Read these unique mid-day.com features about food, fashion and books from this week

This week has a mix of food, fashion and Mumbai that will keep you busy today. Photo Courtesy: Mid-day file pics

This week has a little bit of everything including food. With the last of the litchis in the market, there is no better time to make the most of them, according to chefs across India. The sweet, pulpy and juicy fruits can not only be used to make dishes but also delicious coolers and cocktails, and chefs share these recipes for you to follow and try them out. It was also World Rum Day not too long ago, and if you love the spirit, then there is a revolution happening in the country. Apart from gin, there are many rum labels that have sprouted to offer unique and premium flavours to drinkers in the country.

As far as fashion is concerned, we explore exquisite lingerie and how it can be empowering for women, who can pull it off boldly but also beautifully. Experts share the dos and don'ts so that you can be fashionable any time you want. It is not only lingerie but also eye makeup that seems to be getting popular among many people and including Bollywood stars like Alia Bhatt and Disha Patani. Mid-day.com spoke to experts who have done their makeup and get tips on how to ace it daily.

Closer home, Mumbai has produced some great talent over the decades, and they come from every nook and corner. Such is the story of teenage wrestler Omprakash Pandey, who is a champion with several wins, and now intends to take it further and reach greater heights, he tells mid-day.com. Last but not the least, this week we take you to a bookstall near Mount Mary steps, who sells popular books for as cheap as Rs 50, and is clearly a hidden gem in the city's suburbs that everybody deserves to visit.

Here is a full list of the features from this week:

Mumbai slum champion is breaking barriers as a rising teen wrestler
Omprakash Pandey is not your average teenager. With several wins up his sleeve, Om is determined to take his technique further. Now associated with G20's Y20 platform, this Mumbai slum champion is also the medium to empower young sports enthusiasts from Vikhroli Park Site

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Love wearing exquisite lingerie? Here is how to use it the right way
Wearing exquisite lingerie that makes women feel sensual, bold and beautiful demands spending on it extravagantly. While donning these classy pieces of fabric is empowering, adopting the right lingerie etiquette is crucial. We have experts helping you navigate through the innumerable do's and don'ts of using lingerie and personal hygiene

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From citrus to pepper: How rum is evolving in India and why the future lies in premium distinctive flavour
A vast majority of Indians are accustomed to consuming a small selection of rums since they are simple to prepare and affordable. Gin is now having a moment, but India is experiencing a rum revolution. We learn more from the producers of three indigenous rums

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Mumbai celebrity makeup artists of Alia Bhatt, Disha Patani share eye makeup tips to up your fashion game
Applying eye makeup, such as eyeshadow and mascara, may greatly improve one's appearance. Although eye makeup is alluring, getting the proper appearance requires some knowledge. Our unique eye makeup tips are from makeup artists who have worked with stars like Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, Disha Patani and Kriti Sanon

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Indian chefs share tips to make delectable meals and beverages with lychees that can help you beat the humidity
If you haven't had lychees this season, you should enjoy them while they're still available at marketplaces all around Mumbai. We bring you tips from Indian chefs on making the most of the fruit to make delectable meals and beverages that can help you battle the humidity

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Shelf Life with Mid-day: This 43-year-old bookstore at Bandra's Mount Mary Steps sells popular books for Rs 50 only
This iconic Bandra bookstore has stood the test of time and witnessed the changing landscape of Bandra for the past 43 years. To fight stiff competition from digital mediums, the shop offers books for as cheap as Rs 50

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