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Some musings on music, as it were…

Some musings on music, as it were…

An ode to the indefatigable bathroom singer; wrote this, as usual, while crappily humming an ear-worm in my head, under my breath!

Railway rage cannot be ignored any longer

The shocking incident happened over a relatively “minor” dispute while alighting from a moving local train.

28 January,2026 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial

Demand for vintage car museum seems justified

It will be excellent if a museum comes up and gives the public an opportunity to see these cars at any time at their convenience

26 January,2026 07:46 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial

Holding us all to ransom

The possibility of delivery workers going on strike again should be a warning that we need more apps that can bring products to consumers faster than ever

26 January,2026 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira

Arre re Rahman

You scored masterpieces from Mani Ratnam’s trilogy to Taal, to Maa Tujhe Salaam to Rockstar to Chaiya Chaiya and Vande Matraram, and Sir Andrew Webber’s Bombay Dreams and Slumdog Millionaire

25 January,2026 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha

The crisis at the heart of politics

Parties seem to be focusing on increasing their numbers, with prolonged political games breaking out over power and positions, instead of stable governance being provided to the masses

24 January,2026 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar

Pay heed to concerns about quarrying in forests

An environmentalist has complained about this to a number of officials. The complaint letter has alleged that massive deforestation, hill cutting, and quarrying are taking place inside the Sawantwadi-Dodamarg wildlife corridor

24 January,2026 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial

Did my friend like my post?

Do we crave validation from our friends and colleagues on our social media more than we should? And do we really resent it if our friends are “influencers”?

23 January,2026 06:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray Banan

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A cleared patch of forest land near Kolzar village (right) an access path created by felling trees. PICS/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Pay heed to concerns about quarrying in forests

An environmentalist has complained about this to a number of officials. The complaint letter has alleged that massive deforestation, hill cutting, and quarrying are taking place inside the Sawantwadi-Dodamarg wildlife corridor

24 January,2026 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Even as I gather more followers and have them share my opinions, and sometimes even seek them out, seeing that “heart”, or comment or share by a family member, friend, or colleague means a lot. Representation Illustration/istock

Did my friend like my post?

Do we crave validation from our friends and colleagues on our social media more than we should? And do we really resent it if our friends are “influencers”?

23 January,2026 06:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray Banan
Mumbai Police constables conduct a march past at Dhobi Talao prior to the BMC elections. FILE PIC/ATUL KAMBLE

Look into pay-related complaints of police personnel

Police personnel who risk their lives to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections are valued at just Rs 500 said a spokesperson, adding that every police officer, employee and home guard deployed for election duty should be paid a minimum allowance of Rs 5000

23 January,2026 06:51 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Michael Bracewell, who led New Zealand to their maiden ODI series win in India. PIC/GETTY IMAGES

Family matter and more

NZ’s ODI captain Michael has made his famous Bracewell family proud with a series win on Indian soil, an achievement which puts him on a stage that includes the likes of Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, and Imran Khan

22 January,2026 10:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
Children and parents attend Stories By The Lake, held at Hiranandani Gardens, Powai. Pic/Fiona Fernandez

When books break boundaries

Two distinctly different scenarios featuring young readers in two far-off corners of the city, sprung up pleasant surprises and reiterated how the written word can weave its magic in marvellous ways

22 January,2026 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
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