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Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: 9-km DND Flyway-Jaitpur stretch opens on trial, easing commute for East and South Delhi

A 9-km section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is now open for trial runs. This new stretch connects DND Flyway and Jaitpur, easing travel for many commuters. Motorists can now access the expressway directly from east and south Delhi areas. Full connectivity to Vadodara is anticipated by December this year. A…

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Uzbekistan for Indian Travellers: Your First-Timer's Guide to Samarkand, Bukhara and the Silk Road

The Visa and Getting There: Easier Than You ThinkIndian passport holders get a visa on arrival at Tashkent's Islam Karimov International Airport. No prior application, no embassy visit. You pay USD 50 at the counter, show your return ticket and hotel booking, and you're through in under 30 minutes on…

Times Life

Traitor 2 contestant Parul Gulati lives in a 4 BHK Mumbai duplex featuring a spacious terrace with a bar counter, a projector room, a modern modular kitchen, dedicated workspaces and sewing machine used to make first Nish Hair product

Parul Gulati showcased her spacious Mumbai duplex to guests. She detailed her journey from a 1 BHK apartment to this luxurious home. Her business, Nish Hair, began in a small living room with her mother. The home features contemporary interiors, workspaces, and an expansive terrace for entertaining. Gulati also owns…

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Mumbai Indians appoints Zubin Bharucha as Director of Performance

Zubin Bharucha has joined Mumbai Indians as director of performance. He previously served Rajasthan Royals in various capacities since 2008. Bharucha will work with Indian players during the off-season at the franchise's facility. He is currently touring South Africa with young MI players and assistant coach Paras Mhambrey. Mumbai Indians…

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5 Mobility Drills That Prevent Sports Injury Better Than Static Stretching Alone

90/90 Hip SwitchSit on the floor with both knees bent at 90 degrees, one in front, one to the side. Rotate your hips to switch the position of both legs, moving through the transition slowly rather than flopping. Hold each end position for three seconds before switching back. Do ten…

Times Life

26/11 attacks: Mumbai Police moves to try Hafiz Saeed, others in absentia

Mumbai Police have requested the Union Home Ministry to serve court orders via Interpol. These orders target six absconding accused, including Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi. The process aims to initiate trials in absentia for their involvement in the 26/11 attacks. The court issued proclamation orders against these Pakistani nationals…

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Developer didn't provide Occupancy Certificate to flat owners for 18 years, NCDRC orders Rs 6 crore compensation for Mumbai society residents

A Mumbai housing society received six crore rupees compensation from the NCDRC after the developer failed to secure an Occupancy Certificate for eighteen years. This deficiency in service left residents facing demolition threats. The commission rejected the developer's claims of illegal construction by residents. The developer must now obtain the…

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22k gold rate today: Check 18k, 20k, 22k, 24k gold prices (August 21, 2026) at Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and IBJA

Today, gold prices have escalated in major urban centers across India. Leading jewelers including Tanishq and Malabar Gold & Diamonds are now offering elevated rates. This surge is apparent in various prominent jewelry brands throughout the nation. Indicative retail rates for gold and silver released by IBJA underscore the prevailing…

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Mumbai crane collapse: At least 10 injured as large crane topples onto houses in Kurla

A large crane collapsed on houses in Mumbai's Kurla East early Friday morning. This incident left more than ten people injured and required immediate rescue operations. Civic officials were preparing for an eviction operation when the crane toppled onto nearby residential buildings. Six injured individuals were admitted to Sion hospital,…

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‘I travel 6 hours every day’: Man working in Mumbai says commute leaves time only to sleep, wakes up at 5am

A Maharashtra-based employee has described spending around six hours each day commuting between Badlapur and Goregaon for a Rs 35,000 monthly salary. The worker says the journey involves local trains, a train change at Dadar and a 30-minute shared-rickshaw wait, with work and travel consuming most of the day. Reddit…

The Economic Times

Horseshoe Crab Blood Powers Every Vaccine and Injection You Have Ever Been Given

The blue blood that guards every hospital on EarthHorseshoe crab blood is blue. Not metaphorically, literally blue, because it uses copper-based hemocyanin to carry oxygen instead of the iron-based hemoglobin that makes human blood red. But the colour is not why the biomedical industry harvests roughly 600,000 horseshoe crabs every…

Times Life

5 Free Environmental Habits for Indian Homes That Actually Create Measurable Change

Stop rinsing dishes under a running tapA 2019 study by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) found that Indian households waste between 40 and 70 litres of water daily on habits that require no water at all to change. Rinsing dishes under a running tap is the clearest example.…

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The Nine-Yard Nauvari Saree and the Maharashtrian Women Who Refuse to Let the Drape Die

The drape that was built for doing, not displayingMost sarees ask you to slow down. The nauvari does not. The nine-yard drape is pulled between the legs and tucked at the back, leaving the wearer's stride unbroken, a silhouette closer to a dhoti than to the decorative six-yard arrangements most…

Times Life

India can help create conditions for Iran-US agreement: Iranian Consul General on ending West Asia conflict

Iran's Consul General in Mumbai believes India can help foster conditions for an Iran-United States agreement. He described India as a peace-loving country capable of contributing to mediation efforts. Several countries already act as intermediaries between Iran and the United States. An agreement could bring peace, stability, and harmony to…

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Mumbai suburban rail network to get 238 AC EMU rakes by 2030

Indian Railways will prioritise manufacturing 238 AC EMU rakes for Mumbai’s suburban network, with production beginning in 2027 and the full fleet due by 2030. ICF will build 120 rakes, RCF 71 and MCF 47. The move aims to synchronise rolling stock availability with infrastructure commissioned under MUTP.

The Economic Times

Ram Kapoor lives in Rs 20 crore sea-facing Mumbai apartment with wife Gautami, featuring a facial-recognition entry system, a private theatre, a coffin-shaped bar, smart lighting, motorised curtains and an M.F. Husain artwork

Ram Kapoor's Mumbai home showcases modern design and advanced technology. The actor's residence offers panoramic Arabian Sea views from its living spaces. A private theatre and a unique coffin-shaped bar are notable features. The smart kitchen and serene master bedroom provide comfortable living. The home also displays Ram Kapoor's personal…

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16-Year-Old Spent 5 Years in Pond To Escape Severe Burning Sensation: What Is Iqbal Sheikh's Rare Condition?

A 16-year-old boy from West Bengal, suffering from a burning sensation, has been airlifted to Mumbai for medical treatment after spending years in ponds for relief.

The Economic Times

Mumbai Municipal Corporation hiring Gen Z fellows for Rs 61,500 stipend: Check eligibility, seats available, application fee and last date to apply

BMC Gen Z Fellowship: Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has launched the BMC Gen Z Fellowship 2026, offering 50 seats to graduates under 28 years of age for a monthly stipend of Rs 61,500 for a 12-month tenure. Applications are open online between 19 and 31 August 2026 with an application…

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Gold rate today (August 20, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold jewellery prices from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities

Gold rate today: Gold prices surged in various major Indian cities as jewellers adjusted their rates for 22k gold jewellery, marking a noticeable increase from the previous day. Noteworthy brands such as Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan Jewellers are reflecting these heightened prices.

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Explained: How a JP Morgan unit and a Mumbai-based stock broking firm allegedly manipulated Sensex during CAS

The regulator flagged three sharp Sensex spikes, including a 362-point jump in two seconds and a 405-point surge in 28 seconds, as the index’s CAS closing price moved to around 78,080 from a 3:15 pm reference of 77,829.60.

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'Had fruitful discussions on advancing maritime cooperation': Japanese envoy welcomes Defence Minister Koizumi to India

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi arrived in Mumbai for his first official visit to India. He inspected a Guard of Honour and laid a wreath at the Naval Dockyard. Koizumi held strategic discussions with Indian Navy officials on operational capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet Koizumi in New Delhi…

Times Life

How Diclofenac Nearly Drove India's Vultures to Extinction, and What the Recovery Programme Has Actually Achieved

The drug that emptied the skyThrough the 1990s, vulture populations across South Asia fell off a cliff so steeply that ornithologists initially suspected a new disease. The Gyps vulture, the genus that includes the white-rumped, long-billed, and slender-billed species, had been among the most numerous large raptors on earth. Surveys…

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The Lehenga Rental Mistakes That Ruin Wedding Function Looks Before the Night Even Starts

The booking window closes earlier than any shop will volunteerMost rental shops in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad work on a 7-to-10-day advance booking window for standard lehenga sets. For wedding season, October through February, that window stretches to three or four weeks minimum for anything in the heavier,…

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Fashion Rental Is Growing in These Indian Cities, Here Is Why It Is Actually Working

The Cities Where Rental Has Critical MassMumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi account for the bulk of active fashion rental transactions in India, and the reasons are structural rather than cultural. Mumbai has the highest concentration of destination weddings, film-adjacent events, and corporate parties that demand one-time outfits. Bengaluru's large salaried tech…

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The Partition Museum in Amritsar Is the One Place in India That Should Stop You Cold

The Wall Does Not Let You Stay a TouristThe Partition Museum sits on Town Hall Chowk in Amritsar, and it does not announce itself the way the Golden Temple does. There is no gold. No single luminous point drawing crowds forward. You walk in, and the first thing you encounter…

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