Ms. Lavina Vishwanath Pai Bir has secured First Place in Bharatanatyam at the International Indian Art Festival (IIAF) held in Vietnam. Her remarkable achievement highlights her deep dedication to the art form and brings immense pride to the Siddhakala Dance Institute, her Guru Jhaanvi Bondre, and the Pai Bir and Kenkre families.
According to Time Out’s City Life Index 2025, Mumbai has been named the happiest city in Asia, with an overwhelming 94% of residents saying their city makes them happy. The survey, which polled over 18,000 people worldwide, highlighted Mumbai’s unique blend of culture, community, and spirit that makes it Asia’s happiness capital.
