Snowflakes by the sea? 

The aftermath of a wave throws up the illusion of snowfall at the Marine Drive promenade.

Manch matters in Prabhadevi

A moment from the rehearsal of All That Matters. Pic Courtesy/Sanhita Manch

Here’s an event for theatre enthusiasts to mark their calendars; Sanhita Manch, presented by Being Association returned to the stage with its seventh edition, where directors, performers and playwrights shared the platform to discuss and celebrate literature and the art of playwriting. The festival, which began on 
August 1 at PL Deshpande Kala Academy, Ravindra Natya Mandir, was inaugurated by Shanta Gokhale, celebrated theatre critic and writer while renowned actors Seema Bhargava Pahwa and Jaideep Ahlawat graced the event as chief guest and special guest, respectively. Inspired by Gokhale’s works while learning drama, Rasika Agashe, director, Sanhita Manch shared, “Shanta Gokhale’s Playwright at the Centre taught me that a playwright has to be at the centre. This year, we are premiering three bold, original plays that reflect the complexities of our times while pushing forward conversations around new writing, diverse voices and the need for risk-taking in Indian theatre,” she sum-med up.