Bhalchandra Chorghade

Wadale Lake clean-up rekindles debate on accountability and the timing of civic elections Panvel: The long-overdue cleaning of Wadale Lake, one of the oldest in Panvel, initiated after sustained persuasion by local citizens and environmental groups, has once again brought into focus an uncomfortable question: do civic bodies act decisively only when elections are around the corner? With municipal elections slated for January 15, the sudden urgency shown by the administration has sparked a...

One of the most technically perfect batsman the world cricket has produced, Rahul Sharad Dravid was born on January 11, 1973, and as he celebrates his 53rd birthday on Sunday, Indian cricket pauses to honour a man whose career embodied the spirit of the gentleman’s game. In an era defined by flamboyance, noise and instant gratification, Dravid stood apart—calm, composed and unyielding. Aptly nicknamed “The Wall,” he was not merely a cricketer but a moral compass for the sport. A man who...

Mumbai: India’s office real estate market delivered its strongest-ever performance in 2025, with gross leasing touching an all-time high of 86.4 million sq ft, marking a 20 per cent year-on-year growth, according to Knight Frank India’s India Real Estate – Office and Residential Market (H2 2025) report. The year not only surpassed the previous peak recorded in 2024 but also stood 43 per cent higher than pre-pandemic levels of 2019, underscoring the structural strengthening of occupier demand...