Did you know, that the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Colaba is even older than the Gateway of India? Have you ever wondered, why is the Elephanta Caves called so? This World Heritage Day 2024, get ready to explore Mumbai’s heritage like never before. The Colaba area of Mumbai holds a treasure of history with remarkable monuments and structures that narrate the tale of Mumbai’s glorious past. Among them, Mumbai’s Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel stand as majestic landmarks bridging Mumbai’s modern present to its hair-raising history. In this series of Mid-day Xplore, Mid-day's journalist Katyayani Kapoor explores Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel with the founder of Mumbai Heritage Tours - Pranav Damle who gives a peek into the untold and rare history of South Mumbai's remarkable heritage honouring the heritage of Mumbai this World Heritage Day.
17 April,2024 09:00 PM IST
In a significant stride towards the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor, National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has marked a major breakthrough with another engineering marvel. On October 05, NHSRCL successfully completed the first mountain tunnel for the corridor in just 10 months. This mountain tunnel is about 1 km from Jaroli village in Umbergaon taluka of Valsad district of Gujarat. The mountain tunnel has enhanced the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project towards its anticipated completion.
06 October,2023 11:09 AM IST
Heavy rainfall was witnessed in several areas of Mumbai on July 19. The India Metrological Department has issued a Red Alert for Palghar and Raigad districts. Also, an Orange Alert has been issued for Thane, Mumbai and Ratnagiri. Heavy showers resulted in flooding at Rasayani police station in Raigad district on Wednesday morning, hampering the work,Due to the downpour, a flood-like situation was witnessed in parts of the district. Meanwhile, Raigad District Collector Yogesh Mhase announced a holiday for all schools and colleges in the district today in view of heavy rains.
19 July,2023 04:38 PM IST | Mumbai
If you visit a vegetable market these days, the rising prices of tomatoes and all sorts of vegetables will burn a hole in your pocket. Experts have said that rising heat, and untimely, and heavy rains are some of the reasons for the price hike. Until when will this hike continue? No one knows. The uncertainty and constant hike have caused angst amongst customers and buyers. Let us take a troll through Dadar wholesale vegetable market and residential vegetable markers to understand how people are negotiating the ever-increasing vegetable price hike.
17 July,2023 03:34 PM IST | Mumbai
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued an orange alert for heavy rains in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. While a yellow alert has been issued for Mumbai on June 29 and 30. As per the Regional Meteorological Centre, the island city, eastern and western suburbs received 12.44 mm, 42.41 mm and 40.46 mm of rainfall respectively between 8 am to 12 noon on Wednesday. In the last 24 hours, there were 26 incidents of tree fall, 15 short-circuits, and five incidents of collapse/partial collapse of houses in Mumbai, as per the civic body. There was no report of any major water-logging in low-lying areas, officials of the BMC informed. Suburban trains on the Central Railway and Western Railway routes were running normally, though they were delayed by a few minutes, informed railway officials. Andheri subway was flooded because of heavy downpour but traffic was running smoothly soon and there was no major waterlogging. IMD scientist Soma Sen said, "The monsoon is active currently with its rapid advancement in the last 4-5 days. Leaving some parts of northwest India, the monsoon has impacted almost the entire country. Entire Gujarat and south-east Rajasthan have been covered by the monsoon. In the next two days, it is expected that south Punjab, Haryana and the remaining parts of Rajasthan will be covered."
28 June,2023 03:43 PM IST | Mumbai
At least nine cars were badly damaged after a huge tree in a residential building collapsed on them in Mumbai on Saturday morning. The incident happened in Mumbai's Malabar Hill area inside Geetanjali building. Besides cars, a boundary wall of the society was damaged too. Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) rushed to the spot. Further details awaited. Meanwhile, the IMD on Saturday issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra in the next 4-5 days. As per the weather update issued by IMD at 10 am, light to moderate spells of rain are very likely to occur at Mumbai, Raigad, Thane, and Palghar during the next 3-4 hours.
24 June,2023 03:45 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar never ceases to surprise its visitors. From antique treasures to unique finds, you can literally dig out the past at this fascinating flea market. On the occasion of World Telecommunications Day, we explore Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar to find vintage and antique phones.
16 May,2023 07:03 PM IST
As India observes Akshaya Tritiya 2023, we explored the biggest jewellery market in Mumbai - the Zaveri Bazaar. With shops as many as 300 years old, this market still stands today as one of the hotspots for the wholesale and retail jewellery trade. From dagina bazaar to danji street, we walked through iconic landmarks in the Zaveri Bazaar and got lost in the dazzle of gold and diamonds.
22 April,2023 02:52 PM IST
Mumbaikars woke up to overcast skies on Wednesday and Thursday morning as parts of the city witnessed rainfall the nights before. Although the intensity of the rainfall was very light,(IMD) officials claim that the quantity was also below the measurable limit. As per IMD's forecast, light rains are expected in the city over the next 72 hours, between March 15-17.
16 March,2023 11:20 PM IST | Mumbai
Thousands of Maharashtra farmers march towards Mumbai with a list of demands. Visuals of the rally show the farmers meandering roads and different terrains while inching close to the Maximum City. The march started from Dindori in Nashik district, has been organised by the CPM and covered 200 kms to reach Mumbai. Organisers said that besides farmers, many workers in the unorganised sector, such as ASHA workers, and members of tribal communities have joined the march.
16 March,2023 11:17 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
