Since early December, Matharpacady Village wore a festive look, coming alive at sundown with all the bylanes decorated with twinkle lights, and illuminative decorative symbols of Stars, Angels, Reindeer, Candy Sticks. During…
(A guide to the Guides. And!!!!!!! We’ve got a Nostalgia Quizzz this Saturday, June 27, 2020. All the clues are hidden here) I once heard it said that a building represents a…
Once again Captain Julius Valladares and his team of organisers – Canute Monteiro, Shaila Baptista and our evergreen comedian Merwyn D’Mello outdid themselves with a hugely appreciated “Christmas Tree” for kids. …
On Wednesday evening, 1st May 2019, over 325 residents and friends assembled around the decorated stage and altar near the Holy Cross Oratory, to devoutly participate in praise, song and worship…
Jun 30 2015 : The Times of India (Mumbai) Mumbai : TNN “Now tell me, do I look that old?“ asked Mauro Alphonso, grinning as he posed for photographs, his violin in…
On Monday, 8th June 2015 around 35 persons from TOGA, The Tourist Guide Association of Mumbai visited our village at around 8.30 am. They were welcomed by the committee members of the…
Preparatory Novena Services at the Holy Cross Oratory in Matharpacady Heritage Precinct commenced on Tuesday, 22nd April 2015. Managing Committee Member Mr. Hansel Baptista appointed daily Prayer Leaders from all areas of…
The idyllic and picturesque bylanes of Matharpacady Heritage Village in Mazagaon, Mumbai, were transformed on Saturday, 22nd November 2014. Gifted culinary amateur chefs were busy throughout the day preparing tasty snacks, meals…
Around 30 students from the overseas exchange programme of Dhirubhai Ambani International school visited Matharpacady on Wednesday, 22nd October ’14. The students were from Spain, the Czech Republic, & England. Hansel Baptista took them around the village giving them an insight into the history of our village. (more…)
A forgotten East Indian leader & Tilak’s aide is resurrected this election
Joseph Baptista was a London-educated barrister, father of Home Rule movement and thefirst Indian-origin mayor of Bombay. (more…)