After two years of lull, Mumbaikars are all set for a grand Holi celebrations amid declining covid-19 cases and relaxed Covid norms. This is the first time since March 2020 that the outbreak is under control during this time of the year and everyone missed celebrating the festival of colours. However, vendors selling Holi colours, water guns and other products have shown disappointment over low customer turnout in comparison to pre-pandemic levels.
17 March,2022 11:11 PM IST | Mumbai
Meet Maurice Noronha, a Borivali resident who has been helping street vendors and slum dwellers in Mumbai amid the lockdown. Watch his inspiring story in this video.
19 April,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani recently announced that the state proposed to rename dragon fruit as ‘Kamalam’. Rupani said that dragon fruit “does not sound appropriate” for the fruit. On the contrary, the word ‘Kamalam’ which is a Sanskrit word is apt because the characteristic fuchsia ‘petals’ of the fruit look like a lotus in bloom. We asked a few fruit vendors in Mumbai what they thought of this change in name. Watch this video to find out more.
21 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Congress Vice president Rahul Gandhi, on Monday met street vendors and promised to take up their problems with the government.
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