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“Stakeholders must be consulted on infra work”

“Stakeholders must be consulted on infra work”

The protest follows the reopening of the reconstructed Sion flyover in mid-October.Read More

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The Editorial

“Literature without boundaries”

“Literature without boundaries”

Bringing the written word to Mumbai’s diverse and mobile reader population is a challenge for its guardians and keepers, and every effort must be...

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Fiona Fernandez

“Can you breathe without complaining?”

“Can you breathe without complaining?”

Fresh air is overrated and its loss is arguably a small price to pay when the future and redevelopment of a city is at stake Read More

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Lindsay Pereira

“Cheers to FDA for move against expired products”

“Cheers to FDA for move against expired products”

However, some agencies allegedly issued disposal certificates without actually destroying the stock.Read More

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The Editorial

“I’m redeveloping”

“I’m redeveloping”

Well I’m 60, give or take, and the powers-that-be felt it was time for me to be re-developed.Read More

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Rahul da Cunha

“Govt must always prioritise tree transplantation”

“Govt must always prioritise tree transplantation”

Transplanting trees in already green, remote areas means the city has lost the little green it had and is an exercise in inanity.Read More

31.10.2026 10

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The Editorial

“Mike Tyson ko gussa kyun aata hai”

“Mike Tyson ko gussa kyun aata hai”

The Netflix documentary on boxing legend Mike Tyson projects his wildest side, but at the heart of those antics is childhood trauma and extreme...

31.10.2026 10

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Ashwin Ferro

“Let’s stop feeding trolls, online or off”

“Let’s stop feeding trolls, online or off”

Rashmika and Vijay may be justified in filing a case against their trolls, but will it make them stop? No. Trolls, in real life or online, feed on...

30.10.2026 10

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Aastha Atray Banan

“Hill Road needs stricter vigilance from civic body”

“Hill Road needs stricter vigilance from civic body”

For years now, locals have cried hoarse; temporary respite may be given only to go back to Square OneRead More

30.10.2026 20

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The Editorial

“Rail commuters must act sensibly in times of crisis”

“Rail commuters must act sensibly in times of crisis”

We need clear, continual and proper announcements when this is at a boiling pointRead More

29.10.2026 20

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The Editorial

“Men, memories, and some spice”

“Men, memories, and some spice”

You must never spurn the opportunity of listening to Shashi Tharoor speak on cricket. The cricket romantic enthralled his NCPA audience last Saturday...

29.10.2026 10

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Clayton Murzello

“BMC’s student-focused, anti-fireworks drive is commendable”

“BMC’s student-focused, anti-fireworks drive is commendable”

In this drive, students pledge to celebrate Diwali in an eco-friendly manner.Read More

28.10.2026 30

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The Editorial

“Reaching out to a refreshing Ranchi!”

“Reaching out to a refreshing Ranchi!”

Is Jharkhand’s capital one of India’s most underrated cities, with everything going for it, just awaiting results?Read More

28.10.2026 30

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Mayank Shekhar

“Maintain surveillance systems to reduce crime”

“Maintain surveillance systems to reduce crime”

The police initially circulated his images to police stations across Mumbai but received no useful leadsRead More

27.10.2026 20

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The Editorial

“No Pier pressure, please!”

“No Pier pressure, please!”

As Mumbai’s shopping and F&B industries do a collective jig with the opening up of Ballard Pier, one hopes that the character and distinct identity...

27.10.2026 30

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Fiona Fernandez

“Let us be part of keeping Mumbai pollution-free”

“Let us be part of keeping Mumbai pollution-free”

From car-pooling, to planting some greenery in building compounds, every little effort adds up to collective.Read More

26.10.2026 30

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The Editorial

“Could you please try not to die!”

“Could you please try not to die!”

Living in this city may seem like an increasingly fraught exercise, but it can be managed with a little bit of planningRead More

26.10.2026 20

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Lindsay Pereira

“Mid-Day Opinion: Lobo Lobo has nine heads”

“Mid-Day Opinion: Lobo Lobo has nine heads”

Dey are fully fed up and dey are protesting everywhere you are bleddy. See men, I am proud of dese kids after all dey are over half de poplation!Read...

25.10.2026 20

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Rahul da Cunha

“Mid-day Opinion with Devdutt Pattanaik: Buddhist nuns and women’s bodies”

“Mid-day Opinion with Devdutt Pattanaik: Buddhist nuns and women’s bodies”

We see this internalised disgust clearly in the verses of Ambapali, a famous royal courtesan who once lived in luxury and was desired by kings and...

25.10.2026 40

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Devdutt Pattanaik

“Mid-Day Opinion: India’s selectors must be complimented”

“Mid-Day Opinion: India’s selectors must be complimented”

Bhuvneshwar Kumar went over his usual economy, but it doesn’t take away from the fact that the selectors looked at performances and not age. Naman...

25.10.2026 30

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Sunil Gavaskar

“Address pollution concerns of Govandi residents”

“Address pollution concerns of Govandi residents”

Take note of the complaint and check all claims.Read More

24.10.2026 20

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The Editorial

“Manchesters united in strife!”

“Manchesters united in strife!”

Man Utd’s poor on-field performances and Man City’s financial breach allegations have left both rival fanbases on an extremely rare common ground...

24.10.2026 20

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Ashwin Ferro

“Protests should not devolve into anarchy”

“Protests should not devolve into anarchy”

There was one kernel of advice from all: dissent is the pulse beat of democracy, so dissent fearlessly, but act responsiblyRead More

23.10.2026 20

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The Editorial

“I don’t want to know Victoria’s Secret”

“I don’t want to know Victoria’s Secret”

In 2026, why are we still discussing the Victoria’s Secret runway show? Women today are not interested in the fantasy girl in the fantasy bra — we...

23.10.2026 10

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Aastha Atray Banan

“Hospital help desks must not be allowed to go unstaffed”

The manpower crunch had to be remedied by now.Read More

22.10.2026 20

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The Editorial

“Dad’s the mentor one wants!”

Chinmay Sutar will now have to live up to expectations, but help will come in the form of father RajeshRead More

22.10.2026 20

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Clayton Murzello

“Authorities must ensure staircases are completely safe”

Good signage and lighting on staircases are a mustRead More

21.10.2026 20

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The Editorial

“Before a personal pyre, in Garhwal...”

Nothing but admiration for a filmmaker, who switched careers at middle age to tell stories he couldn’t have otherwiseRead More

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Mayank Shekhar

“No AI-dea about old Bombay”

Our sutradhaars, Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora, discover that relying on the biggest buzzword, Artificial Intelligence (AI), isn’t always the ideal way...

20.10.2026 30

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Fiona Fernandez

“Construction sites must prioritise safety of all”

This is the ordinary moving public, both pedestrians and commuters using that space.Read More

20.10.2026 30

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The Editorial

“Help for mental health issues should be accessible”

More than half the respondents also said they had experienced thoughts of self-harm before seeking care, the report saidRead More

19.10.2026 20

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The Editorial

“Students are obviously a problem”

It is increasingly becoming clear that young people are standing in the way of India’s growth and potential as a nationRead More

19.10.2026 20

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Lindsay Pereira

“An ode to fish and fisherfolk of Mumbai”

The cause is dull and chemical. Rice balls, flour, flowers and ghee go into the waterRead More

18.10.2026 40

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Devdutt Pattanaik

“Veham (hallucination)”

“Do you have a title, will you be retaining Old Cypress,” my mother had asked. Read More

18.10.2026 50

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Rahul da Cunha

“Hockey India must look beyond Asia”

As India’s Asian dominance masks its struggles against elite nations HI must balance continental supremacy with regular exposure to the world’s...

17.10.2026 30

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Ashwin Ferro

“Here’s hoping flexes stay gone after BMC’s drive”

All they know is that many of these seem to be unauthorised, going by the suddenness with which they appear, especially during festive season.Read...

16.10.2026 30

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The Editorial

“Karan, you are right: It’s done, bro”

It’s the last season of Koffee with Karan, and though KJo may be feeling emotional, the rest of us can heave a sigh of relief that we won’t hear...

16.10.2026 30

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Aastha Atray Banan

“Pages of an old book trail”

South Mumbai was, and probably still is, a go-to destination for book lovers. Pavement booksellers can still be spotted, but some favourite bookshops...

15.10.2026 70

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Clayton Murzello

“Societies should ensure that trees are maintained”

Our report cited how the civic body stressed the importance of regular tree maintenance and adequate watering.Read More

15.10.2026 30

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The Editorial

“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”

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...

14.10.2026 20

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The Editorial

“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...

13.10.2026 40

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Fiona Fernandez

“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

13.10.2026 30

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The Editorial

“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

12.10.2026 40

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The Editorial

“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

12.10.2026 30

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Lindsay Pereira

“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...

11.10.2026 30

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Sunil Gavaskar

“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...

11.10.2026 30

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Rahul da Cunha

“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 30

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Ashwin Ferro

“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 30

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The Editorial

“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 40

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