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“Raghu Rai. India’s eye”

“Raghu Rai. India’s eye”

Photojournalism, portraiture, political history, Rai had an eye, an eye trained for years to produce a story in the blink of an eyeRead More

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Rahul Da Cunha

“Missing Link is great, but pay attention to roads, too”

“Missing Link is great, but pay attention to roads, too”

Yet, while applauding all these marvels, as our politicians term them, we should also never forget our basics.Read More

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The Editorial

“How internal battles affect alliances”

“How internal battles affect alliances”

The Maha Vikas Aghadi, instead of consolidating itself against its principal rival, which projects confidence, discipline, and control, appears to be...

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Sanjeev Shivadekar

“Why is Mumbai so hazardous for commuters?”

“Why is Mumbai so hazardous for commuters?”

Human life cannot be so cheap that this is dismissed as yet another unfortunate, under-construction accidentRead More

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The Editorial

“Spare Rahul. Catch the influencers?”

“Spare Rahul. Catch the influencers?”

The OG aashiq, who was trolled for appearing in a ‘cringe’ reel, says he is working to pay off debts. Maybe netizens should instead question...

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Aastha Atray Banan

“Officialdom could do with lessons in compassion”

“Officialdom could do with lessons in compassion”

His sister held an account at a bank. She died two months ago. Her husband and only child died earlier, leaving her brother as her sole surviving...

30.04.2026 10

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The Editorial

“The wait before the break”

“The wait before the break”

Build-ups to international debuts make for fascinating stories just like in the case of Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, and even Sir Garry Sobers;...

30.04.2026 10

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Clayton Murzello

“Kaante khile hain, Gulshan Gulshan!”

“Kaante khile hain, Gulshan Gulshan!”

Fully peeking into the OG villain, ‘Bad Man’, who provides such comfort in the predictability of the series, Matka King; no?Read More

29.04.2026 10

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Mayank Shekhar

“Sassoon Docks event spotlights heritage, cleanliness and push for public access”

“Sassoon Docks event spotlights heritage, cleanliness and push for public access”

An event at Sassoon Docks in Colaba showcased Mumbai’s maritime heritage through art, theatre and film, while highlighting the need for cleanliness...

29.04.2026 10

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The Editorial

“How to Download Videos Easily Using VidMate”

“How to Download Videos Easily Using VidMate”

VidMate is a free Android app that lets users download videos and music in MP4 or MP3 formats for fast and easy offline accessRead More

28.04.2026 10

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Brandmedia

“Top 8 Conditions Hyperbaric Therapy Can Effectively Treat”

“Top 8 Conditions Hyperbaric Therapy Can Effectively Treat”

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has emerged as a powerful medical treatment that goes far beyond its traditional use for divers with decompression sickness....

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Mid-day online correspondent

“Modern Family Law Is Evolving To Support Fathers' Rights”

“Modern Family Law Is Evolving To Support Fathers' Rights”

When families are in conflict, children are frequently caught in the midst. Unfortunately, dads suffer disproportionately during such occurrencesRead...

28.04.2026 10

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Brandmedia

“It’s important to remember that commuter is king”

“It’s important to remember that commuter is king”

We hope this brings an overall holistic look at the entire travel experience from buses, to waiting and ticketing facilitiesRead More

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The Editorial

“Ray of inspiration, perhaps?”

“Ray of inspiration, perhaps?”

Kolkata’s citizens had created an open-air art gallery of Satyajit Ray’s works on the road where his residence stands. Mumbai has a long way to go...

28.04.2026 10

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Fiona Fernandez

“Beware of fraudsters offering non-medical cures”

“Beware of fraudsters offering non-medical cures”

Beware the charlatans promising unscientific healing. Always put your faith in Science. Ask questions and talk to close friends if there is a...

27.04.2026 20

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The Editorial

“Safety, trust are as vital as language”

“Safety, trust are as vital as language”

While it is necessary that cab and auto drivers are able to communicate with passengers in Marathi, abiding by traffic rules and maintaining road...

27.04.2026 20

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Sanjeev Shivadekar

“There should be a penalty for batters wasting time too!”

“There should be a penalty for batters wasting time too!”

In the IPL, there’s a timer between overs, so that the next over begins within 60 seconds. If a team breaches it after 2 warnings, 5 runs are added...

27.04.2026 10

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Sunil Gavaskar

“Natasha aka Nats and Claude”

“Natasha aka Nats and Claude”

“Dude Rahul, in my world GPT means GREAT PSYCHOANALYTICAL THERAPY,” Natasha aka Nats concluded.Read More

27.04.2026 10

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Rahul Da Cunha

“How to tackle ‘mythology is history’ uncles”

“How to tackle ‘mythology is history’ uncles”

Collect all three answers. Arrange them side by side in your mind. Notice how they contradict each other in at least four directions.Read More

27.04.2026 10

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Devdutt Pattanaik

“Let’s bust myths around organ donation”

“Let’s bust myths around organ donation”

They are then stopped at times or face numerous hurdles that cause time to elapse and the team leaves without the donationRead More

27.04.2026 20

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The Editorial

“A country that’s ready for anything”

“A country that’s ready for anything”

The West may panic about economic uncertainty or the possibility of a recession, but India clearly has nothing to fearRead More

27.04.2026 10

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Lindsay Pereira

Does endless scrolling kill your creativity or sharpen it instead?

A Substack post asked a pertinent question — is the consistency required by social media, and the demand of the audience, interfering with the...

18.04.2026 20

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Aastha Atray Banan

Beware of fraudsters impersonating officials

This report has particular resonance as the admission season will be upon us soon, and several parents will be looking out for their children to get...

18.04.2026 20

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The Editorial

The wisdom in Wisden

From Pataudi to Harmanpreet… raising a toast to the Indian writers who embellished the annual’s Five Cricketers of the Year section with their way...

17.04.2026 20

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Clayton Murzello

Sporting infrastructure must be inclusive and usable by all

Wheelchair users, both cricketers and fans, spoke out about making the Wankhede Stadium and washrooms more accessible for people with disabilities

17.04.2026 10

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The Editorial

Humanoid robot chases wild boars in Warsaw

A humanoid robot named Edward Warchocki was seen attempting to herd wild boars in Warsaw, jogging across grass and even using a skateboard. Built on...

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Agencies

Better to ensure there’s no fire in the first place

The ceremony also marked the beginning of Fire Service Week, to be observed from April 14 to April 20, aimed at raising awareness about fire safety...

16.04.2026 20

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The Editorial

Can great acting be an impediment?

What if you immerse yourself so resolutely into characters that people forget the performer? I ask Avinash Tiwary!

15.04.2026 20

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Mayank Shekhar

Tick-tock, where’s the clock?

The coming generations in the city will never realise the relevance of public clock towers, and how citizens benefited from their presence in their...

15.04.2026 20

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Fiona Fernandez

Root out agents trying to scam devotees at temples

This is a common ruse at many places to scam people into parting with substantial sums

15.04.2026 20

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The Editorial

Let’s work towards preventing a water crisis

A local said that they rely on water tankers at times, with water supply available for barely an hour

14.04.2026 20

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The Editorial

Subways should not be used for dumping garbage

Locals have demanded proactive waste collection, saying garbage is cleared only after they make calls to the authorities.

14.04.2026 30

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The Editorial

Dear AI

Anyone can lay claim to it — can a few commands enable a non-writer to become one, or a non-visual person to become a fledgling artist.

13.04.2026 20

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Rahul Da Cunha

No jokes please, we’re Indian

It is unbecoming of so many young people to spend hours mocking the country’s most honorable politicians online

13.04.2026 20

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Lindsay Pereira

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...

12.04.2026 20

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Sunil Gavaskar

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.

12.04.2026 30

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Devdutt Pattanaik

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...

12.04.2026 20

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Rajdeep Sardesai

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,...

11.04.2026 20

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Aastha Atray Banan

Beaches should be made encroachment-free

Clear obstructions of any kind and keep the beach free.

11.04.2026 20

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The Editorial

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...

11.04.2026 20

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Sanjeev Shivadekar

Ensure skywalks are safe for all pedestrians

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

10.04.2026 20

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The Editorial

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

09.04.2026 20

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The Editorial

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!

09.04.2026 20

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Mayank Shekhar

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...

09.04.2026 20

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Balvinder Singh Sandhu

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 20

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Fiona Fernandez

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 20

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The Editorial

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 30

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Lindsay Pereira

CCTV cameras have become a big part of our lives

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

07.04.2026 30

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The Editorial

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 20

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Rahul Da Cunha

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 20

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The Editorial