Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for July 3. Aries March 21 – April 20Working through confusion and being out of the comfort zone is understandable since you’ve made an unimaginable decision. Cosmic tip: Don’t worry, leaving behind excessive soul searching, wondering if this was a correct decision. Taurus April 21 – May 20There’s clarity about a relationship which allows you to either walk away or accept it. Cosmic tip: Happily remain in the present flow of life as it gradually gets even better over time. GeminiMay 21 – June 21Though thrilled with life, but keep the mind grounded as you deal with newer experiences due to a decision taken. Cosmic tip: Continue pursuing an ambition even though you know it’ll take time to manifest. Cancer June 22 – July 23Working in a corporate job is an eye opener, especially about how to play subtle mind games. Health is good.Cosmic tip: Keep opinions to yourself, especially if they clash with what everyone else thinks. Leo July 24 - Aug 23Those considering turning a hobby into a second source of income should begin with slow baby steps. Cosmic tip: Don’t make wild promises you may not want to or be able to honor. Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23Dealing with daily restrictions gets to be so stifling that you just want to spend the day doing nothing. Cosmic tip: Be appreciative of friends who have been there for you in all situations. Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22It’s important to understand potential clients’ psyche, marketing the kind of work you do accordingly. Health is good.Cosmic tip: Don’t be judgmental; instead be tolerant, strolling through life with a sense of humour. Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22Listen to instincts when wanting to make an investment that’s slightly risky. Commit to work without feeling inundated. Cosmic tip: Complete work which requires mental and physical vitality since you are feeling so energetic. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22Keep to traditional saving methods, staying away from the stock market. A busy day, but minor repairs still have to be seen to.Cosmic tip: Have irrepressible confidence, but don’t take risks for someone else. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20Take a little extra care if grappling with a stressful career and juggling duties at home. Cosmic tip: Move on from the past, concentrating on making the present relationship exciting and long lasting. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19Actively pursuing what you really want makes success doubly sweet when it does manifest. Consult a therapist for relationship issues before they escalate.Cosmic tip: Don’t ruthlessly brush off intuition. Listen to what it reveals. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20Plan short mini breaks the entire year instead of taking a whole chunk of time off. Keep the mind peaceful.Cosmic tip: Conscientiously take care of your portion of responsibilities without burdening your spouse/partner.
03 July,2024 12:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseThe principles of a 19th century Italian polymath, Wilfried Fritz Pareto, have been put to use by the Western Railway to fix its fleet of AC local trains by drawing up a Reliability Action Plan (RAP). The Pareto principle, also known as 80/20 rule, states that for many outcomes, roughly 80% of consequences come from 20% of causes (the "vital few"). Pareto also contributed to the fields of sociology and mathematics. The Pareto principle is the basis for the Pareto chart, one of the key tools used in total quality control and Six Sigma techniques. Incidentally, Pareto's first job was with the state-owned Italian Railways. “Based on the Pareto principle, the failures of the AC train fleet were plotted in descending order and execution of the RAP was started from failures having most significant impact on reliability and services. It is pertinent to mention that the results were remarkable and a significant reduction in line failures were witnessed leading to a marked improvement in commuter satisfaction,” Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek said. “Developing a robust RAP involves post root cause analysis, along with a clear understanding of the challenges ahead with a multi - dimensional approach aimed at addressing each identified issue systematically and permanently,” he said. “Currently, Western Railway is running 96 AC local services with seven trains. For an efficient upkeep & maintenance of these AC trains and to tackle this issue head-on, a RAP has been devised by the team of local train carshed at Mumbai Central, Kandivali and Virar to address the failures in Air-conditioned rakes. Through rigorous testing and data analysis of all AC local trains, key factors contributing to the failures were identified. After critical analysis of the failures, they were classified into different heads and subheads. Some of the major concerns which were addressed were pertaining to Roof Mounted Package Unit (RMPU), traction motors, automatic door closure) and the trains electrics and equipment from Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). Due to such diligent analysis, strategic planning and collaborative effort, the failures in AC rakes have significantly reduced,” he said.
02 July,2024 10:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday launched a crackdown on vendors selling tobacco products near schools and colleges, and seized 93.5 kilograms of such items, reported the PTI. According the PTI, in a release, the civic body said the team of the F (North) ward office conducted raids and shut down four establishments - one tobacco shop and three makeshift hawking stalls. The ward office formed two teams to conduct raids at various locations, including MHADA Colony in Koka Nagar, Priyadarshani School, S K Royal School, Sadhana School in Shivaji Nagar, Ruiya College and Podar College in Matunga, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) in Five Gardens, and Maheshwari Udyan, it said. The BMC seized 93.5 kg tobacco products, including cigarettes, bidis, gutkha, and other tobacco-containing substances, the release said, as per the PTI. Section 4 of the Tobacco Control Act, 2003 prohibits the sale or possession of tobacco products in the vicinity of schools, colleges, and other educational institutes, and the drive is part of the BMC's ongoing efforts to make school and college premises tobacco-free, it added. Gokhale bridge, Barfiwala connector to open on Thursday Though the BMC missed the deadline for reopening of Gokhale bridge and Barfiwala connector on July 1, it was opened by someone who removed the barricades on Monday morning. Vehicles were plying on the section for a few hours till the BMC closed it once again to complete the remaining work. Meanwhile, the BMC cleared the load-bearing test and assured the bridge would be reopened on Thursday by 5 pm. The misalignment of the Barfiwala connector with the newly built Gopal Krishna Gokhale Bridge, had become a national topic of discussion. The realignment work started on April 12 and was supposed to be completed by Monday. After much back and forth, the BMC had decided to match the alignment of bridges rather than go in for reconstruction of the flyover. Though it was pretty clear that the connector was not going to open on Monday (mid-day published a report on Sunday), residents and commuters were surprised to see it open on the first day of the week. Many enthusiastic commuters took videos and uploaded them on social media. “I think someone removed the barricades placed by the BMC at the entry point of the Barfiwala flyover. After a while, BMC employees closed it for traffic,” said a resident. The Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizens Association also put up a message in this regard on X, stating that the BMC had not opened the Barfiwala flyover, but someone had mischievously removed the barricades which were put back in place by the BMC. (with PTI inputs)
02 July,2024 09:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Mumbai Zonal Unit on Monday (July 1) seized ganja worth Rs 5 crore at Mumbai international airport. On July 1, DRI Mumbai Zonal Unit, acting on specific intelligence, identified an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok at Mumbai International Airport who was suspected of carrying contraband items. During a systematic search of the passenger's bags, officers discovered nine vacuum-packed silver-colored packets, each marked with different fruits. Upon further inspection, the packets were found to contain a greenish substance in lump form. This substance was tested using a field NDPS test kit and tested positive for Ganja. The total weight of the seized Ganja was 5.34 kg, with an estimated value of Rs 5 crore. The passenger was arrested and has been remanded to judicial custody under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
02 July,2024 07:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan KhanA 57-year-old woman was on Tuesday killed after a tree fell on her in Parel area of central Mumbai, the officials said. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the incident took place at around 10 am on Tuesday morning when a tree on the roadside collapsed near Sayani Road in Parel area. "The woman, a garbage picker who was later identified as Varsha Kantilal Mestri was trapped under the fallen tree and the local residents quickly came to help her and managed to rescue her from beneath the tree. She was rushed to the KEM Hospital for medical treatment," an official said. Following the incident the civic authorities including the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) rushed to the spot and launched an operation. The BMC said that according to doctors at KEM Hospital, Varsha Kantilal Mestri was declared dead upon arrival. In the incident comes a day after a tree collapse had killed a man in Worli area of Mumbai. A 45-year-old man was died after a tree fell on him in Worli area of central Mumbai, the BMC had said on Monday. The man was critically injured in the incident and was shifted to a hospital where he was undergoing treatment, an official said. The civic body said that a tree on the roadside fell in Jambori Maidan Lane, near BDD Chawl No. 89 in Worli, leaving one person critically injured. Following the incident the civic official and the officials from the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) rushed to the spot. "The incident was reported to the BMC at around 1 pm, the investigations revealed that the tree had fallen in Worli at around 9:30 am on Monday. A tree on the side of the road fell at the chowk near BDD Chawl No. 89," an official said. Following the incident, emergency services including the Mumbai Fire Brigade rushed to the spot and launched a rescue and relief operation. The officials said that the man injured in the incident was identified as Amit Jagtap and was immediately shifted to the Global Hospital. He was undergoing treatment. "He died at around 5:37 pm while undergoing treatment," an official said.
02 July,2024 07:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA civic official said that a few two-wheelers were damaged after a part of a compound wall at a Thane housing society collapsed, reported news agency PTI. The incident occurred in Brahmand residential society around 11 am, chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), Yasin Tadvi, told PTI. "Some portion of the compound wall at a Thane housing society caved in, which damaged three two-wheelers parked adjacent to it," he told PTI. A nearby tree got uprooted to some extent, he said. After being informed, the personnel of the fire brigade and the RDMC immediately rushed to the spot to take the necessary steps, according to him. In another incident, the protection wall of a housing society collapsed on Monday in Thane's Vartak Nagar amid heavy rains, a civic official said, reported PTI. No one was hurt in the incident that occurred in Kokani Pada at 11:30 am, Thane Municipal Corporation regional disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said, reported PTI. "The protection measuring 40 feet by 45 feet collapsed. The debris was cleared by local fire brigade and RDMC personnel. The area is barricaded," he added. Meanwhile, a 45-year-old man died when a roadside tree fell on him while he was walking in Mumbai's Worli area on Monday morning, a civic official said. The incident took place at around 9.30 am in Jambori Maidan lane near a 'chawl' (row tenement), he said. Pedestrian Amit Jagtap received serious injuries when a roadside tree suddenly fell on him, said the official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Jagtap was rushed to a hospital where he was declared dead at around 5.40 pm, he added. (With inputs from PTI)
02 July,2024 06:45 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe Chembur Trombay Education Society's N G Acharya and D K Marathe College barred students from wearing torn jeans, T-shirts, "revealing" dresses and jerseys, or a dress that reveals religion or shows "cultural disparity", reported PTI. Earlier, the same college had issued a ban on hijab creating headlines. In the notice issued on June 27, the institution said that students should wear a formal and decent dress while on campus. As per the PTI report, the notice said that students can wear a half or full shirt and trousers. Girls can wear any Indian or western outfit, it said. The order was issued after the Bombay High Court declined to intervene in the college's decision to forbid the hijab, burka, and naqab on its property on June 26. The court noted that the regulations in question do not infringe upon the fundamental rights of the students. "Students shall not wear any dress which reveals religion or shows cultural disparity. Nakab, hijab, burka, stole, cap, etc shall be removed by going to the common rooms on the ground floor and then only (students) can move throughout the college campus," the notice said. "Torn jeans, T-shirts, revealing dresses and jerseys are not allowed," it said. As per the PTI report, students belonging to the Muslim community from Shivaji Nagar, Govandi and Mankhurd areas are enrolled at the college, located in Chembur. Subodh Acharya, general secretary of the college governing council, said no notice with new directives has been issued by the college, referring to a circular issued by the institute earlier this year. "The notice is not new. We are only asking students to follow the dress code which states not to wear revealing clothes. We are also not asking students to wear sarees or attire of any particular colour," he said. "Students can come to college wearing a hijab or burka, change it in the college common room and then do their work," college principal Vidyagauri Lele said, reported PTI. Last month, the students moved the high court, challenging a directive issued by the college imposing a dress code under which they cannot wear hijab, naqab, burka, stoles, caps and badges inside the premises. The HC on June 26 said a dress code is meant to maintain discipline which is part of the college's fundamental right to "establish and administer an educational institution". The dress code was applicable to all students irrespective of religion or caste, the high court said, dismissing a petition filed against the ban by nine girl students.
02 July,2024 06:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday defended Rahul Gandhi, whose speech in the Lok Sabha targeting the BJP has kicked up a row, stating that the Congress leader did not insult Hindutva, reported news agency PTI. Uddhav Thackeray said the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha did not utter a single word against Hindutva during his speech in Parliament. "I have heard Rahul Gandhi's speech. None of us will insult Hindutva and we will not tolerate that. This includes Rahul ji. Rahul ji said BJP is not Hindutva. I have stated very clearly that I have abandoned BJP, not Hindutva," Thackeray told reporters in Mumbai, reported PTI. "He (Gandhi) was trying to show a photo of Lord Shiva, but even that was banned. Is this Hindutva? I don't think Rahul ji insulted Hindutva. Our Hindutva is pious," he added, reported PTI. In his first speech as the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi on Monday launched a no-holds-barred attack on the BJP, accusing the leaders of the ruling party of dividing people on communal lines. Certain remarks he made during a discussion were later expunged. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said the decision to suspend Ambadas Danve, the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra legislative council, was one-sided and a pre-planned conspiracy, reported PTI. Talking to reporters, Thackeray said Danve was not given any opportunity to present his side before being suspended. Thackeray said, as the chief of the Shiv Sena (UBT), he was apologising for the remarks made by Danve if it hurt women, but asked what action was taken against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena leaders for making such comments outside the House, reported PTI. "There was a need to discuss the resolution (to suspend Danve), but there was no discussion on it," he said, reported PTI. He said the suspension was done to overshadow the victory of his party in the legislative council polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) candidates Anil Parab and Jagannath Abhyankar won from the Mumbai Graduates and Teachers constituencies respectively. "The conspiracy (to suspend Danve) was a planned conspiracy," Thackeray said, reported PTI. "Whatever you (government) do is democracy and act by us (opposition) a crime," he added, taking a dig at the government, reported PTI. He said the suspension was done at a time when the opposition had begun to dissect the state budget. The Maharashtra legislative council on Tuesday suspended Danve for five days on the grounds of using abusive language in the House. Danve was accused of using abusive language against BJP legislator Prasad Lad during a discussion in the Upper House of the state legislature on Monday evening. Lad had demanded a resolution condemning Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's 'not Hindus' remarks in the Lok Sabha, which elicited a sharp reaction from the Sena (UBT) leader, reported PTI. On Tuesday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandrakant Patil tabled a motion to suspend Danve which was passed with a majority. (With inputs from PTI)
02 July,2024 06:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Ambani family organized a mass wedding, known as 'Samuhik Vivah', for over 50 underprivileged couples from Palghar to kick off the wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Each couple was presented with gold and silver ornaments, as well as a cheque of Rs. 1.01 Lakh as their 'streedhan'. They also received grocery and household items sufficient for one year. The wedding function, held at the Reliance Corporate Park, was attended by nearly 800 people, including family members of the couples. Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani, accompanied by their family members, attended the function and extended their wishes to the couples. The wedding ceremony was followed by dinner. A traditional Tarpa Dance performance by the Warli Tribe was organised as part of the wedding celebration. Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant pre-wedding: Ambani family to organise mass wedding of underprivileged Preparations are in full swing for the wedding of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant. The couple will be tying the knot in Mumbai on July 12. Ahead of the grand wedding, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, Mukesh and Nita Ambani are set to organise a mass wedding for the underprivileged on July 2 at Swami Vivekanand Vidyamandir in Palghar. Recently, the wedding invitation went viral offering a glimpse into the preparations for the high-profile event. The event will take place at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai. On Monday, Reliance Foundation Founder and Chairperson Nita Ambani visited Kashi Vishwanath Temple to seek blessings and offered the first wedding invitation to Lord Shiva. The wedding festivities are meticulously planned, adhering to traditional Hindu Vedic customs. The main ceremonies will commence on Friday, July 12, with the auspicious Shubh Vivah, or wedding function and according to sources, guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the occasion by dressing in traditional Indian attire. The celebrations will continue on Saturday, July 13, with Shubh Aashirwad. The final event, Mangal Utsav or the wedding reception, is scheduled for Sunday, July 14. For this grand occasion, guests have been asked to dress in 'Indian chic.'
02 July,2024 05:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said that the decision to suspend Ambadas Danve, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Maharashtra legislative council, was one-sided and a pre-planned conspiracy, reported the PTI. Talking to reporters, Uddhav Thackeray said that Ambadas Danve was not given any opportunity to present his side before being suspended. According to the PTI, Uddhav Thackeray said, as the chief of the Shiv Sena (UBT), he was apologising for the remarks made by Ambadas Danve if it hurt women, but asked what action was taken against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena leaders for making such comments outside the House. "There was a need to discuss the resolution (to suspend Danve), but there was no discussion on it," he said. Uddhav Thackeray said that the suspension was done to overshadow the victory of his party in the legislative council polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) candidates Anil Parab and Jagannath Abhyankar won from the Mumbai Graduates and Teachers constituencies respectively, as per the PTI. "The conspiracy (to suspend Danve) was a planned conspiracy," Uddhav Thackeray said. "Whatever you (government) do is democracy and act by us (opposition) a crime," he added, taking a dig at the government. The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said that the suspension was done at a time when the opposition had begun to dissect the state budget, according to the PTI. The Maharashtra legislative council on Tuesday suspended Ambadas Danve for five days on the grounds of using abusive language in the House. Ambadas Danve was accused of using abusive language against BJP legislator Prasad Lad during a discussion in the Upper House of the state legislature on Monday evening. Lad had demanded a resolution condemning Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's 'not Hindus' remarks in the Lok Sabha, which elicited a sharp reaction from the Sena (UBT) leader. Lad had also demanded the resignation of Ambadas Danve, for using abusive language against him. On Tuesday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandrakant Patil tabled a motion to suspend Ambadas Danve which was passed with a majority, the news agency reported on Tuesday. (with PTI inputs)
02 July,2024 05:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said the opposition MVA would not have fielded a third candidate in the upcoming elections to the Maharashtra legislative council had it not been confident of victory, reported news agency PTI. Talking to reporters in Mumbai, Uddhav Thackeray asserted that all three candidates of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which comprises the Sena (UBT), Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) and some smaller parties, will emerge victorious. The biennial elections for 11 seats of the Upper House of the state legislature will be held on July 12. The six-year term of the 11 MLCs is due to end on July 27. After a meeting with the MVA leaders to discuss the Maharashtra legislative council elections preparations, Thackeray said the opposition bloc has fielded Pradnya Satav (of Congress), Jayant Patil (Peasants and Workers Party) and Milind Narvekar (Shiv Sena UBT), reported PTI. With the opposition's current strength in the 288-member legislative assembly, the electoral college for the polls, only two of its candidates can win the Maharashtra legislative council elections. The current strength of the state assembly is 274, while 14 seats are vacant. The quota for the winning candidate is 23. "All our three candidates are going to win," Uddhav Thackeray said, reported PTI. Asked if the opposition bloc does not have numbers for the victory of its third candidate, the former state chief minister said, "We would not be doing it had we not been confident," reported PTI. The NCP led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has fielded Rajesh Vitekar and Shivajirao Garje, reported PTI. The Shiv Sena headed by CM Eknath Shinde has fielded former MPs Krupal Tumane and Bhawana Gawali, reported PTI. The BJP has announced the candidatures of Pankaja Munde, Amit Gorkhe, Sadabhau Khot, Yogesh Tilekar and renominated Parinay Phuke, reported PTI. The last date for withdrawal of nomination is July 5. The Ajit Pawar-led NCP has 41 MLAs, the Eknath Shinde-led Sena has 40, and the BJP has 103. The Congress has 37 MLAs, Shiv Sena (UBT) has 13 and NCP (SP) has 15. (With inputs from PTI)
02 July,2024 04:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
