<h2>In high regard</h2>
<p>A worker adds final touches to a poster of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in Borivli ahead of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-best-to-run-special-bus-services-for-dr-babasaheb-ambedkar-jayanti-on-april-14-23625118" rel="nofollow">Ambedkar Jayanti</a> celebrations on April 14</p>
<h2>Notes from the animal kingdom</h2>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/apr/PETA_e.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="721" /></p>
<p>Empathy is not exclusively a human trait, but most necessary for human society. Ingrid Newkirk (below), founder, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) turns to this trait as the principle in her new book, Unlock the Animal World (HarperCollins). &ldquo;There has never been a more crucial time to help children learn empathy and this book does that by providing real world examples of how extra-ordinary &ldquo;others&rdquo; are,&rdquo; Newkirk shared.</p>
<h2>The table is set</h2>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/apr/Izumi-a_e.jpg" alt="PIC COURTESY/IZUMI" width="1280" height="720" /><br /><strong><em>PIC COURTESY/IZUMI</em></strong></p>
<p>After a decade, Restaurant Week India has been revived by Gauri Vij (below) and Aatish Nath with mentorship from Nachiket Shetye, one of the original founders of RWI, which ran till 2016, and Chaitanya Rele. It takes place across Mumbai, NCR and Bengaluru from April 24 to May 3. &ldquo;The concept takes price out of the equation when diners are choosing where to book their meal. The goal is to encourage diners to go beyond their familiar favourites and eat at quality restaurants showcasing their signature dishes. For a set price, diners get a three-dish meal (starter, main and dessert),&rdquo; Vij said. Over 20 restaurants take part in Mumbai, including The Bombay Canteen, The Table, Bandra Born, Hakkasan, Izumi and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/mumbai-food/article/mumbai-food--there-s-an-americano-brewing-in-kala-ghoda-411359" rel="nofollow">Americano</a>. The meals are priced at R1500 for lunch and R1800 for dinner plus taxes. To know more, log on to diningcollective.com/rwi.</p>
<h2>Art for Artemis&rsquo;s sake</h2>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/apr/Gain-Moon_e.jpg" alt="Gain the Moon by Ruchita Madhok. PIC COURTESY/RUCHITA MADHOK" width="1280" height="721" /><br /><strong><em>Gain the Moon by Ruchita Madhok. PIC COURTESY/RUCHITA MADHOK</em></strong></p>
<p>While we&rsquo;ve been humming Fly Me To The Moon ever since NASA&rsquo;s Artemis II took off, Ruchita Madhok has put her fascination for the recently concluded mission on paper. Madhok&rsquo;s Gain the Moon features intricate cyanotype work, and a touching quote: &lsquo;It is our earnest hope for mankind that while we gain the moon, we shall not lose the world.&rsquo; When Apollo 11 carried messages from world leaders to the Moon in 1969, this was the message sent by Eric Williams, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. &ldquo;It is a reminder to have our feet on the ground. It is unfortunate that the same country [USA] capable of scientific feats is also enabling destruction as we speak,&rdquo; she told this diarist. To view or buy the artwork, log on to @ruchitamadhok.</p>
<h2>Van Rani, one stamp</h2>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/apr/Van-Rani-stamps_e.jpg" alt="The new stamps by Sefi George. PICS COURTESY/@SUMMER_SCRIBBLES" width="1280" height="721" /><br /><strong><em>The new stamps by Sefi George. PICS COURTESY/@SUMMER_SCRIBBLES</em></strong></p>
<p>The Van Rani toy train at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park is ready to voyage across the country, thanks to Dahisar-based illustrator Sefi George. A new set of stamps bearing illustrations of the train comes just in time for the restoration of the iconic train after a few early hiccups stalled operations late last month.</p>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/apr/Van-Rani-a_e.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="721" /></p>
<p>Recalling how she rose to stamp duty, George shared, &ldquo;The park was keen on commemorating the long-awaited return with a nostalgic tribute. I had never designed a postal stamp before, but it was an exciting challenge.&rdquo;</p>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/apr/Sefi_e.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="721" /></p>
<p>A naturalist at heart, the artist also snuck in a few familiar sights from the park into the frame. We spotted Hill Turmeric, a seasonal monsoon plant, Silver Cockscomb, a common wildflower that often goes unnoticed, and a towering termite hill on the stamps that are now available online. Those keen to get their hands on them can log on to epostoffice.gov.in and navigate to the My Stamp section to find the set of 12 stamps. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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