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IN PHOTOS: How Mumbai churches with stained glass depict the birth of Christ

IN PHOTOS: How Mumbai churches with stained glass depict the birth of Christ

As the world celebrated Christmas this week, mid-day.com explores stained glass in Mumbai’s churches and how they depict the Nativity of Jesus. City architects, conservationists and enthusiasts dive into the depiction, connection between stained glass and churches, and need for conservation

28 December,2023 07:31 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
World Heritage Day 2023: A glimpse at the legacy schools of Mumbai

World Heritage Day 2023: A glimpse at the legacy schools of Mumbai

In the yesteryears of Mumbai, education formed the primary influence in unifying the diverse communities that sought refuge in the city. Back in the day, education consisted of indigenous pathshalas where religious works and elementary mathematics were taught. On World Heritage Day, we delve into the legacy schools of Mumbai that pioneered education for the city’s scholarly. The extracts have been taken with permission from the book, "Bombay: The Cities Within" by Rahul Mehrotra and Sharada Dwivedi, and published by Eminence Designs Pvt. Ltd.

18 April,2023 06:59 PM IST | Ainie Rizvi
PHOTOS: Then and now as Mumbai bounces back in style from Covid-19

PHOTOS: Then and now as Mumbai bounces back in style from Covid-19

A weekly photo-series that captures city landmarks as they were at the beginning of the pandemic and how they are now, with curbs lifted. Pic/Mid-day photo team

23 April,2022 10:11 AM IST

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