A political hoarding erected at Powai’s Hiranandani on the road in December 2023 allegedly fell last week. Locals claim that, since the incident occurred early in the morning, a major disaster was avoided; however, a few morning walkers narrowly escaped injury. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has denied the allegation, stating that the hoarding was…
The Maharashtra government will start onion banks in several places to provide relief to farmers cultivating the perishable kitchen staple, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday. Chairing a review meeting of the project, the CM said storage of onions will be done using solar energy, which will allow farmers to wait till they get…
Seamless at Andheri now. A new railway skywalk to facilitate commuters of the harbour line and those going to the west has now come full circle, literally. Andheri is a key connecting station for Metro with over 7 lakh footfall every day. The Western Railways has now completed the elevated interlinked walkway at Virar-end of…
Contrary to belief, chess is not always about black ‘n’ white. Sometimes, there is a little blue involved too. Deep Blue, to be precise. When an IBM supercomputer Deep Blue took on the legend Garry Kasparov in a six-game chess match contest in the late 1990s, chess experts and aficionados were sitting so far on…
In the wake of the civic engineers being issued show cause notices over delay in repairing the potholes in the city, it has now been revealed that BMC has also fined road repair contractors. Incidentally, following the issuance of show cause notice, the association of BMC engineers had asked BMC to also take action against…
India`s drone industry is experiencing significant growth, with 16,000 remote pilot certificates issued to date by remote pilot training organisations (RPTOs) approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, there are currently 116 DGCA-approved RPTOs operating across the country, contributing to the burgeoning sector. In a written…
After the heavy rain in Pune on Thursday, the RESQ Charitable Trust team swiftly addressed multiple distress calls concerning animals. During a rescue operation in a hutment area near Pimpri Market, a woman was found trapped in her home with 14 dogs and cat, surrounded by chest-high water. The RESQ team successfully rescued both the…
Months after the push for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the interim budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, doctors note that inquiries continue to rush in. However, state health officials said there is no clarity on whether guidelines will be issued in the near future. “The Pune and Aurangabad Municipal Corporations had requested us…
In an important development for India’s wildlife conservation efforts, the Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has deployed a state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) system named “Pantera” to improve early detection of forest fires. The Satpuda Foundation, the Pench Tiger Conservation Foundation, and the Brazilian technology company Umgraumieo collaborated to create this ground-breaking solution. The Pantera system…
Arre, aap toh Kal Ho Naa Ho [2003] jaisi film banate thhe!” This is all that filmmaker Nikkhil Advani heard from one of the members the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after he screened Vedaa for the body on June 25. There has been no formal response from the CBFC regarding the John Abraham…
There are star kid launches, and then there is Junaid Khan’s quiet Bollywood debut with Maharaj. In a way, it reminded us of his superstar-dad Aamir Khan, who usually likes to keep a low profile. But now, the proud father wants to celebrate the first milestone of Junaid’s career. We hear Aamir and his ex-wife…
Following the success of the 1930 cyber helpline, Maharashtra Cyber claims to have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to stay ahead of cybercriminals. They have established a dedicated AI Unit that explores and utilises AI capabilities across various branches of law enforcement. According to Maharashtra Cyber DIG Sanjay Shintre, AI features will focus…
For the champions Kartik Aaryan has extended warm wishes to the Indian athletes who are participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Aaryan, who recently essayed the role of India’s first Paralympics gold medallist Murlikant Petkar in the biographical sports drama, Chandu Champion, took to Instagram, and shared a still from his movie that sees him…
Vikram Bhatt has largely built his career on horror films. This time, the director has offered Bloody Ishq, a supernatural thriller led by Avika Gor. He believes the latest Disney+ Hotstar movie blends multiple genres. “Imagine a film that combines the elements of thriller, suspense, and horror, like Kasoor [2001] and Raaz [2002] did. This…
Residents of Kurla East protested on Thursday in Nehru Nagar against the survey of the dairyland intended for the Dharavi Redevelopment project. The State Government Land Record Department planned to survey the 21-acre dairy land in Kurla East. However, the survey has been postponed due to rain. Nilesh Kamble, a resident of Nehru Nagar said,…
Mumbai in motion Vibrant umbrellas stand out as people walk past Flora Fountain in Fort. Drumming vibes in Kerala Gino Banks performs at the event How does a WhatsApp group transform into one of the largest gatherings of drummers in a state? Passion, said musician Gino Banks. Banks was invited as part of the Kerala…
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 July 27. Aries March 21 – April 20An important presentation has been checked and re-checked three times. Verify once more. Some…
National Award-winning actor Kriti Sanon, who celebrates her birthday on July 27 has gone beyond her onscreen stints and donned the hat of an entrepreneur with multiple businesses. From skincare to production, here’s what makes Kriti Sanon an inspiring woman at work. In May 2022, Kriti Sanon expanded her wings and forayed into the fitness…
Actor Harleen Sethi, who is out with her new web series ‘Bad Cop’ is a true blue foodie. Growing up in Mumbai, she knows the city in and out for its delicacies and has recommendations at the back of her hand. A chaat fanatic with a sweet tooth, Harleen calls herself a ‘cafe person’ who…
Thane, Maharashtra – Nav Gomantak, a renowned restaurant in Thane famous for its authentic Goan and Maharashtrian cuisine, recently welcomed a special guest: celebrity influencer Randeep Gujral, also known as Turbanmirchie. The food connoisseur couldn’t stop raving about the delectable dishes he sampled during his visit, particularly highlighting the prawns biryani and the pomfret stuffed…
By merely removing the word – ‘sedition’ from the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the term seditious from the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), do the new criminal laws outlaw sedition? The framers of the new criminal laws have ensured that provisions of the draconian section remain in the new criminal law with enhanced quantum…
The eleven-day struggle of the 11-year-old girl who was run over by a school van at Mankhurd came to an end on Wednesday night. The girl breathed her last at LTMG hospital. The girl identified as Meenashree Bahera had been seriously injured after being hit by the school van and dragged for some distance. At…
The Worli Police, probing into the hit-and-run case involving a politician’s brat, recovered the discarded empty beer cans near Bandra Worli Sea Link on Friday. The 23-year-old Mihir Shah, who had already consumed Jack Daniel’s whiskey at a Juhu-based pub had purchased four beer cans from Malad, emptied the beer cans, and discarded them after…
The Shil-Daighar police in Thane have arrested three men for allegedly raping and murdering a 30-year-old woman. The woman had left her house after a quarrel with her husband and took refuge in the temple. The police believe that woman may have visited the temple in the past however, on that fateful day she was…
With the state Assembly elections just a few months away, public representatives are seizing every opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to their constituents. Bandra West MLA Ashish Shelar has revived the water tank cleaning initiative for societies in his constituency, aiming to show his dedication to their well-being. While some have welcomed the move, others…
A fact-finding committee has identified the misalignment between the Gopal Krishna Gokhale Bridge and the C.D. Barfiwala flyover in Andheri as a result of poor coordination between civic and railway officials. This oversight has caused embarrassment for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which is now seeking an explanation from the concerned officers. The BMC had…
The Navi Mumbai cyber police have apprehended a Std 12th pass 32-year-old man at Surat airport for operating an international cyber fraud syndicate. According to police reports, the accused were based in Dubai to evade local law enforcement. The arrested suspect, identified as Kashikumar Kalyan Bhai Italiya, 34, from Surat, previously worked in diamond trading…
After a gap of 56 years, the BMC-run King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital successfully performed its first heart transplant on Thursday. The donor is Sai Parab, 34, who passed away because of severe complications during pregnancy that led to bleeding inside the brain. Her husband, Deepak Parab, said, “We rushed her from Kalyan to KEM…
Flights to and from Mumbai faced disruptions on Friday morning. Various airlines issued statements saying that the delay was due to weather conditions and air traffic congestion at Mumbai airport. Meanwhile, senior pilots and experts suggest that delays could have been reduced by using various procedures. On Friday morning, heavy rain caused low visibility and…
The city is set to witness another spell of heavy rainfall this weekend with IMD issuing an orange alert for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and heavy rainfall warning. The weekend can observe an accumulative rainfall between 250-300 mm. Meanwhile, an orange alert has also been issued for various districts of Maharashtra, including Raigad, Ratnagiri Sindhudurg,…
Suburban services on Central Railway Mumbai were erratic since morning due to heavy rain and wind. This was followed by a rail fracture near Matunga and, later in the evening, a small portion of the roof of Mumbai’s biggest railway station at Mumbai CSMT fell off due to heavy winds. No one was injured in…
Heavy rain hit the city, causing significant waterlogging in several areas early Friday morning. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Santacruz recorded 115.8 mm of rainfall, while Colaba registered 86 mm by 8.30 am. Earlier in the week on Monday morning, some parts of the city experienced up to 300 mm of rainfall. This…
The southbound stretch of the Coastal Road, as well as south Mumbai in general, were badly congested on Friday morning, with commuters expressing frustration about having to wait inside the tunnel linking Worli and Girgaon for an extended amount of time. A commuter told mid-day, “The traffic congestion in the tunnel was horrible this morning.”…
In the world of Housefull, bringing in a multitude of stars is the secret sauce. Last month, mid-day reported that director Tarun Mansukhani had approached Arjun Rampal, John Abraham and Bobby Deol to join the fifth instalment, which will be led by Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan (Everyone’s invited to this house party,…
For Rohit Saraf, the past few weeks have been straight out of a dream. Late last month, the actor was launched as a mainstream hero with Ishq Vishk Rebound, and now, he finds himself on the set of a Karan Johar production. “It’s a surreal moment to be cast as a Dharma hero,” he tells…
For decades, the Film City in Goregaon has been the hub of countless movie and television shoots. But of late, many in the entertainment circle feel that the property is unable to accommodate the burgeoning film industry’s demands. On July 10, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) had a meeting with Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil,…
Suburban services on Central Railway Mumbai were erratic since morning due to heavy rain and wind. This was followed by a rail fracture near Matunga and, later in the evening, a small portion of the roof of Mumbai’s biggest railway station at Mumbai CSMT fell off due to heavy winds. While the Coastal Road faced…
MTNL Mumbai consumers have been complaining extensively about a lack of redressal and timely response. Many consumers said they would have loved to keep the connection but had to give up due to the company’s apathy. “I was forced to give up my MTNL landline as well as my MTNL mobile numbers after repeated follow-ups…
SarfiraU: Biography, dramaDir: Sudha KongaraCast: Akshay Kumar, Radhika MadanRating: 2/5 There’s a fair argument to be made about how a grain of truth truly elevates fiction. Picking my favourite moment from this movie, then. Which is the bit when the hero, in this case, an Air Force trainee, must fly soonest to meet his father…
Akki tests positive again! Uh oh! Akshay Kumar has contracted the Coronavirus yet again. The superstar was slated to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s Shubh Vivaah ceremony yesterday. The who’s who from the Indian film industry, business tycoons, political leaders as well as international celebrities like John Cena, Kim Kardashian and Mike Tyson attended…
