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Mumbai Diary: Monday Dossier

With best wishes A BEST bus conductor bids farewell to the Mumbaicha Vakratunda idol during a visarjan procession in Dadar West Stuart has no ‘media man’ qualms Stuart Broad, the unreluctant media man. Pic/Getty Images It was refreshing to listen to former England fast bowler (and more than just a capable batsman) Stuart Broad the…

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Railways floats record global tender for Mumbai’s all-AC trains

Mumbai’s upcoming air-conditioned (AC) suburban local trains, termed as Vande Metro (suburban), are being designed with a slew of never-before features — including stand-back areas with glass draught screens near doors, fire sensors, dedicated vendor compartments, wheelchair bays with clamps, and CCTV-linked emergency alarms that can beam live visuals to the motorman’s cab. On Saturday…

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Mumbai: Illegal taxi menace persists inside SGNP despite repeated warnings

The problem of unregulated private cars illegally ferrying passengers inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) shows no signs of ending. On Friday, a CNG vehicle used for such trips caught fire, though fortunately, no passengers were inside. Regular visitors and environmentalists are demanding immediate action from park authorities against these illegal vehicles. In September 2024,…

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Subhash Ghai Shares How Saudagar Rekindled Dilip Kumar & Raaj Kumar`s Bond

Renowned filmmaker Subhash Ghai revealed how his 1991 release “Saudagar” changed the relationship between Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar. He shared a throwback photo of himself indulging in a fun discussion with the two veterans on social media. Ghai revealed that the shoot of “Saudagar” was completed three months before the schedule, as everyone gave their…

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Time and tide don’t wait for the lord either!

Sunday marked the first time that Lalbaugcha Raja’s immersion at Chowpatty was delayed by over 12 hours. According to the Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal, heavy rain delayed the ritual, and the procession reached the beach in Girgaon just 15 minutes after the high tide had begun. The trolley then got stuck in the sand and was…

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Anant Chaturdashi sees over 36,632 idols immersed

More than 36,632 idols were immersed on Saturday — the last day of the Ganesh festival — overnight into Sunday. Saturday marked Day 11 and is celebrated as Anant Chaturdashi. Of these, 5855 were sarvajanik or community idols, from Ganesh mandals across the city. According to data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), 30,468 household…

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Ganesh Visarjan 2025: 4 drown, 13 missing in Maharashtra

At least four people drowned and 13 others are missing during Ganesh idol immersion ceremonies across various different districts in Maharashtra, police said on Sunday, reported the PTI. In Pune district’s Chakan area, four individuals were swept away in separate incidents involving rivers and a well, an official confirmed. Two men were carried away by…

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Akshay Kumar bats for cleanliness as he clears beach after Ganpati Visarjan

Maharashtra`s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis` wife, Amruta Fadnavis, hosted a beach clean-up drive at Juhu Beach post the celebrations of the Ganpati Visarjan on Sunday. Amruta Fadnavis hosted the beach clean-up drive from her foundation, Divyaj Foundation, in association with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). It was also attended by the Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar….

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"Mahayuti govt committed to justice for Maratha, OBC communities": Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasised the Mahayuti government`s commitment to ensuring justice for the Maratha and OBC communities, while dismissing any competition for credit. “We are not in a fight for credit…The Mahayuti government is working to ensure justice for the Maratha community and the OBC community… This government will continue to work…

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