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Political row erupts over compulsory Hindi

MUMBAI, April 18 -- The BJP-led Mahayuti government's decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language in primary schools in Maharashtra has drawn a sharp political backlash from some opposition par... Read More


4 mega projects to engulf 1.8k ha forest, 400k trees

MUMBAI, April 18 -- A new dam to meet Mumbai's rising water needs, two mining projects, and a road to service power lines are set to claim 1,800 hectares of forest across Maharashtra, large swathes of... Read More


Rs.55-cr fraud: Plea for NBW against Choksi

MUMBAI, April 18 -- Close on the heels of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi being arrested in Belgium, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday approached a special CBI court in Mumbai f... Read More


Children risk their lives crossing tracks amid Mahim FOB closure

MUMBAI, April 18 -- Every morning for the past three days, groups of schoolchildren, some as young as eight, have been putting their lives on the line-quite literally-to get to class. With repair work... Read More


HC rejects builder's plea to evict tenants via arbitration in Sion redevelopment case

MUMBAI, April 18 -- The Bombay high court (HC) has dismissed a plea by a developer seeking to forcibly evict tenants from a building in Sion under the guise of arbitration, stating that protected tena... Read More


5 from Assam held for duping HSBC Bank of Rs.1.27crore

MUMBAI, April 18 -- In a meticulously planned operation, the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested five men from a remote village in Assam's Morigaon district for allegedly orchestrating a high-stakes cred... Read More


Truce after scuffle over sunscreen

New Delhi, April 18 -- A courtroom battle between two of India's biggest personal care players has ended in a quiet truce. Hindustan Unilever Ltd and Honasa Consumer Ltd, the maker of Derma Co. and M... Read More


Play Hard, Chill Harder: Inside IPL players' Off-Days

India, April 18 -- High-stakes matches call for high-quality breaks. The IPL isn't all sweat and strategy-players also bond over board games, splash in the pool, and share birthday laughs. Here's how ... Read More


Picture abhi baaki hai: Ranveer reveals Samay Raina will be back

India, April 18 -- Following the row around comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show India's Got Latent, content creator Ranveer Allahbadia has returned to the online sphere with his podcast. However, Sam... Read More


Responsible stardom: How Taapsee Pannuis making a difference

India, April 18 -- Actor Taapsee Pannu believes in letting her work do the talking. With a number of diverse roles, she brings something different to the table; stories such as Naam Shabana (2017), Th... Read More