The 17th edition of the Bansuri Festival will put the spotlight on the flute in the presence of its greatest exponent, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia... [Read More]
02 January,2026 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | The Guide TeamFrom new festivals, to big moves in the culture space, 2026 promises a wave of new discoveries, tinged with some nostalgic homecomings... [Read More]
01 January,2026 12:44 PM IST | Mumbai | The Guide TeamBefore the last gifts are wrapped and packed away, we reach out to Mumbaikars to learn about one wish they’d like to add to Santa’s to-do list... [Read More]
25 December,2025 09:01 AM IST | Mumbai | The Guide TeamYou’re already late if you’re reading this, and haven’t figured where to buy the traditional Christmas plum cake. With a little help from us, pick from Mumbai’s best bakeries for this festive staple... [Read More]
20 December,2025 08:50 AM IST | Mumbai | The Guide TeamThe city’s nocturnal charm unfolds best on a bicycle. These night routes blend adventure, calm and coastline views with a hint of charm... [Read More]
25 November,2025 09:02 AM IST | Mumbai | The Guide TeamSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day. (All pics/Yogen Shah)... [Read More]
17 January,2026 09:35 PM ISTA day after the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the party’s winning candidates in Mumbai. The BJP–Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena alliance won 118 of the 227 seats in the civic polls. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI... [Read More]
17 January,2026 09:16 PM ISTVictorious MNS candidates from the Kalyan–Dombivali Municipal Corporation elections called on party chief Raj Thackeray at his residence `Shivtirth` in Mumbai following the Maharashtra civic polls 2026. The party secured five seats in the 122-ward corporation (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)... [Read More]
17 January,2026 07:42 PM ISTShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray addressed the media a day after the BMC 2026 results, accusing the BJP of “mortgaging” Mumbai and vowing that his party will continue the political fight, saying it remains his dream to install a Shiv Sena (UBT) mayor in the city. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI... [Read More]
17 January,2026 06:01 PM ISTGadchiroli Police in Maharashtra conducted the 12th Competitive Exam Practice Paper under `Project Udaan` across the district, with over 4,300 students participating at the headquarters and 74 libraries under the `One village, one library` initiative. PICS/GADCHIROLI POLICE... [Read More]
17 January,2026 07:59 PM ISTCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday blamed the government`s negligence for the fatalities linked to contaminated drinking water in the country`s cleanest city, Indore, raising questions over the so-called urban model. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
17 January,2026 03:39 PM ISTPlaying some of his biggest hits, the singer started of his tour on a high singing hits like ‘Baarishein’, ‘Alag Aasmaan’, and ‘Husn’ among others (Pic/Special Arrangement)... [Read More]
17 January,2026 02:18 PM ISTA new trend has taken over Instagram feeds, with people revisiting moments from a decade ago, specifically from 2016. Dubbed `2026 is the new 2016`, the trend has struck a nostalgic chord. While celebs are sharing a string of pics and taking a trip down memory lane, we have curated a list of celebs who debuted in 2016 and here`s what they are doing now... [Read More]
17 January,2026 11:24 AM ISTA severe storm has triggered dangerous flash flooding across Australia’s Victoria state, forcing the closure of the world-famous Great Ocean Road and sweeping vehicles into the sea. Emergency services issued urgent flood warnings for multiple coastal towns as intense rainfall inundated caravan parks, trapped motorists, and knocked out power to thousands of homes. Aerial footage showed floodwaters surging through low-lying areas while rescue crews rushed to assist stranded residents and tourists. ... [Read More]
15 January,2026 11:22 PM ISTA major rail disaster has rocked Thailand after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train traveling from Bangkok to northeastern provinces. At least 12 people were killed and 79 others injured when the crane struck Special Express Train No. 21, causing multiple cars to derail and briefly catch fire. The crash occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima province, around 230 kilometers northeast of Bangkok, during morning operations.... [Read More]
14 January,2026 07:32 PM ISTUkrainian authorities have ordered the mandatory evacuation of children from five frontline settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast as fighting intensifies following months of relative stability. Officials say at least 40 children from 26 families are being relocated to safer regions, including Cherkasy Oblast, amid growing security risks near active combat zones. The evacuations are being carried out alongside parents or legal guardians with coordinated support from emergency and social services.... [Read More]
14 January,2026 07:31 PM ISTChina has reported a sharp surge in its trade surplus, reaching a record nearly $1.2 trillion, even as exports to the United States declined under President Donald Trump’s higher tariffs. Official data shows Chinese exports rose 5.5 percent last year to $3.77 trillion, while imports remained largely flat. The result pushed China’s trade surplus well beyond previous records, highlighting how exporters shifted away from the US market.... [Read More]
14 January,2026 07:29 PM ISTMadhuri Dixit Nene reveals the untold secrets behind her iconic `Dhak Dhak` song, the hilarious reason her U.S. neighbors almost called the cops, and her brand-new avatar in `Mrs. Deshpande.` In this exclusive episode of `Sit With Hitlist,` the legendary Madhuri Dixit joins Mayank Shekhar to take a deep dive into her journey from being India’s ultimate sweetheart to her life in Denver and her big return to the screen. ... [Read More]
19 December,2025 01:03 PM ISTIn a decisive pre-dawn operation, U.S. forces moved swiftly to intercept and secure the tanker M/T Sophia in international Caribbean waters, marking a major escalation in Washington’s crackdown on illicit maritime networks operating beyond the reach of global sanctions. According to U.S. Southern Command, the vessel, identified as a stateless, sanctioned tanker linked to sanctions-evasion routes involving Russia, Iran and Venezuela was apprehended before first light through a coordinated effort involving the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Defense, and Homeland Security agencies. The operation was carried out without incident. WATCH... [Read More]
13 January,2026 01:30 AM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump is escalating pressure on Iran as nationwide protests continue amid a deadly security crackdown. In a series of statements, Trump tells Iranian protesters that “help is on the way,” cancels meetings with Iranian officials, and warns of consequences if demonstrators are killed.... [Read More]
13 January,2026 01:30 AM ISTA powerful storm system is set to sweep across the Northeast this week, bringing a rapid shift from unseasonably mild weather to colder and more hazardous winter conditions. Forecasters warn that rain, snow, gusty winds, and falling temperatures could disrupt travel across several states.... [Read More]
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