crawford Market

We explore the lesser-known side to Mumbai’s original mall - Crawford Market.

Say cheese: This photo project is capturing the power of a smile

A portrait project, by Mumbai-based, Australian photographer Jay Weinstein, urges you to smile more often

The cult of Drake: 5 reasons why the rapper is a pop culture phenomenon

As a global tribute festival to rapper Drake comes to the city, take a look at the pop culture trolls and memes he has inspired

4 must-attend Independence Day events in Mumbai

Celebrate the spirit of patriotism with these city-based events

Meet actor-writer Biswapati Sarkar, who pokes fun at Arnab Goswami for a living

The art of impersonating TV’s loudest, and most-popular host

Being Arnub: A 5-point video guide

Watch our video for a guide on how to be Arnub by TVF’s Biswapati Sarkar

‘I received lewd comments on Instagram’: 17-year-old graphic artist who sketched feminist goddesses

Priyanka Paul’s feminist goddesses found praise and flak online