Asia’s most definitive Expo for Roofing & allied Products, the 22^nd edition of Roof India will be held from 24 – 26 April 2025 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon East, Mumbai INDIA. The benchmark event is a one stop solution where buyer can source right from screws to the rooftop sheets and offers networking, knowledge sharing and business opportunities to those involved in Roofing, Cladding, Pre-Engineered Buildings, Metal Building Systems, Tensile Architecture, Green Roofs / Roof Landscaping, Waterproofing, Insulation, Roofing Machinery, Roof Fastening Systems etc.

Massive thrust on Infra development and development of newer, climate friendly technologies has kick started the Construction & Infrastructure industry. The Airport modernization / new airports projects, Warehouses, Metro Rail, new Hotel / Serviced Apartments / Resorts projects, Industrial City / Parks, Retail Malls, Hypermarkets, Multiplexes, Integrated Townships etc. are the buzzwords today in the India’s booming Construction & Infrastructure industry.

According to Gagan Sahni, Director, Hyve India P Ltd, the organizers of this unique expo, “Roof India has been offeringunparalleled support towards the growth of the Industry since 2 decades. This is the only such event in the country supported by major trade associations like Architects Engineers & Surveyors Association (AESA), Construction Federation of India (CFI), India Insulation Forum (IIF), Waterproofers Association of India (WAI) & World Metal Forum (WMF)”

Roof India will feature over 200+ exhibitors / brands from India & abroad and has the largest number of new launches & Live product demos and is expected to attract a visitor base of 10,000 +. Concurrent to the expo will be a three-day open seminar themed ‘Let’s Talk Roofing’ and ‘Flooring Ideas’ & ‘Innovative Infrastructure’ ‘Let’s Talk Roofing’ and ‘Flooring Ideas’ with sessions by industry veterans covering the latest innovations in Roofing and Flooring Technologies. The concurrent seminar facilitates for the discussions on the most recent developments in the technology, emerging market trends & about new additions to the products array.

The fifth edition of – FLOOR INDIA –  most sought after expo for Industrial & Commercial Flooring will be co-located with Roof India and shall showcase Industrial Flooring Materials and Systems, Commercial Flooring, Floor Machinery, Cleaning Equipment etc. For further information please log onto roofindia.com or contact Sivaprasad NV on  siva.prasad@hyve.group.

Last week, Khar Gymkhana’s 8th-floor courts were abuzz with excitement, as six teams clashed in the KGWPBL Season 4, a celebration of women in Pickleball. The participating teams, owned by Maks Pickleball, HB Sports, Get Out of My Kitchen, Davakhar Foundation, Synova, and Trivision, showcased their skills and teamwork, making the event a resounding success.

Team HB Sports led by Arpna won Gold medal and Trophy, beating Team Synova Smashers led by Unaiza Punjabi, as they carried home Silver medal. Team Maks Pickleball led by Aakanksha took home Bronze medal.

Young renowned table tennis player Pranjal Shinde, who was part of the winning team, was more than happy to share her happiness. Speaking to Magzmumbai about her entry in this new sport, she said, “ I srarted playing Pickleball few months ago in my MCF club and really enjoyed this game. When I first won prize in our internal home tournament in doubles two months ago, my friends suggested me to enter outside competitions and that’s how I played here at Khar Gymkhana.”

Special prize winners from each category were as follows :

G1 – Arpana Choudhary

G2- Aalyka Ebrahim

G3- Shweta Samat & Sunita Yadhav 

G4-Nizza Dafney &Muskaan

G5 – Renuka S T 

The KGWPBL Season 4 was a testament to the growing popularity of Pickleball among women, and the participants are looking  forward to many more exciting seasons to come. All the participants have appreciated the efforts of the Tournament Directors, Shaks Devnani and Dr. Bela Kotwani , for providing supreme  Hospitality and the delicious food arrangements. Special thanks to president, Gaurav Kapadia, and team, as well as the entire Pickleball committee, for their unwavering support. They also thanked the team of markers for their tireless work, and the housekeeping staff and electricians for ensuring a smooth event. Last but not the least, they didn’t forget to thank the sponsors, ‘I Love Mumbai (Rahul Kannal and Kumar Nichani)’ , gift sponsor Quench (Facilitator Pro Pickleball), and energy drink sponsor Fast and Up.

One of the finest left-arm spinners the country Padmakar Kashinath Shivalkar, popularly known as ‘Paddy’ is no more. He passed away in Mumbai on Monday. He was 84. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter.  A slow left-arm orthodox spinner, Shivalkar spent over 20 years playing for Bombay and was the  highest wicket taker for his team. He was almost 50 when he retired. In 2016, he received the C.K.Nayadu Lifetime Achievement award , the highest honour conferred by  BCCI on a former player.

Padmakar Shivalkar

Shivalkar was unlucky not to be selected for the Indian Test side, as his career coincided with that of Bishan Singh Bedi.  His best bowling figures came in the final of the Ranji Trophy in 1972–73, when he took 8 for 16 and 5 for 18 for Bombay  against Tamil Nadu . In the previous season’s semi-final he had taken 8 for 19 and 5 for 31 against Mysore. 

A book written by Padmakar Shivalkar, ‘Ha Chendu Daivagaticha’ has been published. Book was compiled by Shri Arun Ghadigaokar and published by Dimple Publication and Ananda yatri a group of friends of Padmakar Shivalkar.  Not many were aware of his passion for music. He was  a passionate singer and after retirement took to coaching at the Shivaji Park .

All-rounder Kunal Shirke was in impressive batting (unbeaten 91 runs) and bowling (3 for 37 runs) form and steered Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to a 79-run win against Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) in a third-round league match of the 14^th Insurance Shield T20 cricket tournament, organized by Oriental Insurance Company and played at Cross Maidan.

Batting first RBI inspired by Shirke’s heroics piled up a challenging total of 218 for 4 wickets from their 20 overs. Shirke’s teammate Mahesh Meena chipped in with a half-century effort of 61 runs. In reply, MbPT were dismissed for 138 runs. Sunil More and Lobhas Chachad were the only two batters to contribute with 44 and 31 runs respectively. Shirke was the most successful RBI bowler.

In another match, Group Satellite SC defeated BEST Arts & Sports Club by a comfortable 90-runs.

Brief scores: Reserve Bank of India 218 for 4 wickets, 20 overs (Kunal Shirke 91*, Mahesh Meena 61) beat Mumbai Port Trust 138 all out, 17.5 overs (Sunil More 44, Lobhas Chachad 31; Kunal Shirke 3/37, Shivaji Rokde 2/7). Result: Reserve Bank of India won by 79 runs.

Group Satellite SC 177 for 3, 20 overs (Nihanshu Shikalghar 66, Mayank Pilke 62; Kiran Khanvikar 2/47) beat BEST Arts & Sports Club 87 all out, 19.3 overs (Faizan Khan 2/9, Vicky Dulgach 2/13, Vishal Yadav 2/17, Durvesh Patil 2/21). Result: Group Satellite SC won by 90 runs.

Cyrus Aga and Chetan Mulani recorded contrasting victories in their respective first-round qualifying matches of the CCI Snooker Classic 2025, an all-India tournament, played at the CCI’s Wilson Jones billiards hall on Wednesday.

Santosh Abnave defeated Lavin Lekhraj 3-1 in CCI Snooker Classic 2025

Playing with plenty of grit and determination Aga snatched the deciding fifth frame to quash the spirited challenge from Ashish Gore clinching a deserving 3-2 (56-40, 67-43, 68-83, 52-59, and 65-21) victory to progress to the second round.

In contrast, Mulani had things his way and outplayed Vijay Lilwa romping to a 3-0 (60-17, 45-5, and 63-28) win to advance to the next round.

Meanwhile, CCI billiards marker Santosh Abnave also booked a second-round berth by defeating Lavin Lekhraj 3-1 (72-30, 67-23, 39-56, and 59-54) in another first-round clash.

Results – Qualifying Round 1: Arshad Turki beat Brijesh Nanavati 3-1 (35-43, 50-10, 55-45, 88-29);

Chetan Mulani beat Vijay Lilwa 3-0 (60-17, 45-5, 63-28);

Santosh Abnave beat Lavin Lekhraj 3-1 (72-30, 67-23, 39-56, 59-54);

Cyrus Aga beat Ashish Gore 3-2 (56-40, 67-43, 68-83, 52-59, 65-21);

Mustaq Khan beat Danish Khan 3-1 (38-60, 81-1, 51-14, 69-17);

Seasoned cueist Loukic Pathare and Kaizad Fitter recorded easy straight frames 3-0 victories in a first-round qualifying match of the CCI Snooker Classic 2025, an all-India tournament, played at the CCI’s Wilson Jones billiards hall on Tuesday.

The Chembur Gymkhana cueist Pathare potted steadily and eased past Ishan Nagar by a quick 65-37, 63-52, and 73-20 frame scores to advance to the second round, while the Bombay Gymkhana player Fitter faced quite a challenge from Pramod Shah but managed to come through, winning in straight frames, as he coasted to a 52-43, 65-27, and 59-47 success.

Meanwhile, Mehraz Memon played with plenty of determination and after losing the first frame did well to get the better of  Surya Teja 3-2 (34-61, 72-37, 44-61, 70-32, and 62-32) victory.

Rishi Ramaiya also scored a hard-fought 3-2 win against Rahul Narang in another first round encounter. Ramaiya prevailed at 55-17, 36-69, 38-58, 59-47, and 59-32 win.

Results – Qualifying Round 1: Mehraz Memonand beat Surya Teja 3-2 (34-61, 72-37, 44-61, 70-32, 62-32);

Kaizad Fitter beat Pramod Shah 3-0 (52-43, 65-27, 59-47);

Mitesh Thakkar beat Nauzad Munshi 3-1 (51-49, 44-52, 55-36, 62-64);

Sumit Naidu beat Shafique Khatri 3-0 (62-5, 62-18, 66-35);

Rishi Ramaiya beat Rahul Narang 3-2 (55-17, 36-69, 38-58, 59-47, 59-32);

Loukic Pathare beat Ishan Nagar 3-0 (65-37, 63-52, 73-20);

Om Sawant beat Jigish Choksi 3-0 (69-36, 51-30, 64-12);

Rishabh Panchamia beat Parth Dave 3-0 (77-33, 63-29, 63-23);

Nikhil Ghadge bt Rohan Jain 3-1 (21-54, 71-38, 63-23, 58-30).

Opening batsman Ravi Koli was in impressive form and his solid knock of 83 runs was the highlight of BARC SC’s 71-run victory over MTNL SC in a third round league match of the 14^th Insurance Shield T20 cricket tournament, organized by Oriental Insurance Company and played at Cross Maidan on Tuesday.

Batting first BARC amassed a huge total of 191 for 5 wickets from their quota of 20 overs. Koli’s opening partner Kalpesh Keni scored 49 runs while Jayanchandra added 32 runs to the scoreboard. In reply, MTNL were restricted to 120 runs from their stipulated 20 overs. Gajanan Shinde and Vishal Desai contributed 46 and 39 runs respectively while Samadhan K. picked 2 wickets for 19 runs.

In the second match, Nishad Mutalik scored a half century knock of 50 runs in leading Larsen & Toubro to a 6-wicket win against Canara Bank.

Brief scores: Canara Bank 105 for 6, 20 overs (Kiran Jadhav 44*; Siddhesh Chavan 2/12) lost to Larsen & Toubro SC 106 for 4, 11.2 overs (Nishad Mutalik 50). Result: Larsen & Toubro won by 6 wickets.

BARC SC 191 for 5, 20 over (Ravi Koli 83, Kalpesh Keni 49, Jayachandran S. 32) beat MTNL SC 120 for 6, 20 overs (Gajanan Shinde 46, Vishal Desai 39; Samadhan K. 2/19). Result: BARC SC won by 71 runs.

Cricket Club of India member Neeta Sanghvi made a bright winning start defeating Umesh Marathe 3-1 (50-20, 30-54, 40-14, and 61-45) in a first round qualifying match of the CCI Snooker Classic 2025, an all-India tournament, which commenced at the CCI’s Wilson Jones billiards hall on Monday.

CCI member Neeta Sanghvi defeated Umesh Marathe 3-1 (50-20, 30-54, 40-14, and 61-45) in a first round qualifying match of the CCI Snooker Classic 2025

Meanwhile, Nikhil Saigal and Ibrahim Shaikh enjoyed smooth sailing as they recorded easy 3-0 victories from their respective opening encounters. Saigal produced a solid performance to tame Suyog Makadam posting a 62-9, 69-0 and 55-17 victory with a degree of comfort, while Shaikh got the better of Yash Rungta also winning in three straight frames 57-29, 67-47, and 53-29 to advance to the next round.

In an keenly contested encounter, Avinash Gaikwad played with plenty of determination as he rallied from the brink of defat to overcome Mithun Merchant 3-2 in one of the most exciting matches of the day. Gaikwad lost the opening two frames, but staged a remarkable fightback to pocket the last three frames to clinch a deserving 43-52, 39-48, 55-49, 72-43, and 51-11 victory and progress to the second round.

Results – Qualifying Round 1: Neeta Sanghvi beat Umesh Marathe 3-1 (50-20, 30-54, 40-14, 61-45);

Ibrahim Shaikh beat Yash Rungta 3-0 (57-29, 67-47, 53-29);

Nikhil Saigal beat Suyog Makadam 3-0 (62-9, 69-0, 55-17);

Avinash Gaikwad beat Mithun Merchant 3-2 (43-52, 39-48, 55-49, 72-43, 51-11);

Kalpesh Mevada beat D. Pragnesh 3-1 (80-31, 47-67, 67-47, 62-30).