A Thackeray rally revives an old slogan, triggers fresh BJP backlash, and drags clothing, sweets, and identity politics into the January 15 BMC election cauldron
13 January,2026 07:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
According to the students of Vivek Vidyalaya Junior College in Goregaon, they were not allowed to wear a burqa despite repeated requests, though the institute permitted a headscarf. After the protest and a letter submitted by students, the college issued a detailed statement denying the allegations
04 December,2025 09:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Aditi Alurkar
A code of conduct sent to students stated that any appropriate Indian or Western outfit is allowed, but “clothing that reveals religion or shows cultural disparity is prohibited
02 December,2025 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi Alurkar
Devotees at a Chembur temple were shocked to find the idol of Goddess Kali dressed as Mother Mary, prompting a police complaint. A priest, who claimed he dressed the idol based on a dream, was arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
26 November,2025 10:40 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIADVERTISEMENT
