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
Mumbai, 06 Nov: Manoj Jarange-Patil, a prominent Maratha quota activist, recently ended his second phase of 9 – day indefinite hunger strike on November 2, after engaging in discussions with a government team. Jarange-Patil had initiated the hunger strike in support of the Maratha quota demand. During his strike, heContinue Reading
Mumbai Oct 21: Mangroves stabilize shorelines, preventing erosion and protecting the land and the people who live there from waves and storms. The ongoing Mangroves Cleanliness Drive isn’t just about picking up trash; it’s about safeguarding these vital habitats. And when well-known personalities lend their power to this cause, itContinue Reading
Mumbai, 11 Oct: In a way, Mangroves represent the spirit of Mumbai – they are plucky survivors. Each day, millions of citizens in Mumbai pass these hardy plants along the coast, imagining they are little more than dirty, muddy weeds growing pointlessly along the shoreline. Nor can they be blamed.Continue Reading
Mumbai, 03 Oct: Lalbaghcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal made a good haul this year in terms of the donation of gold, silver, and cash from his devotees. The donation raised ₹8.07 crore, perhaps not as much as 2011 (₹11 crore) but more than last year by almost 25 percent! TheContinue Reading