Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna is enjoying a moment of quiet celebration following the success of his latest film Dhurandhar. Instead of public appearances or media interactions, the actor chose a deeply personal and spiritual way to mark the occasion by performing a Vastu Shanti hawan at his serene home in Alibaug. Known for maintaining a…
Ahan Shetty, son of Suniel Shetty, expressed gratitude for his role in the upcoming sequel of Border, calling it an opportunity to carry forward his father`s legacy in the movie. He also shared his father`s advice ahead of Border 2 shoot. The grand teaser launch of Border 2 was held in Mumbai today and was…
On December 9, a court in Udaipur ordered filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife, Shwetambari, to seven days` police prison for an alleged Rs 30 crore fraud case. On Tuesday, the couple`s lawyer requested that interim bail be granted for medical reasons. However, the court placed them in judicial custody. According to Advocate Manzoor Hussain,…
Invoking the spirit of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday claimed that the BMC elections 2026, in particular, and 28 other civic bodies are a battle to protect Mumbai from being “carved away” from Maharashtra, terming the electoral exercise as a decisive struggle for the “existence of the Marathi Manoos”. The party,…
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Zeeshan Siddique on Tuesday said the party is fully prepared for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026 and will soon finalise its strategy. Speaking to reporters, Siddique said the NCP leadership is scheduled to meet party chief Ajit Pawar on Wednesday, December 17, following which further details regarding…
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) continues to enhance passenger convenience through its flagship e-Catering service, enabling rail travellers to order meals of their choice from authorised restaurants and well-known food brands during train journeys. Launched as a pilot project on September 25, 2014, the e-Catering initiative initially allowed meal bookings via…
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has named the newly reconstructed dining hall of Hostel 4 after distinguished alumnus Dr Pramod Chaudhari, Founder Chairman of Praj Industries Limited, in recognition of his long-standing association and philanthropic contributions to the institute. Dr Chaudhari’s recent donation enabled the creation of a modern dining facility with a seating…
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s sister, Arpita Khan Sharma, recently delighted fans by sharing a rare old photograph featuring Salman Khan, their father and legendary writer Salim Khan, and her actor brother Arbaaz Khan. Salman’s youngest sister posted the picture on her social media, clearly reminiscing about the old days. In the picture, a young…
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan penned a lengthy note on social media, praising his nephew, Agastya Nanda, for his work in the upcoming film Ikkis, calling it “a huge honour and responsibility”. In Ikkis, which is set to release on December 25, Nanda essays the role of Khetarpal, who was martyred at the age of 21…
Filmmaker Karan Johar is over the moon after his movie “Homebound”, featuring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor got shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the `Best International Feature Film` category. Thanking director Neeraj Ghaywan for making his dream come true, KJo penned an emotional note on social media saying, “I am not…
Police have arrested four members of a gang involved in theft and robberies after a 10-km chase in Maharashtra`s Beed district, officials said, reported news agency PTI. Local residents also helped the police in apprehending the accused on December 12. The gang members, hailing from Madhya Pradesh, had been operating across Beed, Ambajogai and Georai…
Mumbai woke up to a mild Wednesday morning, with minimum temperatures ranging between 18.4 degrees Celsius in Santacruz and 22 degrees Celsius in Colaba, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai. No rainfall was recorded across the city. Meanwhile, the city’s air quality remains moderate, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 116,…
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule of the BJP on Tuesday dismissed former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan`s recent remarks that India could soon have a “new Prime Minister”, calling the comments “delusional”, reported news agency PTI. Chavan, a senior Congress leader, last week cited the release of the controversial Jeffrey Epstein files in the United States…
As political parties gear up to stake a claim to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Waris Pathan warned that his party might contest the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026 solo if no other party joins hands with them, reported news agency ANI. This statement comes amid talks of…
With the announcement of the BMC elections and the model code of conduct now in force, Mumbaikars and nature lovers will have to wait a little longer to visit the city’s first mangrove park in Gorai. The park, which features a boardwalk and a watchtower overlooking the creek, is fully ready but cannot be inaugurated…
In just 90 minutes, a 67-year-old retired banker from Lalbaug was cheated of Rs 20 lakh, after cyber fraudsters posing as bank officials lured him into a fake KYC verification and account upgrade process, the police said. According to the police, the caller claimed to be a senior officer from the same bank where the…
A trivial push between classmates, never reported or resolved, culminated in the fatal stabbing of a Std X student inside a private coaching class in Rajgurunagar on December 15, police said. Investigators revealed that the accused, also a minor, had been nursing anger over a minor altercation that occurred nearly three months ago while the…
There is a sense of pride in Gitikka Ganju Dhar’s voice when she speaks about Dhurandhar. The actor plays Shabnam Jamali, a Pakistani politician’s wife in the espionage thriller. Stepping onto a set populated by Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal can be both intimidating and inspiring. Yet, she feels…
The new Bhagwati Hospital in Borivli, which was earlier expected to open by December after the decision to drop the (Public-Private Partnership) PPP model, has now entered its final stage of readiness. However, the hospital will not begin operations this month as planned. Speciality services are slated to partially begin by the end of January,…
A number of residents have addressed communication to the stationmaster of Grant Road railway station to install escalators on the eastern and western sides of the vital hub, on the Western Railway network. An excerpt from a recent letter from the flurry of communication is from the MCR Boyss Foundation. The letter highlighted some benefits…
Western Railway (WR) authorities are all set to procure 104 escalators and lifts for city and suburban stations, most of which are to be commissioned over the next two years by 2027. According to senior railway officials, the installations are spread across major and high-footfall stations, and include both, new foot overbridges (FOBs) and upgraded…
With civic elections announced to be held on January 15 next year, political manoeuvring in Mumbai has shifted into high gear. The BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are close to finalising a Mahayuti pact for the BMC and other civic bodies, but differences remain over the number of seats and leadership roles. At…
Politician or movie maker Filmmaker Mira Nair has revealed she first wanted her son, US politician, Zohran Mamdani, to star in A Suitable Boy (2020). Speaking to THR India, she said, “I really wanted Zohran in it, as he had all the right qualities” for the role that eventually went to Ishaan Khatter. However, Zohran…
In a rare and eye-opening medical case, doctors at KIMS Hospital, Thane, successfully treated a 22-year-old man diagnosed with oral cancer — despite the absence of common risk factors such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, or gutkha chewing. What made the case even more remarkable was that discussions during his treatment led to the discovery…
Circular Vision A pedestrian appears to be walking in the centre of a series of large cement pipes placed along Goregaon Link Road Run by the dice A runner on the Mumbai-Pune highway at the break of dawn. Pic courtesy/@bombayrunning Bombay Running, will be hosting a team running race inspired by Ludo, where runners move…
A 45-year-old woman was found dead at her Sion residence on December 13, prompting the police to arrest her brother-in-law on charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder after the daughter of the deceased woman blamed the man for not saving her mother, who was present in the same room at the time of…
BMC local ward clean-up teams swung into action at Matunga’s Z bridge on Tuesday, restoring it to a clean state a day after a mid-day report highlighted its poor condition. Clarifying responsibility, officials from the BMC and Indian Railways said the bridge will now be cleaned jointly. According to the arrangement, the BMC will handle…
AMID growing focus on BMC-run schools and their infrastructure, the civic body plans to open nine standalone school buildings for students in the 2026–27 academic year. These new facilities are spread across Ghatkopar, Govandi, Andheri, Juhu and Malad. Except for a newly built CBSE school in Andheri East, all the buildings are redeveloped structures constructed…
Wenden Avenue Railway Colony in Matunga was once a place where time seemed to pause. Its canopy of trees, stone buildings, and winding lanes kept it insulated from the city’s chaos for more than a century. Home to generations of railway families, the colony’s architectural charm and sense of community were its defining features. Today,…
A forged NEET mark sheet showing 570 marks allegedly allowed a 21-year-old youth, who had actually scored just 90 out of 750, to illegally stay at Sir JJ Hospital’s Old Boys Hostel for nearly two months by posing as a first-year MBBS student, police said. The incident has exposed serious verification lapses at one of…
Global football icon Lionel Messi made a special visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani. At the centre, initiatives traditionally begin with seeking blessings in accordance with Sanatana Dharma, which emphasises reverence for nature and respect for all living beings. Lionel Messi marvels at a lion Messi’s visit…
A good old family drama was missing from Ayushmann Khurrana’s filmography even as he attempted diverse genres. Now the actor is doing one with the best in business, Sooraj Barjatya. Having recently completed the first schedule of Yeh Prem Mol Liya, he is deeply impressed by the filmmaker’s humility. “Sooraj sir is one of 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 December 17. Aries March 21 – April 20Singles find their spouse in an unusual manner. Wondering how to take career to…
Two people sustained burn injuries after a gas cylinder blast in a chawl at Mankhurd area of eastern Mumbai on Tuesday evening, civic officials said. According to the officials, the blast took place in a room of a chawl located on 30 Feet Road in Janata Nagar area of Mandala. The explosion damaged a portion…
Commuters travelling on the Jogeshwari–Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) in Mumbai on Tuesday evening faced severe traffic congestion near Powai, with many reporting delays of several hours. Traffic on the busy stretch came to a near standstill reportedly as large crowds gathered for IIT Bombay’s annual cultural festival, mood-indigo. Traffic officials said the spillover of students…
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) on Tuesday signalled a generational shift by placing party leader and Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray at the forefront of its poll campaign for the upcoming BMC Election 2026. Addressing party workers and leaders, Aaditya Thackeray showcased his party`s past records, achievements and works done by the Shiv Sena (UBT)…
A new elevated deck has been opened for passenger use at Vasai Road railway station to ease congestion on busy platforms, an official statement said on Tuesday. The facility has been commissioned by the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) and is expected to significantly improve crowd movement at the station, it said. The elevated deck…
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra has set an ambitious goal of winning over 150 seats in the January 15 elections to the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), news agency PTI reported, quoting party leaders on Tuesday. Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam emphasised that the ruling alliance is working with a clear focus on crossing…
Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad on Tuesday said the party will contest the upcoming BMC Election 2026 on local civic issues, asserting that voters will not be influenced by what she described as the BJP’s “religious agenda”, reported the PTI. Elections to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including Mumbai, are scheduled to be held on…
Dishani Chakraborty, daughter of actor Mithun Chakraborty, is all set to present her upcoming short film One Last Day. The young talent has written, produced, and acted in the upcoming short film. The film revolves around a couple spending one final day together before ending their relationship, capturing the quiet emotions of love, closure, and…
