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75-day traffic & power block: From October 1, 8 Mumbai-bound trains to be short-terminated as CSMT redevelopment resumes

Central Railway will impose a 75-day traffic and power block at CSMT from October 1 to December 15 for redevelopment work, affecting platforms 14 and 15. Eight long-distance trains will be short-terminated at Dadar and Thane during the period. The block is part of the Rs 2,450-crore CSMT redevelopment project,…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan 2026 traffic advisory: Check roads closure timings, routes to avoid, parking spots, alternate roads should take to reach your destination on time

Ganesh Visarjan 2026 traffic advisory: Check road closures, diversions and alternate routes for September 25, including Juhu, Girgaon, Dadar, Malad, Kurla, Mulund and Chembur.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Visarjan at Girgaum Chowpatty: Best Viewing Points, Peak Hours and the Crowd Reality

The Beach Is Not One PlaceGirgaum Chowpatty stretches roughly 1.2 kilometres from the Taraporevala Aquarium end near Marine Lines to the Wilson College end near Charni Road. Most first-time visitors treat it as a single destination and walk into the centre of the crowd without a plan. The beach is…

Times Life · Sep 23

Dahi Handi 2026 Mumbai: Date, time, celebration venues, alternate routes and more

Dahi Handi 2026 Mumbai: Check Dahi Handi date, timings: Dahi Handi 2026 will be celebrated across Mumbai and the wider metropolitan region on Saturday, September 5, following Janmashtami on September 4. Major areas including Dadar, Ghatkopar, Worli and Thane are expected to see Govinda pathaks and large crowds. Visitors should…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

5 Indian Destinations That Are Genuinely Accessible for Travellers With Mobility Challenges

Agra: The Taj Mahal's Accessibility Overhaul Is More Serious Than You ThinkThe Archaeological Survey of India installed paved pathways and ramps at the Taj Mahal complex after sustained pressure from disability rights groups, and the difference is measurable. Wheelchair users can now reach the main plinth via a dedicated ramp…

Times Life · Aug 30

‘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 · Aug 21

How Kites and Eagles Have Mastered Urban India's Shifting Food Chain Without Human Help

The thermal highway above hot concreteBlack kites (Milvus migrans) are among the most studied urban raptors on the planet, and India holds some of their densest city populations. A 2014 study published in PLOS ONE by researchers including Julien Martin found that black kites in cities exploit the same thermals…

Times Life · Jul 18

Mumbai: Western Railway's services delayed due to overhead equipment snag

Mumbai's Western Railway faced significant morning delays today, with suburban services running 10-15 minutes late. An overhead equipment snag between Dadar and Churchgate, affecting the Vande Bharat Express, and a subsequent point failure at Churchgate disrupted services during peak hours. While faults were rectified, commuters experienced extended travel times, with…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Budget 2024: Why cash to people and not corporates will boost consumption

Indian capitalism started in the textile mills of Mumbai – which were built in areas such as Byculla, Worli, Prabhadevi, Lower Parel, Parel, and Dadar – all located in what is now known as central Mumbai.

Newslaundry · Jul 17, 2024

No clear winner in Sena vs Sena battle. Over to assembly polls now

Dance, firecrackers, sloganeering, gulaal, and dime a dozen media interviews – Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai’s Dadar was a sight to behold today, even early in the afternoon, before leads were cemented. 

Newslaundry · Jun 4, 2024