Few know that the formidable design of Vasai Fort traces its roots to Renaissance master Michelangelo. The fort’s thick, angled bastions followed the Trace Italienne style he pioneered in Florence, helping it withstand heavy Maratha cannon fire during the historic Battle of Vasai in 1739
13 January,2026 10:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
Seizure made at 12.35 pm during intensified election monitoring; 27 surveillance teams deployed across city to curb poll violations
10 January,2026 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Amarjeet Singh
During the block period, Down slow services leaving CSMT Mumbai between 10.48 am and 3.45 pm will be diverted onto the Down fast line between CSMT and Vidyavihar
09 January,2026 06:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Workshops in Mulshi trace a rare Arabica bean’s journey from African origins to a Western Ghats forest farm, celebrating a century-old family legacy in coffee cultivation. The unlikely connection dates back to 1923, when Paranjpe’s great-grandfather Haribhau brought home Kenyan-origin seeds sourced from his travels
09 January,2026 09:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish KambleADVERTISEMENT
