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Fiona Fernandez

Fiona Fernandez

Features Editor, The Guide Twitter: @bombayana

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Open-and-shut case for city kids

Open-and-shut case for city kids

Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora discuss the lack of safe, open public spaces, especially for its children who continue to be denied of such basic facilities... [Read More]

17 February,2026 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
Travel safe, Hugh Gantzer

Travel safe, Hugh Gantzer

With the recent passing of the writer, the curtains come down on the lives of India’s decorated chronicler couple who made wanderlust cool, well before Instagrammers called the shots... [Read More]

10 February,2026 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
Here's why you need to check out these three books

Here's why you need to check out these three books

Lit-start your week... [Read More]

09 February,2026 09:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
CSMVS exhibition bridges ancient civilisations with modern curation

CSMVS exhibition bridges ancient civilisations with modern curation

The rotunda of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) offers visitors an evocative glimpse into the Harappan civilisation through a replica tableau of Dholavira, setting the tone for the expansive Networks of the Past gallery. The exhibition connects ancient worlds — from Egypt and Mesopotamia to Persia, the Mediterranean and China ... [Read More]

07 February,2026 02:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
Raghujiraje Angre: ‘Kanhoji had the vision to safeguard our coast’

Raghujiraje Angre: ‘Kanhoji had the vision to safeguard our coast’

On a recent visit to Mumbai for an exhibition on naval artillery and warfare, the ninth generation descendant of Kanhoji Angre retraces his family’s links with Maharashtra’s maritime history... [Read More]

04 February,2026 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
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Spotted in the city: Salman Khan and family, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and more

Spotted in the city: Salman Khan and family, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and more

Spotted 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]

17 February,2026 09:32 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Rashmika Mandanna, Anushka-Virat and more

Spotted in the city: Rashmika Mandanna, Anushka-Virat and more

Spotted 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]

16 February,2026 09:58 PM IST
IN PICS: Bandra residents oppose plan for LED hoardings at Carter Road promenade

IN PICS: Bandra residents oppose plan for LED hoardings at Carter Road promenade

Residents of Bandra on Saturday staged a protest at the Carter Road promenade opposing a proposal to install 35 LED commercial hoardings along the popular seafront stretch. Pics/Special Arrangement... [Read More]

15 February,2026 04:06 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Vicky Kaushal, Nora Fatehi, Akshay Kumar and more

Spotted in the city: Vicky Kaushal, Nora Fatehi, Akshay Kumar and more

Spotted 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]

07 February,2026 10:21 PM IST
In Photos: Conservative populist Laura Fernandez wins Costa Rican presidency

In Photos: Conservative populist Laura Fernandez wins Costa Rican presidency

Conservative populist Laura Fernandez won Costa Rica`s presidency, promising to continue the aggressive reorienting of the Central American nation`s politics started by her political sponsor, outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]

03 February,2026 11:38 AM IST
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
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Trump Sets 10-15 Day Deadline for Iran Nuclear Deal as Tensions Escalate

Trump Sets 10-15 Day Deadline for Iran Nuclear Deal as Tensions Escalate

Donald Trump delivered a stark warning while addressing global security concerns at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., announcing a critical 10 to 15-day deadline for Iran to demonstrate its commitment to abandoning nuclear weapons ambitions. Speaking with urgency, Trump made it clear that diplomacy remains the preferred path, but not the only option. The president emphasized that failure to reach an agreement could result in severe consequences, reinforcing that military action remains firmly on the table. The warning came as US forces increased readiness across the Middle East, signaling a decisive shift in pressure tactics. WATCH ... [Read More]

20 February,2026 12:59 PM IST
USS ford beacon activated, America’s largest warship moves past morocco

USS ford beacon activated, America’s largest warship moves past morocco

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest aircraft carrier in the US fleet, has activated its public tracking beacon and is now approaching the Strait of Gibraltar as part of a major military redeployment toward the Middle East. With destroyers, stealth fighters, and long-range strike systems accompanying it, the carrier could soon join another US strike group already operating near Iran. ... [Read More]

19 February,2026 01:50 AM IST
USS Ford heads to Iran’s doorstep amid Trump’s

USS Ford heads to Iran’s doorstep amid Trump’s "traumatic" ultimatum

 In the heart of the Mediterranean and now shifting toward the Persian Gulf, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is on the move. As of February 13, 2026, the Pentagon has officially ordered this nuclear-powered titan to the Middle East, a decision that significantly escalates the American military footprint in an already volatile region as President Trump issues the 30-day ultimatum regarding Iran`s nuclear program  ... [Read More]

13 February,2026 01:03 AM IST
Iran-US standoff begins: U.S. Navy shoots down drone in Arabian Sea

Iran-US standoff begins: U.S. Navy shoots down drone in Arabian Sea

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Tuesday that a U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea. The engagement occurred approximately 500 miles from the southern coast of Iran as the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).... [Read More]

04 February,2026 06:12 PM IST
Khamenei plans escape to Russia as 35 killed in Iran protests

Khamenei plans escape to Russia as 35 killed in Iran protests

Iran is facing its most serious internal crisis in decades as nationwide protests turn deadly and pressure mounts on the ruling regime. At least dozens have been killed and more than a thousand detained as demonstrations spread across hundreds of locations, fueled by economic anger and political repression. Intelligence reports now claim Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has prepared a contingency plan to flee to Russia if security forces fail, defect, or lose control of the streets.  ... [Read More]

06 January,2026 08:00 PM IST
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 07:30 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
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