CY Gopinath, in Bangkok, throws unique light and shadows on Mumbai, the city that raised him. Email: cygopi@gmail.com
Humans like to believe that good things never end, until they do. I’ve always known that one day, this column’s topic would be about saying goodbye. That day is today... [Read More]
09 December,2025 06:57 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y GopinathFor 25 years, a global organisation staffed entirely by volunteers has been showing us how to search for the most likely truth while dealing with disagreements. It’s called Wikipedia... [Read More]
02 December,2025 06:34 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y GopinathA new virus starts a pandemic that turns humans into a kind, gentle, caring and sharing species. Would you finally be happy? Don’t read the last para till you’ve read the rest... [Read More]
25 November,2025 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y GopinathIn 2031, after it came out that cows were not only holy but could communicate with humans, I was privileged to be the first journalist to interview one... [Read More]
18 November,2025 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y GopinathThey claim to communicate telepathically with animals, and will trace your missing dogs and cats. Unfortunately, this city has enough takers... [Read More]
11 November,2025 06:35 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y GopinathJawan director Atlee is all set to embrace fatherhood for the second time. He shared adorable maternity photoshoot pics with wife Priya and son Meer. As the couple enjoy this phase, let`s have a look at their love story via adorable pictures.... [Read More]
20 January,2026 05:05 PM ISTAhead of Saadat Hasan Manto’s death anniversary on January 18, take a walk through some Manto`s most frequented places in the city (Story by Devashish Kamble)... [Read More]
15 January,2026 01:32 PM ISTSenior IPS officer and NIA chief Sadanand Date on Saturday took charge as the new Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP). Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
03 January,2026 05:02 PM ISTA fire broke out at a cotton warehouse near Dockyard Road Railway Station in south Mumbai late Wednesday night. The blaze was reported around 11:53 pm and was upgraded to Level II by the Mumbai Fire Brigade. Multiple agencies rushed to the spot, and no injuries were reported. (Pics/Ashish Raje)... [Read More]
01 January,2026 12:13 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi`s journey through 2025 unfolded as a sweeping narrative of defining moments, blending national security, governance, diplomacy, spirituality and deeply human connections. From Operation Sindoor to the Dhwajarohan Utsav at Ayodhya`s Ram Mandir, the year emerged as a vivid mosaic of devotion, decisive leadership, development milestones and people-centric engagement. The Prime Minister`s calendar was marked by heartfelt interactions with citizens, visits to sacred temples, strategic outreach to border regions, inauguration and inspection of major infrastructure projects and participation in programmes aimed at empowering people at the grassroots. Many of these moments were captured in photographs, shared on narendramodi.in, that resonated widely and defined the visual memory of the year. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
31 December,2025 03:12 PM ISTA massive fire broke out in a residential chawl in Sewri area of Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon following multiple LPG cylinder blasts. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
30 December,2025 06:50 PM ISTCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and raised key constituency issues and urged expeditious clearance of long-pending infrastructure works affecting public safety and daily life in Wayanad. (PICS/X) ... [Read More]
19 December,2025 03:34 PM ISTFrom floods and cloudbursts to powerful cyclones, 2025 witnessed some of India’s most devastating natural disasters, testing disaster preparedness, governance and resilience while affecting millions across states. (PICS/ PTI, X)... [Read More]
18 December,2025 12:30 PM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump sparked global attention after his Davos speech appeared to mix Greenland and Iceland multiple times while discussing national security and NATO strategy. The comments quickly went viral prompting defenses from White House officials and fact-checks across social media. ... [Read More]
22 January,2026 03:35 PM ISTDonald Trump’s renewed discussion around Greenland has once again pushed a long-dormant geopolitical debate back into the global spotlight. But beneath the headline-grabbing rhetoric lies a deeper conflict, one that pits a deal-making worldview against a land system designed to resist ownership, speculation, and foreign control. The language surrounding the proposal echoes the tone of a high-stakes real estate negotiation, scaled up to a continental level. The assumption is familiar: that everything has a price, and that control can be acquired through negotiation. Greenland, however, operates on an entirely different legal and cultural framework, one where land itself is not a commodity. WATCH ... [Read More]
21 January,2026 12:31 AM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump has issued one of his strongest deterrence messages yet toward Iran, warning of overwhelming retaliation if any assassination attempt linked to Tehran targets him or U.S. interests. Speaking during a nationally televised interview, Trump made it clear that any act of aggression would be met with a response designed to completely neutralize the threat. The warning comes amid rising tensions after Iranian officials cautioned against any actions directed at Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran’s armed forces swiftly responded, with senior commanders delivering a stark counter-warning, vowing severe consequences for any move against their leadership. WATCH ... [Read More]
21 January,2026 12:28 AM ISTSevere storms have triggered multiple train derailments in Spain’s Catalonia region, killing 1 driver and injuring at least 20 passengers. A retaining wall collapsed near Gelida and a rockfall in Girona derailed separate trains as heavy rain battered the Mediterranean coast. The incidents come just days after a deadly high-speed train crash in southern Spain, raising fresh concerns over rail safety as storms intensify across Europe. ... [Read More]
21 January,2026 07:44 PM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to join President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace signals more than a diplomatic gesture. It marks a strategic shift in how Gaza’s future and global conflict governance may be shaped outside traditional international institutions. Backed by Washington and aligned with Trump’s broader vision, the new body challenges the authority of the United Nations and introduces a leader-driven model of conflict management. Supporters see speed and control, while critics warn of power consolidation and pay-to-play diplomacy.... [Read More]
21 January,2026 07:44 PM ISTCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered one of the most blunt speeches at the World Economic Forum in Davos, warning that the US-led rules-based international order has collapsed and been replaced by raw power politics and economic coercion. ... [Read More]
21 January,2026 07:43 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump marked 1 year of his second term with a marathon White House briefing that spanned immigration trade tariffs NATO alliances Greenland and the future of the UN. Trump signaled he is not backing down from plans to expand American influence abroad while defending tough enforcement at home. He warned courts on tariffs questioned NATO loyalty and renewed controversial claims over Greenland. ... [Read More]
21 January,2026 07:42 PM ISTA dramatic moment inside Europe’s political corridors has gone viral after Danish lawmaker Anders Vistisen delivered a blistering rebuke aimed directly at U.S. President Donald Trump, following renewed rhetoric questioning Greenland’s sovereignty. Speaking before a stunned parliamentary chamber, Vistisen accused Washington of overreach as Trump once again framed Greenland as a strategic asset tied to U.S. national security interests. The remarks, sharp and unapologetic, pushed the limits of parliamentary decorum and prompted immediate intervention from leadership, cutting the speech short. The fallout was instant. Social media platforms erupted with reactions ranging from applause to outrage, while online threats of economic retaliation and tariffs against Denmark began circulating. WATCH... [Read More]
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