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Fiona Fernandez

Fiona Fernandez

Features Editor, The Guide Twitter: @bombayana

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Let 2026 be the year of the citizen

Let 2026 be the year of the citizen

With civic elections nearing, in their last midnight gupshup session of 2025, our sutradhaars, Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora, discuss what they don’t wish to encounter, with the hope for a better 2026... [Read More]

30 December,2025 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
Book of the year picks for 2025 from authors, chefs and cultural voices

Book of the year picks for 2025 from authors, chefs and cultural voices

Key Mumbai voices reveal their favourite reads from this year that had a lesson for them, or impacted their sensibilities... [Read More]

26 December,2025 07:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
Ball curry, rice, and all things nice

Ball curry, rice, and all things nice

As Christmas approaches, it’s time to whet the appetite by stepping into a typical Anglo-Indian family kitchen that serves up delightful wordplay with a little inspiration from their famed culinary exploits... [Read More]

23 December,2025 07:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
From pavements to performances: How Kala Ghoda found its cultural voice

From pavements to performances: How Kala Ghoda found its cultural voice

Barely a month before the 26th edition begins, Brinda Miller, the driving force behind the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, relives the evolution of Asia’s largest open cultural festival in the latest edition of Arts Adda ... [Read More]

22 December,2025 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
Hullabaloo over the new High Court

Hullabaloo over the new High Court

Sutradhaars, Sir PM and Lady Flora, have decided to devote more time to their weekly walkabouts. Today, both are deep in discussion over the design of the new High Court building in Bandra East... [Read More]

16 December,2025 06:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
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IN PHOTOS: Indian Navy commissions INAS 335 'Ospreys'

IN PHOTOS: Indian Navy commissions INAS 335 'Ospreys'

The Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’, its second naval air squadron to operate MH-60R helicopters, at INS Hansa in Goa. Pics/Defence PRO... [Read More]

17 December,2025 11:23 PM IST
Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad's centuries propel India to 358 runs

Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad's centuries propel India to 358 runs

In the second ODI match against South Africa, Team India has posted a target of 359 runs for the loss of five wickets at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Raipur. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: X/BCCI)... [Read More]

03 December,2025 06:12 PM IST
In Photos: Amit Shah pays homage to Guru Tegh Bahadur on 350th martyrdom day

In Photos: Amit Shah pays homage to Guru Tegh Bahadur on 350th martyrdom day

Paying homage to Guru Tegh Bahadur on his 350th martyrdom day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the ninth Sikh Guru pursued spiritual practices, conducted divine congregations, and also protected his culture and faith from cruel invaders in a single lifetime. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]

25 November,2025 08:42 AM IST
IND vs SA 2nd Test: Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja look to accomplish new feats

IND vs SA 2nd Test: Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja look to accomplish new feats

Ahead of the second Test match against South Africa, Team India`s Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja will be eyeing different feats in the format. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]

17 November,2025 06:30 PM IST
IN PHOTOS | IND vs SA Tests: Kagiso Rabada set to accomplish new milestone

IN PHOTOS | IND vs SA Tests: Kagiso Rabada set to accomplish new milestone

Ahead of the two-match Test series against Team India, South Africa`s Kagiso Rabada is all set to accomplish a new feat in his career (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]

12 November,2025 02:48 PM IST
England captain Harry Brook smashes records with 135-run knock

England captain Harry Brook smashes records with 135-run knock

During the first ODI match against New Zealand, England`s Harry Brook broke several records. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X)... [Read More]

27 October,2025 11:00 AM IST
Entertainment Top Stories: Singer Rishabh Tandon dies of heart attack

Entertainment Top Stories: Singer Rishabh Tandon dies of heart attack

Entertainment Top Stories: End your day with the most happening highlights. It`s time to relax and take a look at the latest news and events... [Read More]

18 October,2025 07:55 PM IST
Salman Khan to Sushmita Sen, celebs assemble for 35 years of Vikram Phadnis

Salman Khan to Sushmita Sen, celebs assemble for 35 years of Vikram Phadnis

Designer Vikram Phadnis celebrated 35 years in fashion and cinema with a grand showcase of his new collection. Seen supporting Vikram Phadnis were his friends and celebrities dressed in his creations, including Salman Khan, Sushmita Sen, Bipasha Basu, Genelia Deshmukh, Sonakshi Sinha, Suhana Khan and many others.... [Read More]

15 October,2025 12:48 PM IST
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U.S. Braces For HISTORIC Blizzard | –30° Wind Chills, Upper Midwest Crippled

U.S. Braces For HISTORIC Blizzard | –30° Wind Chills, Upper Midwest Crippled

A massive coast-to-coast winter system is ripping across the Central and Eastern United States, unleashing blizzards, whiteout conditions, and brutally cold Arctic air. More than 30 million Americans are now under winter alerts as this powerful storm turns highways into hazard zones, grounds flights nationwide, and pushes wind chills to a dangerous –30° across the Northern Plains. Interstate 35 is seeing major closures as near-zero visibility, drifting snow, and 60 mph gusts hammer the Upper Midwest. Power outages have surged past 125,000, leaving communities scrambling to stay warm as temperatures continue to plunge. Air travel has been thrown into chaos, with Chicago O’Hare issuing a rare ground stop and airports from Minneapolis to Detroit reporting severe delays and cancellations. WATCH ... [Read More]

29 December,2025 07:23 PM IST
Deal or disaster? Israel panics over US–Saudi Arabia F-35 jets deal, here’s why

Deal or disaster? Israel panics over US–Saudi Arabia F-35 jets deal, here’s why

A massive geopolitical storm is erupting as the United States moves forward with selling advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia — a deal that has triggered immediate panic inside Israel’s defense establishment. Leaked letters from the Israeli Air Force reveal deep alarm. Here’s all that you need to know. ... [Read More]

18 November,2025 01:04 AM IST
U.S. Forces SINKS Another Narco Vessel in Caribbean | 3 Killed

U.S. Forces SINKS Another Narco Vessel in Caribbean | 3 Killed

The U.S. has carried out another lethal maritime strike in the Caribbean, sinking a vessel alleged to be linked to narcotics trafficking networks. According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, three individuals were killed in the operation, bringing the reported death toll from recent maritime interdictions to nearly 70. The U.S. has now destroyed at least 18 vessels across the Caribbean and Pacific theaters in a rapidly expanding military campaign. However, growing concerns are being raised by legal experts and human rights analysts who argue these strikes may be occurring without transparent evidence, judicial oversight or formal combat classification. WATCH... [Read More]

07 November,2025 06:15 PM IST
Erika KILLED Charlie? Faces SCRUTINY Over $350K 'Secret Transfer'

Erika KILLED Charlie? Faces SCRUTINY Over $350K 'Secret Transfer'

A digital firestorm has erupted around Erika Kirk, widow of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, after unverified claims surfaced online alleging a $350,000 transfer days before his fatal shooting in Utah. Social media users have circulated screenshots, unconfirmed footage and speculative theories tying Erika to a mysterious company that allegedly disappeared after the incident. Authorities have not verified any of these claims, and no official charges or links between Erika Kirk and the shooting have been established. The controversy, however, continues to spiral as online investigators push new narratives without evidence. WATCH ... [Read More]

03 November,2025 10:59 PM IST
U.S.-Korea Reach BREAKTHROUGH Tariff Deal | $350 Billion Investment Shift

U.S.-Korea Reach BREAKTHROUGH Tariff Deal | $350 Billion Investment Shift

A major breakthrough in U.S.-South Korea trade relations has been announced following intense discussions at the APEC Summit in San Francisco. Both sides reached an understanding to slash U.S. auto tariffs on South Korean imports from 25% to 15%, marking a significant shift in Washington’s trade policy. Lee Jae Myung’s top aide confirmed the development, stating that Seoul will invest nearly $350 billion in the United States, including $200 billion in cash commitments and $150 billion toward shipbuilding and industrial cooperation. WATCH ... [Read More]

29 October,2025 10:14 PM IST
Pentagon EXPANDS Latin America War on Cartels | Trump Orders Massive Naval Build

Pentagon EXPANDS Latin America War on Cartels | Trump Orders Massive Naval Build

The Pentagon has confirmed a major escalation in the U.S. anti-cartel campaign across Latin America, with a full carrier strike group now en route to the region. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford and multiple warships south to target transnational criminal networks and disrupt the narcotics trade. This marks a decisive new phase in President Trump`s anti-cartel offensive, one that includes expanded naval deployments, precision strikes on drug boats and military buildup near Venezuela. WATCH ... [Read More]

25 October,2025 06:17 PM IST
Texas Explosion Horror: Massive Fire Engulfs Dow Plant & Motel Near UT Austin

Texas Explosion Horror: Massive Fire Engulfs Dow Plant & Motel Near UT Austin

A massive explosion rocked Dow Inc.’s plant in Freeport, Texas, sending giant fireballs into the sky and sparking fears across the region. Another inferno erupted at an abandoned motel near the University of Texas in Austin.... [Read More]

07 October,2025 09:20 PM IST
Telangana Chemical Factory Blast: 12 Dead, 35 Injured in Sigachi Explosion

Telangana Chemical Factory Blast: 12 Dead, 35 Injured in Sigachi Explosion

A devastating explosion at the Sigachi Pharma Company in Medak, Telangana, killed 12 people and injured 35. The blast occurred during a drying process involving microcrystalline cellulose, a flammable compound. Rescue teams from NDRF and SDRF battled heavy rain to clear debris and recover bodies. Telangana officials have promised a full investigation.... [Read More]

01 July,2025 11:43 AM IST
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