Bravo! Bravo! Pheroze, I couldn’t have been any happier and prouder,” Lady Flora shrieked, as her friend approached her. The duo was back to the cathedral for their night-time chitchat since the Cooperage Bandstand was buzzing with crowds, courtesy the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. And, they weren’t complaining. After all, it was one of those amazing annual spectacles that infused life, colour and vibrancy into their favourite neighbourhood.  And, to top it all, Sir PM had reason to be mighty chuffed. His name was mentioned in high esteem at a session that was moderated by their creator on public access inside heritage landmarks.

Sir PM was yet to recover from the highlight. “Pheroze, that a memorable feeling… when the moderator, our creator, mentioned your name among the other greats that were alumni of Elphinstone College–Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Dr Ambedkar, Badruddin Tyabji and the other illustrious names. You didn’t notice, but I was preening like a peacock. Finally, you got your due,” lauded Lady Flora, adding quickly, “I quite liked that each speaker had clearly spelt out how so much could be done as far as relatable solutions go. Each of these can easily be adopted, you know. Take for example, the suggestion by the seniormost expert, to open up more sections within the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus rather than the present tiny gallery that doesn’t do justice to its grandeur. Or how there was a missed opportunity at the venue itself, where the audience could have been given a dip-stick about the college’s historicity through pamphlets or those codes leading to more information that you can access via your handphones… ah, yes, QR codes; there was so much to take away. I doubt you heard those points,” she nudged Sir PM; her friendly banter in full display.