Mavis D'Silva, Author at Arré

About Mavis D'Silva

A Very Mumbai Christmas: Drunk Santa, No Snowfall, and a Fake Tree

Christmas as a Mumbaikar is a unique experience. We compensate for the absence of snow with tons of cotton spread unevenly on our (mostly plastic) trees. And the Christmas Parade is basically Ganpati Visarjan’s poor, underperforming cousin.

Mavis D'Silva March 17, 2016

Gender

Lead Like a Woman: The Officers In Charge of This Year’s Republic Day Parade

From the first woman adjutant to lead Republic Day processions, to the first to join the Daredevils Motorcycle Team, tomorrow’s parade will feature dozens of Army women who have shattered the glass ceiling with their achievements. Here are a few names to look out for.

Mavis D'Silva March 6, 2016