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World Heritage Day 2025: Explore these iconic heritage sites in Mumbai

World Heritage Day 2025: Explore these iconic heritage sites in Mumbai

Mumbai is home to several sites of architectural and cultural importance, some of which have found a place in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites' list. From monuments reflecting the city’s cultural heritage to cave temples encapsulating the stories of its past, each of these sites embodies Mumbai’s history and heritage. On World Heritage Day 2025, explore the timeless charm of these iconic places.

18 April,2025 04:17 PM IST | Raaina Jain
IN PHOTOS | Valentine’s Week 2025: 20 best romantic spots across Mumbai

IN PHOTOS | Valentine’s Week 2025: 20 best romantic spots across Mumbai

As Valentine's Week kicks off with Rose Day this Friday, discover 20 charming and dreamy spots across Mumbai where you can create magical memories with your special someone. (Pics/Midday File, stock)  

08 February,2025 03:04 PM IST | Jyoti Shukla
IN PHOTOS: Floating ramp installed at Gateway for passengers to board speedboats

IN PHOTOS: Floating ramp installed at Gateway for passengers to board speedboats

A floating ramp has been installed at the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai for passengers to board speedboats (PICS/SHADAB KHAN)

11 January,2025 07:34 PM IST | Divya Nair
IN PHOTOS: Gateway of India witnesses Sunday rush to Elephanta Island

IN PHOTOS: Gateway of India witnesses Sunday rush to Elephanta Island

A large crowd of holiday revellers was seen at the Gateway of India, en route to Elephanta Island, just days after 15 people were killed when a naval speedboat collided with a ferry on Wednesday (PICS/ATUL KAMBLE)

22 December,2024 08:13 PM IST | Divya Nair
IN PHOTOS: Visitors queue up, wear life jackets for boat rides

IN PHOTOS: Visitors queue up, wear life jackets for boat rides

Days after a Navy speedboat collided with a ferry off the Mumbai coast killing 15 people, visitors were on Saturday seen queuing up, wearing life jackets at Gateway of India. Pics/Atul Kamble and Shadab Khan

21 December,2024 08:34 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
IN PHOTOS: Tugboats used to pull out ferry capsized after collision

IN PHOTOS: Tugboats used to pull out ferry capsized after collision

Tugboats were being used on Saturday to pull out the ferry that had capsized after collision with an Indian Navy craft. Pics/Shadab Khan

21 December,2024 08:21 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
IN PHOTOS: Search operations continue after boat tragedy in Mumbai

IN PHOTOS: Search operations continue after boat tragedy in Mumbai

The search and rescue operations were in progress, the Indian Navy said in a statement on Thursday. Pics/Shadab Khan

19 December,2024 08:39 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
IN PHOTOS: Mumbaikars visit Gateway of India a day after Elephanta boat tragedy

IN PHOTOS: Mumbaikars visit Gateway of India a day after Elephanta boat tragedy

Life goes on as Mumbaikars continue to visit ferries near the Gateway of India a day after the tragic ferry-Navy craft crash that claimed 13 lives.

19 December,2024 03:17 PM IST | Jyoti Shukla
IN PHOTOS: Police implement safety measures after Elephanta ferry tragedy

IN PHOTOS: Police implement safety measures after Elephanta ferry tragedy

A day after the terrible collision between an Indian Navy vessel and the ferry "Neelkamal" en route to the Elephanta Caves. The police and staff are taking preventive action to prevent similar events in the future. (Pics/PTI)

19 December,2024 01:25 PM IST | Joy Manikumar
IN PHOTOS: How three CISF constables saved lives in the Elephanta ferry disaster

IN PHOTOS: How three CISF constables saved lives in the Elephanta ferry disaster

A tragic incident occurred when the Neelkamal ferry, en route to Elephanta Caves, capsized near Butcher Island after colliding with an Indian Navy speedboat, resulting in the deaths of 13 people, including two children. The collision occurred when the Indian Navy speedboat, undergoing engine trials, lost control due to a throttle issue and crashed into the ferry carrying over 100 passengers. (Pics/Shadab Khan)

19 December,2024 10:48 AM IST | Anisha Shrivastava

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