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Raj Thackeray pays tribute to renowned historian Gajanan Mehendale

Eminent historian and author Gajanan Bhaskar Mehendale, known for his monumental works on Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, passed away in Pune following a heart attack on Wednesday evening. He was 77. Known for his meticulous research and deep understanding of military history, Mehendale made significant contributions to Maharashtra’s historiography. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief…

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Soon, a simple mouth swab may enable tuberculosis screening: Study

From the currently used sputum testing, soon tuberculosis screening can be done via a simple tongue swab, according to a study.  The potential breakthrough using an enhanced CRISPR-based technology could allow easier, community-based screenings for the world`s deadliest infectious disease, said researchers from Tulane University in the US. Lead author Zhen Huang, an assistant professor…

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Maharashtra doctors go on 1-day strike over homeopath registration issue

Maharashtra doctors went on a 24-hour strike on Thursday to protest the government`s decision to allow the registration of homeopathic doctors, who have completed a certificate course in modern pharmacology, in the state medical council, reported news agency PTI. Nearly 1.8 lakh allopathic Maharashtra doctors, including in private hospitals, were participating in the strike, Indian…

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Main accused in cyber slavery case held by Mumbai Police

Mumbai Police, currently investigating a cyber slavery case involving five individuals trafficked to Laos under the pretext of job offers in Thailand, arrested the prime accused on Wednesday, officials said, reported news agency PTI. The accused, identified as Salman Munir Shaikh, was apprehended by the South Region Cyber Police Station team from Nayanagar in Mira…

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Maharashtra: Bioluminescent fungi light up Matheran forest in rare sighting

Bioluminescence has once again been observed in the biodiversity-rich Matheran forest by Mumbai-based naturalists and a wildlife photographer. During this natural phenomenon, large patches on dry wood and fallen branches emit a soft glow, transforming the dark forest into a truly magical spectacle. Naturalist and wildlife photographer Mahesh Yadav had gone to the Matheran hill…

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Samay Raina`s sly T-shirt raises eyebrows at The Ba***ds Of Bollywood screening

Stand-up comedian Samay Raina is not new to grabbing attention. Recently, he attended the special screening of The Ba***ds of Bollywood, the much-talked-about directorial debut of Shah Rukh Khan`s son, Aryan Khan, and made heads turn there too. The star-studded event, held in Mumbai on Wednesday, September 17, had several Bollywood celebrities turn up in…

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Mumbai Diary: Thursday Dossier

Two steps at a time Young performers practise a dance routine on the steps of the iconic Asiatic Society of Mumbai opposite Horniman Circle That’s the write way ahead Achyut Palav with his calligraphy works. PIC COURTESY/ACHYUT PALAV  While Gen Z and Gen Alpha are tapping into ChatGPT to simplify their writing assignments, artist and…

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Maharashtra, Finland team up to modernise historic Sassoon Dock in Mumbai

The Maharashtra government, in collaboration with Finland, will undertake technology-driven modernisation of Mumbai’s historic Sassoon Dock, state minister Nitesh Rane said on Wednesday. The fisheries and port development minister held a meeting with a delegation of Finland officials and representatives of Finnish companies at the dock to discuss strategic plans for upgrading the facility located…

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Have you heard? Konkona Sensharma, Amol Parashar enjoy a family holiday in Goa

Taking family holidays together Rumours around Konkona Sensharma and Amol Parashar’s relationship continue to swirl, with fresh speculation sparked by photos from Goa. Though the actors have not confirmed anything, fans noticed they appeared to be holidaying together, sharing separate pictures with strikingly similar backdrops. A Reddit post claimed, “Konkona and Amol Parashar are enjoying…

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Cocktail 2: Shahid and Kriti shoot grand song on Sicily’s beaches, pics go viral

Earlier this week, mid-day reported that Cocktail 2 had gone on floors with Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna (Cocktail Sundays, Sept 14). With Homi Adajania’s directorial venture generating much interest since its announcement, it’s not surprising that pictures from the shoot surfaced online on Wednesday, which saw Kapoor and Sanon strolling down the…

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