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Christmas 2025: How these Mumbaikars are spreading the festive cheer

Christmas 2025: How these Mumbaikars are spreading the festive cheer

For many Mumbaikars, this time of the year is not just about the carols, tinsel, or decorated trees — ‘tis the season of giving to those in need of some joy and comfort... [Read More]

21 December,2025 09:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Debjani Paul , Arpika Bhosale
Goa nightclub fire: Safety lapses spark fears for the state's tourism future

Goa nightclub fire: Safety lapses spark fears for the state's tourism future

The Goan nightclub fire that killed 25 has had a sombering effect on many who look forward to spending New Year’s Eve in the party capital. And this is exactly what locals fear — that greed and rampant commercialisation with no regard for safety will ruin their homeland and its tourism pipeline ... [Read More]

14 December,2025 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale
The lost art of train travel

The lost art of train travel

As frequent flyers now question why they must pay through their nose for flight tickets and then face long delays, we chat with a train fan who’d pick the railways over air travel any day... [Read More]

14 December,2025 10:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale
Why India must rethink its obsession with private celebrity lives

Why India must rethink its obsession with private celebrity lives

India has spiralled out of control in its obsession over the purported break-up between cricketer and national darling Smriti Mandhana and her fiance Palash Muchhal. The real question is not whether he cheated, or whether they will get back together, but if we even have any right to be weighing in on a couple’s private affairs... [Read More]

07 December,2025 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale
What’s wrong with our teachers?

What’s wrong with our teachers?

Last month, a 13-year-old in Vasai was asked to do 100 sit-ups with her backpack on. A week later, she was no more. The incident has exposed the gaping void in the schooling system where empathy towards children is missing, and even parents do not understand the importance of self-advocacy... [Read More]

07 December,2025 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale
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IN PHOTOS: Huge crowds flock to Byculla Zoo amid festive season

IN PHOTOS: Huge crowds flock to Byculla Zoo amid festive season

Huge crowds of locals and tourists were seen at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Zoo and Botanical Garden, commonly known as Byculla Zoo, on Saturday during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]

27 December,2025 07:39 PM IST
In Pics: Bonsai and origami exhibition opens at Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden

In Pics: Bonsai and origami exhibition opens at Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden

The bonsai and origami exhibition at Byculla’s Jijabai Bhosale Garden showcases India-Japan cultural ties through miniature trees and delicate paper art during three-day celebration. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE)... [Read More]

28 November,2025 05:37 PM IST
IN PHOTOS | Diwali 2025: Here are 6 ways to cope with the overstimulation

IN PHOTOS | Diwali 2025: Here are 6 ways to cope with the overstimulation

Does Diwali dhoom-dhaam get to be too much for you? You’re not the only one; we bring you ways to cope with the overstimulation (Story by Arpika Bhosale)... [Read More]

16 October,2025 10:56 AM IST
IN PHOTOS: Mumbai Flower Festival in Byculla

IN PHOTOS: Mumbai Flower Festival in Byculla

The Mumbai Flower Festival being held at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoo in Byculla (East) witnessed several visitors including Jackie Shroff, other celebrities who praised the initiative, an official statement said on Sunday. Pics/BMC... [Read More]

02 February,2025 06:50 PM IST
IN PHOTOS: Mumbai gears up for 28th Flower Festival

IN PHOTOS: Mumbai gears up for 28th Flower Festival

The BMC`s annual horticultural exhibition known as Flower Festival or Pushpotsav is set to make its 28th return at Mumbai`s Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden. (Pics/ Kirti Surve Parade)... [Read More]

30 January,2025 02:00 PM IST
Christmas celebrations at Byculla zoo bring festive cheer to young visitors

Christmas celebrations at Byculla zoo bring festive cheer to young visitors

The Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoological Museum, popularly known as Byculla Zoo, in central Mumbai, saw a large number of visitors on Wednesday. The zoo, which is closed on Wednesdays, remained open on Christmas and organised various games and activities for children (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)... [Read More]

25 December,2024 07:34 PM IST
IN PHOTOS: People visit Byculla zoo in Mumbai during festive holidays

IN PHOTOS: People visit Byculla zoo in Mumbai during festive holidays

The Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoological Museum, popularly known as Byculla Zoo, in central Mumbai, witnessed a surge in visitors on Tuesday during the ongoing festive holidays in the city. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]

24 December,2024 09:49 PM IST
IN PHOTOS: Budding artists take part in Wildlife Week 2024 event at Byculla zoo

IN PHOTOS: Budding artists take part in Wildlife Week 2024 event at Byculla zoo

The Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo in Byculla organised a drawing competition for school students to commemorate Wildlife Week 2024 on Wednesday, October 2 (PICS/KIRTI SURVE PARADE)   ... [Read More]

02 October,2024 04:25 PM IST
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First look: Penguin chicks born in Mumbai zoo

First look: Penguin chicks born in Mumbai zoo

Two penguin chicks were born in the Mumbai-based Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, popularly known as the Byculla Zoo, since May this year. The chick`s sex determination is yet to be done, a release from the zoo authorities said. Eight penguins - three males and five females - were brought to the Byculla zoo from Coex Aquarium at Seoul in South Korea in 2016, and one of the birds later died.... [Read More]

16 September,2021 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai
Asha Bhosale receives the Lata Mangeshkar Award

Asha Bhosale receives the Lata Mangeshkar Award

Asha Bhosale received the 'Lata Mangeshkar Puraskar' from the veteran actress Sulochana Didi.... [Read More]

16 December,2010 05:01 PM IST
Asha Bhosale new item song

Asha Bhosale new item song

Singer Asha Bhosale is coming up with her new item song in the film 'Pani Re Pani'... [Read More]

03 March,2011 08:24 AM IST
Asha Bhosale to act

Asha Bhosale to act

Asha Bhosale will soon be seen on the big screen.The legendary singer will play the role of a mother in an upcoming film.... [Read More]

11 March,2011 01:50 PM IST
Asha Bhosale s on her film Maaee

Asha Bhosale s on her film Maaee

Asha Bhosale's on her film Maaee... [Read More]

15 March,2011 08:12 PM IST
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