One of the six victims, Manaram Kumawat, who sustained 40 per cent burns and underwent surgery on Wednesday, has been shifted from the ICU to the general ward. Admitted to the National Burns Hospital in Airoli on Wednesday, he was initially scheduled for 48 hours of close observation. “However, he showed improvement, so we could…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to commission professional divers to retrieve Ganesh idols immersed in the sea at the Gateway of India. All nirmalya (flowers, incense products, oils, sticks, diyas, toran, etc) in the form of sludge from Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols that were immersed into are also to be retrieved for…
Paws and relax A man catches a nap while a pet dog enjoys play time with its owners at Oval Maidan in Churchgate Running notes from Berlin (From left) Priyanca Walanju and Deepak Oberoi at the Berlin Marathon. PICS COURTESY/BOMBAY RUNNING, Berlin Marathon We’re blaming British pop icon Harry Styles’s (below) infamous disguised run at…
Climate change seems to be hitting lakhs of farming families. According to government records, in the past nine years, 519 lakh hectares of farmland across the state have been damaged due to unseasonal rain between 2015 and 2024. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, too, admitted that climate change was a major reason for repeated losses, noting…
The Malwani area in Malad West has witnessed two grisly incidents in the past 24 hours. In the latest case, the Malwani police on Thursday morning discovered the body of a woman in a semi-nude condition near Malwani church. Police identified the body as that of a 46-year-old, who was reportedly a sex worker. Police…
Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan is on cloud nine upon meeting Bollywood`s legendary lyricist Gulzar. The actress took to her social media account on Thursday and shared photos of her meet and greet with the legendary lyricist. View this post on Instagram …
Following a mid-day report on repeated trespassing at the Dairy Science Institute by youths filming social media content, the Aarey CEO has decided to formally request the Aarey police and forest department to step up night patrols and crack down on violators. In addition, a security guard from the Aarey security department will now be…
Mumbai’s built heritage has thrown up another surprise. Heritage enthusiasts have stumbled upon a few old cannons at the site of the ongoing Sindoor bridge construction project. Activists are now urging municipal and railway authorities to secure the site and begin preservation efforts so these remnants of the city’s colonial past are not lost during…
What unfolded over 13 days of investigation in Rajasthan’s Pali district — infamously known as the “heartland” of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi — was nothing short of a test of grit for a team of Bhoiwada police officers. The five-member team had travelled there to track down three accused in a Rs 4 crore theft case….
Bollywood singer and music composer Zubeen Garg’s sudden demise shocked the entire nation, especially the state of Assam, where he was worshipped by his fans. The singer, who passed away on the 19th of September after a scuba diving accident in Singapore, was 52 years old. On the 25th of September, Aamir Khan Productions,…
In a move that could boost regional connectivity, there is buzz that the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project may get a spur line to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). According to highly placed sources, a proposal has reportedly been submitted to the Railway Board for consideration. If approved, the spur would connect the…
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 September 27. Aries March 21 – April 20Diversification in business/work responsibility is an interesting karmic change. You and your spouse/partner are…
HomeboundDirector: Neeraj GhaywanActors: Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi KapoorRating: 4 stars The starting point of this film, I’m told, was once a photograph, doing the rounds on social media. Which led journalist Basharat Peer to dive deeper into its origins and write a piece for the opinion page of The New York Times (NYT). It…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has presented a written request to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging the Central Government to release additional financial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to support flood-affected regions across the state. महाराष्ट्रात झालेली अतिवृष्टी आणि त्यामुळे शेतकऱ्यांचे झालेले प्रचंड नुकसान याबाबत एक सविस्तर निवेदन आज आमचे नेते,…
Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and husband Raghav Chadha completed 2 years of marital bliss on the 24th of September. The actress took to her social media account in sharing a few unseen candid pictures of herself and Raghav. Parineeti captioned the post as, “As a wife, it was my duty to fix the mistake…
The Public Health Department has received approval to grant a two-month extension to the current doctors and assistant professors at Cooper Hospital. Addressing the media on Thursday, Deputy Municipal Commissioner Sharad Ughade stated, “We have received approval for the extension. In the meantime, we have also been permitted to fill all vacant posts by hiring…
Actor-director Anupam Kher`s directorial venture `Tanvi The Great` is set to return to theatres on September 26. Starring Shubhangi Dutt in the lead role, the film explores themes of courage, autism, and the Indian armed forces. In the lead-up to the film`s second theatrical run, Shubhangi Dutt spoke to ANI about the emotional significance of…
Entrepreneur Mira Rajput recently took to her social media account to share a heartfelt story about her husband, actor Shahid Kapoor. Posting a video of a musician playing the sitar, she wrote, “The dhun that reminds me of you. I miss you @shahidkapoor.” The tune being played was the popular track Aaoge Jab Tum…
Actress Zareen Khan celebrated her niece Aizel Khan`s 4th-month birthday on Wednesday by giving her a foot massage. The “Housefull 2” actress dropped a video of rubbing those tiny feet, giving them some much-deserved pampering on her official IG handle. View this post on Instagram …
Actor-producer Nikhil Dwivedi has never shied away from calling a spade a spade. In a candid conversation with IANS, the producer shared his thoughts on the attitude of some younger actors in the industry, pointing out how unnecessary starry tantrums seem lame when Bollywood`s biggest legends remain grounded. “When I see a lot of young…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday urged Indian banks to go beyond mere growth and change their scale to aim to be among the world’s top 10, news agency PTI reported. “I want to tell our Indian banks that they should not only plan for growth, but try to change the scale. Our banks…
A 19-year-old teenager was assaulted by three unidentified individuals during a garba celebration as part of Navratri 2025 in Goregaon area of Mumbai on Wednesday night, a police official said on Thursday, reported the PTI. The incident, which occurred during the ongoing Navratri festivities, gained attention of the police after a video of the attack…
Singer Zubeen Garg`s tragic death has left his fans and the state of Assam heartbroken. Days after the singer`s death, a Special Investigation Team (SIT), which has been formed to probe into the case, on Thursday raided his manager Siddharth Sharma`s residence in Guwahati`s Datalpara. SIT raids Zubeen Garg`s manager`s house According to an India…
A Thane court in Maharashtra has sentenced a man to seven years rigorous imprisonment after convicting him for culpable homicide in connection with the death of an acquaintance after an assault in 2017, as per the PTI. Additional Sessions Judge N L Kale, Bhiwandi, in the judgment on September 22, acquitted six other accused in…
Indian Hotels Company Limited on Thursday, September 25, said all necessary approvals are in place to commence construction of the Rs 2,500 crore Taj Bandstand hotel project. ELEL Hotels and Investment Limited, a subsidiary of IHCL, owns the leasehold rights for a land parcel at Bandstand Bandra, under which Taj Bandstand is proposed to be…
Amid mounting public concern over the probe into the death of Assam’s music icon Zubeen Garg, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday appealed for patience, assuring that justice would be delivered. Talking to reporters, Sarma said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) handling the case should be given time. “If the SIT fails to make…
India’s official entry to the Oscars 2026, Homebound, is all set for its theatrical release in India. However, some latest reports suggest that the film has faced a tough time while clearing the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ahead of its release in India. The film has received as many as 11 cuts before…
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday called for an immediate farm loan waiver in the wake of devastating floods in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region, reported the PTI. During his visit to the affected areas, Uddhav criticised the state and Union governments for not doing enough to support struggling farmers. “This is a severe calamity,”…
Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) have developed a low-cost and indigenous force plate that enhances gait profiling and enables better development of footwear and treatment strategies to reduce heel pain. Heel pain is one of the most widespread foot ailments in adults. It is often linked to overloading of the…
The district court has acquitted a couple accused in the 2022 murder case of a 65-year-old man in Diva area of Thane district in Maharashtra, noting that the testimonies of the prosecution witnesses were not credible, reported the PTI. The prosecution claimed that the couple were stealing something from a tin shed outside deceased`s house,…
The Special Task Force (STF) of the crime branch, Railways, Mumbai Police Commissionerate, has arrested two accused in a sensational gold chain snatching case that occurred on a Konkan Railway Mail-Express train earlier this year. According to police sources, the case was reported in January by the complainant, identified as Darshana Dattaram Khedekar. As per…
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday highlighted the state`s leading role in the PM-KUSUM scheme, stating that Maharashtra has installed seven lakh solar pumps, making it the top state in the country for solar pump adoption, news agency ANI reported. On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual interaction with farmers from…
Filmmaker and actor Rishab Shetty, who is gearing up for his much-awaited upcoming film, Kantara Chapter 1, recently opened up about the challenge of simultaneously directing and acting in his upcoming film. He spoke about the challenges during an interview where Shetty shared insights into the intricacies of managing both roles on set. Rishab Shetty…
The Marine Drive Police in Mumbai have arrested a man for allegedly cheating a resident of Kala Chowki of Rs 8.82 lakh by promising financial assistance through the Chief Minister`s Relief Fund and a job on the Vande Bharat Express, an official said. The accused has been identified as Sameer Chundmunge, a resident of Chembur…
Filmmaker Farah Khan was recently seen attending the Mumbai premiere of Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jetwa, and Janhvi Kapoor and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. Salman Khan’s brother-in-law, Aayush Sharma, was also seen at the event. A recent video going viral from the event shows Sharma posing for the paparazzi, while Farah and…
Navi Mumbai Police Department saw a major boost to its infrastructure on Thursday, as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the new Sanpada Police Station. The ceremony marked another step towards enhancing policing facilities in the city. The event witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including Minister Ganesh Naik, MLAs Manda Mhatre and Prashant Thakur, Joint…
Days after the demise of singer Zubeen Garg, Bollywood actress-politician Kangana Ranaut remembered him with the poster of their film Gangster. The Bollywood film marked Kangana`s debut and the music of the film is remembered to date. On Thursday, Kangana took to her Instagram stories and remembered the legendary singer who lost his life during…
Scientists have discovered that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) silently starts years earlier, long before symptoms appear, an advance that may pave the way for earlier treatment and prevention. RA is a debilitating autoimmune disease that causes painful joint inflammation and damage. The new research, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, reveals that during the early…
Aryan Khan’s much-awaited directorial debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, recently premiered on Netflix. The show made headlines for a number of reasons. However, one scene particularly caught attention and sparked controversy after netizens pointed out that one of the characters bore a striking resemblance to former Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede. For the unversed,…
In view of providing financial aid and assistance to farmers affected by heavy rains and floods, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that the government will seek the Centre`s assistance. While asserting about the flood-affected issues on Thursday, Pawar said that farmers in the state will get compensation. He further stated that a letter…
