Dynasts continue to dominate Maharashtra polity

The outcome of the Maharashtra Assembly elections once again underscored the influence of political dynasties, with prominent families retaining their strongholds across the state, including the......

'Tum Bhagwan Ke Dhoot Ho'

'Women and children were crying desperately for help.''We had to save them first.' IMAGE: The ill-fated Neel Kamal that capsized near the Elephanta Caves off the sea near Mumbai. Photograph:ANI......

Power stays in families as leaders' kin enter Maha race

While political parties often accuse rivals of dynastic politics, during elections, they do not shy away from fielding relatives of their established leaders -- as the lists of candidates for the......

Shinde's Sena knocks out Uddhav's Sena in 36 seats

The Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has trounced rival Shiv Sena-UBT of Uddhav Thackeray in 36 assembly seats in Maharashtra, putting to rest the debate over which is the real party......

Lockdown, labour exodus dampen mango trade in Maharashtra, Gujarat

Export of mango, especially alphonso, to European countries has been negligible this season; shipments to the Gulf fell 40-50 per cent. The supply chain disruption amid the lockdown and the exodus......

Eight years after revival, Dabhol struggles to survive

Three-hundred kilometres south of Mumbai, water-locked from three sides, is the beleaguered Dabhol power plant. Abandoned by the erstwhile Enron Corporation, the plant was taken over by two of the......

This South Africa umpire in 2nd Test has India roots

SCORECARD IMAGE: South Africa’s Allahudien Paleker, who was elevated to the ICC panel of umpires in 2017, has roots in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district. Photograph: Cricket South......

Tendulkar helps shape Dipti's dream

IMAGE: Dipti Vishvasrao with her father Dasharath Ramchandra Vishwasrao. Photograph and Video: Kind courtesy Seva Sahayog Foundation/Twitter   Sachin Tendulkar's timely help has helped Dipti......