As Mumbai prepares to celebrate Independence Day, a distinct and captivating artistic showcase is set to take center stage. "Poetrification," a premier event of The Independence Project, will be held on August 15, 2026, at the atmospheric IFBE in Ballard Estate, Mumbai. Running from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, this 90-minute immersion into spoken word and theatrical brilliance promises to be unforgettable. While the evening features a formidable collective of artists—including Kaizad

There are some evenings that remind you precisely why we lose ourselves in words, performance, and the sheer grit of storytelling. Last night—June 16th—was one of them. As a fellow Anglo-Indian who has long navigated the intersection of European literary heritage and the vibrant chaos of Mumbai, it is always a distinct pleasure to see those worlds collide with genuine sophistication. The occasion? The Consulate General of Ireland in Mumbai’s annual Bloomsday celebration, a gl