Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan became the first Indian personality to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award, the so-called Pardo alla Carriera, or Career Leopard at the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival. Decked up in a sleek black blazer and matching trousers, Shah Rukh`s dapper look for the festival served as a…
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) legislator Jitendra Awhad has raised questions on Thane Police after the attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray’s convoy by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) members in the city on Saturday night. Awhad posted three videos to indicate that the police did not do much to prevent the attack. “From…
NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar on Sunday faced angry Maratha agitators in separate incidents who stopped his vehicle in Solapur district and later raised slogans and waved black flags when the veteran politician was addressing a rally in Barshi town. Visuals aired by television channels showed a group of people raising “Maratha aarakshan” slogans stopping…
The forest department and the Wildlife Welfare Association (WWA) have seized trophies of wild animals from a photocopying shop at Virar. A local resident who had seen several trophies of wild animals in a shop belonging to Himanshu Kapadia in Virar West near Virar railway station had informed WWA. “Our team was prompt to respond…
>> The oldest tram ticket issued in Bombay featured three languages: English, Marathi and Gujarati. >> One of the first BEST bus service route maps, published by the British India Press in 1942, displayed routes A to O in multiple colours. >> BEST route bus timetables were issued in attractive multi-colour formats. Such quirky facts…
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is building a massive network of 14 Metro rail lines in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) spanning a total of 337.1 kilometres. Of these, three spanning 46.5 km are operational, eight spanning 165.7 km, are under various stages of construction and the rest are in the planning and…
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday attributed the attack on Uddhav Thackeray’s convoy by MNS workers to frustration stemming from the absence of condemnation following a similar incident involving himself. On Saturday, a handful of MNS workers hurled tomatoes and cow dung at Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray’s convoy in Thane, a…
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey criticized Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, and demanded the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, following an attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray`s convoy on Saturday. During the attack, MNS workers allegedly threw coconuts and cow dung at Thackeray`s convoy. Speaking…
Defying all odds that questioned her womanhood at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif scripted history by triumphing over Yang Liu of the People`s Republic of China to secure the gold medal in women`s boxing. Amid the brutal scrutiny on a global platform of being called a ‘biological male’, Imane kept her head…
Hawa main udta jaye Students at Carter Road play with their raincoats to make the most of the monsoon. Lugras as Sunday best Today, churches across Mumbai, Vasai, Thane and Raigad will become a sea of lugras and surkhas, as the East Indian community steps out in traditional attire to mark Bhumiputra Aitwar or Indigenous…
I urge all housing society members to please install grills so that mishaps don’t happen,” said Hazequa Kapadia, 15, a Nagpada resident who sustained injuries to her brain after a frying pan fell on her head from the 22-storey Danish Villa building in 2017. The incident is strikingly similar to the one that occurred on…
A controversy has erupted over the issue of increasing the rent paid by those operating stalls outside the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount during the Bandra fair. Stall owners on Sunday morning protested against a proposal to hike the rent tenfold this year. The church, however, clarified that this is a way to…
The Virar police have arrested two college-going teenagers who allegedly shared an obscene video of a minor girl on WhatsApp. The matter came to light on July 8, when the victim’s father approached the police. “The girl’s father claimed that an obscene video of his 16-year-old daughter had been circulating on WhatsApp. Considering the seriousness…
A day after a two-year-old boy went missing from outside his home in Govandi, the Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 6 successfully reunited him with his family. The police team left no stone unturned in their search, forming different teams to search for the boy across different areas, including local mosques and children’s shelters, as well…
An aspiring model and actor from Bihar, Abhaykumar Umesh Kumar Chaurasiya, 24, was apprehended by the Borivli Government Railway Police (GRP) on Friday evening with an Italian-made pistol and 14 live cartridges in his possession. The arrest took place during a routine check at Borivli station when GRP constable Shrirang Mane, along with PSI Mahadik…
In the run up to the Maharashtra Assembly polls, the BMC has come out with a draft for hoardings and flags during the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). According to the rule, no political hoarding will be allowed on vehicles, and only one flag per automobile will be allowed during MCC. After the Ghatkopar hoarding…
Mumbai Police’s cyber helpline 1930 has been swamped with cyber fraud complaints, revealing the types of frauds prevalent in the city. Probes revealed the tactics used by these criminals, and police said the five major frauds prevalent in the city include stock market investment scams, part time job task fraud, fake arrest, digital arrest schemes,…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed almost the entire Maharashtra on green alert, signalling a moderate level of caution as it forecast a downpour of 16-64 mm in Mumbai on Sunday. The weather update comes amid a week of high tides. “While rainfall is expected (in Mumbai), it is unlikely to cause major disruptions….
Art on her feet A woman gets a temporary tattoo of an anklet made by a local artist at Juhu Beach. Dance, music, and revolt A member of the rally sports a shirt adorned with Warli art The vibrant celebrations of Adivasi Divas (Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples) last weekend in Aarey forest couldn’t…
Bollywood multi-hyphenate Farhan Akhtar is celebrating 23 years of his cult film `Dil Chahta Hai`, which also marked his debut. On Saturday, the actor-director took to his Instagram and shared a video celebrating the 23rd anniversary of his coming-of-age film. The video features several clips from the movie and highlights every character that made it…
Sanjay Dutt`s daughter, Trishala, celebrated her birthday on Saturday, and the proud father marked the occasion with an adorable post. Taking to his Instagram account, the actor dropped a throwback picture of a young Trishala, dressed in a red-and-white frock, sitting on his lap. In the heartfelt message accompanying the picture, Sanjay wrote, “On your…
Actor Divya Seth Shah posted an emotional post days after the untimely death of her daughter Mihika. Taking to her Instagram account, Divya shared a touching post featuring a picture in which she and Mihika are smiling together. Along with the picture, Divya added a caption. “Thank You for being mine,” and included an infinity…
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 August 12. Aries March 21 – April 20Today is favourable for making financial decisions. Dealing with bureaucratic enquiries may take up…
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers tried to stop former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray from leaving the Gadkari Rangayatan premises in Thane, where he had come to address his party workers. After finishing his speech, when Thackeray was leaving for Mumbai, MNS members, especially the women workers of the party, tried to stop him and…
Mankhurd police have registered a case against three autorickshaw drivers for assaulting a passenger over a petty issue. While one of the drivers has been arrested, the police are in the lookout for the other two. According to the police report, a video was circulated across social media in which the accused drivers were seen…
The Central Railway, Mumbai Division, will operate a mega block on its suburban sections to complete various engineering and maintenance works on Sunday. The details of the block are as follows: Up and Down slow lines between Matunga and Mulund from 11.05 am to 3.55 pm Down slow line services departing from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj…
Targeting the Centre over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Jitendra Awhad said on Saturday that this is an attack on the Waqf`s land and questioned why the government is eyeing something that is for the poor. “I am happy with the way (party`s Member of Parliament) Supriya Sule opposed this…
Sara Ali Khan made her acting debut in the year 2018. She is one of the rare actors who began her career with commercially successful films in the same month. Yes, that right. Daughter of actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, Sara had not just signed but also completed shooting for her second film…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest weather update for Maharashtra, said the state received “significant rainfall” on Saturday till evening. According to the weather bureau, Mumbai’s Santacruz and Colaba received 6 mm and 0.8 mm, respectively, while Thane recorded 17 mm of rainfall. Neighbouring Raigad received 24 mm while Satara district recorded 51…
For months it has been rumoured that not all is well between Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The actress has not been making public appearances with her husband and the Bachchan family which has only added fuel to the rumours. Amid the speculations, a video has been doing the rounds on social vide where…
Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh has alleged that there were instructions to arrest him in the urban land ceiling (ULC) case and claimed that a senior police officer was getting instructions from then Chief Minister (CM) Udhhav Thackeray and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leaders Sharad Pawar and Anil Deshmukh to implicate him….
Aamir Khan’s portrayal of Akash in ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ remains an iconic performance, offering audiences not just entertainment but also valuable life lessons. As we celebrate the 23rd anniversary of Dil Chahta Hai, let’s explore five key takeaways from Akash’s character that continue to resonate with us deeply even today: Value Friendships The film showcases…
Actress Meenakshi Seshadri said that many were apprehensive after she and actor Jackie Shroff were cast together in “Hero” (1983) but soon, these people had to “eat their words”. Meenakshi was in conversation on Lehren, where she recalled that Jackie was introduced by actor-filmmaker Dev Anand through “Swami Dada” in 1982 and she stepped…
Actor John Abraham is currently gearing up for his Independence Day release, `Vedaa`. During the promotions of the film, the actor recalled his humble beginnings and the struggle is family faced financially before joined showbiz. He revealed that as a young boy he was frustrated by the inequality around him as he went to e…
The Mumbai Zonal Unit of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has disposed of about 5,500 kg of illicit drugs seized in various cases wherein numerous offenders, including several foreign nationals, were arrested. A High-Level Drug Disposal Committee (HLDDC) was constituted by the guidelines prescribed by the Supreme Court which comprised Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer…
Producer Aamir Khan and director Kiran Rao attended the special screening of their latest film `Laapataa Ladies` in the Supreme Court on Friday. After the screening of the much-loved film, Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao spoke to the audience about the film and its journey. At the post-screening session, Aamir also shared his motivation behind…
A 29-year-old Palghar man was killed after a speeding SUV dashed his motorcycle in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, police said on Saturday, reported news agency PTI. An official said the district rural police arrested the SUV driver, Sachin Suravase, following the accident at Manor on Friday afternoon, reported PTI. The accident occurred around 2.30 pm when…
A Navi Mumbai man from Kalamboli was duped of Rs 65 lakh allegedly by three persons who promised him good returns from share trading, a police official said on Friday, reported news agency PTI. The Navi Mumbai man was made to transfer Rs 65 lakh into various accounts between May and August this year as…
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Maharashtra`s Navi Mumbai for allegedly killing his acquaintance over a financial dispute, police said on Saturday, reported news agency PTI. The accused, Amit Kumar Ramashray Rai, was arrested by the crime unit-II of Panvel in Navi Mumbai on Friday, an official said, reported PTI. “The body of an unidentified…
The Thane Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against a man for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 21 lakh from a person, against whom the police had issued notices for questioning in a drugs case, officials said on Saturday, reported news agency PTI. The accused, Kapil Changrani, allegedly acted as a middleman of…
