Sylvan sanctuary

On completion of 100 years, Malcolm Baug eyes its future judiciously
Text: Farrokh Jijina  Photos: Sarosh Daruwalla

While many Parsis may loudly proclaim the advantages of living in colonies — security, bonhomie, community celebrations, low monthly outgoings, — few can match Jogeshwari’s Malcolm Baug’s (MB) sylvan greenery and quaint milieu of bungalows interspersed with buildings. The 35-acre Baug, managed by the N. M. Wadia Charities (NMWC), celebrated its centenary last year with a weekend of events (see "Bonding and bonhomie,” pg 23).    Top: Malcolm Baug’s "captivating atmosphere;” inset: entrance to the colony   Clockwise from top, l: Bai Motlibai Wadia Adaran Photo: Jasmine D. Driver;    internal road; school for tots; Baug gymkhana; gymnasium; children’s playground  "Nearly half of the......



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