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 GopinathSamantha Ruth Prabhu may have headed to work soon after tying the knot with director Raj Nidimoru on December 1, 2025. However, the couple made sure to take time out and head for a quiet and peaceful honeymoon. Samantha took to Instagram to share glimpses of the couple`s honeymoon in Lisbon, Portugal. From indulging in scrumptious breakfasts to visiting ancient and iconic monuments, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru`s Portugal honeymoon was all about love and peace.... [Read More]
30 December,2025 10:18 PM ISTThe Mumbai Police have stepped up security arrangements as preparations begin for New Year 2026 celebrations across the city. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
30 December,2025 09:52 PM ISTRashmika Mandanna seems to be in vacation mode. After a brief Sri Lankan vacation a few days ago, the actress was now seen holidaying in Rome. She took to social media to share a slew of photos and videos from her latest outing, and it was all about doing touristy things. From dancing outside scenic locations to indulging in local desserts, here`s a glimpse of Rashmika Mandanna`s Rome holiday with her friends.... [Read More]
30 December,2025 09:20 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]
30 December,2025 08:53 PM ISTMumbai was enveloped in a layer of smog and haze on Tuesday evening. The city’s air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 137, according to the Centre’s SAMEER app (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)... [Read More]
30 December,2025 08:41 PM ISTIn the fifth women`s T20I match against Sri Lanka, Team India posted a total of 175 runs. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: BCCI/X/File Pic)... [Read More]
30 December,2025 08:49 PM ISTFormer Bangladesh Prime Minister (PM) Khaleda Zia, the longtime chief of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a three-time prime minister, died on Tuesday in Dhaka after a prolonged illness. She was 80. In a televised address to the nation, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced a three-day state mourning and a one-day general holiday (PICS/AFP, TEXT/PTI and ANI)... [Read More]
30 December,2025 08:11 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 ISTA powerful winter storm is slamming large parts of the United States, bringing heavy snow, damaging winds, and dangerously cold temperatures across the Great Lakes, Midwest, and Northeast. Forecasters say the system rapidly intensifies to bomb cyclone strength, triggering widespread power outages and treacherous travel conditions.... [Read More]
31 December,2025 01:12 AM ISTRussia has released official video confirming the deployment of its nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile system in Belarus. Moscow says the missile has now entered active military service, placing much of Europe within potential striking distance.... [Read More]
31 December,2025 01:11 AM ISTYemen has declared a nationwide emergency after a sharp escalation in tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. President Rashad al-Alimi ordered UAE forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, cancelling a key defence agreement between the two allies.... [Read More]
30 December,2025 01:11 AM ISTRussia has accused Ukraine of launching a massive drone attack near one of President Vladimir Putin’s state residences, but the Kremlin has refused to release any evidence supporting the claim. Moscow says all drones were intercepted and warns its stance in peace negotiations will now harden. ... [Read More]
30 December,2025 01:10 AM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin alleges a Ukrainian drone attack on his Novgorod residence, sending shockwaves across global political circles. U.S. President Trump reacts sharply to the claims, expressing anger while questioning the authenticity of the reported strike. The early-morning alert from Putin has intensified the atmosphere at Mar-a-Lago, highlighting rising tensions between the world’s superpowers. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses the alleged strike as a fabricated narrative, challenging Russia’s account of ninety-one drones launched toward Novgorod. WATCH ... [Read More]
30 December,2025 07:55 PM ISTA 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 07:30 PM ISTTrump’s latest public appearances have reignited a storm of speculation after fresh footage revealed recurring bruising and discoloration on both of his hands, sparking questions the White House is struggling to quiet. What began as a simple Christmas Eve sighting has now developed into a full-scale online debate as viewers compare events, zoom in on photos and question why the marks seem to appear, vanish and reappear. Across multiple appearances, Trump has been seen using makeup and even bandages to mask the bruising. While officials continue insisting it’s all the result of “firm handshakes,” that explanation is now facing intense skepticism as new clips. WATCH ... [Read More]
29 December,2025 07:06 PM ISTTensions flare at Mar-a-Lago as Trump confronts a reporter while Ukrainian Zelenskyy watches in silence. This high-stakes encounter comes as Zelenskyy arrives in Florida for critical peace talks with top U.S. officials amid renewed Russian strikes on Kyiv, escalating pressure on Europe to secure a lasting security agreement. During the tense press moment, Trump branded a question on Ukraine security guarantees as “dumb,” asserting that a robust security framework is still being negotiated with European allies. WATCH ... [Read More]
29 December,2025 07:03 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
