In an inspiring medical miracle, doctors in Kolkata have saved the life of a 30-year-old woman by carrying out a complicated, first-of-its-kind endovascular intervention in the hospital following life-threatening bleeding during miscarriage, The surgery was carried out under the supervision of Dr Partha Pratim Samui, senior consultant and in-charge Interventional Radiology at Manipal Hospital in…
A fire broke out at a residential building in Goregaon on Wednesday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. According to the civic body, the blaze originated in the common meter box of a G+5 residential building at Shalimar Building, Siddhi Ganesh Society, S V Road, Road No. 04, Goregaon (West). The incident was reported at…
One of the much-awaited films of the year is here, as the magic of the Jolly franchise returns to the big screen with Jolly LLB 3. Carrying forward a legacy that redefined courtroom drama with wit and heart, Jolly LLB 3 brings both the Jollys together for the very first time – Akshay Kumar’s Jolly…
The all-new talk show titled Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle has got the audience intrigued ever since it was announced. The two popular actresses will be seen hosting and directing the show. The anticipation around the show is quite high since the two enigmatic personalities, the sassy Kajol and the witty Mrs. Funnybones, Twinkle…
Actor Deepika Padukone shared a glimpse from the sweet celebration of her daughter Dua`s first birthday on Monday. Deepika and Ranveer Singh`s daughter, Dua, turned one on Monday, September 8, 2025 and the actress baked a cake for her little one. She revealed that baking a cake for her daughter was her love language. Deepika…
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 97.98 per cent. As per the BMC on Wednesday (September 10), the collective…
Mumbai is likely to witness a partly cloudy sky on Wednesday, with light to moderate rain expected across the city and suburbs, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD`s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 31.3 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 24.3 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory reported…
Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan has left his fans surprised with his remarkable new transformation, which has got everyone on the internet talking. The actor is known for his powerful screen presence and versatile roles, and now his newly unveiled latest look has grabbed eyeballs and sparked speculations regarding the reason behind the transformation. Abhishek Bachchan`s…
Student organisation Chatra Bharti has appealed to the state government to provide free State Transport (ST) bus passes to students across Maharashtra, citing the struggles faced by children from rural and farming communities who depend on public transport to reach schools and colleges. The demand gained momentum after a recent incident in Chhada taluka, where…
Actress Sonam, who is known for ‘Tridev’ and ‘Vishwatma’, has said that something was not right with her son, Gaurav Rai, the moment he was born. On Tuesday, the actress took to her Instagram and shared a throwback picture of herself with her newborn son. View this post on Instagram…
In a tragic accident on September 8 in Natwar Nagar, Jogeshwari (East), Asha Jadhav (63), who had come to attend a relative’s Shrad ceremony, died after being hit by a water tanker. It is alleged that the tanker driver was on his mobile phone and lost control of the vehicle. Jogeshwari Police arrested the driver…
Mumbai’s auto and taxi drivers say they are unable to switch to electric vehicles due to the lack of infrastructure and basic facilities needed to operate them. A report launched by Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik highlighted the urgent interventions required to speed up EV adoption in the city’s last-mile transport sector. The survey, conducted…
Inching closer to environmentalism, Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation’s (MBMC) School No. 11 has gone green by reducing energy and water consumption while keeping its building cooler. The civic-run school, which accommodates over 60 students, has been coated with heat-reflective Solar Reflective Index (SRI) paint to ward off heat, with support from the Aga Khan Agency…
The Maharashtra government is facing a fresh clash from within. Chhagan Bhujbal, a cabinet minister and NCP (Ajit Pawar) MLA, has opposed the Government Resolution (GR) on the Maratha reservation, demanding that the document be withdrawn or amended. But, for now, the government is in no mood to reverse its decision. Bhujbal is said to…
Even as Air India and its parent Tata Group announced swift relief measures for the victims of the June 12 crash near Ahmedabad, the ground reality tells a slower, more tangled story. While many families have received interim compensation, others remain caught in a web of missing paperwork, incomplete documentation, and family disputes over rightful…
At least 50 Indians are among 200 pilgrims stranded at Kathmandu airport in Nepal since Tuesday afternoon, after violent protests erupted across the country. The unrest began after the Nepal government banned 26 social media platforms, sparking mass Gen-Z-led demonstrations that spiralled into widespread violence and disruption. “We feel that in Nepal’s current situation, Kathmandu…
Winning reunions The Gadar 2 duo is back. While there have been reports about Sunny Deol and Anil Sharma reuniting for Gadar 3 for some time, there’s fresh speculation that the actor-director duo is in talks for a larger-than-life drama. The film’s working title is reported Coal King. Apparently, the two have been discussing several…
Construction of 574 concrete roads will begin in October as part of the BMC’s mega cement concreting road project, under which 2121 roads across Mumbai are planned for concreting. These roads were taken up for construction after the 2024 monsoon season and were partially completed. Work was halted after being brought to a safe stage…
A 52-year-old head constable attached to Worli police station was killed and his colleague seriously injured after a speeding car allegedly rammed into them while they were on VIP bandobast duty near the Bandra-Worli Sea Link–Coastal Road connector on Tuesday morning. The deceased has been identified as Head Constable Dattatray Kumbhar, who died on the…
While the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) mandated that beneficiaries of the BDD redevelopment project move into their new homes within 15 days of receiving their keys and even got them to sign a no-objection certificate (NOC) stating that they would shift in the stipulated period, many are requesting a deadline extension due…
Three railway land parcels in the heart of Mumbai are set to go under the hammer, promising to reshape the city’s skyline and rake in an estimated R8000 crore for Indian Railways. The three premium plots — Mahalaxmi (2.67 acres, R993 crore), Bandra East (11.2 acres, R5365 crore), and Supari Baug, Parel (5.7 acres, R1734…
As the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) remains undecided on whether to commence the demolition and redevelopment of Elphinstone bridge today, uncertainty continues to grip affected Parel residents. Despite earlier indications from the city’s traffic department about the bridge’s impending closure, the final decision from MMRDA is still awaited, even on the very day…
Career milestones are not only a moment of validation, but also one of reflection. It struck us when we spoke with producer Shiladitya Bora, days before he headed out for Bayaan’s September 6 première at the 50th edition of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The Huma Qureshi-led thriller is not the first time that Bora…
The Godrej Enterprise Group, one of Mumbai’s biggest land holders, is drawing up a masterplan for a systematic development of its 1000 acre land parcel in suburban Vikhroli, a top official said on Tuesday. The group run by Jamshyd Godrej and his sister Smita Crishna, may have moved out some of the manufacturing activity from…
Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) spokesperson and deputy leader Krishna Hegde has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, seeking that the Carter Road promenade at Bandra West be named after Bollywood superstar the late Rajesh Khanna and a statue also be erected in his honour. The Carter…
Few in the young generation know of Raj Khosla, even though they may have watched some of his movies. Now is a good time to change that, believes his daughter Anita Khosla. Earlier this year, to mark the late filmmaker’s birth centenary on May 31, his movies CID (1956), Bombai Ka Babu (1960), and Mera…
Taking note of a mid-day report highlighting how the upper surface of the newly opened Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) connector was peeling off and how its landing was causing traffic chaos on the Western Express Highway, Mumbai North Central MP Varsha Gaikwad has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, demanding strict action against erring officials…
A 70-year-old blind man allegedly drowned after falling into the unfenced Achole pond in Nalasopara East on Tuesday morning. The deceased has been identified as Bharat Kumar Mistry, a resident of Mumbai, who had come to live with his married daughter in Achole village. According to police sources, Mistry, who was visually impaired in both…
After heavy downpours over the Ganesh visarjan weekend, Mumbai has slipped back into hot and humid conditions, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a green alert for the next five days — meaning only light rain between September 9 and 13. The alert extends across Maharashtra’s coastline, including Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg….
All roads lead to the mount Preparations reach full swing outside Mount Mary Basilica ahead of the annual Bandra Fair that begins on September 14 New Yorker pizza blues for Kunal The sign placed outside the restaurant in Girgaon. PIC/SHADAB KHAN Come September 11, Girgaon’s beloved New Yorker will say goodbye to the ‘concrete jungle…
Commuters travelling between Dahisar and Mahim on the Western Express Highway (WEH) will be greeted by uniform street and traffic architecture if all goes according to plan. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning small tactical interventions along this stretch, measuring about 25 km in length, such as unvarying dividers, kerb stones, traffic islands, and…
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 11. Aries March 21 – April 20This sense of urgency is quite real as you wait to receive some news….
The Goregaon Police in Mumbai have arrested a 46-year-old woman for allegedly cheating a Santacruz-based jeweller of Rs 1.25 lakh by pledging fake gold ornaments. According to the police, the complainant Agwatilal Rangsal Soni (64), who owns Mayur Jewellers in Goregaon West and Bhagwati Jewellers in Khar West, approached the cops after discovering the fraud…
A key witness in the July 2023 Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting firing incident, in which an RPF constable allegedly killed four people on a moving train, on Tuesday told a local court that the accused had pointed his gun at him and his family, but withdrew when passengers raised an alarm. Deposing before Additional Sessions Judge…
Acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has joined forces with filmmaker Ravi Varma for his next titled Blind Babu. It seems like the project has already gone on floor as Ravi took to his official Instagram handle and announced the project by sharing a picture with his lead actor. They were also holding a clapperboard with the…
To cater to the festive travel demand during Dussehra and Diwali 2025, the Central Railway has decided to operate 230 special train services on the Solapur Division to ensure smooth and convenient travel for passengers across Maharashtra. In a press release, the Central Railway stated that the services will run between September 25 and December…
Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who essays the role of Mahatma Gandhi in Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files watched the controversial drama in a theatre recently. Sharing the audience reaction to the flick, Kher revealed that people were going through a sea of emotions while witnessing “The Bengal Files”, even crying for the people who lost…
As the Gen Z protest in Nepal against the social media ban gains momentum, actress Manisha Koirala called it a “black day for Nepal”. Taking to her Instagram, Koirala wrote: “Today is a black day for Nepal — when bullets respond to the voice of the people, outrage against corruption and demand for justice.” If…
Actor Ali Fazal attended a special screening of his upcoming Hollywood film Rule Breakers at the UK Parliament with MP Alice McDonald. He said it is a moment of immense pride and privilege for him. Ali expressed gratitude for being honoured with this opportunity and said: “To be invited by MP Alice McDonald to the…
Six family members of the victims who died in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast have filed an appeal in the Bombay High Court (HC), challenging the acquittal of all the seven accused, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit. The appeal, filed on Monday by Nisar Ahmed Sayyed Bilal and…
