A tragic incident unfolded in Koparkhairane when a portion of a building slab collapsed during a tuition class, leaving one teenager dead and at least eleven other students injured. The accident has once again raised serious concerns about the structural safety of residential buildings used for commercial activities such as private coaching classes. According to officials, the…
The city of Navi Mumbai is set to host commemorative events marking the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur, honoring the legacy of one of the most revered figures in Sikh history. The observance is expected to bring together devotees, community leaders, and citizens in a collective remembrance of sacrifice, courage, and spiritual resilience….
At dawn, when the waters are still and the city has not yet found its noise, a lone figure often stands watch along the edge of Vashi Creek. For most people, it is simply a stretch of water connecting the island city to the mainland. For Rajaram, it is a place of responsibility, memory, and quiet courage….
In a city where thousands of auto-rickshaws weave through crowded streets every day, most rides are forgotten the moment they end. But one ordinary day turned into an extraordinary story of integrity for Santosh Shirke a man whose simple decision became a powerful reminder of what honesty truly means. Santosh, a daily-wage auto-rickshaw driver, had…
Some stories of connection are planned, others unfold with such uncanny symmetry that they seem guided by something beyond coincidence. The journey of Nehal Thakkar and Anup Chandran is one such story rooted in tragedy, yet defined by resilience, companionship, and an unyielding will to rebuild life. Years before they met, both Nehal and Anup…
When Bighna Nath Nayak was diagnosed with diabetes, it came as a turning point that demanded more than medication it required a complete shift in mindset. Rather than viewing the condition as permanent, he chose to see it as a wake-up call to reclaim control over his health. Bighna began with small but consistent changes….
The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport has introduced the DigiYatra facility as part of its digital-first passenger experience, aligning with India’s broader move toward biometric-enabled, paperless air travel. This marks a significant step in transforming airports into smart mobility ecosystems rather than just transit infrastructure. What Is DigiYatra? DigiYatra is a government-backed initiative that enables facial recognition–based, contactless airport entry and processing. Instead…
In a landmark move to reshape the future of urban growth in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the Government of Maharashtra has approved a comprehensive land acquisition and allotment policy for the development of Third Mumbai. The decision signals a strategic push to create a new, planned urban ecosystem aimed at easing pressure on existing city…
Before the spotlight, before sold-out shows, and long before global award stages, Vir Das was washing dishes in Chicago an immigrant student juggling survival and ambition. Today, he stands as the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards, a moment that reflects not just personal success, but a shift in how Indian voices are heard on the…
Rating Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart out of five stars is not just inadequate it actively misunderstands what the film is doing. For a film student, this documentary is less an object to be judged and more a case study in ethical form, narrative power, and authorship. Traditional rating systems privilege pleasure, polish, and spectacle. Kidnapped rejects all three. Its central question…
