A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, grid-locked traffic and trapped people in their homes. At least 20 people were reported to have died in the deluge in Oman while another person was said to have died in floods in the UAE that closed government offices and schools for days. The storm had initially hit Oman on April 14 before it pounded the UAE on April 16, knocking out power and causing huge disruptions to flights as runways were turned into rivers. In the UAE, a record 254 millimetres (10 inches) of rainfall was recorded in Al Ain, a city bordering Oman. It was the largest ever in 24 hours since records started in 1949.
18 April,2024 03:38 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with Governor Ramesh Bais paid floral tributes to the Bravehearts at Martyrs' Memorial on the premises of the Police Commissioner's Office in Mumbai on November 26. Today, it marks the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attack. Commonly referred to as 26/11, these coordinated assaults by a group of 10 terrorists did mayhem on the streets of Mumbai and sent shockwaves through the nation and the world. Terrorists from the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group had entered the city of Mumbai on the night of November 26, 2008. Over the course of four days, they killed 166 people and injured 300.
26 November,2023 02:45 PM IST
A rare 150 kg turtle found trapped in the net by the fishermen who went fishing in the boat "Yajak" in the sea 70 km from the Bhatbandar beach of Bhayandar West. On the boat, fishermen Earl Bunkavli, Tandel and Robin Bunkavli released the rare turtle safely back into the sea.
19 November,2022 09:22 PM IST | Mumbai
Indira Gandhi, the only child of India's first PM Nehru, was born in Allahabad on November 19, 1917. Watch the video to know more about one of the most strongest leader of India. #IndiraGandhi #Ironlady #Indira
19 November,2022 03:01 PM IST | Mumbai
Indira Gandhi, the only child of India's first PM Nehru, was born in Allahabad on November 19, 1917. Watch the video to know more about one of the most strongest leader of India. #IndiraGandhi #Ironlady #Indira
19 November,2022 02:58 PM IST
'Shelf Life' is a series that explores the reading culture in Mumbai. This week, we look at Ramesh Tukaram Shinde’s personal library, consisting of rare writings by Dr BR Ambedkar. Collected over a period of 60 years, 88-year-old Shinde’s library has only expanded to be a treasured wealth of Ambedkar’s finest works of authorship on caste, religion and national affairs. From first editions of his books to original letters, documents and old photographs, the library is a treat to those intrigued by Ambedkar’s mention.
11 October,2022 03:22 PM IST | Mumbai
All is not lost yet. There is some hope with a few footpath patches in Mumbai still existing undisturbed where the pedestrian is king, even though they may be limited to a few metres. If there are pavements that seem wider than roads near Wadala-Five Gardens, some are narrow but well secured with bollards in Colaba. BKC, too, boasts of walkways that can be a walker’s delight. mid-day checks out a few that are a smooth walk.
16 July,2022 09:03 PM IST | Mumbai
Bird enthusiasts across the country are extremely thrilled as migratory Amur falcons have been spotted around the Tata dam in Lonavala. Wildlife photographers & birders have been rushing to the spot for a glimpse of the rare bird. These birds migrate in search of food and have been making appearances in the western part of India for the past couple of years.
11 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
For the first time, a melanistic or black tiger has been captured by one of the 64 digital cameras placed inside the Simlipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha to monitor tiger movements. Video courtesy: NDTV
02 July,2012 08:14 PM IST
Watch this video and check out unseen pictures of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
01 November,2014 12:16 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
