Superstar Salman Khan undoubtedly added chaar chand with his presence at the wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The `Dabangg` star has been leaving no stone unturned to make the newlyweds feel special. On Monday, he penned down a special post for Anant and Radhika. In the note, he also expressed his wish…
A groundbreaking web portal and Android app designed to monitor and provide real-time information on extreme rainfall in Mumbai have been launched today by the Indian Institute of Technology- Bombay (IIT-B). Developed by students and staff from IIT Bombay`s Climate Studies and Civil Engineering departments, with funding support from HDFC ERGO through the HE-IITB Innovation…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has taken action against those charging fees to apply online for the Mukhyamantri-Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. A complaint has been lodged with the police on behalf of the municipal administration against an unknown person who demanded a fee from the citizen to apply for this scheme in the M (East) ward…
Earlier it was reported that Akshay Kumar would skip the grand wedding celebration of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant after he tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the ceremony date of July 12. However, the actor turned up to congratulate the couple on Monday evening at the final reception. He was accompanied by his author-wife…
Train traffic on the Konkan Railway route resumed at 7 PM on Monday, more than 24 hours after soil seepage outside a tunnel in Maharashtra disrupted services and left many passengers stranded in trains for hours, officials said, reported PTI. Konkan Railway officials expect train services to normalise soon. Notably, this is the second major…
Nitanshi Goel, known for her role as Phool in the film Laapataa Ladies has been nominated for the Best Actress category at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. She joins a prestigious list of nominees, including Alia Bhatt, Sanya Malhotra, Jyothika, and Alizeh Agnihotri. The Best Actor category sees stars like Shahrukh Khan, Diljit Dosanjh,…
A 23-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide on Monday morning by jumping into the sea off Marine Drive in south Mumbai, a police official said, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, after being alerted, police and fire brigade personnel arrived at the spot around noon and rushed Mamta Kadam to nearby GT Hospital, where doctors…
In reaction to heavy rains and rising river levels on Sunday, District Collectors in Maharashtra`s Konkan region—Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg—have directed staff to remain watchful and respond quickly to rescue and relief efforts. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for Ratnagiri, Kolhapur, and Satara; orange alerts for Raigad, Sindhudurg, Pune, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli,…
A Mumbai court on Monday granted bail to a Youtuber held last month for allegedly threatening to kill actor Salman Khan, reported the PTI. The Youtuber had also allegedly boasted about links to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Banwarilal Gujjar, hailing from Rajasthan, was charged with criminal intimidation and provisions of the Information Technology Act (IT Act)….
The Bombay High Court on Monday upheld the conviction of a 28-year-old man who rammed his motorbike into a woman, killing her 11 years ago, but granted him probation noting he was only 18 at the time and had no intention to cause the accident, reported PTI. As per the PTI report, Justice S G…
Western Railway`s Mumbai Division has introduced a pioneering centralised monitoring system aimed at enhancing passenger experience through improved maintenance of lifts and escalators across its stations. This initiative is part of Western Railway`s ongoing efforts to bolster passenger amenities and ensure reliable services. According to the statement released by the Western Railway, the newly developed…
Shah Rukh Khan is known for his wit and charm and that often comes across in his interviews. If there is someone who has outwitted him during a press meet then it is Katrina Kaif (at least in recent memory). Ahead of Katrina Kaif`s birthday, we revisit, a viral moment when Katrina left Khan stumped…
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of the Jyotish Peeth in Uttarakhand, who turned down the invitation to the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, said on Monday that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray is a victim of betrayal, according to PTI. Speaking to the reporters after meeting Thackeray at his residence, Matoshree, in Bandra,…
After meeting NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday said that the alleged clashes between Maratha and OBC people over reservation can be stopped if all parties come together. This was the first meeting of Chhagan Bhujbal with Sharad Pawar after the NCP split in July last year. After meeting with…
Bollywood star Rakul Preet Singh`s brother Aman Preet Singh has been arrested by the Hyderabad police in connection with a drug case. He along with four others have been arrested and taken in custody for further probe. They also did a medical test on the accused which turned out to be positive. Aman along with…
Mumbai Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Ashish Shelar on Monday slammed the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut for his tirade about projects leaving Maharashtra and alleged trade unions affiliated to the Uddhav Thackeray-led party were harassing industrial units in the state, reported the PTI. Leaders of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), comprising Shiv…
Lauren Gottlieb is a popular choreographer, dancer, and actor. She is well-known for her work in the film `ABCD`. She is also a social media influencer. Gottlieb is all set to tie the knot to her longtime boyfriend Tobias Jones. The excited bride-to-be has been enjoying the days in the run-up to her wedding. She…
Janhvi Kapoor was busy over the weekend with the grand wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Come Monday, the actress is back to work. While she was spotted with her `Ulajh` co-stars Gulshan Devaiah and Roshan Matthew, the paparazzi seem to not have not done with the wedding fever. As Jnahvi posed for…
The second instalment of the Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey-starrer ‘Haseen Dillruba`, titled ‘Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba`, is set to premiere on Netflix on August 9. While the first part was directed by Vinil Mathew of ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’ fame, Jayprad Desai has taken over the directorial reins from Vinil for the second part. The…
Actor Abhay Deol is celebrating 13 years of his iconic film ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’. On Monday, the actor took to Instagram and shared behind-the-scenes pictures from the making of the film. In the pictures, the actor can be seen enjoying his time with fellow actors and the crew. Abhay wrote in the caption: “@zoieakhtar…
Punjabi sensation Ammy Virk has highlighted the invaluable contributions of spot boys, technicians, and the crew working behind the camera to a film`s success and said that they deserve maximum love. During a press conference for his upcoming film `Bad Newz` in the national capital, Ammy spoke about giving due credit to the behind-the-scenes crew….
After her debut in 2017 with `Poster Boyz`, national crush Triptii Dimri has mainly done films in the genre of drama. The actress, who will be seen in `Bad Newz`, minced no words in saying that she has since the beginning found comedy as a genre difficult and believes that, as an actor, it is…
Katrina Kaif is making all the headlines owing to her pregnancy rumours. Vicky Kaushal, who is busy promoting his film Bad Newz, has been questioned about his wife Katrina Kaif’s pregnancy rumours time and again. Again, while rubbishing all the rumours, Vicky Kaushal has revealed his plans for Katrina Kaif’s birthday. Katrina Kaif celebrates her…
The Bombay High Court has refused any relief to a student who failed to submit a form for admission to a science institute within the deadline, saying he cannot be allowed to participate in the admission process only because he secured a good rank, according to PTI. As per the PTI report, a division bench…
Today marks the 13th anniversary of the beloved film `Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara` (ZNMD). Released in 2011, this Zoya Akhtar directorial continues to resonate with audiences for its exploration of friendship, self-discovery, and the pursuit of dreams. Featuring an ensemble cast of Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif, and Kalki Koechlin, ZNMD has…
Parineeti Chopra and her husband Raghav Chadha witnessed the epic Wimbledon 2024 men`s finals between Alcaraz and Djokovic on Saturday. On Monday morning, Parineeti took to her Instagram feed to share some pictures and videos from the final match. The pictures features Parineeti in an all-white outfit posing with a handsome Raghav Chadha dressed in…
Global star Priyanka Chopra, brand ambassador for Bvlgari took the Ambani wedding by storm with her regal look. The former Miss World was a bonafide baraati alongside her husband and singer Nick Jonas at Anant and Radhika Ambani’s grand wedding at Jio World Convention Centre on July 12. Priyanka wore a yellow saffron lehenga with…
Heavy showers lashed Mumbai and its suburbs over the last 24 hours, as per the weather department. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an `Orange` alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall on July 15 and July 16. The weather department has also issued an `Orange` alert for Thane on July…
Zoya Akhtar`s films are best known for their unique yet relatable narratives, with ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ standing out for breaking away from traditional Bollywood narratives. Produced by Excel Entertainment, it focused on realistic, relatable characters and their emotional journeys, striking a chord with audiences. With an ensemble cast including Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay…
A Lesser Noddy, a Maldivian sea bird, seen rarely in India, was spotted on Sunday at Seawoods NRI complex in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, but the avian guest did not survive. The bird, ‘Anous tenuirostris’ for scientists, with a long beak was seen struggling, said NRI complex resident Deepak Rampal who got in touch with…
Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal met NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar at his residence in Mumbai on Monday, a day after a veiled attack at the latter for the opposition`s boycott of an all-party meeting on the Maratha quota issue, reported news agency PTI. Bhujbal, who belongs to the rival NCP led by Deputy Chief Minister…
A Thane court has acquitted four persons booked under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) for a robbery in 2016, giving them the benefit of doubt in the absence of a strong evidence against them, reported news agency PTI. Special MCOCA Court Judge Amit M Shete, in the order on July 11,…
Around 50 passengers travelling on a State Transport bus from Alibaug to Panvel had a fortunate escape. At least three people were injured when the speeding bus overturned in Maharashtra`s Raigad district on Monday morning. According to officials, the three passengers suffered minor injuries and are safe. According to the police, a bus (ST bus…
The railway officials said a coach of the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Gorakhpur Express caught fire near its wheels due to brake binding in Maharashtra`s Thane district neighbouring Mumbai on Monday morning, reported news agency PTI. An official told PTI that the blaze was doused immediately and all passengers were safe. The Gorakhpur-bound train was detained near…
Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani tied the knot with Radhika Merchant in a grand ceremony at the Jio World Convention Centre, on July 12. The union was marked by several pre-wedding functions leading up to D-day. Reddit users have found a video of Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor’s daughter Shanaya Kapoor having a heated argument with…
In preparation for Ashadhi Ekadashi, the Maharashtra government has announced the establishment of a corporation to improve amenities for `warkaris` (followers of Lord Vitthal) and `kirtankars` (pilgrims who sing religious chants). The social justice department released a government resolution (GR) on Sunday outlining the formation of the `Mukhyamantri Warkari Mahamandal`. The headquarters will be located…
Actor Abhay Deol, who was recently seen in the streaming series ‘Trial By Fire’, turned the tables at his recent gig in Kolkata. The actor has found a new interest in DJing and has performed in Kolkata. On Sunday, he took to Instagram and shared a video of himself playing music at the console under…
Ajit Pawar, president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Deputy Chief Minister, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday, ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Polls 2024, to discuss key issues such as seat sharing among Mahayuti partners in the upcoming assembly election, alliance strengthening strategies against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), and crop…
Last week, Mumbai and surrounding areas witnessed heavy downpours with rainfall averages hitting the triple digits which led to a significant rise in the water stock of the seven reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai. The average level of the city`s seven reservoirs is now 35.11 per cent, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). As of…
On Monday, sporadic moderate showers lashed parts of Mumbai and the metropolitan region. Last week, the city and MMR saw heavy to very heavy rainfall that led to disruptions in railway and flight services and threw traffic in the city off gear. Several areas in the city and suburbs were waterlogged due to heavy precipitation….
