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“A decade between Kolkata and Dhaka!”

“A decade between Kolkata and Dhaka!”

Examining why the Bengali OTT, Hoichoi, is an IIM case-study, and a gamechanger for Indian entertainmentRead More

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Mayank Shekhar

“Clear citizen welfare projects on a war footing”

“Clear citizen welfare projects on a war footing”

A roof covering a skywalk stretch is not an extra amenity. It is part of the facility as a whole; this is not a bits-and-pieces kind of puzzle.Read...

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The Editorial

“Engage. Experience. Educate”

“Engage. Experience. Educate”

The just-concluded Becoming exhibition, where picture book art was displayed for kids to interpret, was a refreshing approach to engage with them in a...

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Fiona Fernandez

“Use water extremely wisely to avoid wastage”

“Use water extremely wisely to avoid wastage”

Do not go by alarmist social media messages but by credible reports that say authorities will need to regulate and prioritise water supply.Read More

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The Editorial

“Be aware of road closures in city to prevent panic”

“Be aware of road closures in city to prevent panic”

This means there is less panic, less confusion, a relaxed mind means safer driving and one can follow rules rather than short cutsRead More

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The Editorial

“Freedom to walk a lot more”

“Freedom to walk a lot more”

Now that obstruction-free footpaths have been recognised as a right, we may soon have more space than everRead More

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Lindsay Pereira

“It’s difficult to know how good some of the Ranji players are”

“It’s difficult to know how good some of the Ranji players are”

With Team India players hardly playing in domestic competitions, it’s hard to tell how good some cricketers are. This is noticeable when the leading...

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Sunil Gavaskar

“The Indisciplined Games”

“The Indisciplined Games”

In this event, two motorists take off from the same direction, they must drive very close to each other, finally grazing each other’s vehicles.Read...

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Rahul da Cunha

“Siami’s story: When grief meets glory!”

“Siami’s story: When grief meets glory!”

With the Asian Games gold medal in Japan, life has come full circle for India women’s hockey striker Lalremsiami, who lost her father while she was...

10.10.2026 10

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Ashwin Ferro

“Keep safety in mind when enhancing amenities”

“Keep safety in mind when enhancing amenities”

Even temporary lighting, or whatever is needed, has to be adequate so that it is a good replacement, not a slipshod one, done in name with no real use...

10.10.2026 20

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The Editorial

“Canada’s future will be decided by Canadians’: PM Carney responds to Elon Musk”

“Canada’s future will be decided by Canadians’: PM Carney responds to Elon Musk”

Carney said Canadians should be free to live according to their languages and cultures, without interference “from foreign governments and large...

10.10.2026 20

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Agencies

“Britain’s governing Labour Party wins London special poll”

“Britain’s governing Labour Party wins London special poll”

Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali won the contest for Holborn and St Pancras, the district left vacant by the resignation of former PM Keir Starmer,...

10.10.2026 10

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Agencies

“Prevent tourists from being fleeced at scenic spots”

“Prevent tourists from being fleeced at scenic spots”

Scenic spots and historical landmarks are all very good, but it is amenities basics like a washroom and transport ease, besides safety, that will make...

09.10.2026 10

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The Editorial

“ViRash and the optics of love”

“ViRash and the optics of love”

A lovey-dovey Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda interview has most netizens gushing. But can we really judge a couple by their captured chemistry...

09.10.2026 10

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Aastha Atray Banan

“Fire safety measures should be non-negotiable”

“Fire safety measures should be non-negotiable”

A fire broke out around 4 pm on October 5 at a temporary structure outside the main set of ‘Pati Patni Aur Panga 2’.Read More

08.10.2026 20

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The Editorial

“Hockey can learn from cricket”

“Hockey can learn from cricket”

Post-Asiad glory there is a need to further boost our national game like the cricket bosses have done through building grassroots programmes,...

08.10.2026 20

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Balvinder Singh Sandhu

“PM Modi has been important for Maharashtra’s infrastructure”

“PM Modi has been important for Maharashtra’s infrastructure”

There is a significant difference between India before 2014 and India after 2014Read More

07.10.2026 20

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A Correspondent

“For, isn’t the world beyond parody?”

“For, isn’t the world beyond parody?”

Every once in a while, Hollywood redeems itself with a blockbuster-budget, Digger, that could be dissected for a decade!Read More

07.10.2026 20

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Mayank Shekhar

“Don’t politicise restrictions on bursting of crackers”

“Don’t politicise restrictions on bursting of crackers”

The order follows directions issued by the Bombay High Court on September 22, 2026, during a suo motu public.Read More

07.10.2026 10

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The Editorial

“Ensure every footpath in the city is walkable”

“Ensure every footpath in the city is walkable”

A senior citizen has written in about a Prabhadevi footpath which is high and may need a gentle incline so that seniors can access itRead More

06.10.2026 20

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The Editorial

“Finding the Mahatma in Mumbai”

“Finding the Mahatma in Mumbai”

Mani Bhavan’s inclusion on India’s UNESCO Tentative List as part of The Sites of Satyagraha proposal could be just the nudge that we Mumbaikars...

06.10.2026 20

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Fiona Fernandez

“Women in India are safe and happy”

“Women in India are safe and happy”

The fact that there are fewer complaints about life in this country is something we should celebrate more oftenRead More

05.10.2026 30

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Lindsay Pereira

“Asiad done, now time to talk about medal tally”

“Asiad done, now time to talk about medal tally”

We are strong traditionally in certain sports but can we start building a rock solid foundation in others?Read More

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The Editorial

“Lobo Lobo is hungry”

“Lobo Lobo is hungry”

“They have Lung Fung Tuk soup and Mapo Tofu Tuku and Chicken Manchow Mundhe,” he concluded.Read More

04.10.2026 30

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Rahul da Cunha

“Mid-Day Opinion: Nothing dark about Bahrain’s reign”

“Mid-Day Opinion: Nothing dark about Bahrain’s reign”

India’s athletics campaign at the Asian Games has exposed a worrying gold medal gap, but some social media warriors blaming Bahrain for its...

03.10.2026 30

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Ashwin Ferro

“Mid-Day Opinion: Hope Asiad winners get the promised awards”

“Mid-Day Opinion: Hope Asiad winners get the promised awards”

Those voted in, have to prove they are credible, trustworthy and do not just say things to make the news. Do not make anybody nudge you. Walk that...

03.10.2026 30

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The Editorial

“About time this country took all sports seriously”

There is an entire ecosystem behind the making of champions and we need to start at the grass roots.Read More

02.10.2026 20

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The Editorial

“It’s time for non-cooperation”

Today is Gandhiji’s birthday. And to honour him and all the women of India, we should start a non-cooperation movement. Men, we won’t be doing...

02.10.2026 20

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Aastha Atray Banan

“Why waste taxpayers’ money on useless infra!”

The skywalk arm for instance has not been in use for years and years, a steely, silent testament to myopic planning.Read More

01.10.2026 20

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The Editorial

“A piece of Wood that England used!”

Recently-retired Mark was no run-of-the-mill fast bowler for England. He ran in with full intent and believed in living up to the word ‘fast’,...

01.10.2026 20

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Clayton Murzello

“Mid-Day Opinion: Means more than a show, or soccer!”

Why an International Emmy nomination for Sony LIV series, Real Kashmir Football Club, feels like victory of another kind…Read More

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Mayank Shekhar

“Mid-Day Opinion: Public protests must be orderly and peaceful”

This city, spinning madly on its axis, will lend an ear, understand and may empathise too, if a protest has respect at the heart of itRead More

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The Editorial

“She owned the stage”

Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee and Lavani icon, Shakuntala Nagarkar’s demise has left a massive vacuum for the fraternity, as well for countless fans...

29.09.2026 20

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Fiona Fernandez

“Pandal dismantling should be done mindfully”

The point is that an effort has been made, awareness is on the up and we have seen action across the city.Read More

29.09.2026 30

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The Editorial

“Keeping beaches clean is part of our civic duty!”

Cynics may scoff this is a one-off effort, and others may laugh at what critics call a photo-opRead More

28.09.2026 30

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The Editorial

“India is still a solid democracy”

It’s easy to see why this country continues to be a shining beacon of hope for countries where citizens have no voiceRead More

28.09.2026 20

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Lindsay Pereira

“ 'The game against Japan was a good pinch for India': Sunil Gavaskar”

The men’s team were one good strike away from being beaten. That should keep them in fine fettle when they begin their Asian Games campaign....

27.09.2026 40

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Sunil Gavaskar

“Gondhal vs Dhurandhar”

“If we’re being honest, Dhurandhar bhai, it is because of you that we may have lost out.”Read More

27.09.2026 30

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Rahul da Cunha

“The tragedy of Nandi and Surabhi”

Even the hump, once associated in India with Shiva’s sacred symbol, the linga, is prized there as a delicacy.Read More

27.09.2026 30

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Devdutt Pattanaik

“Tourists must feel safe and welcome in India”

Better signage on roads and at tourist sites is a mustRead More

25.09.2026 40

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The Editorial

“Sometimes, I feel sad online”

I love social media, so much that I write a column on it. I find inspiration and healing on it. But some days, I realise, I feel happier, and lighter,...

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Aastha Atray Banan

“Let’s celebrate festivals with more light, less sound”

Several pets too go missing during festive days, scared by the cracker noiseRead More

24.09.2026 20

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The Editorial

“Two Mumbai fast bowlers, two stints”

Dwelling on the contrasting chief selectorial tenures of Ramakant Desai and Ajit Agarkar. One tumultuous overall, the other presently controversial,...

24.09.2026 30

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Clayton Murzello

“Sports grounds should only be used for sport”

We want maidans to be kept open for play, not for rallies and meetings.Read More

23.09.2026 30

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The Editorial

“The tenacity of ‘Tibetan Tarantino’!”

Fake script to Nepal, taking on the Chinese, managing the Indian censors, and a film at a theatre near you…Read More

23.09.2026 50

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Mayank Shekhar

“Mid-Day Opinion: Safety must be right on top of visarjan activities”

Artificial ponds have been a fairly recent addition on the festival landscapeRead More

22.09.2026 30

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The Editorial

“Keeping communities alive”

A new heritage gallery in Kolkata to preserve the legacy of its resident Chinese population makes for a solid case that can be replicated in Mumbai to...

22.09.2026 30

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Fiona Fernandez

“Need to make speeding extremely ‘uncool’”

In an instant, fast-moving time and world, speed has become akin to stylish and aspirational. That is the image we need to breakRead More

21.09.2026 40

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The Editorial

“Poems on the underground”

There is a case to be made that citizens need access to more art and literature, but we are also our own worst enemiesRead More

21.09.2026 30

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Lindsay Pereira

“DJ Gan Gun”

He was a trained desi DJ, and like DJ Nas, he felt he was a Gully Boy — a DJ who had come out of the slumsRead More

20.09.2026 30

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Rahul da Cunha