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This Matunga bookseller caters to book lovers across India using social media

This Matunga bookseller caters to book lovers across India using social media

Bookstalls in Mumbai might just cease to exist a few years from now, believes Dharmesh Khandor, owner of the 45-year-old Sheetal Book Centre located in Matunga. To battle stiff competition from the internet, the bookseller has devised a way to stay in business and also earn profits 

23 March,2024 06:03 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire
PHOTOS: How these Mumbai artists continue the street art culture in Kala Ghoda

PHOTOS: How these Mumbai artists continue the street art culture in Kala Ghoda

Flourishing in Mumbai’s art district of Kala Ghoda is this quiet footpath that houses artists who travel from different parts of Mumbai including Panvel and Mumbra daily to create unique artworks of Mumbaikars and tourists for a reasonable amount of money. Sitting there for over two decades to earn their livelihood, they enjoy every moment doing what they love the most

22 February,2024 04:52 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Sell, donate and buy books for cheap at Pramod Book Centre in Borivali

Sell, donate and buy books for cheap at Pramod Book Centre in Borivali

At Pramod Book Centre, located in Borivali's Mahavir Nagar, one can pick their favourite book from a massive collection of 10,000 books

20 February,2024 07:33 AM IST | Aakanksha Ahire
PHOTOS: Art installations to see at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival before it gets over

PHOTOS: Art installations to see at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival before it gets over

The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival started last weekend on January 20 with different kinds of art installations, sessions, performances and workshops. Even if you aren't able to make it for the workshops, sessions and talks, there are a lot of art installations to look at before the festival closes on January 28 this weekend. From innovative environmental themes to unique representations of every day life, the artists provide a unique perspective on life around you

27 January,2024 07:54 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
BJP Mumbai broadcasts Ayodhya Ram Mandir Consecration outside their Churchgate

BJP Mumbai broadcasts Ayodhya Ram Mandir Consecration outside their Churchgate

Bharatiya Janata Party's Mumbai unit has put up a massive screen outside their office in the city ahead of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony today. Pics/ Sameer Abdedi

22 January,2024 11:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjana Deshpande
Get your next read for just Rs 100 at South Mumbai’s Ashish Book Centre

Get your next read for just Rs 100 at South Mumbai’s Ashish Book Centre

Damji Nissar, a 60-year-old bibliophile established the Ashish Book Centre in 1999 which houses more than 50,000 books 

11 January,2024 07:19 AM IST | Aakanksha Ahire
IN PHOTOS: Mumbai local train coach uncouples at Marine Lines station

IN PHOTOS: Mumbai local train coach uncouples at Marine Lines station

A suburban Mumbai local train bound for Borivali witnessed an uncoupling between the third coach and the rest of the train. The incident occurred at precisely 11:02 am on Sunday, leaving passengers on board bewildered and requiring immediate evacuation, official sources said. (Story/Rajendra Aklekar)

22 October,2023 01:24 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Follow these 5 hacks to look good after travelling by Mumbai local trains

Follow these 5 hacks to look good after travelling by Mumbai local trains

Do you hate the idea of travelling by the Mumbai local trains during the monsoons? You are not alone. However, there are some Mumbaikars, young and old, who have developed fashion and travel hacks to beat the rain while travelling in the crowd

03 October,2023 08:05 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Second-hand books starting at Rs 50 at this 70-year-old Matunga bookstore

Second-hand books starting at Rs 50 at this 70-year-old Matunga bookstore

The Book House, nestled in Matunga for seven decades has a collection of over 3000 books which includes novels, magazines, academic books and children’s books

12 August,2023 01:01 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire
Water-logging on WR railway track can't be attributed to coastal road work: BMC

Water-logging on WR railway track can't be attributed to coastal road work: BMC

the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official stated that the waterlogging between Churchgate to Marine Lines railway station cannot be attributed to the ongoing coastal road construction work. The viral video is spreading false message, stated BMC see pics (Photo/Ashish Raje)  

27 July,2023 07:50 PM IST | Anagha Sawant

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