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 GopinathDhurandhar director Aditya Dhar recently took to his Instagram to give a shoutout to the cinematographer and edit or the film. In two separate posts, Dhar penned long notes for his cinematographer, Vikash Nowlakha, and editor Shivkumar Panicker. In the posts, he also shared BTS pictures from the sets of the film giving fans a glimpse into what the sets looked like, and what went into making the blockbuster films. ... [Read More]
06 April,2026 10:02 PM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day.... [Read More]
06 April,2026 08:56 PM ISTMassive dust was seen rising at a street in Khar West area of Mumbai on Monday as an old building was being demolished for redevelopment. PICS/SHADAB KHAN... [Read More]
06 April,2026 08:08 PM ISTEntertainment 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]
06 April,2026 06:53 PM ISTMaharashtra Congress on Monday held a protest at office near Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
06 April,2026 06:35 PM ISTBJP on Monday marked its foundation day with its supporters organising a bike rally in Dharavi area and flag hoisting at party office in south Mumbai. Pics/Shadab Khan... [Read More]
06 April,2026 06:30 PM ISTTwo new 15-car train rakes have arrived at the Virar carshed, boosting capacity on the Western Railway suburban network in Mumbai as it plans a total of 17 15-car services on Virar-Dahanu route, officials said. Pics/Special Arrangement by Rajendra B. Aklekar... [Read More]
06 April,2026 06:23 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Alappuzha on Monday ahead of the April 9 Kerala Assembly elections 2026, drawing strong public participation. PICS/X... [Read More]
06 April,2026 05:44 PM ISTIsrael struck Iran’s South Pars petrochemical complex in Assaluyeh, part of the world’s largest natural gas field shared with Qatar. Explosions were reported, and power supply to several petrochemical units was disrupted after infrastructure linked to the facility was targeted. South Pars is a critical component of Iran’s energy production and a major source of revenue. The strike comes amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and a proposed ceasefire framework between the United States and Iran.... [Read More]
06 April,2026 09:15 PM ISTUS-Iran backchannel talks are moving toward a two-stage peace framework, with a ceasefire first, followed by a final agreement within 15 to 20 days. The proposed settlement, tentatively dubbed the “Islamabad Accord,” includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear curbs, sanctions relief and release of frozen assets. However, Iran has rejected reopening the Strait of Hormuz during a temporary ceasefire, seeking guarantees against future US-Israel attacks before any major concession. The proposal is reportedly backed by Pakistan, China and the United States, with final in-person talks expected in Islamabad.... [Read More]
06 April,2026 08:39 PM ISTAmid Ukraine’s strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure, a strike hit the Bilorichenska coal mine in Russian-controlled Luhansk, damaging a power substation and leaving 41 miners trapped underground. The blast disrupted electricity supply critical for ventilation, lighting and lift access inside the mine. ... [Read More]
06 April,2026 08:39 PM ISTAmid the Iran war, calls are growing in Washington to invoke the 25th Amendment after US President Donald Trump issued profanity-filled threats against Iran’s energy infrastructure. Several lawmakers criticized the remarks and questioned whether Section 4 of the constitutional provision should be considered. The 25th Amendment allows the Vice President and Cabinet to declare a president unable to discharge duties, temporarily transferring power.... [Read More]
06 April,2026 08:38 PM ISTAvinash Tiwary on Laila Majnu’s Cult Return & Playing the Ultimate Villain in O`Romeo | Ep 23 From the heartbreak of Laila Majnu to the gritty madness of Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo, Avinash Tiwary has seen it all. In Episode 23 of Bombay Film Story, he sits down with Mayank Shekhar to map out his incredible journey. Avinash reveals the "Kashmir Café" story—the grassroots movement that turned a 2018 box-office struggle into a 2024/25 cult phenomenon. He also gives us a masterclass on playing a villain, explaining how his character Jalal in O’Romeo draws inspiration from legendary icons like Mogambo and Langda Tyagi. ... [Read More]
06 April,2026 08:20 PM ISTA rapidly escalating situation across the Middle East is now spilling beyond traditional conflict zones. A fire at Sharjah’s Khor Fakkan Port in the UAE, reportedly triggered by debris from an intercepted Iranian projectile, has left multiple foreign nationals injured, raising fresh concerns about the widening fallout of ongoing hostilities. Meanwhile, Israel’s port city of Haifa has come under intense and repeated missile fire, with over ten locations reportedly targeted. Rescue teams continue search operations as casualties mount, with confirmed deaths and several individuals still missing under the rubble. In Lebanon, deadly strikes have rocked Beirut’s Jnah area and Ain Saadeh, killing civilians and injuring dozens more.... [Read More]
06 April,2026 03:34 PM ISTTensions in the West Asia have reached a critical point after a series of deadly strikes rocked areas near Tehran, leaving at least 13 people dead and several others injured. A residential building was reportedly hit directly, while a separate explosion near Eslamshahr flattened another structure under mysterious circumstances. What makes the situation even more alarming is the lack of clarity around who carried out the attacks. With no official claim of responsibility, speculation is mounting over whether this marks a new phase in the ongoing regional conflict. Disturbingly, early reports suggest that children may be among the casualties, raising serious humanitarian concerns. WATCH... [Read More]
06 April,2026 01:27 PM ISTA viral video claiming to show Mojtaba Khamenei stepping into a high-tech military "war room" has set off a storm online, but is it real, or another case of AI-fueled misinformation? The clip, widely circulated across social media platforms, appears to feature Khamenei inside what looks like a sophisticated command center, with visuals that some users claim resemble Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility. The timing couldn’t be more sensitive, with tensions already running high between Iran, Israel and the United States. However, the bigger story may not be what’s in the video, but what’s missing. There has been no official confirmation from Iranian state media outlets like IRNA, IRIB or Tasnim. At the same time, major international organizations such as Reuters, BBC and CNN have not carried the footage, raising immediate red flags. WATCH... [Read More]
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