EDITORIAL | January 2026

January always brings a sense of pause and possibility. It’s a time when we look back, take stock, and quietly decide how we want the year ahead to unfold. This January issue of TownParle reflects that mood across Vile Parle.

In these pages, you’ll find stories that touch everyday life — families beginning honest conversations about money, students making us proud through their achievements, insights on health and lifestyle, changing fashion trends among the youth, and thoughtful perspectives on urban development. Together, they show a neighbourhood that is learning, growing, and adapting with time.

The recently concluded BMC Elections 2026 have also marked an important moment for Vile Parle. With new corporators taking charge, residents naturally look forward to better roads, cleaner surroundings, smoother civic services, and a more transparent and responsive local administration. The coming months will set the tone for this new civic journey.

As January gives way to the sacred Magh month, Vile Parle’s temples come alive with devotion and tradition. Events like the Maghi Ganpati Utsav at Parleshwar Mandir remind us of the faith and cultural bonds that continue to hold our community together.

This issue is a small reflection of that shared spirit — awareness, participation, and quiet optimism — as Vile Parle steps into 2026 with hope and responsibility.

— Editor, TownParle