Encroachment mars efforts to maintain SoBo public toilet

A year on, Mandai, a prominent jewellery market located in south Mumbai, is facing a sanitation crisis as the upkeep of the lone public toilet is marred by encroachment, alleged the NGO managing the facility.

'Historic mill chimney must not go up in smoke’

TOWERING CONCERN | Chakachak Dadar group urges BMC to scrap proposal to demolish High Street Phoenix mall chimney

NGOs pledge support for govt survey in Dharavi

Several non-government organisations working in Dharavi have pledged their support to the ongoing state government-led survey of informal tenants in Asia's biggest slum and accused non-locals of trying to stall redevelopment by spreading misinformation, according to letters they wrote to state government authorities.

Tainted cops continue to be in their posts

Despite serious allegations against them, Senior Police Inspector Rajendra Kane and Crime Police Inspector Amar Patil of Santacruz Police Station have not been transferred, even though official orders were issued September 1 for the transfer of various officers.

RSS, city BJP meet behind closed doors

BJP legislators from Mumbai had a closeddoor meeting with RSS leaders on Sunday.

Govt has done what Mughals could never do: Congress

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said on Sunday that the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue in Sindhudurg district has broken the hearts of people in the country who draw inspiration from the legendary warrior king.

Signature drive against gatherings outside ministerial bungalows

Political gatherings in the area create noise, traffic and garbage, Malabar Hill residents say

‘MLA gave away pressure cookers to party member'

MNS worker alleges distribution of multiple cookers to Shiv Sena worker by Dilip Lande.

'Cost of internal leakages should be borne by owners'

Q. The ceiling of the toilet in my flat is damaged due to leakage from the upper flat. They have done some temporary work which will not be sustained for long.

HC imposes ₹2L cost on petition against Uddhav

Observing that some petitions are filed with \"ulterior motive\", the Bombay High Court has imposed a cost of Rs2 lakh on a Nanded resident for filing a frivolous plea against Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray.

Culprits should be imprisoned for life: Jarange

Shinde-led Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Sunday told the Eknath Mahayuti government and the opposition not to do politics in the name of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and demanded strict punishment against those involved in insulting state and national icons.

Uddhav emulating Afzal Khan and Aurangzeb, says Shinde

SHIVAJI STATUE | Govt claims oppn leaders are playing vote bank politics

Actor Mammootty toes Mohanlal line

A day after senior Malayalam actor Mohanlal broke his silence over the explosive Justice Hema Committee report, it was the turn of colleague Mammootty to toe a similar line.

3 killed as speeding SUV rams stationary tanker

Three people were killed and three others injured when their SUV allegedly collided with a tanker truck parked on the road in Gavanpada near Mahul Village, Chembur, on Sunday afternoon.

Hindu teachers being targeted in Bangladesh

The Hindu minority continues to face the wrath of the votaries of change in Bangladesh.

Journo held for attempt to murder Ola driver

The journalist involved in the assault of an Ola driver on August 18, Rishabh Chakravorty, was arrested by Parksite Police late on Saturday an upscale housing complex in Ghatkopar west, after Qureishi's cab bumped into Chakravorty's Audi.

MVA's 'slipper' finds its mark

TURN OF TIDE | Huge response to MVA's 'chappal maro andolan' with no takers for an 'arrogant' apology over the statue collapse

Refreshing and energetic sound

This is the third generation of successful, premium Bluetooth speaker series from Marshall.

Balancing brains and brawn

Nirvaan Ramrakhiani from Maneckji N Cooper Education Trust School shares how he balances studies and extracurricular pursuits

JOURNEY OF A RELUCTANT ACTOR

K. Hariharan's latest book is a definitive guide to actor Kamal Haasan's film trajector

When business meets pastime

Tips to convert your hobby into a profitable business

VALTORI: NORTHERN ROMANIA'S ANCIENT WASHING WHIRLPOOL

In northern Romania, the Whirlpool of Valtori was an essential part of daily life before modern washing machines.

Debunking common perfume myths

Make your perfume fragrance last longer with simple steps

Looming shadows

Legacy of injustice across centuries

Powerhouse that stands tall

With World Coconut Day falling on September 2, let's take a look the benefits and uses of the coconut tree

Little acts, lasting positivity

How micro- affirmations can contribute and spark positivity everyday

Should prostitution be legalised in India?

Will recognising sex workers as legal professionals reduce sexual violence in the society? FPJ probes

Misplaced identity

Girl with MC Stan in viral photo is not his girlfriend Anam Sheikh

Samantha demands action

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has urged the government of Telangana to publish a Hema Committee-like report amid the Mollywood #MeToo movement.

Saiyami bats for para-athletes

Actress wishes luck to Indian contingent at Paris 2024 Paralympics, roots for para-badminton star Palak Kohli