Globally-curated new CSMVS gallery wows Mumbai Mumbai : A new, globally-curated gallery - affording an insight into how the ancient world was not secluded but interconnected 5,000 years ago through trade, religion, arts, communication and common purpose - which opened this month enthralls locals and tourists alike.  Envisioned by the 103-year-old Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) in Mumbai, the expo - titled ‘Networks of the Past: A Study Gallery of India

Mumbai: India is set to enter 2026 as one of the most resilient and opportunity-rich real estate markets in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Knight Frank’s Asia-Pacific Outlook 2026. At a time when global economic uncertainty, shifting trade policies and geopolitical volatility are forcing markets to recalibrate, India stands out for its robust domestic fundamentals, deep talent pool and a steadily maturing real estate ecosystem. While Asia-Pacific’s overall economic gro

Family injured; the animal caught after seven hours Mumbai: A groggy Bhayander family had an unexpected guest for breakfast – a young male leopard – which created mayhem in their first floor flat, leaving at least five of the hosts injured, and triggering terror in the vicinity, police said. A daylong drama started around 8 am when the adult feline sneaked into the flat, suspectedly from the balcony as the family was just preparing for their morning cuppa and other routine ch

Long-term expansion plans take shape Mumbai: Even as long-term expansion plans gather momentum, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is preparing to mark a defining milestone with the commencement of commercial operations from December 25, 2025. Sources familiar with the development confirmed that the first flight is scheduled to land at NMIA at around 8.30 am from Bengaluru, operated by IndiGo. The same aircraft will subsequently depart for Delhi, symbolically placing th

Growing older isn’t slowing down—it’s choosing joy, peace, and what truly matters. AI generated image Growing older doesn’t mean slowing down; it means moving differently—living for your own joy, valuing peace over opinions, and choosing quality over quantity. Old age becomes beautiful when you decide: I will not suffer. I will not depend. I will not stop living. I will celebrate every day. As we grow older, we all need to prioritise the list. Emotional independence Your firs

Mumbai’s metro today is a testament to the collective effort of multiple agencies—MMOPL, MMMOCL, MMRDA, MMRCL, Maha Metro, and CIDCO, each contributing to a network that’s rapidly redefining how the city moves. From where I stand in the mobility space, the next big leap is clear: bringing these strong systems even closer together so the experience feels unified, intuitive, and truly designed around the commuter. I see the unification of metro rail operations across the MMR as

Unchecked migration in Arunachal Pradesh is the predictable consequence of decades of political indulgence, weak enforcement and selective secularism. Arunachal Pradesh has long been treated as India’s remote frontier, more a buffer against foreign powers than a society to be governed. Last week, Itanagar witnessed a fierce display of civic mobilisation in form of a 12-hour bandh against rampant illegal Bangladeshi immigration called by three indigenous youth organisations th

Assam’s cultural void and the Post Malone moment. The cultural vacuum left by the demise of Zubeen Garg continues to echo through Assam, resurfacing sharply during the recent Post Malone concert in Guwahati. Zubeen, the state’s most beloved musical icon, had dominated the cultural landscape for over three decades. With songs in more than 40 languages and dialects, and a career spanning 33 years, he was not just a singer but a cultural force whose music stitched together gener

An 11th-century temple and 21st-century nationalism are keeping the Thai–Cambodia border perpetually on edge. Once again, artillery has spoken along the jungle-clad frontier between Thailand and Cambodia. As fighter jets roar overhead, civilians have fled to makeshift shelters even as a ceasefire signed only weeks ago collapsed with indecent speed. The latest bout of violence, featuring air strikes, casualties and mass displacement, has revived a familiar question in South-Ea

It was a sultry evening, not long ago, when my phone buzzed with a breaking news alert: Air India Dreamliner crashes. 241 feared dead. In an instant, life took an unscheduled exit for hundreds of unsuspecting souls. Just like that, the sky transformed from a flight path into a graveyard. Alas, an ordinary day became their final farewell and the nation gasped in horror. Only days earlier in Bangalore, jubilation had turned into horror. After 18 long years, Royal Challengers Ba

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