Sunday reads: A round-up of our notable stories this week

Mumbairsquos soaring temperatures have compelled us to make the right adjustments for the summers and also adopt the right health practices To help you beat the heat this week our focus was on summer clothing and health careFood festivals are also a key aspect of the summer season During summers most of us go on vacations looking for food festivals or events One such food festival was recently organised in Mumbai that got all the foodies licking their fingers over some delectable mutton curry and rice at the AngloIndian food festival Mumbaibased restaurant ldquoOut of the Bluerdquo gave Mumbaikars quite a summer treatBesides food festivals we also highlighted the need to wear the right clothing during the summer And yes we spoke about tank tops Although they can be worn during any season but are particularly a favourite among people during the hot months and automatically become a favourite not only for men but also women We spoke to styling experts to get tips on how we can style them in the best way possibleBeating the heat also involves keeping yourself hydrated While it is a must to stay hydrated overhydration can lead to serious health issues We spoke to a health expert who shared tips on how to balance the intake of water and stay hydrated in the right way Body odour is a common issue most people face especially in humid summer Food personal hygiene and lifestyle habits are key to keeping body odour at bay We reached out to a health expert for an indepth understanding to treat body odourThis week we also focused on learning more about striking a balance in onersquos overall health and wellbeing in the Ayurvedic way We spoke to a Yogi who explained to us the bodyrsquos three dosha categories of Vata Pitta amp Kapha and the role they play in our healthFor this weekrsquos shelf life we spoke to the owner of a bookstall located at Mumbai Central Railway station who even after his retirement chooses to sell books as a social service to help the Adivasis in DahanuHere is the complete listMutton Curry and pepper Unearthing the popular flavours of AngloIndian cuisine one dish at a timeMumbaibased restaurant Out of the Blue hosted an AngloIndian food festival last week bringing the cuisine to the city While they have taken the liberty of experimenting with flavours they also stay true to the traditional dishes like the delicious mutton curry and ingredients like pepper Mumbaikars from the community shed light on the cuisine Photo Courtesy Nascimento PintoRead MoreLove wearing tank tops Here is how you can style them fashionably this summerIt is the best time to bring out tank tops or simply go all out with the piece of clothing because what better time to wear them than the summer season Mumbai experts trace the evolution of the garment share misconceptions and say why everybody can wear tank tops with the help of styling tips Photo Courtesy iStockRead MoreEverything you need to know about overhydrationAs temperatures soar this summer keeping yourself hydrated is keymdashhowever drinking too much water might not be the best for you Wersquove got a nutrition expert to answer all your questions around overhydration Photo Courtesy istockRead MoreSweating buckets Expert guide to improve body odour in Mumbais humidityBody odour arises when your sweat collides with bacteria present on the skin Your body odour depends upon factors like diet hormones medications and underlying disorders Experts lay out a comprehensive guide on sweating to tackle Mumbairsquos humid weather Photo Courtesy iStockExplained What is your Ayurveda dosha type Expert decodes Vata Kapha and PittaAyurveda states that the wellbeing of a person lies in the three dosha categories of Vata Pitta amp Kapha Any imbalance in these three categories symbolise the presence of an internal disorder Balance your dosha type with this easy guide on Ayurveda rituals Photo Courtesy iStockRead MoreShelf Life with MidDay Herersquos how this bookshop at Mumbai Central railway station helps provide food to adivasis in DahanuBookstalls at railway stations may be a rarity today but there are still some who are keeping the tradition alive for travellers Even after retirement the manager at Sarvodaya SatSahitya Book Stall enjoys the purpose of social service through the bookstall that helps Adivasis in Dahanu Photo Courtesy Nascimento PintoRead MoreAlso Read From Swinging to Celibacy This new survey reveals how Indians are exploring other types of relationships