The mastermind behind Guru Waghmare’s murder, Santosh Sherekar, owner of the Soft Touch Spa, allegedly paid a contract of R12 lakh to the two accused. Of this amount, R6 lakh each was distributed among the two killers. The Worli police will investigate whether Waghmare’s girlfriend, Mary Joseph, was promised any money after the killing of…
Playing with fire A vegetable vendor cleans a heap of green chillies in style at Market Road in Borivali West. Spotlight on our green lungs Boas Schwarz documents top a Warli artist After documenting the saiga antelopes of Kazakhstan and the reindeers of North Siberia, celebrated German filmmaker Boas Schwarz’s gaze has now fallen on…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has acknowledged that no desilting has been carried out at its main drinking water lakes and reservoirs for the past 10 years. Navi Mumbai-based environmentalists have alleged that this leads to inaccurate data on water capacities in the reservoirs. BN KUMAR of NatConnect Foundation filed an RTI application with the…
The lakes supplying water to Mumbai have been receiving moderate rainfall for the past two days and the stock increased by 50,000 million litres during the period. As Mumbai needs around 4,500 to 4,900 million litres of water every day, the recent augmentation in stock is equivalent to 10 to 11 days of the city’s requirement….
The 110-year-old Sion bridge will be closed to traffic for the next two years, starting Thursday (August 1), as the Central Railway undertakes its demolition and reconstruction. The demolition phase is anticipated to last four to five months. Originally scheduled for demolition on January 20, the closure of the road overbridge (ROB), which connects Dharavi,…
Setting a precedent In a development that may well set a precedent and safeguard the rights of musicians from emerging AI tools, Arijit Singh was granted relief by the Bombay High Court that said that AI tools generating content using a celebrity’s voice, image, or other attributes without consent did indeed violate his or her…
A 43-year-old man, dubbed the ‘lootera dulha,’ has been arrested by the Nalasopara police for duping around 30 to 40 divorced women across India. The accused, Feroze Ahmad Niyaz Shaikh, used two accounts on a matrimonial website—under the names Vinay Rajput and Feroze Shaikh—to target both Hindu and Muslim divorcees from affluent families. Feroze, a…
What does a big film on your résumé do? Gets you a bigger movie. Fighter did just that for Akshay Oberoi. Soon after he featured in director Siddharth Anand’s aerial action thriller, the actor bagged Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, which is led by Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor. “Working on Fighter has been a…
Amazon, the e-commerce company, and its delivery partner have been booked by the Mumbai police for cheating a Mahim resident who allegedly received tea cups instead of the Rs 54,999 mobile phone he had ordered. He also claimed that when he contacted the firm’s customer care, he did not receive assistance and was told that…
A groundbreaking study led by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) and the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) has uncovered the ancient geological history of the Saurashtra Basin in western India. Their research dates the minerals found in the sediments, revealing the paths of ancient rivers and the geological…
A 28-year-old stand-up comedian on Tuesday registered an FIR against an unknown fan who allegedly emailed her vulgar messages and gifted her an expensive purse. The accused allegedly wrote in one email, “I just want to hug you tightly and kiss you. It’s raining a lot and it’s cold too. I deserve warmth right (sic).”…
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 1. Aries March 21 – April 20Gauge the person’s body language before deciding to be outspoken and blunt. Avoid an…
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday granted nod to seven big-ticket industrial projects worth more than Rs 81,000 crore, while making the announcement CM Shinde said that it will create 20,000 jobs. According to the ANI, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said, “A decision has been taken in the Cabinet sub-committee meeting today. An investment of Rs…
The Indian entertainment industry is spread across the nation and, worth noting, has been divided into different parts. Among many, one is the North industry, and the other is the South industry. Both industries have a different approach to cinema. There has always been a debate about which is the best and time and again…
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are one of the most loved couples in Bollywood. As the actress turns a year older on July 31, we revisit her beautiful proposal story in Rome. The actress had appeared on one episode of Koffee With Karan season 8 alongside Vicky Kaushal when she shared the story of how…
The BMC is working to generate revenue from land development and redevelopment. The civic body has scrapped the decision to appoint a consultant and framed an internal committee to suggest remedies to create new revenue sources. Additional Municipal Commissioner Dr Sudhakar Shinde has confirmed the update. “We are not appointing consultants now. A team comprising…
After a consecutive spell of rains, Mumbai has been witnessing a break from the heavy downpour in the city. As Mumbai rains took a break, on Tuesday, the city witnessed high temperature. According to a weather bulletin, Mumbai on Tuesday recorded a maximum temperature of 30.1 degree Celsius and a minimum temperature of 25.5 degree…
The journey of three civil servant aspirants came to an end in Delhi on July 28 after the basement of their coaching institute, Rau`s IAS Study Circle, flooded during heavy rains. Heavy rain flooded the library in the basement of the coaching centre situated in Old Rajinder Nagar, causing the single biometric entry and exit…
Western Railway (WR) is enhancing safety and efficiency in train operations by implementing KAVACH, an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed indigenously by Indian Railways through the Research Designs & Standards Organization (RDSO). An official release from WR stated that KAVACH is designed to help achieve the goal of “zero accidents” by automatically applying brakes…
A district level committee formed for better services of the newly launched `Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana` on Tuesday met at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarter in Mumbai. According to the BMC, the meeting was chaired by state minister and Mumbai City District Guardian Minister Deepak Kesarkar and was attended by Municipal Commissioner…
As many as 11 people held by the police in connection with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader`s son`s death case were on Tuesday sent to police custody till Aug 4, an official said. A court at Vasai in Maharashtra`s Palghar district on Tuesday remanded 11 persons to police custody, the official said, reported the PTI. They…
Kiara Advani, the lucky lady of Bollywood, has quite an interesting lineup. The actress, who will be turning a year older on July 31, has a busy year ahead. Not one, not two, but she has five films in her kitty, and each one is equally grand and important for her. Kiara, who`s also known…
The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said that the state lacks the power to remove the 50% cap on reservations, asserting that only the Centre has the authority to raise the ceiling limit through Parliament, reported the PTI. Uddhav Thackeray slammed the Eknath Shinde-led government over the vexed Maratha reservation issue and…
Sonu Sood is celebrating his birthday today. On the occasion, he took to his social media to announce the release date of his much-awaited film `Fateh,` a cybercrime thriller that marks his directorial debut. The announcement was made along with a new poster and a picture of Sood, which has surely amped up the curiosity…
Outgoing Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais was given a farewell by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his cabinet colleagues at a function at the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI. Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais, who was appointed as Maharashtra governor in February 2023, would be replaced by C P Radhakrishnan who is…
The Western Railway on Tuesday said that it has decided to revise Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express train timings. In an official statement, the Western Railway said that the timings of Train No. 22961 Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express was being revised. According to a press release issued by Vineet Abhishek – Chief Public Relations…
Five days after the a 20-year-old woman was killed near Uran railway station in Navi Mumbai of Maharashtra, the police have arrested a man from Karnataka for allegedly killing her, the police said. The suspect in the Navi Mumbai murder case is a native of Karnataka and it turned out to be an important clue…
Hundreds of commuters were forced to walk the tracks following a signal failure at CSMT leading to detention of trains entering CSMT all the way till Byculla. There were no official updates or information on the issue, leading to further confusion among commuters. The Central Railway officials dismissed the incident in one line after it…
Unauthorised hawkers in Mumbai and vendors on public roads and footpaths were a mammoth problem, the Bombay High Court said on Tuesday, calling for proactive measures from the authorities, reported news agency PTI. A division bench of Justices M S Sonak and Kamal Khata said its concern was that nobody should suffer. “No one should…
A seven-year-old girl died in Mumbai after she got entangled in a rope ladder while playing with her siblings at her home, reported PTI citing the police on Tuesday. The incident occurred in a tenement in the Shivaji Nagar area on Sunday, an official said. The victim was identified as Akriti Singh. As per the…
Bollywood actress Kiara Advani celebrates her birthday on July 31. She made her debut in Bollywood with ` Fugly` in 2014, marking a decade of showbiz this year. Over the years, she has captivated millions of hearts not only through her performance but also her fashion statement. She quickly shot to fame with films like…
Writer-producer Kanika Dhillon is currently excited for her upcoming pulp fiction Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba that releases on 9th August starring Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, and Sunny Kaushal in significant roles. Recently, Kanika and Taapsee came together and announced that they will be collaborating for more projects which has excited both their fans. Dhillon lately…
Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor took to Instagram and penned a heartfelt post to wish her doting husband Anand Ahuja on his birthday. She shared candid moments with her better half featuring their son Vayu and wrote, “Happy Birthday to my incredible husband, Anand!” She elaborated by appreciating his presence in her life and how he’s…
An official on Tuesday said that police in Maharashtra`s Thane have arrested four persons for allegedly beating to death a 35-year-old man, who hailed from Kolkata, on the suspicion of being a thief, reported news agency PTI. Addressing a press conference, senior inspector of the Mumbra police station, Anil Shinde, said the Kolkata man`s body…
Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray slammed the Union government and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following the Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailment on Tuesday. The former minister said that despite seeing frequent rail accidents, no action was taken against Vaishnaw and instead was given an additional charge by the Bharatiya Janata Party. Taking to X (formerly Twitter),…
A fire broke out at a residential building in Mumbai`s Lalbaug area in the wee hours of Tuesday leaving four persons, including two children, with burn injuries. As per the information received from the MFB, the blaze occurred at around 5.10am in a room on the third floor of the Meghwadi Building on SS Road…
It’s been over two decades since ‘Dil Se..’ was released. The Mani Ratnam directorial starring Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala, also marked the Bollywood debut of Preity Zinta. It also featured seasoned actor Mita Vashisht, who has taken potshots at the director and Koirala for altering scenes and the script to suit its lead…
Which one to pick and which one to let go of? This is what we have been thinking about Sonu Nigam`s top songs. Sonu Nigam is one of the most cherished singers in the music industry. He has sung numerous songs in his melodious voice, which has made us fall in love with the idea…
Sonu Nigam Birthday 2024: He was born on July 30, 1973, in Faridabad, Haryana, India. Sonu Nigam`s melodious voice and versatility have made him one of the most successful and respected singers in the Indian music industry. On his birthday we bring you a list of songs that will make you fall in love with…
Taapsee Pannu admits she has a tense relationship with the paparazzi. In an interview with Fever FM, she explained why she doesn`t try to please them and how photographers twist her statements and videos for their own profit. Taapsee Pannu calls out the paparazzi for clickbait content Taapsee talked about the clickbait content on the…
