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Come December and many of us start craving some steamy goodness We asked Mumbairsquos hottest chefs to share their favourite Asian steamed recipes for you to test your culinary skills at home This week we also introduce Mumbairsquos masterful guitar makers who spell out the poetic effort that goes into creating the instrument The cityrsquos pollution levels are examined alongside inspired illustrations of Mumbai in our city focussed features Our story for World Techno Daymdashobserved on December 9mdashexplores the evolution of techno music as artists industry experts and enthusiasts weigh in on the changes that have happened during the pandemic Our coverage also delves into one of the most common issues impacting womenrsquos health Premenstrual Syndrome PMS as experts share insights on how to manage it1 Making melodiesThanersquos Auddie Drsquosouza and Mira Roads Sunil Shinde have been painstakingly shaping panels of solid wood into slick custom guitars for over two decades now Luckily for both the pandemic hasnrsquot really affected their guitarmaking process They have been able to continue their work in the quiet of their homes like they have been doing for the last few decades while making sure the music from the instruments they make rings in streets not only in the city but also around the world The luthiers tell us about their accidental yet poetic beginnings and all the time and care that go into producing the sound of music PicSunil Shinde and Auddie DsouzaRead moreStrings attached Why wood is like wine for Mumbais trusty custom guitar makers2 Mumbairsquos pollution statusOf the worldrsquos 30 most polluted cities 22 are in India Delhi whose Air Quality Index regularly falls in the ldquopoorrdquo or ldquovery poorrdquo categories ranks as the most polluted capital city worldwide Although Mumbai did not figure in that list released by the Swiss Organisation IQAir in March this year there have been instances when South Mumbai has recorded similarly alarming AQI levels As air pollution becomes a pressing concern in Delhi Mumbai and other metropolitan cities an expert shares insights on the Air Quality Index particulate matter and other factors affecting the important pollution indicators Picmidday photographersRead moreExplained What does AQI mean and just how bad are Mumbairsquos pollution levels3 Understanding PMS Around 80 per cent of Indian women respondents experience symptoms of premenstrual syndrome as per a study published in the IJCMPH According to the research about 80 per cent of women respondents reported mild degree of distress 2040 per cent reported a moderate degree of distress and in 10 per cent of women distress was severe enough to impact the quality of life With discussion about menstrual health and period leave gaining momentum in recent years experts share insights on PMS and ways in which one can manage it PiciStockRead moreExplained lsquoMood swingsrsquo before periods Herersquos what you need to know about PMS4 Illustrated MumbaiFrom the vendors at the Dadar flower market the gola seller and other nostalgic cityscapes illustrators Rahul Patil and Rachita Vora are bringing alive scenes from Mumbai on Instagram While Patil launched his series after noticing the colourful personalities of Koli women Vora put a lsquoMumbaikarrsquo take on the iconic New Yorker cover PicRahul Patil and Rachita VoraRead moreMaximum City in sketches These city scenes by two Mumbai artists will fill you with nostalgia5 The techno evolutionThe outdoorsy dancedriven genre of electronic music suffered a blow when the pandemic halted inperson gigs MidDaycom spoke to techno artists enthusiasts and industry folk to understand what changed and how they kept the show going PicDJ MubeenRead More Rave on How techno music evolved during the pandemic6 Steamy goodnessDecember brings with it a dip in temperature and a cool breeze If you find yourself craving steamed foods wersquove got citybased chefs sharing their favourite recipes PicYazuRead More Dumplings wontons and dim sums Asian steamed foods for the winterAlso ReadThey want to break free Why and how lsquorevenge travelrsquo swept the country