My name is Punjab, the land graced by five mighty rivers. My story is one of resilience, woven deeply into India's fabric since 1947, a year that marked both heartbreak and hope. The trauma of the Partition ripped through me, leaving scars that time has not erased. Yet, I rose from those ashes to cultivate my fields once again. The Green Revolution flourished here, transforming me into the breadbasket of India. Though I lost my beloved city, Lahore, I embraced change and buil

Mumbai doesn’t need more projects—it needs a unified, high-capacity public transport system. Mumbai continues to expand its transport network, yet daily travel remains slow, unsafe and costly. The problem is no longer the number of projects but the lack of a unified, high-capacity public transport system. To assess the financial viability of a transportation project, one must calculate the Internal Rate of Return (IRR). This is followed by estimating the annual commuter-kilom

Used wisely and safely, app-based two-wheeler rides offer a convenient, economical, and eco-friendly way to commute. Mumbai never stops moving, yet movement is often the slowest, with cars, buses, autos, lorries, and taxis crowding every inch of road. In this fast-paced yet congested setting, app-based two-wheeler rides have quietly become a game-changer. What began as an experiment is now a practical, economical, and even nostalgic option for lakhs of commuters.More than a r

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray attends a photo exhibition of Dr Ramakanta Panda, a renowned cardiac surgeon, at Jehangir Art Gallery, in Mumbai on Saturday. Pic Bhushan Koyande

Weak anti-superstition law remains a showpiece; fake ‘babas’ flourish, women exploited, crores swindled. Twelve years after Dr Narendra Dabholkar’s murder, his fight for a strong law remains unfinished. Maharashtra has long prided itself on being the land of saints, warriors and pioneering social reformers. It is this legacy that shaped the State’s progressive identity. But today, that very land stands overshadowed by a rising empire of tantriks, occult practitioners and self

India’s justice system, hobbled by delay and weak legal aid, has worryingly transformed procedure into a tool of prolonged imprisonment. Forget about ‘celebrity’ cases like Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Shifa-ur-Rehman who are reportedly imprisoned without a charge-sheet or presentation in court for years together. They are only the most visible edge of a far larger failure. Nearly 70 percent of India’s prison population consists of undertrials, many of whom

It is often claimed by selective narratives that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) had no role in the Quit India Movement. However, events in Maharashtra demonstrate that many RSS volunteers, motivated by national loyalty, did participate both directly and indirectly. For years, Congress-leaning platforms and leftist historians have mainly credited Congress leaders, overlooking other revolutionaries. A notable example comes from Vaduj in the Satara district, a key centre

Part 3 : The concluding chapter of our three-part series traces the Indian Railway’s astonishing acceleration into a modern, digital and greener future. Indian Railways has always been more than a transport utility. It has been a force that moulded markets, stitched together societies and sustained the world’s largest democracy through war, famine, migration and modernisation. If the first century of its existence chronicled the improbable birth of an iron network under colon

Decoding Bhagwat-Modi chemistry during Dharma Dhwaj hoisting Mumbai: On a crisp Tuesday morning in Ayodhya, as the winter sun gilded the newly completed shikhar of the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, the 161-foot ascent to the summit offered more than just a panoramic view of the holy city—it offered a rare, unscripted glimpse into the recalibrated equation between the State and the Sangh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, the twin pillars of the saff

This year marks a proud milestone for the Nehru Science Centre (NSC) in Worli, Mumbai, as it celebrated 40 years since its inauguration on November 11, 1985.    Over the past four decades, the NSC has blossomed into one of India’s most vibrant and dynamic interactive science museums.    It has played a pioneering role in popularising science, nurturing a spirit of curiosity, and fostering a scientific temper among people of all ages.    From its very inception, the NSC has in

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creats a sand sculpture to pay tribute to veteran actor Dharmendra at Puri beach, Odisha, on Monday. Mumbai : One of the most beloved icons of Hindi cinema, actor-politician Dharam Kewal Krishan Deol - universally adored as the heart-throb Dharmendra - passed away on Sunday after a prolonged illness at his Mumbai residence, barely a fortnight before his 90th birthday.   He was 89. His entire family was by his side during his final moments, even a

The hoisting of the saffron standard atop the Ram temple marks not only a religious milestone, but a political and cultural one too. The unfurling of a saffron flag atop the spire of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on November 25 was choreographed to suggest both antiquity and arrival. This is a ritual that harks back to epic time, and a declaration of a new era in India’s political and cultural life. Performed on Ram Vivah Panchami, and timed to the Abhijit Muhurat - the auspiciou

Rambo Circus pitches a tent in MMR Mumbai : Mumbaikars are thronging to rediscover the joys of stunning, live entertainment as the familiar Rambo Circus has pitched a tent in Borivali West, before it shifts to Navi Mumbai from December 2.   This is billed as the first major full-scale season post-Covid-19 pandemic, which had led to a near washout of shows owing to social-distancing norms and public fears. The tent is now attracting a strong public response, said Rambo Circus

Mumbai : In a commendable feat, India has now tops the world in electric 3-wheeler sales accounting for 57 pc of all global sales, and ranks second in electric 2-wheeler sales with a 6 pc world share in 2024, a new report on Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) transition released as the COP-3) in Brazil.   The COP-30 Progress Update, has attributed these achievements to the strong policies of the Indian government, especially PM E-Drive and FAME, that helped slash the price gaps bet

While the BJP is projecting India’s rising global confidence, Congress continues its pattern of picking dubious international personalities New Delhi: Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile (2006-10), receiving the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize is no accident. At the UNHRC, she repeatedly targeted India using familiar Left-liberal talking points. Congress celebrates her because she speaks the language their ecosystem wants the world to believe about India. Michelle Bachelet

Mumbai: Mumbai’s mobility landscape is witnessing a decisive shift toward digital commuting with the rapid uptake of the Mumbai One App. In a little over a month since its launch, the app has already registered more than 3 lakh users and facilitated over 7.15 lakh journeys, underscoring both the scale of Mumbai’s public transport ecosystem and the growing appetite for a unified platform that simplifies daily travel. These early numbers reflect more than just successful onboar

Street shopping is not just buying — it’s bargaining, bonding, and breathing life. Shopping has always been more than just a way to buy things. It reflects lifestyle, culture, and even emotions. In today’s fast-paced world, two different worlds of shopping coexist — the glimmering, air-conditioned world of malls and the colourful, lively lanes of street markets. Both have their own essence, yet when we look closely, we realise that while malls appear more sophisticated, the r

Birsa Munda’s struggle was not only for freedom from foreign rule—it was a fight for the soul of his civilisation. In the history of India’s freedom struggle, the name Birsa Munda shines as one that inspired an entire generation. Within a brief lifespan of just twenty-five years, Birsa Munda awakened the tribal society through his remarkable organisational skill, deep spiritual insight, and unwavering commitment to his faith and culture. Born on 15th November 1875 in Ulihatu,

Far more than an iconic boxing match, ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ was a spectacle of race, politics and redemption that turned Muhammad Ali into a global myth It was October 30th, 1974, and the air in Zaire’s Kinshasa was thick not just with equatorial heat, but with expectation. Under the floodlights of the Stade du 20 Mai, 60,000 spectators roared as two men entered the ring. One was the most feared puncher alive; the other, a poet-warrior who had lost his title, his license, an

Being alone is not loneliness. It is the much-needed peace that follows celebration, noise, and fun. There comes a time when being alone stops feeling like loneliness. It starts to feel like peace. It’s a deep exhale after years spent surrounded by noise, opinions, and unmatched energy. Then solo outings turn into more than a walk or a coffee break. They become a celebration of self. Stepping Out Alone For most of us, going out alone once seemed strange. We believed outings w