Mumbai Diary

17/10/2025

An inspiring evening session "Design Your Destiny" with Didi Krishna Kumari, Spiritual Guide and Global Head of Sadhu Vaswani Mission. Discover practical wisdom on living with awareness, purpose, and peace.

*Event Details:*
- FREE
- Date: Sat, 1st Nov 2025
- Time: 6 p.m.

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05/10/2025

Children rally on World Animals day, today, Oct 4, 2025 in Pune | "Jiyo aur Jeene Do"

A message of compassion rang across Pune as students of the Sadhu Vaswani group of institutions stepped out on October 3 and 4, 2025.

The initiative marked the World Animal Day — observed globally on October 4, anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi, a patron saint of animals — It also echoed the teachings of Sadhu Vaswani, who dedicated his life to compassion towards all living beings.

On October 3, students of St. Mira’s Primary School rallied through key city landmarks including Pune Railway Station, Aga Khan Palace, the National War Memorial Southern Command and Sadhu Vaswani Chowk. With handmade placards carrying Save Animal messages and chanting slogans like “Stop All Killing” and “Shoot with cameras, not with guns”, the 8–9-year-olds turned bustling spaces into platforms of awareness. Their energy drew in tourists, commuters, and even uniformed officers, many of whom pledged to observe Meatless Day on November 25 — Sadhu Vaswani’s birth anniversary. Bands, badges, and eco-friendly bags were distributed as symbols of the cause.

The momentum carried into World Animal Day. On October 4, students of St. Mira’s Secondary School in Pune, Sadhu Vaswani Gurukul in Manjri and Sadhu Vaswani International School in Pradhikaran, spread the campaign in their localities. Wearing animal-themed masks and headbands, they echoed the same message through placards and chants, reminding society that compassion begins with everyday choices.

The children proved that the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi and Sadhu Vaswani’s call for kindness can inspire action at any age. Their combined efforts over two days turned the city into a living reminder that kindness to animals is the first step toward kindness in society.

02/10/2025

Third N.R. Prakash Fellowship for Science & Technology Reporting

The Mumbai Press Club launched the N.R. Prakash Fellowship in 2022 to promote in-depth journalism in Science and Technology. We are pleased to announce the third edition of the Fellowship.

While technology misuse has caused immense damage, it is also scientific progress and innovation that drive humanity forward. Yet, the media often underplays both the promise and the perils of Science and Technology. This Fellowship aims to bridge that gap by encouraging rigorous, original, and socially relevant reporting.

Who can apply?

Journalists across India are invited to pitch well-researched story ideas in science and technology, including ecology, agriculture, food sciences, medicine, engineering, IT, AI, robotics, and education. Stories may focus on India or cover global developments with universal impact. Priority will be given to proposals that highlight emerging technologies offering solutions to social or economic challenges, while also addressing ethical, political, and environmental concerns.

Fellowship Terms:

Cash award of ₹50,000 (disbursed in two installments)
Duration: Six months
Fellows must produce a long-form article for publication
Selection by a jury of scientists, engineers, and journalists
Applications must outline the proposed topic and its relevance. A short career profile of the applicant should be attached

Deadline: Submit proposals to [email protected] by 30 October 2025.

About N R Prakash
The Fellowship is supported by the family of N.R. Prakash, and has been instituted in his memory. N. R. Prakash was an engineer who, throughout his working life, sought to apply scientific and technological solutions across various disciplines and work spheres, whether in petrochemical plants, kitchens, or gardens. A mechanical engineer specialist in applied dynamics and stress analysis, he was sought after as a ‘problem solver’ across various sub-disciplines. He lamented the dearth of good media reporting on science and technology issues. Having worked across industries and countries, he retired as Sr Vice President of Reliance Industries.

29/09/2025

Mumbai continues to receive heavy rainfall, with August and September recording well above-average totals. While showers may ease temporarily, another wet spell is expected between 4th and 6th October. The monsoon withdrawal from Mumbai is likely to be delayed beyond its normal 8th October date.

15/09/2025

Heavy to continue over during the next 24 hours. 0530 hours today Sep 15, Colaba received 88.2 mm, Bandra: 82.0 mm, Byculla: 73.0 mm, Tata Power: 70.5 mm, Juhu: 45.0 mm, Santacruz: 36.6 mm & Mahalaxmi: 36.5 mm.