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BMC only 29 percent short of vaxxing Mumbai

While vaccine shortage is no longer a concern, officials say lack of turnout is... [Read More]

28 November,2021 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Chetna Sadadekar

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Powai underground tunnel work to begin soon

BMC’s tenders to dismantle boring machine stuck since 2019, remove it and build rest of 4.4-km tunnel gets eight responses... [Read More]

26 November,2021 08:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Chetna Sadadekar

Soon, you can park your car at a mall at night in Mumbai

As part of Mumbai Parking Authority’s City Car Pool initiative, eight city malls agree to accommodate outside vehicles between 11 pm and 8 am, though they will be charging for this facility... [Read More]

26 November,2021 08:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Chetna Sadadekar

Mumbai: Zero Covid-19 infections in second wave brings hope to Dharavi

One of the largest slums in Asia has seen 37 days of zero infections since the second wave, against four days in 2020; vaccination, strong immunity and efforts by NGOs attributed to the record... [Read More]

15 November,2021 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Chetna Sadadekar

What’s in store for Mumbai's gardens?

BMC still undecided over Rs 45-crore tender for garden maintenance as bids are around 36 per cent below the estimate; the earlier tender was scrapped after low bids, raising concerns about quality of work... [Read More]

12 November,2021 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Chetna Sadadekar

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Viral Photos Of The Week: SRK's 'Pathaan' welcomed with pan-India celebration

One of India`s biggest superstar, Shah Rukh Khan, returned to the big screen after four long years. His arrival to the screens with the actioner Pathaan was noting short of a festival in India. Fans of the actor thronged to the cinema halls as early a 6 am on January 25 to catch the first day first show of the film directed by Siddharth Anand. Here are a few glimpses of fans turned a film release into a pan-India festival. (All Photos/ Twitter handle of SRK Universe)... [Read More]

29 January,2023 12:54 PM IST

In Photos: Mumbai's CSMT, Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi illuminated in tricolour

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai were among the other prominent structures in the city that were illuminated in tricolour on the eve of Republic Day celebrations. In Delhi, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Supreme Court of India and the Raisina Hills were also seen illuminated in tricolour on January 25. Pics/PTI.... [Read More]

25 January,2023 11:26 PM IST

Chunky Panday and Bhavana Pandey celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary

Bollywood`s very own Chunky Panday is celebrating the ‘silver jubilee’ of his marriage with Bhavna Pandey. On this grand occasion, their darling daughter Ananya Panday took to social media and shared a few unseen pictures of the ‘golden couple’.... [Read More]

17 January,2023 06:31 PM IST

Ravie Dubey’s shocking transformation in 'Farradday'

Besides being an excellent actor, Ravie Dubey also excels in transformations. Testimony to this is the fact that he had donned as many as 11 different avatars for his webseries ‘Matsya Kaand’. If that wasn’t enough, he had even lost 12 kgs in 25 days in order to get into the ‘skin of the character’. This time round, Ravie Dubey is all set to shock the audience once again with his transformation for his upcoming film ‘Farradday’... [Read More]

13 January,2023 09:07 PM IST

IN PICS: The many shades of Hrithik Roshan

Hrithik Roshan entered the Hindi movie industry as a leading actor at the turn of the 21st century. He featured as a child actor in the 1980s in a couple of his father Rakesh Roshan`s films. Often regarded as the last of the superstars, Hrithik has entertained the audience with his performance onscreen. While the actor is known for his Greek God-like looks and smooth dance skills, what often goes unnoticed is his choice of characters on screen. The actor does not do multiple films a year, but has always been experimenting with his characters on screen. Not the one to have been stereotyped on screen in his two decade long career, Hrithik has played some very distinct characters. In his 20-year-long career, the actor has worked in over 25 films and has played a varied set of characters. Today, as he turns a year older we look back at some of his characters that left a mark on the audience. ... [Read More]

10 January,2023 01:47 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant injured in car crash in Uttarakhand

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant suffered multiple injuries as his car collided with a road divider on the Delhi-Dehradun highway, on Friday. The 25-year-old, who was going to his home in Roorkee, was taken to a local hospital. He suffered injuries on his head, back and feet (PTI)... [Read More]

30 December,2022 02:23 PM IST

In Pics: Taimur, Aaradhya and others at Riteish, Genelia's son Riaan's party

On November 25, Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh`s son Riaan turned a year older. Riaan, the firstborn of the couple was born in November 2014. On Saturday, the couple hosted a birthday party for their son which was attended by several celebrity star kids. (All Photos/ Yogen Shah)... [Read More]

27 November,2022 01:17 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Indonesia quake kills 252; homes, buildings, roads left in rubble

The quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). It also caused panic in the greater Jakarta area, about a three hour-drive away, where high-rises swayed and some people were evacuated. Pics/PTI... [Read More]

22 November,2022 02:14 PM IST

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Ranveer Singh, Rohit Shetty & Others At The Grand Finale Of Khatron Ke Khiladi

Many famous celebrities from Bollywood & television industries were spotted at Grand Finale Of Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 12. Stars like Ranveer Singh, Rohit Shetty, Pooja Hegde, Rubina Dilaik, Jannat Zubair, Chetna Pandey, Aneri Vajani & many more graced the show... [Read More]

26 September,2022 10:04 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar Responds To US F-16 Package For Pakist

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on September 25 raised questions about the "merits" of the US-Pakistan relationship and a relationship with Islamabad that has not served the `American Interest`. He was addressing an event organised by the Indian American Community in Washington. "It’s a relationship that has neither ended up serving Pakistan well nor serving the American interests," Jaishankar said at an event organized by the Indian American community in Washington. Dr Jaishankar made this remark after the External Affairs Minister was questioned by one of the audiences on the US decision on the F-16 package for Pakistan.... [Read More]

26 September,2022 02:05 PM IST | Mumbai

India to become $30 trillion economy in next 30 years, said Piyush Goyal

According to Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, India is on track to become a $30 trillion economy in the next 30 years by its robust GDP growth. During the Luncheon interaction with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), he said, "India has undergone game-changing economic reforms. There is renewed enthusiasm to expand the frontiers of economic activity. Growth rates in India suggest we are on course to become a $30 trillion economy in 30 years.” The Union Minister is on an official visit to the United States where he will attend the first Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) ministerial meeting.... [Read More]

06 September,2022 03:09 PM IST

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav | Maha's first 1.25 KM unbroken tricolor flag yatra

On the occasion of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Maharashtra`s first 1.25 KM unbroken tricolor flag yatra from Malad to Borivali at SV road in Mumbai on 14/08/2022. The 1.25 KM mass tricolor flag yatra with the contribution of over 5000 swimmers and 10000 hands of citizens, Under the guidance of MLA Yogesh Sagar has been planned. Also, present MP Gopal Shetty and MLA Sunil Rane.... [Read More]

14 August,2022 10:10 PM IST | Mumbai

Bobby Deol And Kajol Celebrate 25 Years Of Gupt: The Hidden Truth

Bobby Deol and Kajol-starrer Gupt: The Hidden Truth has completed 25 years, The actors, who were seen together in their film Gupt: The Hidden Truth, attended a special screening to celebrate their movie completing 25 years. Kajol and Bobby were seen in high spirits as they joked with each other and interacted with fans at the event.... [Read More]

10 July,2022 10:01 PM IST | mumbai

At least 13 were killed in a cloudburst near Amarnath cave

At least 13 people died and 40 were reported missing after a major cloudburst at the Amarnath cave area was reported at around 5.30 pm. Rescue operations are underway by NDRF, SDRF, and other associated agencies. The gushing waters hit the base camp outside the shrine, damaging 25 tents and three community kitchens where the pilgrims are served food, they said.... [Read More]

08 July,2022 07:14 PM IST | Mumbai

Contestants of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' leave for Cape Town, South Africa

The daredevil contestants of `Khatron Ke Khiladi` were spotted at the airport as they left for Cape Town, South Africa for the show`s shoot. Sriti Jha, Rubina Dilaik, Pratik Sehajpal, Shivangi Joshi, Nishant Bhat, Chetna Pande, Rajiv Adatia, Tushar Kalia, Erika Packard, Mr. Faisu aka Faisal Shaikh, Aneri Vajani and Jannat Zubair Rahmani were spotted at Mumbai airport. ... [Read More]

28 May,2022 10:08 PM IST | mumbai

Pratik Sehajpal And Nishant Bhat On Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 | Exclusive Interview

Pratik Sehajpal and Nishant Bhat get in an exclusive conversation with mid-day.com about Khatron Ke Khiladi 12. They discuss competition, fear, host Rohit Shetty and much more!... [Read More]

27 May,2022 04:50 PM IST | Mumbai

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