Seeing colours at the jetty
Sewri Jetty may not be picturesque, but the ‘flying visitors’ to the area make it a hell of a spot. by Adithi Muralidhar Part 3 of the ‘Green Hangouts’ diaries This isn’t exactly a “green” place…but...
View ArticleAn office in the middle of a forest: CEC
This might be one of the coolest office spaces in Mumbai – CEC in Goregaon is located in the wilderness! by Adithi Muralidhar Part 4 of the ‘Green Hangouts’ diaries The education wing of the Bombay...
View ArticleA haven for butterflies – Ovalekarwadi butterfly garden
Imagine a spot of green that has the most beautiful butterflies flitting in and out constantly – and in Mumbai! by Adithi Muralidhar Part 5 of the ‘Green Hangouts’ diaries I had only heard of this...
View ArticleThe garden of our collective childhood: Rani baug
Most of us are familiar with this garden since our childhood. It still holds a special place in our hearts. by Adithi Muralidhar Part 6 of the ‘Green Hangouts’ diaries I remember going to Victoria...
View ArticleNature in the midst of crowds: Maharashtra Nature Park
Lovely plants, awesome birds and seriously cool reptiles in close proximity to humans? It’s a jungle out there at Mahim! by Adithi Muralidhar Part 7 of the ‘Green Hangouts’ diaries Located right in the...
View ArticleWomen on the high seas
Three women working in the Merchant Navy have battled sexism, back-breaking work and unprecedented challenges in the line of duty. by Nidhi Qazi Part 1 of the ‘Women’s Day’ series. A woman on the seas?...
View ArticleTrust in God, but carry pepper spray
Don’t just wait for ‘manly’ help – it is not ‘unwomanly’ to raise an alarm and protect your personal dignity. by Vrushali Lad | editor@themetrognome.in Part 2 of the ‘Women’ diaries I was first...
View ArticleLocked up inside her house…for 10 years
Ishrah Jahan’s younger sister Musarrat Jahan talks of the terrible years after her sister was killed in a police encounter. by Humra Quraishi Part 3 of the ‘Women’ Diaries The case made international...
View ArticleA different kind of road rage
Two traffic policewomen talk about their jobs, how citizens pose many challenges and why a little respect would be nice. by Nidhi Qazi Part 4 of the ‘Women’ diaries It’s a normal day. Commuters are...
View ArticleIs gender equality a reality in Mumbai?
A Mumbaikar questions the term ‘gender equality’ in the context of Mumbai and comes away reassured, and also quite hopeful. by Dr Pooja Birwatkar Part 5 of the ‘Women’ diaries A few days ago, tired...
View Article‘He wouldn’t respond to me, his own mother’
Autism is difficult to understand and come to terms with, for parents. But they must realise they’re not to blame. by Kamini Lakhani Part I of the Autism Diaries – When a child not responding to his...
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