Devotees flocked to the iconic Siddhivinayak Temple on Saturday to offer prayers before the gates were closed for the day in observance of the lunar eclipse on Sunday. Footage captured the ceremonial closing of the temple doors, following traditional Hindu customs that restrict religious rituals during celestial events. Normal activities and rituals are expected to…
Producer-distributor Shiladitya Bora is not new to film festivals, yet every international premiere feels a first, he says. More so for an independent producer, whose road to release for any film starts with a festival screening. This time, Bora is at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with Huma Qureshi-led Bayan. A thriller drama, directed…
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…
The immersion of the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol is now expected to take place around 11 pm on Sunday, after several delays caused by high tide and technical difficulties, officials said, reported the PTI. Traditionally, the idol is immersed in the Arabian Sea off Chowpatty in south Mumbai`s Girgaon before 9 am. However, this year,…
A fire broke out on the 7th floor of a 23-storey building in Dahisar east area of Mumbai, civic officials said on Sunday, adding that so far no injuries were reported in the incident. According to the officials, a Level-II fire broke out Sunday afternoon in a high-rise residential building located in New Jankalyan Society…
An 80-year-old man allegedly slit his wife’s throat in Vasai area of Palghar district in Maharashtra and then attempted to take his own life using the same weapon, police said on Sunday. According to initial probe, both husband and wife had been unwell for several years, they were suffering from prolonged illnesses. Both lived with…
There is good news for all Dhamaal fans, as the laughter riot, set to return as the fourth part of the hit comedy franchise, has wrapped up its shoot. The makers made the big announcement on Instagram in their signature Dhamaal style, sharing a newspaper-inspired post titled Dhamaal Times with the headline “Breaking News”. …
A man was allegedly beaten to death in Malwani area of Mumbai over an affair and the suspect, the brother of the woman, later surrendered before the police, an official said on Sunday. According to the police, the officials recovered a man’s body from bushes near the T-junction on Malwani Marve Road. The deceased was…
Kareena Kapoor, one of the most celebrated actresses in Indian cinema, never misses a chance to captivate audiences with her charm. Recently, the diva was spotted in Birmingham at a jewellery event, where she stunned in a sequined silver saree. As fans gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of her, Kareena graced the…
Panic gripped two key locations in the city after Mumbai Airport and Nair Hospital reportedly received bomb threats via e-mail on Saturday, September 6, night. According to reports, the e-mail addressed to Nair Hospital was received on the dean’s official ID around 11 pm, sparking fear among hospital staff and patients. Police teams were immediately…
Three men swept away in a creek during Ganpati idol immersion in Maharashtra`s Palghar district were rescued with the help of a Ro-Ro boat, following a swift alert from maritime authorities, officials said on Sunday. The incident occurred around 3 pm on Saturday at Narangi Jetty in Virar (West). The three were participating in the…
Anurag Basu, best known for films like Barfi and Jagga Jasoos, recently helmed Metro…In Dino, a sequel to Life in a…Metro. The director has been working on the biopic of the legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar for years. Amid rumours of Aamir Khan playing Kumar`s role, he was spotted at an event singing with his…
Thousands of devotees including Anant Ambani thronged the streets of Mumbai as Lalbaugcha Raja was taken out for the grand visarjan procession, with Girgaon Chowpatty turning into the focal point of this year’s Anant Chaturdashi celebrations. The immersion, however, faced an unexpected halt due to high tides, which made it difficult to move the massive…
The immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja faced an unexpected halt due to high tide, leaving the idol unimmersed even after 24 hours. The murti, which left the pandal on Saturday afternoon, reached the immersion site at Chowpatty around 8 a.m. on Sunday. However, rough sea conditions made it difficult to move the massive idol smoothly into…
Filmmaker Anuparna Roy has scripted history by winning the Orizzonti Award for Best Director at the prestigious 82nd Venice Film Festival for her feature debut Songs of Forgotten Trees, which is presented by Anurag Kashyap. It is the only Indian film that got selected in the esteemed Orizzonti section this year— bowled over the audience…
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….
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta is currently at the Toronto International Film Festival with the team of `Gandhi`. His recent visit to TIFF evoked cherished memories from his earlier experiences at the renowned festival. View this post on Instagram A post…
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…
Union Minister Piyush Goyal performed Ganpati visarjan, the immersion of the idol of Lord Ganesh, at Bhujale Talao at Malad West in Maharashtra`s Mumbai. Sharing the visuals on X on Saturday, Piyush Goyal wrote, “Jai Shri Ganesh. Today, the idol of Lord Shri Ganesh Ji, the destroyer of obstacles, was immersed in Bhujale Talao. I…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts for parts of Maharashtra on Sunday. A yellow alert has been issued for Thane, Mumbai, and Raigad districts, while Palghar remains under an orange alert, with heavy rainfall expected at isolated places. Moderate rain is likely in Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and Dhule, with a high probability of…
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 96.90 per cent. As per the BMC on Sunday (September 7), the collective…
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have quickly become one of the most loved new on-screen pairs in Bollywood. Their film `Saiyaara` has been winning hearts across the country since its release on July 18. The romantic drama, directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films CEO Akshay Widhani, has now completed 50 successful…
Loved watching `Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai` ? If yes, then the recent post of actor Ameesha Patel will definitely leave you nostalgic. On Saturday, marking the birthday of veteran director Rakesh Roshan, Ameesha took a stroll down memory lane and shared a string of pictures from the 2000s. The pictures showed Ameesha, Hrithik and Rakesh…
Bollywood hunk Hrithik Roshan has shared a heartfelt birthday message for his father, veteran filmmaker Rakesh Roshan. Taking to his Instagram handle, Hrithik shared a string of pictures, revisiting their early days on film sets, showing the father-son duo in action. The post also featured a couple of unseen moments, including pictures from Hrithik`s birthday…
Another year when all the devotees had to say goodbye to Bappa. Actor Kartik Aaryan also said “Miss You” as he bid adieu to Bappa post Ganpati Visarjan on the last day of Ganesh Chaturthi. Taking to his official Instagram handle, the `Bhool Bhulaiyaa` actor treated the fans with some adorable glimpses from the small…
In a tragic incident at Mumbai`s Sakinaka area, near Khairani Road’s S.J. Studio, a Tata Power high-tension wire caused electrocution, leaving five devotees seriously injured. Four of the injured were rushed to Paramount Hospital in Sakinaka, while one was admitted to Seven Hills Hospital. Unfortunately, one devotee succumbed to his injuries. The other four remain…
On the 11th day of Ganesh idol immersion, a total of 29,062 idols were immersed across the city till midnight. According to official data, the count included 2,690 Sarvajanik (public) idols, 26,065 household idols, and 307 Gauri idols. Authorities confirmed that the immersion process concluded peacefully with no untoward incidents reported during the day’s proceedings….
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As Mumbai and its surrounding areas bid farewell to Lord Ganesha on Saturday, Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde lauded the preparations undertaken by the civic body and police for a smooth Anant Chaturthi celebrations. Shinde, along with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, visited Chowpatty to greet devotees and appreciated the arrangements made by the Brihanmumbai…
In a major move, the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has floated tenders for air-conditioned (AC) electric multiple unit (MU) local trains, dubbed ‘Vande Metro’, for the city. Global bids have been invited for what is considered one of the most expensive rolling stock tenders, valued at Rs 21,000 crore. “The project represents a massive…
Mumbai witnessed the immersion of 7,400 Ganpati idols till 6 pm on Saturday, Anant Chaturthi, the final day of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. ‘Pushpa Vrushti’ (showering of flowers) greeted Lalbaugcha Raja at Sane Guruji Marg, Chinchpokali (East), during his grand immersion procession on Anant Chaturdashi. Thousands of devotees thronged the streets with chants, dhol-taasha, and…
In a surprising turn of events, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) legislator Amol Mitkari, who had earlier questioned Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Anjana Krishna’s educational and caste certificates—on the basis of which she cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam—has retracted his comments and issued an apology on Saturday, reported news agency PTI. The…
Rains and a hoax bomb threat failed to dampen the spirits of Lord Ganesha’s devotees in Mumbai as they thronged the streets to bid adieu to their beloved deity on Saturday to mark the final day of the 10-day Ganpati festival, also called the Anant Chaturthi. The air reverberated with the beats of dhol-tasha and…
As September marks PCOS Awareness Month, experts have voiced concern over its growing prevalence and impact on women`s health, especially as stigma and lack of awareness delay diagnosis. Globally, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 6-26 per cent of women, and in India, nearly 1 in 5 young women. Despite being among the most common hormonal…
The 10-day-long Ganeshotsav festivities came to a grand close on Anant Chaturdashi on Saturday, with Mumbai giving a rousing farewell to its beloved deity amid the beats of dhol-tasha and clouds of gulal. Scores of devotees were seen perched on road dividers, terraces of buildings, balconies, trees, and poles to catch a glimpse of Bappa…
Shilpa Shetty shared in her most recent vlog with Farah Khan a surprising behind-the-scenes event from Om Shanti Om, in which she made a gorgeous cameo appearance. Shilpa claimed that Farah cancelled the shoot because Shilpa`s sari was too long. “We were shooting and Farah didn`t like the saree`s length, so she called off the…
Manoj Bajpayee`s recent project, Inspector Zende, is already building buzz with its gripping premise. The thriller revolves around the disturbing psyche of serial killer Carl Bhojraj, played by Jim Sarbh, and the intense cat-and-mouse chase led by Inspector Zende, essayed by Manoj Bajpayee. Manoj Bajpayee on theatrical releases Given the increasing conversation around streaming…
A tragic accident was reported in Mumbai’s Lalbaug area early on Friday, when a toddler was killed while her 11-year-old brother suffered injuries after allegedly being run over by an unidentified vehicle. According to Kalachowki Police, the children’s mother, 27-year-old Suman Prabhu Vajandar, is the complainant in the case. Vajandar, a garbage collector, was working…
As the city observes the final day of Ganesh Chaturthi festivities, Mumbai Police Joint Commissioner (Law and Order) Satyanarayan Chaudhary on Saturday assured citizens that elaborate security measures are in place to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration for all. Speaking to ANI, the officer stated that Mumbai Police is leveraging artificial intelligence for real-time…
Varsha Bhatt, filmmaker Vikram Bhatt`s mother, died on Saturday. She was 85. According to accounts, she died after a long illness. She had apparently been dealing with a number of health difficulties, including organ failure. Varsha, the wife of renowned cinematographer Pravin Bhatt, has passed away. The director`s crew revealed the tragic news. Her cremation…
