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My unsung hero of science: William Adams, the Bombay bureaucrat whose vision of a solar future was dashed by colonial conservatism

William Adams was entranced by energy. As a young man, his interest was nursed by working as a clerk in a London patent office in the 1860s. This gave him an early look at some of the first British designs for exploiting solar energy using mirrors, water or both.

The Conversation

Redevelopment dispute between landlord and tenant: HC asks tenant to pay Rs 5 lakh for using ‘elite form of coercion and extortion’ against landlord

Bombay High Court dismissed a tenant's plea to recognize a new builder in a redevelopment case. The court found no contract between the new builder and the landlord. It deemed the tenants' action an 'elite form of coercion and extortion'. The court imposed Rs 5 lakh costs on the tenants…

The Economic Times

Expedite process of handing over remaining land for Bombay HC building complex: SC to Maharashtra

The Supreme Court has urged the Maharashtra government to expedite the handover of the remaining 10 acres for the new Bombay High Court complex in Bandra. While 20.15 acres are already allocated, the state plans to complete the transfer by December 31, 2026, a timeline the court deemed too slow.

The Economic Times

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The Merry Adventures of Harshabardhan And Gobardhan

A lucrative timber deal with a Bombay company has been secured, prompting an immediate departure for Harshabardhan. He insists on leaving without delay, even forgoing a bath and dinner, to catch the Bombay Mail. Harshabardhan humorously declares his brother, Gobardhan, to be the only essential luggage for this urgent business…

The Economic Times

82-Year-Old Zarine Still Drives Herself Across Mumbai, Says ‘I’ve Been Behind the Wheel Since the 1960s’

An 82-year-old woman from Mumbai has gone viral on social media after she shared her inspiring story with the world through a video posted by Humans of Bombay. In the video, Zarine is heard saying that she has been driving since the 1960s and still drives herself to get around…

Times Life

How one state’s name change sparked calls for a similar move across India to reclaim pre-colonial legacy

India has seen a wave of renamings to reflect pre-colonial identities, writes Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

The Independent UK

5 Cat Breeds with Fewer Genetic Risks Than Most Others

When choosing a cat, health is just as important as appearance or personality. Some cat breeds are more prone to inherited genetic disorders due to selective breeding while others have stronger, more diverse gene pools. Cats with fewer genetic health issues live longer, require fewer medical interventions and enjoy a…

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Missed red flags, approvals: In Maharashtra’s Rs 1,800 crore land scam, a tale of power and impunity

In the 19th century, in the quiet village of Mundhwa on the outskirts of colonial Pune, the British granted 44 acres of land to 26 families from the Mahar community. These land grants, known as Watan land, were in return for their hereditary service as village watchmen, messengers, field measurers,…

Newslaundry

Karan Gokani shares his recipe for a Bombay sandwich, the cheese toastie of dreams

From his latest cookbook, Indian 101, Karan Gokani shares his favourite street food snack

Evening Standard

Dishoom Permit Room, London, hotel review

HOTELS: Come to Dishoom’s new hotel for the delicious Indian dishes and cocktails, stay for the comfy beds and divine decor, says Angela Hui

The Independent UK

Award-winning Indian restaurant confirms date of first Glasgow opening

An award-winning Indian restaurant chain has confirmed the opening date of its new location in Glasgow next month

The National (Scotland)

Cult Indian Restaurant Dishoom Has Launched a Two-Suite Hotel in Notting Hill That's a Love Letter to Bombay's Culture

Tucked inside a storied old public house, the just-opened Portobello location, part of the eatery's Permit Room concept, leans into art, music, and design to unite East and West

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From Mumbai’s ‘illegal migrant workers’ to Melbourne crypto traders, The Degenerates is global Australian literature

In Raeden Richardson’s debut novel, The Degenerates, displacement and travel feature within the lives of aspiring outcasts in the wildly disparate cities of Bombay (Mumbai’s colonial precursor), in Melbourne’s inner-city lanes and southwest suburbs, and in downtown New York.

The Conversation

Meet the forgotten enslaved and working-class labourers behind British exploration in Africa, Asia and Antarctica

By July 1858, the English explorer John Hanning Speke had been in Africa for 18 months. His eyes and body were weakened by fever, and he still hadn’t found what he set out to discover – the source of the River Nile.

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The rare Bombay cat is like a mini ‘black panther’ that thrives on attention

This breed is rare, so it’s a real treat if you can track one down

The Guardian - UK

Putting Mumbai on the menu: Dishoom’s founders in the city that inspired them

The team behind the much-loved restaurants explore the places that inspired their ‘Bombay comfort food’ dishes. By Mina Holland

Salon

Lessons from Bihar, India's booze ban

Banning booze in Bihar has empowered gangs and illicit markets in an echo of the 1920s. Here's what went wrong

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Awful and Awesome Ep 378: Paatal Lok, Black Warrant, and an exclusive cast interview

Rajyasree: I read multiple news reports claiming that Saif’s alleged attacker came into Bengal, but had to move to Bombay because there were no job opportunities in the state. Why is a dig being made at Bengal even when…

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Georgina Hayden’s recipe for Bombay chilli cheese ciabatta

Had enough of Christmas fare? Liven up your tastebuds with this Indian street food-inspired spiced cheese toastie

Newslaundry

Splits, single-party dominance: The unusual trajectory of Maharashtra politics

In the lead-up to the Maharashtra polls, observers were cautious in their predictions. The battle between two major alliances, each with three main members, would be too close to call, they said.

Newslaundry

Director’s Cut with Payal Kapadia: An oral history of All We Imagine As Light

Six months is a long time in anyone’s life. In writer-director Payal Kapadia’s case, it’s the amount of time it took for her to travel from, as she told me this summer, fame “is freaking me out a bit” to, as she said when we spoke recently, “maybe I’m not…

Dynamite News

Centre notifies appointment of five lawyers as Bombay High Court judges

Their appointments are for a period of two years, effective from the date they assume charge of their respective offices, as stated in the notification. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

When Sunil Gavaskar batted left-handed in a Ranji Trophy match

NEW DELHI: India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar made a significant mark in the Ranji Trophy, India's premier domestic cricket competition. He played for Bombay (now Mumbai) and was a key player in their dominance during the 1970s and 1980s.

Evening Standard

The high stakes risks and rewards of the biggest ever Dishoom menu shake up

The company, which has a total of 13 restaurants, including seven in London, revealed this week that its revenues soared 23% last year to £117 million.

Dynamite News

Bombay HC refuses to order certification of Kangana Ranaut's Emergency

The Court has also asked the CBFC to take a decision by September 18. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for September 19. Read further on Dynamite News:

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