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India is a land of varied cultures and festivals. One among them is Narali Purnima, which is fondly celebrated by the fishermen community on the western coast of India each year on the same day as Raksha Bandhan. This day marks the fishermen`s return to the sea after the period of the Monsoon and is celebrated to offer prayers for the safety of the fishermen in the sea. This day is also marked by fun rituals like ‘Nariyal Fodi’, dance programs and traditional activities. What is it like to experience this vibrant festival? Take a look

Mumbai Coastal Road Project is finally opening up for use and this is a dream come true for all those spending hours stuck in traffic on the South-bound route of Mumbai. Made at a cost of thousands of crores, Mumbai’s coastal road project is an infrastructure marvel that has been built on mega investment and mega sacrifices, especially by Mumbai’s fishermen community i.e the Koli community. The Journey of Mumbai’s fishermen community has not been easy. How has been their journey with the project since the beginning of the project and what did they stand to gain and lose with the project? Mid-day spoke to fishermen and this is what they had to say. Watch the video.