Dharavi redevelopment gets boost as residents back survey

In a shot in the arm for the redevelopment of Asia's biggest slum, a newly formed association of residents of Dharavi and its vicinity has lent its support to ongoing state government-led survey of......

Ready to work with India to bridge gaps between countries: Chinese diplomat

Chinese Consul General in Mumbai Kong Xianhua has said his country is ready to work with India to bridge the gap between the people of the two neighbours, recalling the Indian help during the......

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

'Heavy rains are not the primary reason for landslides in Wayanad.''There are all sorts of (human) intervention going on in that area.' IMAGE: SENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB.......

3 killed in Navi Mumbai building collapse; 2 rescued

Three persons were killed and two others injured after a four-storey residential building collapsed in Navi Mumbai's CBD Belapur area early on Saturday, officials said. IMAGE: Search and rescue......

Cabinet nods 8 new rail projects worth Rs 24,657 crore

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved eight railway projects with total estimated cost of Rs 24,657 crore, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw......

Flipkart's Shopsy intensifies efforts to tap into Bharat

Flipkart’s hyper-value e-commerce platform Shopsy is intensifying efforts to tap over half of the 821 million internet users (about 442 million) in rural India. These efforts are being led......

Dharavi redevelopment: No land transfer to Adani group

As a project developer, Adani group will build houses that will be handed over to departments of Maharashtra government for allotment to residents. Photograph: ANI Photo The multi-crore Dharavi......

Wooing Tesla: 4 States Pull Out All Stops

'Gujarat is the frontrunner at present.''However, Tamil Nadu's robust automobile ecosystem and Telangana's aggressive incentives make them strong contenders.' Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters As......

'Oh My God! We've Done Something Great'

'The real change will happen when more powerful roles come to me.''I am looking forward to that change.' IMAGE: Chhaya Kadam in Cannes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Chhaya Kadam/Instagram It's a......

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.' IMAGE: Payal Kapadia, second from right, flanked by actors......

'Choose The Country You Want! Go Vote!'

As Mumbai went to the polls, Bollywood divas did their primary duty for the country and cast their votes. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar Janhvi Kapoor heads to the polling station early in the......

Kareena-Inaaya At A Birthday Party

Photograph: Kind courtesy Soha Ali Khan/Instagram Saif Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan threw a birthday party for their sister Saba Pataudi on May 1. While sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor and nephew......

'He wouldn't let the tricolour down': Kusale's parents

IMAGE: Swapnil Kusale shot to glory in the 50m rifle 3 positions event, taking India's tally to three at the Paris Games. Photograph: ANI Photo The parents of Olympic shooting bronze medalist......

The World Cup That Cheers

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from......

MCA president Kale dies of cardiac arrest in New York

IMAGE: Mumbai Cricket Association president Amol Kale passed away in New York on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI Mumbai Cricket Association president Amol Kale has died of a cardiac arrest in New York......

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.' IMAGE: Chandu Borde at the Chandu Borde Pavillion at the Poona Club. Photograph: Archana......

Sachin Dhas: The prodigy who defied all odds

Living up to name: Beed's Little Sachin Dhas lives his father's dream IMAGE: Sachin Dhas smashed a brilliant 96 from 95 balls, hitting 11 fours and a six in the semi-final against South......