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Into the world of Parsis and Zoroastrians

India, May 18 -- The recently restored and opened Framji Dadabhoy Alpaiwalla Museum, or the Parsi museum, showcases the heritage of Parsis of India and Zoroastrians of Iran. It houses a collection of ... Read More


On the world's busiest railway

India, May 18 -- Sahib, Sind and Sultan. It's not an old movie, but has star power. On April 16, 1853, these three locomotive engines hauled a 14-berth train, the first-ever of Bombay, from Bori Bunde... Read More


The first boats at the Bombay harbour

India, May 18 -- The Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, next to Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo, opened to the public in 1918, making it the oldest such establishment in the city. The show-stea... Read More


Pre-monsoon rains to continue till next Sunday

MUMBAI, May 18 -- Despite a yellow alert, Mumbai saw measured amounts of rainfall on Saturday. However, more pre-monsoon rain is forecast for the upcoming week, with a yellow alert slated till Wednesd... Read More


WR to launch first-ever digital lounge at Mumbai Central stn

MUMBAI, May 18 -- In a move to enhance passenger experience and promote flexible working solutions, Western Railways is set to launch its first digital lounge-a modern coworking space-at Mumbai Centra... Read More


Woman from Ghana held for making MD at Nalasopara

MUMBAI, May 18 -- A 26-year-old Ghanaian woman residing in Nalasopara East was arrested on Friday for making mephedrone (MD) at home. Police said they happened to visit her house when they were carryi... Read More


Another 'copy, pasted' arbitral award by Indian judges set aside

Bengaluru, May 18 -- The Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) on May 5 set aside an arbitral award worth Rs.80.29 crore after finding that a tribunal of retired Indian judges delivered its ... Read More


Israel launches new Gaza ops

JERUSALEM, May 18 -- Israeli authorities said on Saturday that they have launched a major operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages, following airstrikes that killed ... Read More


Avani clinches All India Chess; Parkar second

Mumbai, May 18 -- Karnataka's 20-year-old Avani Udipi clinched the All India Chess Masters tournament on Saturday. Udipi finished level on seven points with Maharashtra's Mayuresh Parkar, but was decl... Read More


Inaugural Shooting League of India set to be held in Nov

New Delhi, May 18 -- Shooting will join India's sports leagues this year. The inaugural edition of Shooting League of India (SLI) will be held from November 20 to December 2 with eight teams, National... Read More