Czech Republic reopens Consulate in Mumbai after 15 years, eyes boost in travel

The Czech Republic has reopened its Consulate in Mumbai, marking the return of consular operations to the city after nearly 15 years. The move is expected to significantly ease access to Czech (Schengen) visas for travellers from western and southern India, while strengthening leisure, business and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) travel ties with…

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FIR against Shilpa Shetty`s restaurant in Bengaluru for voilating rules

Shilpa Shetty`s renowned restaurant chain, Bastian, has faced legal trouble after an FIR was registered against the eatery in Bengaluru. Co-owned by Shilpa, Bastian has its outlets in Mumbai, Goa, Bengaluru, among others. The Bengaluru police reportedly registered an FIR against Bastian for violation of rules. FIR against Shilpa Shetty`s Bastian According to the reports,…

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Shraddha Kapoor requests Aditya Dhar to prepone Dhurandhar 2 release

Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor has penned a note for the blockbuster film Dhurandhar and said it’s “truly terrible” of filmmaker Aditya Dhar to make people wait for “part 2”.  Shraddha took to Instagram stories and requested Aditya to prepone the release of the sequel of Dhurandhar. Picture Courtesy/Shraddha Kapoor`s Instagram account She first wrote: “Truly…

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In Photos: Pleasant winter weather draws colourful birds to Mumbai

Common name: Orange-headed thrush, Scientific name: Geokichla citrina, Location: Andheri West Common name: Golden-fronted leafbird, Scientific name: Chloropsis aurifrons, Location: Tungareshwar Common name: Black-naped monarch, Scientific name: Hypothymis azurea, Location: Tungareshwar Common name: Red avadavat, Scientific name: Amandava amandava, Location: Andheri West Common name: verditer flycatcher, Scientific name: Eumyias thalassinus, Location: Tungareshwar Common name: Greater…

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Civic polls announcement triggers rush of launches across Maharashtra

As the Model Code of Conduct for the municipal elections came into force, there was a last-minute rush of inaugurations and announcements. On Monday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had three major functions (statue inauguration) for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Kondhwa (Pune), Punyashlok Rajmata Ahilyadevi Holkar in Sangli, and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Kolhapur. Speaking at…

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