A leopard that had got entangled in fencing wire near Mulshi in Pune district was safely rescued on Sunday following a swift, coordinated operation by the Pune Forest Department and RESQ Charitable Trust. The forest department received information about the incident at around 11.00 am and immediately alerted RESQ. Responding within minutes, the RESQ team…
Officers from Malad police station have nabbed five members of a gang allegedly involved in stealing Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) cables. Senior Police Inspector Dushyant Chauhan was on night patrol in the Charkop Government Industrial Estate area when he noticed a group of 20-25 people cutting MTNL cables and loading them into a tempo….
No attitude, no problem Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently opened up about the long-standing rumour of a rift with his The Lunchbox (2013) co-star, the late Irrfan Khan. In an interaction with Hindi Rush, Nawazuddin said that the supposed tension between the two of them was “just news” that appeared and he has no clue why….
On Sunday, members of Marathi Abhyas Kendra, a Marathi cultural and language group, held a session in Dadar to voice concerns over the alleged razing of Marathi school buildings across Mumbai. The group has now called for a protest on Thursday, December 18, outside the BMC headquarters, followed by a march to Azad Maidan. A…
While sancha manyata or teacher allotment has long been a concern for day schools, the regulation has become especially alarming for Mumbai’s night schools. Already dealing with fluctuating student enrollment, many fear that allotment rules tied strictly to student numbers may leave them without enough teachers to sustain classes. The principal of a Worli-based night…
Sahil Samuel, known to his fans as Naalayak, has earned a reputation for turning emotions into indie anthems like Zakir, Baawra, and Haan Pyaar Hai. But with Marammat — his latest album, named after the Urdu word for “repair” — the Chandigarh-born pop-rock artiste has stepped into his most vulnerable creative phase. He says the…
Mumbai-based activist Godfrey Pimenta has complained to the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), alleging that a ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant near a residential area in Kurla is generating excessive dust and air pollution. According to Pimenta, emissions from the plant pose a serious health risk to nearby residents. On…
For the last fifty-four years, employees of the Children’s Aid Society (CAS), Mumbai’s oldest child-welfare institution, at 98 years old, have waited for justice. Despite risking their lives to rehabilitate vulnerable children, these Class III and IV staff remain deprived of pension, medical cover, and leave encashment, even as similar organisations receive full state benefits….
In focus A woman strides past the imposing sculpture titled Cameraman, created by artist Suryakant Lokhande, near Mehboob Studios in Bandra West On cloud nine Diners at the restaurant. Pic Courtesy/Port_Bombay Bryan Adams might have been on the playlist if you dropped by for a bite at PORT Kitchen and Bar at G5A in Mahalaxmi…
The relocation of the Government Railway Police (GRP) station from Dadar’s Platform 9 to a newly constructed building has finally cleared the way for long-awaited upgrades at the overcrowded junction. With the shift complete, the old GRP office on Platform 9A will now be demolished, allowing Central Railway to widen the congested platform, add a…
When Paresh Rawal had briefly exited Hera Pheri 3, many on the internet felt Pankaj Tripathi would be a good fit for the role. Well, even as everyone’s happy that Rawal has returned to Hera Pheri 3, it looks like the internet was on to something. Filmmaker Priyadarshan is teaming up with Tripathi for another…
A refusal to give an alcoholic beverage parcel allegedly triggered a violent rampage at a toddy shop in Mankhurd, where a group dominated by juveniles barged into the premises, vandalised the counter, assaulted the shop owner and his worker, and fled with cash, police said. According to police, the incident occurred around 5.45 pm on…
Thanks to Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh is ending 2025 with a bang. His 2026 looks equally promising. mid-day has learnt that the actor’s ambitious post-apocalyptic film, tentatively titled Pralay, is set to go on floors sometime between July and August. A source revealed, “Don 3, helmed by Farhan Akhtar, will roll first in 2026. After that,…
After a chaotic first leg of Argentine legend Lionel Messi`s GOAT Tour of India on Saturday morning and a rushed Hyderabad leg in the evening, Mumbai fans approached Sunday’s third leg with understandable caution. Would it be organised? Would there be chaos? Would they actually get to see Messi? By the end of the day,…
Very day without fail from 4.30 pm to 8 pm, Bharat Panchal, 85, mans his ‘post’ at Thakur Complex signal on the Western Express Highway in Kandivli East, managing traffic, preventing vehicles from entering the wrong lane, and urging motorists to wear helmets and seatbelts. Panchal, who claims he isn’t on any medication despite his…
Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for December 15. Aries March 21 – April 20With so many calls to attend to, you wonder when you can begin doing…
The suburban railway station at Targhar, located near the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport , will open for local train services on the Port Line of Belapur–Nerul–Uran from Monday. The launch coincides with the operationalisation of Gavan station and the introduction of five additional pairs of suburban services on the Uran line. “Central Railway has…
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who took her son, Viaan-Raj Kundra to meet the football legend Lionel Messi at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, said that her son`s dream was fulfilled after meeting the G.O.A.T. The actress was seen coming out of the stadium, as she briefly interacted with the media, and shared her experience…
Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has been creating big waves at the box office. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is also gaining a lot of acclaim from viewers and critics alike. The film is believed to be inspired by real-life events and crime syndicates in Karachi`s Lyari area. Ittakes inspiration from true incidents to depict India`s…
Mumbai civic chief Bhushan Gagrani on Sunday inaugurated the Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Centre at King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital in Parel, making it the first government hospital in the city to offer a dedicated, technology-driven treatment and rehabilitation facility for sportspersons. The new centre, housed under a newly created independent sports medicine department, aims…
A controversy recently erupted in Bengaluru after videos of a late-night altercation at a pub co-owned by actor Shilpa Shetty went viral. The incident allegedly involved former Bigg Boss contestant and businessman Satya Naidu. He was accused of misbehaving with the staff following a dispute over bill settlement. Brawl at Shilpa Shetty`s Bastian in Bengaluru…
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (Mahavitaran), the country’s largest power distribution utility, has repaid a loan of Rs 12,800 crore taken from the State Bank of India (SBI) in a single instalment ahead of schedule, marking a significant step toward strengthening its financial position. Mahavitaran Chairman and Managing Director Lokesh Chandra said the prepayment…
Mumbai Police on Sunday dismissed as misleading a series of messages circulating on social media claiming a rise in cases of children going missing from the city, asserting that such posts do not reflect the actual situation on the ground. In an official clarification issued on X, the Mumbai Police said it treats every case…
Even as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar skipped the visit to RSS founder K B Hedgewar`s memorial in Nagpur on Sunday, his party NCP stressed that it joined the Mahayuti alliance for the state`s development, reported news agency PTI. The National Congress Party`s ideology is based on the “progressive thoughts of (social reformers) Shahu,…
The opposition on Sunday criticised the Mahayuti government in the Assembly over the issue of trainees from the CM Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana being thrashed by the police, reported news agency IANS. Congress Legislative Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar, who was joined by members Jayant Patil and Nana Patole, grilled Minister of Skill Development Mangal Prabhat…
There is truly no stopping Aditya Dhar’s directorial Dhurandhar, which seems to be on a path to break every record at the box office. The film, starring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Akshaye Khanna in prominent roles, has registered the highest second Saturday collection in the history of Hindi cinema. This…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, his deputy Eknath Shinde and ruling BJP, Shiv Sena legislators visited RSS founder K B Hedgewar`s memorial in Nagpur on Sunday, while Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and other NCP leaders skipped the event. During the visit, Shiv Sena chief Shinde congratulated the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh for completing 100 years of…
A fire broke out on Sunday morning at a godown storing autorickshaws in Maharashtra`s Thane district, officials said, reported news agency PTI. No casualties were reported, they said. The authorities were alerted at 5.45 am about the blaze at the godown, where autorickshaws were kept, at Kalher in the Bhiwandi area, a fire official said,…
The demolition of an old structure at Atgaon station in Thane district on the Central Railway turned tragic on Saturday after an iron staircase collapsed, killing a labourer and leaving another critically injured, an official said, reported news agency PTI. An official from the Shahapur police station said that the accident occurred while workers were…
Wishing Meghna Gulzar on her birthday, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan on Saturday treated fans to her candid BTS pictures with the ace director from the sets of their upcoming film `Daayra`. Kareena also penned a sweet note on Instagram, calling Meghna a `tigress`. “To sum up in words the feeing I have had working with…
`Tenu Zyada Mohabbat` song from Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday-starrer `Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri` was released on Saturday. With music by Vishal-Shekhar and lyrics by Kumaar, the song was sung by Talwiinder. Check out the track here. Talking about the tune, Talwiinder shared, “Tenu Zyada Mohabbat is very close to my…
Actor Arjun Rampal has been living with his girlfriend, Gabriella Demetriades, for a long time. The couple also has two sons together. However, they never tied the knot. Now, it turns out that the couple has taken the first step towards marriage. Arjun Rampal has confirmed that he and Gabriella are engaged. He made the…
There is no stopping Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar at the box office. The film is currently in its second week and has already crossed the Rs 300 crore mark. It has recorded the biggest single-day collections for a second Friday and Saturday, with demand continuing to rise. Viewing this surge, post-midnight shows have been introduced in…
Mumbai woke up to clear skies and mild winter conditions on Sunday, December 14, offering residents a relatively pleasant start to the day. However, air quality across the city continued to be a cause for concern, with pollution levels remaining in the unhealthy category. The city recorded a minimum temperature of around 22 degrees Celsius…
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan walked the red carpet at the recently concluded Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. At the event, he participated in an interactive session where he reflected on his cinematic journey. The actor was in a candid mood and did not hold back while admitting that he lacks acting…
Veteran actress Hema Malini, has shared a tribute to her husband, and the late actor Dharmendra through a special video. On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a video featuring clips from Dharmendra’s films. She revealed that the video was made for the two prayer meetings that she had arranged in Delhi…
After pagadi tenants across the city received a long-awaited assurance from the state government on redevelopment, residents of gaothans, koliwadas and Adivasi padas, who are considered to be the sons of soil or the original inhabitants of Mumbai, have also asked for recognition of their habitation rights. Activist Godfrey Pimenta, representing the communities, has written…
The new lease of life post ‘Gadar: The Katha Continues’ (2023) he got has Sunny Deol looking at his career differently. He is now picking projects that surprise him and his loyal audience. While the actor is set to play Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’, sources now inform that Namit Malhotra (producer and CEO Double…
It’s always a mental fight before societal pressure for a new mother to return to work while battling the unbearable desire to spend time with her newborn. For Yami Gautam, who had a son with director and husband Aditya Dhar in May 2024, the decision to go back to the screen was also clouded by…
At Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR), Maharashtra, a long wait ended on a sweet note when vultures previously released into the wild returned to guide their friends, captive-bred birds, helping them learn their first lessons in survival including taking their maiden flight in the wild. The Maharashtra Forest Department, in collaboration with the Bombay Natural History…
