Mumbai’s iconic B Merwan & Co., a 112-year-old bakery, has closed its doors, leaving mawa cake lovers nostalgic. Once a staple of the city’s Parsi cafe culture, the cake continues to evoke memories of chai-time treats, with culinary historians tracing its origins to multiple bakeries, including Pune’s Royal Bakery and Grant Road institutions
24 January,2026 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Mumbai restaurants are rolling out festive Republic Day menus celebrating India’s diverse flavours. Kamats Legacy in Malad West offers a South Indian Sadhya buffet till January 26 for Rs 699, while Sesame-Hyatt Centric in Juhu serves a tricolour spread featuring sushi, dumplings, and live counters on January 26 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
24 January,2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha Ghosh
The cultural line-up for the festival includes traditional Goan dance performances by the Kanta Gaude Troupe on the opening day, followed by live performances by Anson, Chelsea & Jeliska Trio, Sonia Shirshat with her Band, and LYNX
23 January,2026 02:29 PM IST | Margao | mid-day online correspondent
Fadnavis said the initiative—being developed in partnership with the Tata Group—has progressed from conceptual discussions held last year to advanced planning stages
23 January,2026 10:30 AM IST | Davos | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
