To strengthen the public healthcare system, Cama and Albless Hospital, Fort, on March 1, opened its palliative care centre (PCC) for cancer patients. Apart from this, the hospital has also planned to start providing brachytherapy, where cancer is treated by placing radioactive sources directly inside or near tumours, to ensure precise radiation treatment to the patients. No donors for sperm bank >> Despite being started in November last year, the hospital hasn't seen a single sperm donor in the last four months. The recently opened palliative care centre for patients in the cancer ward “If you donate sperm in a private hospital, you earn lakhs. We assume that since we do not pay the donors, no one is willing to donate sperm here,” said Palve. >> However, on the other hand, though one can earn Rs 25,000 per setting, the hospital has picked up four ova, four frozen embryos and has already successfully transferred one embryo. “We are now just waiting for the lady to give us the good news!” said Palve. What is brachytherapy? It is a type of radiation therapy where a small radioactive source is placed inside or near a tumour to deliver targeted radiation. It’s commonly used for cancers like cervical, prostate, and breast cancer The recently opened palliative care centre for patients in the cancer ward Types: HDR (high dose rate), LDR (low dose rate), and PDR (pulsed dose rate) Benefits: Precise radiation delivery, reduced side effects, and shorter treatment time Uses: Often used alone or with external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), according to Vice-Dean Tushar Palve Paid nursing home The hospital’s paid nursing home facility The hospital has earned at least Rs 48.6 lakh in the last three years since the paid nursing home facility began. “Its not that only the poor come to public hospitals. People who can make subsidised payments also visit the public hospitals. Also, especially after the pandemic, we observed that people demanded beds to be kept at a decent distance. Which is why we gave this idea a spin, and it worked wonders. Per day, the patients are charged R600 for the first seven days of admission and Rs 2000 from the eighth. Someone rarely needs admission for more than a week. But in any case, both rates are very well subsidised. There is no difference in the medical facilities in a regular ward and in this paid ward,” shared Palve. Palliative care centre >> Beds in PCC - 5>> Social health workers, consultants - 1 each>> Psychological counsellors - 1>> Physiotherapists - 1 (at least)>> Medicines - Morphine/Buprenorphine, other pain relieving medicine, laxatives, emollients, antiemetics, antiseptics, and dressing materials Cssd to begin next month Aiming at ensuring that no patients face infection problems during their treatment, the hospital is set to begin its own central sterile supply department from next month.The equipment procured:>> Washer, ultrasonic cleaner, drying cabinet, spray gun rinser, sterilisers (steam, flash), beat sealing machine, RO plant, automatic endoscope washer - 1 each>> Modular sterilisation wire basket - 20>> Instrument storage rack - 10
05 March,2026 09:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika GondhalekarWith concerns mounting over rising dropout rates in Marathi schools, nearly 200 teachers plan to protest against the state’s new teacher allotment policy at Azad Maidan on March 10. The group represents educators who have cleared key examinations such as TET, TAIT, and CTET but remain without employment. Schools at risk Representatives from the Shiv Unity Foundation say the new policy leaves schools with fewer than 20 students without any teacher allotment. For Std IX and X, this can mean a single teacher is forced to cover all subjects alone, putting learning at risk. Educators demand Balusha Mane, a professor and advocate with the group, warned, “If such policies persist, students may drop out or be exposed to social evils. Marathi schools must be preserved with policies that encourageenrollment.”
05 March,2026 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarFrustrated by recurring spikes in air pollution and what they call a lack of reliable data, residents of Chembur are now trying to build a citywide citizens’ coalition to track, question, and fight Mumbai’s air quality crisis. Armed with community sensors, complaint records, and pollution data, residents say the problem is no longer local but pan-Mumbai, with areas like Bandra, Santacruz, Deonar and Ghatkopar repeatedly appearing among the city’s worst pollution hotspots. A screenshot showing an AQI reading of 890 recorded by a community sensor in Chembur around 3 am, highlighting the sudden pollution spike residents say they have observed Residents of Sindhi Society Locality, a community of about 400 people, have already begun installing real-time AQI sensors outside homes, feeding neighbourhood data into a community monitoring platform. Their findings show sharp overnight pollution spikes, discrepancies with official readings and unexplained data gaps, raising questions about how pollution is measured and addressed in Mumbai. Hitesh Rupani; (right) Anil Talreja, residents of Sindhi Society Locality. Pics/By Special Arrangement “As Mumbaikars, we need a united front to talk about pollution,” said resident Hitesh Rupani. Residents say Chembur has grappled with this for over 40 years. On September 9, 2025, a foul smell from emissions allegedly linked to nearby RCF factories alarmed residents, said Anil Talreja, adding that repeated complaints and media reports later led the Bombay HC to take suo motu cognisance of city’s air quality through a PIL. Discrepancies found by the residents 1. Mismatch in AQI numbers between community sensors and official CPCB data.2. Frequent sudden fluctuations in pollution levels.3. Questionable readings at construction sites, including monitors displaying AQI “-1.”“How is AQI minus one even possible unless the monitor is faulty?” asked Rupani.“What is the use of mandatory display boards if the data itself is unreliable?” Complaints sent to authorities Senior citizen Anil Talreja says residents have repeatedly raised the issue with multiple agencies. Over 40 complaints filed with >> Ministry of Environment>> Maharashtra environment department>> Urban Development Department>> BMC and local ward office>> Central Pollution Control Board>> Maharashtra Pollution Control Board>> RCF>> Department of Fertilisers and Chemicals “I have asked simple questions such as,” Talreja said.1. “Make AQI data publicly available and accessible.”2. “Give citizens a list of government-approved AQI devices.”3. “Tell us where hyperlocal pollution data can be accessed.”“In response, we sometimes get internal notes, but no official answers,” Talreja said. “We have now started filing RTIs.” Possible pollution sources residents suspect Residents believe Chembur’s pollution may come from a mix of industrial and urban factors:>> RCF industrial units>> Deonar dumping ground>> Large construction sites>> Commercial bakeries Mumbai’s AQI WednesdayAQI 95 - Satisfactory TuesdayAQI 111 - Moderate>> Mumbai had six straight days of ‘Satisfactory’ air quality from February 25 to March 2, before pollution rose again on March 3, with carbon monoxide identified as the main pollutant. Chembur AQIWednesdayAQI 88 - SatisfactoryTuesdayAQI 128 - ModerateMain pollutant: PM2.5 >> Between February 25 and March 4, Chembur recorded seven days in ‘Good’ or ‘Satisfactory’ categories.Key daysFeb 27: AQI 40 - GoodFeb 28: AQI 49 - Good Mumbai’s worst pollution hotspots Top areas with high AQI readingsArea AQIChakala - Andheri East 130Deonar 127Ghatkopar 127BKC 120Malad West 118 How India calculates AQI PM10PM2.5Carbon monoxide (CO)Ozone (O3)Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)Sulfur dioxide (SO2)Ammonia (NH3)Lead (Pb)For AQI calculation, data for at least three pollutants must be available, including PM10 or PM2.5.India’s AQI formula considers 8 pollutants Example spikeTime Reading Monday, AQI 890 on community sensoraround3 am At the same time, the official CPCB Sameer app showed Pollutant Level CategoryPM10 261 PoorPM2.5 143 ModerateResidents say such spikes are often followed by early-morning coughing and breathing discomfort.
05 March,2026 09:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MSIn a calibrated move ahead of the Rajya Sabha biennial elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced four candidates from Maharashtra, reflecting a classic social combination. The party has nominated candidates to ensure community representation across key segments. Parth Pawar is set to file his nomination as the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) nominee. Pic/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI Meanwhile, within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), internal discussions have reportedly narrowed to senior NCP leader Sharad Pawar as the alliance’s likely sole candidate. The MVA, which had fielded four candidates earlier, can now put up only one due to reduced strength in the state legislature. In the Mahayuti camp, Parth Pawar is set to file his nomination as the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) nominee. BJP’s Maharashtra candidates Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State (right) BJP’s National General Secretary, Vinod Tawde Vinod Tawde Maratha communityRamdas Athawale Scheduled CasteMaya Chintaman Ivnate Scheduled TribeRamrao Wadkute Dhangar community Former Mayor of Nagpur, Mayatai Ivnate (right) Former Member of the Legislative Council, Ramrao Wadkute. Pic/X/@AshokChavan1958 Why elections?>> 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states going to polls>> 7 seats from Maharashtra>> Tenure of sitting members ending Poll Schedule>> Notification issued: February 26>> Last date for nominations: March 5>> Scrutiny: March 6>> Withdrawal deadline: March 9>> Voting (if required): March 16 Mahayuti seat sharing>> BJP – 4 candidates>> Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) – 1 seat>> NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) – 1 seat>> Parth Pawar is expected to contest Feb 26Day the Election Commission issued a notification for polls
05 March,2026 09:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said over 90 per cent of missing people reported in the state are traced, but 4-5 per cent cases remain untraced. Calling the issue serious, he told the Legislative Council that the government has set a target to raise the tracing rate to 96 per cent, adding that ideally, it should be 100 per cent; even a single missing case remaining untraced is not acceptable. Rising concern BJP MLC Niranjan Davkhare and Congress MLC Bhai Jagtap flagged rising missing and kidnapping cases, especially involving women and minors. Jagtap said while police efforts are commendable, the number of untraced cases remains a concern. Special drive Minister of State for Home (MoS) Pankaj Bhoyar claimed that the police are taking every step to trace the missing and have set up a special unit and have undertaken a drive to find these people. Monthly review Assuring the members of the House, Fadnavis said, “missing persons cases are reviewed monthly, with an ADG-rank woman officer monitoring them statewide”. The performance in tracing missing persons is also a key parameter while ranking police stations, and the five worst-performing police stations are reprimanded during review meetings. Key points Current tracing rate: Over 90%Untraced cases: 4-5%New tracing target: 96%Ideal goal: 100% resolutionMonthly review mechanism in place Numbers speak 2024Missing females: 45,662Traced: 30,877Missing minor girls: 11,316Traced minors: 8475 2025Missing females: 48,278Traced: 36,581Missing minor girls: 12,013Traced minors: 10,295
05 March,2026 08:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarAmid the growing unrest, Iranian-German actor Elnaaz Norouzi speaks exclusively with mid-day about the global turmoil, her stance on assassination, and the deep emotional impact of the conflict. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was reportedly assassinated on February 28 in a joint strike by the US and Israel, dramatically escalating tensions across West Asia. In response, Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US bases in the region, intensifying the crisis. Excerpts from the interview You recently mentioned how it is unsafe for you to go back to Iran...The freedom of speech never really existed in Iran, and that is why we have so many political prisoners in Iran as well. Thousands of innocent people have been imprisoned, tortured, and raped because they have spoken against the government. Women have almost no rights in Iran. You’re not allowed in stadiums, and a woman’s statement in court is half as worth of what a man says. Women aren’t allowed to travel without the husband’s permission, and one cannot ask for a divorce easily. Do you think the US-Israel strikes to eliminate Khamenei were fair?As an Iranian born in Iran, who has lived under his real leadership and has family and friends living under his leadership, I will tell you that a dictator has been taken out… a terrorist who has taken many people’s lives has been taken out… a person who has chanted and has made millions of Iranians chant death to America for 47 years has been taken out… a person who’s been building nuclear bombs in hiding. This is a big win for the whole world. The world doesn’t understand it, but we understand because we’ve lived with it and we know it. Unfortunately, people just look at it through one lens, and that is, “Oh, he was a religious leader”. But being a religious leader doesn’t make you right when you do wrong. What is your take on Iran being an Islamic-state vs a democracy debate?I receive a lot of death threats, and many people disagree with me, but that brings us back to freedom of speech and the idea of live and let live. That’s all the Iranian people are asking for. We want to live the way we choose, and we are okay with letting others live as they wish. The problem is that a narrow mindset is forcing everyone to follow one way of life. This is not against religion. I have many Muslim friends whom I love and respect. Everyone simply wants equal respect and the freedom to decide for themselves. Do you think women will feel free under Mojtaba Khamenei’s leadership?Mojtaba, the son of Ali Khamenei, is another person who was not elected by the Iranian people. He supports the same barbaric thoughts that his father had. Iranians would like to choose their leader. We don’t want supreme leaders and certainly not someone we haven’t chosen. In a democratic world in 2026, people of a country of over 90 million should be deciding for themselves, and they want the crown prince Reza Pahlavi back. Where do you think is the end to this conflict?The end of the wars in the Middle East will come with the end of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This regime has created unrest across the region by funding proxies like Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis with billions taken from Iran’s oil and tax money. Iranians don’t benefit from their own resources. When people protested against high gas prices in 2019, it was because wealth was being diverted to Hamas. So once you remove the Islamic Republic of Iran, this regime, the Ayatollahs, once you remove the clerics, there will be peace all over the Middle East because all the funding is going to be gone, and all of those terrorist groups will crumble because they’ll not have any resources.
05 March,2026 08:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Shruti SampatThe Solanki family in Kandivili is grappling with unimaginable grief after learning that their son, Dixit Amritlal Solanki, 33, was killed aboard the tanker MKD Vyom, allegedly struck by a missile on March 1 while carrying about 59,000 metric tonnes of gasoline. His death comes amid a series of attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which lies between Iran to the north and Oman and the UAE, that have left seafarers dead, missing and injured. The National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) has expressed “grave concern,” as two crew members remain missing from Skylight, another vessel, and tensions continue to rise across the vital shipping corridor. The location of the vessel MKD Vyom NUSI is coordinating with Indian embassies in Baghdad and Bandar Abbas for assistance and repatriation efforts. “All surviving crew from MKD Vyom have been safely disembarked in Oman, the fire extinguished, and the vessel stabilised with no reported pollution,” said an NUSI official. A young life lost Solanki joined the MT MKD Vyom tanker on December 10, 2025, serving as an oiler. He had been on board for 80 days when tragedy struck. The vessel departed Europe on February 8, and was heading to Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, when it was attacked. Solanki, was reported missing and later believed to have been killed in the explosion. Efforts are on to retrieve the body The remaining 21 crew members were rescued unharmed by MT SAND and are in Muscat completing the legal formalities for returning to the port of origin. The vessel remains adrift, according to NUSI General Secretary Milind Kandalgaonkar. NUSI is calling for... >> Maximum restraint by all parties, safe passage for commercial shipping, transparent international investigation, and support for affected seafarers and their kin Important facts >> Missile and projectile attacks on commercial vessels have left seafarers dead, missing, injured and stranded>> Two crew members are missing from the Palau-flagged tanker Skylight>> A crew member was killed aboard the Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker MKD Vyom.>> A seafarer reportedly died in Basra, Iraq, following a missile strike>> Four Indian seafarers are awaiting repatriation from Bandar Abbas, Iran>> Attacks took place in and around the Strait of Hormuz, off Muscat, Oman, near UAE waters, in Basra, Iraq, and in Bandar Abbas, Iran. ‘He had just resumed work after mourning loss of mum’ The Solanki residence in Mahavir Nagar, Kandivli West. Pic/Ranjeet Jadhav Neighbours of Dixit Solanki said they were pained to learn of his passing. The youth, who resided at MHB Colony in Mahavir Nagar, Kandivli West, had resumed duty on the ship after spending time in Mumbai and his home town following his mother’s death a few weeks ago, according to his neighbour, Sugandha Parab, 74. “He rejoined the vessel towards the end of last year. He was a quiet and good boy. He would often come to my house and talk to me,” said Parab, who has lived in the colony for over 40 years. Solanki is survived by his father and an elder sister. - Ranjeet Jadhav
05 March,2026 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonThe last spring With the threat of eviction and unabated construction looming, the last pink trumpet flowers bloom along the Eastern Express Highway in Vikhroli. Bird’s eye view here The seagulls take a break in the pool. Pics/Special Arrangement A recent visit to Bombay Presidency Radio Club (BPRC), Colaba was all about the sun, as temperatures are rising, sea views from the club and sailboats on the water. There is another ‘S’ to that too. Call it swim. The pool at the club was devoid of swimmers that afternoon, but these birds were swooping in and enjoying a dip. It made for a pleasant, picture-postcard sight as the city recently kicked back; relaxed and not-a-minute-to-spare Mumbaikars enjoyed the Holi holiday down time. As for the birds? While we have to spend lakhs for a club membership, waiting for memberships to open, these birds are life members for free, and in this way the avians score over homo sapiens. Tag, you’re it Decal stickers posted by artists in Germany and Delhi Having founded StickLit with designer Nidhin Kundathil in 2017, writer Manoj Pandey’s new initiative seeks to reclaim a small space for public art in the city. Titled Cancel Cult, it will soon see artists take the term ‘cancel’ and turn it into an artistic statement. “The project uses high-contrast minimalist decals to provoke thought on social accountability,” shared Pandey. “Cancel refers to the idea of cancelling your daily grind, and finding freedom, one step at a time,” he said. Keep your ears peeled. Humility personified Vijay Crishna. File Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi A CEO, traveller, and above all a thespian, the passing of Vijay Crishna at the age of 81 on Tuesday cast a pall over the Godrej family, and Mumbai’s performing arts community. A colossal presence on stage, Lillete Dubey described him as, “One of our finest stage actors.” Vijay Crishna (standing, behind) and Lillete Dubey in a scene from the play, Dance Like A Man. Pic Courtesy/@lilletedubeyofficial The director shared stage with the former CEO of Godrej Lawkim Motors on plays like Sammy, and more memorably, Dance Like A Man. “A naturally gifted actor, and a wonderful human being. He had a lot of humility and charm. Crishna was the first name that everyone suggested when I was casting in 1997. It is a deeply felt loss for the family, and Indian theatre,” she shared with this diarist. May I have this dance? Whoever said proms were just for young people? On March 22, Walkabout Active Agers invited people in the 55-plus age group to Bandra’s Pioneer Hall for its first Senior Ball/Prom Night. A chic senior walks the runway. Pic courtesy/Walkabout Active Founder and CEO Deval Delivala told this diarist, “The evening revisits the delight of dressing up, dancing freely and singing along to iconic retro hits.”
05 March,2026 08:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-dayWhat was expected to be a smooth return trip from a vacation in the United States turned into a tense ordeal for a Mumbai family caught in the airspace disruption triggered by the ongoing West Asian conflict. Siddartha Mukerjee, his wife Aysha, and daughter Anika had left India for the US on February 14 and were to depart from there on February 27. Their return itinerary included a journey from Hawaii to Seattle, Washington, followed by a Qatar Airways flight to Doha, from where they were to fly to Mumbai. A protest against the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, in Istanbul, Turkey, on March 1. The family’s flight to Doha, Qatar was diverted to the Turkish capital on February 28 and they managed to fly to Delhi via Uzbekistan three days later. PIC/AP/PTI Mid-Air Annoncement According to Mukerjee, nearly three hours before landing in Doha, the captain announced mid-air that the flight could not proceed due to the conflict and would be diverted to Istanbul, Turkey. The aircraft landed in the city around 3 pm local time, and passengers were made to wait inside for nearly six hours before being allowed to disembark Visa Expenses As Indian passport holders require visas to enter the country, which straddles Europe and Asia, the family and other Indian passengers had to apply for online visas costing 50 dollars per person.With nearly seven diverted flights and close to 2000 passengers stranded, the situation was chaotic. Time in Turkey (From left) Siddartha Mukerjee with his wife, Aysha, and daughter, Anika. Pics/By Special Arrangement Mukerjee said everyone was scared and the only thing on their mind was reaching their destinations. He also praised the airline as it arranged hotel accommodation in the city. Receiving no clarity and their Doha flight eventually cancelled, the family decided to book alternative tickets. The Return After securing expensive last-minute tickets to Delhi via Tashkent, they flew from Istanbul on March 2, transited through Uzbekistan and Delhi, and reached Mumbai on a domestic Air India flight. The family spent nearly Rs 85,000 to Rs 90,000 per ticket for the new international route, in addition to visa fees and other expenses, taking their out-of-pocket expenditure to around Rs 4 lakh. Timeline of family’s ordeal Feb 14: The Mukerjees depart from India to vacation in United States Feb 26: They leave Hawaii for Seattle as part of their return journey Feb 27: (4 am, local time): They arrive in Seattle Feb 27: (4 pm, local time): They board flight to Doha, Qatar Feb 28: The flight is diverted to Istanbul, and the plane lands around 3 pm local time Feb 28: (night): After nearly spending six hours inside aircraft, passengers deboard. Family applies for Turkish e-visa Mar 1:(early hours): Airline arranges hotel stay in Istanbul; no clarity on departure Mar 1: Doha flight is officially cancelled; family begins exploring alternative routes via travel agent Mar 2: They fly to Tashkent, Uzbekistan Mar 3: (5 am): The family arrives in New Delhi; later, they take a domestic flight to Mumbai
05 March,2026 08:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavA total of 84 university students from Pune, and more than 20 senior citizens who were stranded in Dubai, have been brought back to Mumbai on a chartered flight. According to the passengers, the flight was arranged by the Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Indians stranded in Dubai arrive in Mumbai. PICS/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The students from Indira University, Pune, left for Dubai on February 23 and were scheduled to return on March 1. However, their flight was cancelled and they were brought back on the special flight on Tuesday. Voices Khushi Badera, University studentIt was a stressful situation but our college took good care of us. They provided good quality food and arranged a chartered flight as soon as possible. The on-ground situation of Dubai was a little stressful, but after we felt safe we enjoyed our stay there. We were staying in a hotel and were not allowed to go out much. It was the greatest feeling when we boarded the flight for India… words can’t describe it.Kanan Shah, University studentWe were in Dubai on an educational tour and had no idea that this situation was about to unfold, leaving us in a shock. We and our parents too were worried about the same question… how we would return to India? We were constantly scanning the sky there to check whether there is anything… maybe an intercepted missile or a plane. (From left) Keshav Vekhande with his wife and sister-in-law Keshav Vekhande, Senior citizenMy wife, my sister-in-law and her husband, and I were stranded there with no flights back. We reached out to our Deputy CM Eknath Shinde for help, and we were put on this special flight the very next day. Sanyukth M, University studentWe were in Dubai for our annual college industrial visit. We were there for over a week. Our flight was supposed to depart on the morning of March 1 (Sunday), but it was cancelled due to the war situation. Our parents were very worried. We felt safe after we.
05 March,2026 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Sarthak MehtaDo you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for March 5. Aries March 21 – April 20A message in the afternoon requires a change of plans. A neighbour is instrumental in making new connections.Cosmic tip: Wisdom helps navigate this karmic cycle. TaurusApril 21 – May 20Today favours interviews and negotiations, but do prepare well for them. A karmic cycle of relocation begins.Cosmic tip: Maintain a content mindset as this helps function better, steering life in the right direction. GeminiMay 21 – June 21Having some inkling about what’s happening at a deeper level is still a shock when certain plans are stumbled upon by chance.Cosmic tip: Make annoyance clear. You don’t like underhand games. Cancer June 22 – July 23All’s well that ends well; but, this karmic cycle of being tried by the universe with tough times are also learning lessons. Cosmic tip: Prepare yourself to be at the centre of good times. Leo July 24 - Aug 23Concentrate on the present moment; this way there’s no misplacing of things that annoy. Cosmic tip: Consider events that placed you in the present circumstances before deciding how to deal with them. Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23Being a karmic bond is why, no matter what happens, you both remain cemented together in a soulmate connection. Cosmic tip: Trust instincts to light the way forward. Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22Newly married Librans consider themselves very lucky to have found such a wonderful spouse. Be practical about professional decisions. Cosmic tip: Don’t be hasty in agreeing to become a business partner. Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22Keeping up with a fast-moving flow of recent events is slightly bewildering, but continue having patience and faith. Delayed payments come.Cosmic tip: Make time for a hobby to soothe the mind. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22A positive karmic cycle begins for self-employed professionals. News about a meeting held last week is good. Cosmic tip: Accept people as they are. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20Having legal documents drawn up may take time, so waiting patiently is best.Cosmic tip: Accept people as they appear to be, after-all, you are only helping out for the moment. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19Work feels infinitely tedious and with no end in sight. An interesting karmic cycle begins after 2 pm. Cosmic tip: Have data and figures ready and printed before the meeting. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20A karmic cycle of meeting your soulmate begins. Stay away from energy and luck vampires. Cosmic tip: Think, which narration sounds plausible and truthful (if it’s that important for you).
05 March,2026 03:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseADVERTISEMENT
