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Memories of this win are still fresh after 50 years!

Memories of this win are still fresh after 50 years!

It’s exactly 50 years to the day when India beat the then world record score in a fourth innings win by chasing 404 vs WI in Port of Spain. It was...

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Sunil Gavaskar

Chandala’s daughter, Arundhati

Chandala’s daughter, Arundhati

Akshamala proves no ordinary woman. Through her austerity and fidelity, she is said to stop the sun itself with her spiritual power.

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Devdutt Pattanaik

Saluting Mumbai’s golden generation: The original ‘Invincibles’

Saluting Mumbai’s golden generation: The original ‘Invincibles’

As Wankhede honours Dilip Sardesai, a tribute to an era when the city cricket’s unmatched depth, legacy, and ‘khadoos’ spirit made defeat almost...

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Rajdeep Sardesai

Samay ka time wapas aa gaya?

Samay ka time wapas aa gaya?

Samay Raina says he is still alive, in a YouTube special that has gathered millions and millions of views since it released. I watched it, and bhai,...

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Aastha Atray Banan

Beaches should be made encroachment-free

Beaches should be made encroachment-free

Clear obstructions of any kind and keep the beach free.

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The Editorial

Aim was to control narrative, not seat

Aim was to control narrative, not seat

Congress entered the Baramati bypoll fray and withdrew at the last minute to spotlight state govt’s refusal to file an FIR in connection with Ajit...

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Sanjeev Shivadekar

Ensure skywalks are safe for all pedestrians

Ensure skywalks are safe for all pedestrians

A ground reality check of several skywalks has pointed most of all to poor visibility

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The Editorial

Futuristic transport won’t solve current problems

Futuristic transport won’t solve current problems

While access to the BKC stretch from the Bandra East Railway station promises to get easier, this is still two years in the pipeline

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The Editorial

Of all the gin joints in the world...

Of all the gin joints in the world...

Could you visit a city, only for a bar in it, and which is also, technically, fictional? Well, I just did!

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Mayank Shekhar

Take a bow, my teammate!

Take a bow, my teammate!

Seeing Ravi Shastri’s name on a Wankhede Stadium stand will fill me with pride, because it reminds me that in cricket, as in life, attitude and...

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Balvinder Singh Sandhu

Van-way ticket to where?

Van-way ticket to where?

Our sutradhars got into an unfortunate situation when they planned to ride the Van Rani in SGNP. While the service has resumed since then, its...

08.04.2026 10

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Fiona Fernandez

Kudos to city fathers for preserving Mumbai’s history

Kudos to city fathers for preserving Mumbai’s history

These were documented and numbered by a team of conservationists led by a heritage expert, our report revealed.

08.04.2026 10

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The Editorial

Liveable or not: Who decides?

Liveable or not: Who decides?

Some experts say the quality of life in Indian cities is deteriorating, but their views sound divorced from reality

07.04.2026 10

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Lindsay Pereira

CCTV cameras have become a big part of our lives

CCTV cameras have become a big part of our lives

The molester targeted lone women while he was riding a motorcycle.

07.04.2026 10

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The Editorial

Lobo Lobo turns Easter egg in viral neighbour prank saga

Lobo Lobo turns Easter egg in viral neighbour prank saga

Magician and cable technician Lobo Lobo dressed as an Easter egg for a rich family’s performance, got drenched in eggs by a mischievous neighbour,...

06.04.2026 10

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Rahul Da Cunha

There must be zero tolerance for violations in sport

There must be zero tolerance for violations in sport

The Athletics Integrity Unit is an independent anti-doping watchdog established by the World Athletics

06.04.2026 10

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The Editorial

Mumbai needs to ensure it is rain-ready

Mumbai needs to ensure it is rain-ready

A flower seller lost her life sheltering under a tree during the downpour, only to have the tree fall on her.

05.04.2026 10

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The Editorial

Back off, and let Pujaa live her life

Back off, and let Pujaa live her life

Is Pujarini Pradhan aka @lifeofpujaa an industry plant or authentic influencer? Well, why can’t she be both? We may want authenticity, but we all...

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Aastha Atray Banan

Heavy price of pay first, verify later

Heavy price of pay first, verify later

With any welfare scheme, the initial step is to identify those eligible and then pass on benefits. In the case of Ladki Bahin Yojana, this order seems...

04.04.2026 10

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Sanjeev Shivadekar

Rohit Shetty is not above the law. No one is

Rohit Shetty is not above the law. No one is

As of April 1 night, there is no movement from the Mumbai Police to take action against Shetty

03.04.2026 10

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The Editorial

Respecting public infra is every citizen’s duty

Respecting public infra is every citizen’s duty

Every people’s representative said that it is important that people get involved when trying to change their area

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The Editorial

From Valencia to Bollywood: Could Enrique Arce win Indian hearts too?

From Valencia to Bollywood: Could Enrique Arce win Indian hearts too?

Met Enrique Arce, who plays Arturo, antagonist of Money Heist, and figured, this actor’s gotta be in Bollywood...

02.04.2026 10

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Mayank Shekhar

Vicious turn on this pitch

Vicious turn on this pitch

L Sivaramakrishnan’s outburst at missing out on international commentary jobs had eyes opening wide. Hopefully, we’ll remember him primarily as a...

02.04.2026 10

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Clayton Murzello

Matheran’s veterinarian issue must be addressed

Matheran’s veterinarian issue must be addressed

Recently, a horse called Dayavaan had to be transported all the way to Pune for treatment

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The Editorial

Schools must take a leaf out of Matunga’s terrace garden initiative

Schools must take a leaf out of Matunga’s terrace garden initiative

More power to the initiative like that of Matunga school’s that empowers students to learn gardening, sustainability and basic business skills...

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The Editorial

Is shrugging at hardship India’s secret weapon? LPG, stampedes and still there

Why complain about the absence of liquefied petroleum gas when our forefathers sacrificed a lot more for the greater good?

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Lindsay Pereira

It takes a village to build a library

Once a common presence in urban ecosystems, the library today stands at crossroads, as it faces an existential crisis in the digital age

31.03.2026 20

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Fiona Fernandez

Solemn start to this IPL

BCCI deserves full marks for doing away with the opening ceremony and respecting the memory of those young fans of the Bengaluru franchise who lost...

30.03.2026 10

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Sunil Gavaskar

Disabled citizens deserve priority during the times of crisis

Visually impaired persons have stated how they waited an entire day for a cylinder or had to return the next day to take it themselves from the...

30.03.2026 20

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The Editorial

Trespassing on train tracks can end tragically

A spokesperson from WR confirmed that the mishap led to significant delays and disruptions in suburban services

29.03.2026 10

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The Editorial

Minu, maid in heaven: Not just a cook, she was the heartbeat of a home

Minu was a wizard with “machi”, pomfret, and prawns, and rawas, squids and clams. If it swam in water, she found a way to cook it, fillet it, fry it.

29.03.2026 10

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Rahul Da Cunha

Pabuji of Marwar, the Rajput hero who brought camels and courage to India

The episodes they sing include his miraculous birth, foretold by astrologers. He is said to have been fed by a lioness and destined to become a...

29.03.2026 20

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Devdutt Pattanaik

The price of pretty: How much to hustle for influencer style aesthetics?

Creators like Ankita Chawla (Hustlerani) and Alanna Panday are heavy on the aesthetics, and light on the actual hustle that goes into having a pretty,...

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Aastha Atray Banan

Absence of accountability

The very foundation of legislative functioning is weakened by absenteeism. Legislators not turning up in the House points to a failure to respond to...

28.03.2026 20

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Sanjeev Shivadekar

See a doctor immediately if bitten or scratched, warn experts against rabies

Six months later, though her health deteriorated and though she was taken to the hospital, she died during treatment with rabies being cited as the...

27.03.2026 20

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The Editorial

S Thyagarajan: Remembering the meticulous chronicler hockey and cricket deserved

Fittingly, glowing tributes were paid to the late S Thyagarajan, whose printed words embellished the world of hockey through multiple Olympics, World...

26.03.2026 10

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Clayton Murzello

BEST staff deserve safe and dignified workspaces, not crumbling depots

Our report highlighted looking beyond the decay and thinking about just how ‘normal’ this has become. Mumbai’s BEST bus depots are in a perilous...

26.03.2026 20

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The Editorial

Are you a real transgender?

As the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 passes, a deeper question emerges about identity, dignity and state control. Harish Iyer's opinion...

26.03.2026 10

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Harish Iyer

Between artistry and commerce: What sets directors Ram Gopal and Kashyap apart

Spoke to two of India’s most influential filmmakers to figure how separate they are from each other!

26.03.2026 10

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Mayank Shekhar

Work on Bandra park revamp must be top-notch with adequate green space

Patwardhan Park is undergoing extensive upgrades, including new play equipment, a yoga shed, pathways, and repaired facilities, while officials...

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The Editorial

On Mumbai roads, “work in progress” too often means danger in progress

Negligent and incomplete roadwork in Bandra East has turned a key metro-linked stretch into a safety hazard, highlighting poor accountability and...

25.03.2026 20

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The Editorial

Bandra college cannot ignore delayed degrees and flawed marksheets

A student said that they cannot hold down a job, as they are unable to produce a degree certificate even after six months in a job

24.03.2026 10

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The Editorial

Flora Fountain’s distress is a wake-up call Mumbai can’t ignore

The recent discovery of Flora Fountain’s woes, as highlighted in this newspaper, once again puts the spotlight on the state of affairs with some of...

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Fiona Fernandez

Is the world unfair to America? India’s storytelling expertise could help

It’s sad that the United States of America is being turned into an object of ridicule in most countries except for India

23.03.2026 20

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Lindsay Pereira

Timothy Ballet-men

“But dude, it’s how he felt. You may not agree, but what an artist says or feel can’t impact his work, right?”

23.03.2026 20

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Rahul Da Cunha

Mumbai needs stronger consumer redressal system

There are cases pending beyond three years despite a six-month mandate; the system is failing to keep pace with the city’s growing consumer demand.

22.03.2026 30

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The Editorial

Between tarot cards and therapy lies the balance we need

Mercury retrograde ends today, and the tarot card readers on social media say life may just get better now. True or not, I am glad “mysticore” is...

21.03.2026 20

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Aastha Atray Banan

The godman delusion

On the one hand, the state claims to fight superstition. On the other, its own ecosystem often legitimises it, through silence, inaction, or...

21.03.2026 30

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Sanjeev Shivadekar

Leopard awareness is not optional for those living near SGNP

Officials said awareness drives were conducted across the society and neighbouring residential complexes to sensitise people about safety measures

20.03.2026 20

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The Editorial

Platform change info can’t be given last-minute

The situation was dire with a passenger saying that somebody could have collapsed from the stress or resulted in some kind of stampede

20.03.2026 20

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The Editorial