Thane, Jan 21: In the heart of Thane, where chief minister Eknath Shinde kickstarted his political journey, the city is abuzz with preparations for the imminent Pran Pratishta at Ram Mandir. Shinde’s trajectory from Thane’s grassroots politics to joining forces with the BJP sets the stage for a political spectacleContinue Reading
Mumbai, January 4: The vibrant Mahim Mela has once again lit up the streets of this locality with its annual fervor. Lakhs of devotees and followers gather at the revered shrine of Sufi saint Makhdoom Mahimi on Veer Savarkar Road (formerly Cadell Road), to go through thanksgiving rituals and prayContinue Reading
23 December 2023: In a recent development at Azad Maidan, our reporters Premsimran Saini and Aman Verma witnessed a tense situation unfold as police deployed smoke bombs and water cannons against a gathering of protesters. The demonstrators, each with their unique set of grievances, voiced opposition primarily against the BMC.Continue Reading
Mumbai, Dec 12: “Yerawada (the Central jail in Pune) has convicts who will stay there for a long time. It has skill training programmes like beauty parlour work, housekeeping, etc. I remember some (inmates) laughing and saying, ‘you are teaching us to clean houses when that’s all we have doneContinue Reading
Mumbai, Dec 7: The ritual of Dev Deepavali, celebrated two weeks after Diwali, began in Mumbai only in 2016, but it is evident that city residents have embraced the practice. Ten days ago on November 26, a crowd of several thousand visited Banganga Tank in Walkeshwar for what is nowContinue Reading
In the wacky world of news reporting, where words jostle for attention like overly enthusiastic puppies in a newsroom, there exists – yes it does, a superhero known as AP Style. Abbreviation for Associated Press style, this caped crusader of clear and pleasant communication has been fighting the chaos ofContinue Reading
Mumbai, Nov 18: After a long wait of nine years, the first metro line in Navi Mumbai finally became operative yesterday. With chief minister Eknath Shinde having taken the decision, the first service on Line 1 was flagged off at 3 pm, jointly by vice-chairman and managing director of CityContinue Reading
Mumbai, November 21: Chhath Puja is one of the most important festivals for the people of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, who worship the Sun God ‘Surya’ and his sister ‘Chhathi Maiya’ for four days. Devotees offer prayers, fast, and perform various rites at the banks of rivers, ponds, orContinue Reading
Mumbai, Nov 15: On a crisp Tuesday morning recently, we embarked on a spiritual journey from Hill Road in Bandra to the Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi, a distance of more than 5 km. As every Mumbaikar knows, the Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, is one of the most significant inContinue Reading
Mumbai, Nov 10: Regardless of the rising pollution and the court orders, the demand for fireworks has not declined in Mumbai. A shopkeeper at K Fidally, one of the many famous firework-selling shops at Mohammed Ali Road, said, “You are crazy if you think there is a ban. Around fiveContinue Reading