From legends about Lord Rama and Bombay Duck, to tales of some of Mumbai’s oldest foods that have all but disappeared from common knowledge, Pronoti Datta’s new book serves up the city’s food history perfectly prepared to a golden crisp

Dr Prabhoo, who devoted his life to the Shiv Sena and the development of Vile Parle, played a prominent role in educational, sports, health, and political spheres. He gained national attention during the 1987 Vile Parle by-election, where his campaign became associated with Hindutva, leading to a landmark Supreme Court ruling in 1995