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

NM College ex-principal Dr. Urmila S. Rai turns 90 Principal Dr. Urmila Rai (3rd from right), son Tapan, daughter Shantala and son-in-law Nimesh Kothare. Mumbai:  The CK Nayudu Hall at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) shimmered with laughter, nostalgia, and affection this weekend, as the academic fraternity, friends, and family gathered to celebrate the 90th birthday of a remarkable woman - Dr. Urmila S. Rai, retired Principal of Narsee Monjee College, Vile Parle.   Turning 90

How Metro-3 is giving the city its time back For decades, Mumbai’s local trains have been the city’s heartbeat, moving lakhs with unmatched pace and reliability. But the truth is, even with that backbone, commuters are still losing hours every day. Hours lost to traffic, delays, the grind of uncertainty. And when you lose time, you lose opportunity. As someone in the mobility sector, I believe: time isn’t just a convenience, it’s an economic asset. So, when I look at Metro Li

Honouring Sir C.V. Raman means advancing his legacy by using RDI to transform India’s discoveries into enduring capabilities. November 7 marks the anniversary of Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman’s birth, India’s first Nobel laureate in science. His life remains a clear example of how far intellectual courage can carry a nation, even before it possesses the institutional support or material wealth to nurture scientific inquiry. Using simple optical setups, tuning forks, sunlight,

Part 2: Power today lies not only in votes but in vigilance — in choosing truth over the comfort of outrage. In Part 1, we explored how fake narratives are manufactured and weaponised. Now, we must ask: could these misleading stories have roots in long-standing agendas, influencing India for centuries? For the last 1,500 years, India has been in high demand for gold, diamonds, spices, salt, medicine, clothing, and education. People have visited universities to learn while tak

A book that reminds us that transport is not merely about moving vehicles; it is about moving people, hopes, and futures for all and not some. In the story of modern India, the port city has emerged as both a marvel and a dilemma—a symbol of restless energy and uneven opportunity. Among these, Mumbai, the ancient port turned pulsating metropolis, captures the paradox of our times: a city that never sleeps, yet one where the common man struggles to move forward.   Sudhir Badam

PART 1: When a false illusion is built around a person or a group, even myths can begin to sound like truth. In today’s digital era, we are drenched in a downpour of information bytes — good, bad, positive, negative, high-tech, and often unnecessary. Over time, we’ve grown used to assuming that all the information we consume is accurate and trustworthy, shaping our opinions and decisions accordingly. But what if I told you that much of this information is deliberately manipul

On October 18, Muslim women offered namaz at Pune’s Shaniwar Wada. After a video of the event went viral, it triggered a political storm. In response, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni, along with Patit Pavan Sanghatana leaders, performed Shiv Vandana at the same spot as part of a “purification” drive. Her action drew sharp criticism from NCP spokesperson Rupali Patil-Thombre, journalist Nikhil Wagle, Paigambar Sheikh, and Sanjay Sonawne, who mocked her. Instead of seeking ac

Pharmaceutical negligence and a hollowed-out regulatory state have made tragedy routine in India. Earlier this month, India confronted a familiar nightmare. Children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, began falling ill after taking a simple cough syrup. Before toxic batches were identified, at least 20 young lives were lost. They were victims not of disease, but of a pharmaceutical industry unchecked by conscience and a regulatory system weakened by neglect. Tests revealed the cu

Society too often assumes the role of unsolicited judge over children’s behaviour, disregarding the long-term consequences of its scrutiny. Recently, a child from Ahmedabad entered India’s one of the most popular shows, Kaun Banega Crorepati, with a lot of dreams. The fact that the 11-year-old boy would be taking questions from veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan on the most watched show in India must have left the parents on cloud nine. The boy who is a fifth grader has not even

Once fretting over a population explosion, India now faces a fear of the slow implosion of its demographic engine. Something quite scary is happening to the demographics of the country. In recent times, for the first time in the long history of demographic growth of the country, the Total Fertility Rate at present in the rural and small-town areas, has come down to 2.1. Total Fertility Rate is a demographic indicator representing the average number of children a woman would h