CY Gopinath, in Bangkok, throws unique light and shadows on Mumbai, the city that raised him. Email: cygopi@gmail.com
Humans like to believe that good things never end, until they do. I’ve always known that one day, this column’s topic would be about saying goodbye. That day is today... [Read More]
09 December,2025 06:57 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y GopinathFor 25 years, a global organisation staffed entirely by volunteers has been showing us how to search for the most likely truth while dealing with disagreements. It’s called Wikipedia... [Read More]
02 December,2025 06:34 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y GopinathA new virus starts a pandemic that turns humans into a kind, gentle, caring and sharing species. Would you finally be happy? Don’t read the last para till you’ve read the rest... [Read More]
25 November,2025 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y GopinathIn 2031, after it came out that cows were not only holy but could communicate with humans, I was privileged to be the first journalist to interview one... [Read More]
18 November,2025 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y GopinathThey claim to communicate telepathically with animals, and will trace your missing dogs and cats. Unfortunately, this city has enough takers... [Read More]
11 November,2025 06:35 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y GopinathJawan director Atlee is all set to embrace fatherhood for the second time. He shared adorable maternity photoshoot pics with wife Priya and son Meer. As the couple enjoy this phase, let`s have a look at their love story via adorable pictures.... [Read More]
20 January,2026 05:05 PM ISTAhead of Saadat Hasan Manto’s death anniversary on January 18, take a walk through some Manto`s most frequented places in the city (Story by Devashish Kamble)... [Read More]
15 January,2026 01:32 PM ISTSenior IPS officer and NIA chief Sadanand Date on Saturday took charge as the new Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP). Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
03 January,2026 05:02 PM ISTA fire broke out at a cotton warehouse near Dockyard Road Railway Station in south Mumbai late Wednesday night. The blaze was reported around 11:53 pm and was upgraded to Level II by the Mumbai Fire Brigade. Multiple agencies rushed to the spot, and no injuries were reported. (Pics/Ashish Raje)... [Read More]
01 January,2026 12:13 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi`s journey through 2025 unfolded as a sweeping narrative of defining moments, blending national security, governance, diplomacy, spirituality and deeply human connections. From Operation Sindoor to the Dhwajarohan Utsav at Ayodhya`s Ram Mandir, the year emerged as a vivid mosaic of devotion, decisive leadership, development milestones and people-centric engagement. The Prime Minister`s calendar was marked by heartfelt interactions with citizens, visits to sacred temples, strategic outreach to border regions, inauguration and inspection of major infrastructure projects and participation in programmes aimed at empowering people at the grassroots. Many of these moments were captured in photographs, shared on narendramodi.in, that resonated widely and defined the visual memory of the year. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
31 December,2025 03:12 PM ISTA massive fire broke out in a residential chawl in Sewri area of Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon following multiple LPG cylinder blasts. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
30 December,2025 06:50 PM ISTCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and raised key constituency issues and urged expeditious clearance of long-pending infrastructure works affecting public safety and daily life in Wayanad. (PICS/X) ... [Read More]
19 December,2025 03:34 PM ISTFrom floods and cloudbursts to powerful cyclones, 2025 witnessed some of India’s most devastating natural disasters, testing disaster preparedness, governance and resilience while affecting millions across states. (PICS/ PTI, X)... [Read More]
18 December,2025 12:30 PM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump has issued one of his strongest warnings yet to Hamas, declaring that failure to disarm under the Gaza ceasefire framework could lead to their complete disappearance. Speaking in connection with the unveiling of the Gaza “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump positioned the initiative as a decisive step toward ending the long-running conflict. The Gaza Board of Peace was formally introduced with a focus on global peacekeeping, post-war governance and humanitarian stability. Trump confirmed that the framework aligns with the UN and is rooted in a plan adopted by the U.N. Security Council in October. The founding charter was signed in the presence of key members, with Trump describing his role as chairman as an “enormous honour”. WATCH ... [Read More]
22 January,2026 10:09 PM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a sharp shift in strategy over Greenland, moving away from earlier military rhetoric and instead emphasizing financial incentives and diplomatic engagement. According to multiple media reports, discussions are circulating around potential cash offers aimed directly at Greenland’s residents, with figures reportedly reaching as high as one million dollars per person. Trump has publicly ruled out any military action, framing the move as a deliberate effort to de-escalate tensions with NATO allies, particularly Britain and Denmark. The reported incentives, equivalent to approximately £750,000 or €850,000, underscore the scale of the proposal and the seriousness of Washington’s Arctic ambitions. ... [Read More]
22 January,2026 09:04 PM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump sparked global attention after his Davos speech appeared to mix Greenland and Iceland multiple times while discussing national security and NATO strategy. The comments quickly went viral prompting defenses from White House officials and fact-checks across social media. ... [Read More]
22 January,2026 08:14 PM ISTCyclone Harry has unleashed extreme weather across the Mediterranean, leaving a trail of destruction along Italy’s coastlines and beyond. Powerful winds, relentless rainfall, and massive waves overwhelmed towns, transport links, and critical infrastructure in multiple regions. In southern Italy, flooding inundated homes and tourist areas, while entire sections of seafronts, promenades, and beaches were destroyed. Wave heights reached extraordinary levels, tearing through coastal defences and washing roads into the sea. Emergency services and military units were deployed as authorities worked to manage evacuations and assess damage.... [Read More]
22 January,2026 08:09 PM ISTDonald Trump’s renewed discussion around Greenland has once again pushed a long-dormant geopolitical debate back into the global spotlight. But beneath the headline-grabbing rhetoric lies a deeper conflict, one that pits a deal-making worldview against a land system designed to resist ownership, speculation, and foreign control. The language surrounding the proposal echoes the tone of a high-stakes real estate negotiation, scaled up to a continental level. The assumption is familiar: that everything has a price, and that control can be acquired through negotiation. Greenland, however, operates on an entirely different legal and cultural framework, one where land itself is not a commodity. WATCH ... [Read More]
21 January,2026 12:31 AM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump has issued one of his strongest deterrence messages yet toward Iran, warning of overwhelming retaliation if any assassination attempt linked to Tehran targets him or U.S. interests. Speaking during a nationally televised interview, Trump made it clear that any act of aggression would be met with a response designed to completely neutralize the threat. The warning comes amid rising tensions after Iranian officials cautioned against any actions directed at Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran’s armed forces swiftly responded, with senior commanders delivering a stark counter-warning, vowing severe consequences for any move against their leadership. WATCH ... [Read More]
21 January,2026 12:28 AM ISTSevere storms have triggered multiple train derailments in Spain’s Catalonia region, killing 1 driver and injuring at least 20 passengers. A retaining wall collapsed near Gelida and a rockfall in Girona derailed separate trains as heavy rain battered the Mediterranean coast. The incidents come just days after a deadly high-speed train crash in southern Spain, raising fresh concerns over rail safety as storms intensify across Europe. ... [Read More]
21 January,2026 07:44 PM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to join President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace signals more than a diplomatic gesture. It marks a strategic shift in how Gaza’s future and global conflict governance may be shaped outside traditional international institutions. Backed by Washington and aligned with Trump’s broader vision, the new body challenges the authority of the United Nations and introduces a leader-driven model of conflict management. Supporters see speed and control, while critics warn of power consolidation and pay-to-play diplomacy.... [Read More]
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