World Youth Skills Day, celebrated annually on July 15, highlights the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship. In India, this observance is particularly significant given the country's substantial youth population and current employability challenges. Introducing an alternative approach to skills development, Magic Bus India Foundation is focusing on employability skills to help youth secure sustainable jobs in the service sector
15 July,2024 04:02 PM IST | Ainie Rizvi
On 11th July 2006, seven blasts took place within a span of 11 minutes in seven different local trains on the Western Railway line in Mumbai, bringing the urban transportation system of the city to a grinding halt. The 2006 Mumbai Train bombings tested the resilience of the city’s commuter train network.
11 July,2024 01:54 PM IST | Raaina Jain
On Thursday, officials of Western Railway paid homage to those who lost their lives in the catastrophic 2006 Mumbai train bombings. Pics/ X
11 July,2024 12:28 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjana Deshpande
After battling a traumatic brain injury for two years, eye surgeon Ankuj Tinna has decided to break free from his locomotor constraints. In an uplifting move, the DJ doctor spun groovy beats for fellow patients at Mumbai's neurological rehabilitation centre, Atharv Ability, BKC. Here is how it transpired
10 July,2024 10:58 AM IST | Ainie Rizvi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that Article 370, which was revoked in August 2019, was not a priority for the people of Kashmir or the nation as a whole, but rather an agenda pushed by a select few families for their benefit. Pics/ Agencies & X
28 May,2024 07:52 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
As we enter the fourth day of Ramadan 2024, Palestinians struggle to avail basic necessities like food, water and access to holy sites to offer namaz. Despite the famine and devastation inflicted by Israel upon Gaza, Palestinians display grit by observing fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Scroll for more
15 March,2024 03:59 PM IST | Ainie Rizvi
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The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.6, caused significant displacement, leaving thousands homeless and uncertain about their future along Japan's western coast. Pics/ AFP
08 January,2024 11:38 AM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
The social fabric of Mumbai was significantly impacted by the events of 26/11. In opposition to the atrocities of terrorism, the city united its population by standing in solidarity. Pics/AFP
25 November,2023 05:17 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
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Renowned author Salman Rushdie was honoured with the prestigious Peace Prize of the German Book Trade, recognizing his literary contributions and unwavering commitment in the face of constant threats and danger. Pics/AFP & AP
22 October,2023 08:27 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
Skill set and success do not elude hard work, it garlands the individual with the highest honours. Kidambi Srikanth, who is known for his high-velocity performances and dexterity on the court, rallied his way to the top in men’s singles as Indian badminton carved out a wonderful legacy for itself in the 2010s. There has been no stopping him since. Such was his commitment that he caused a flutter among fans by toppling the mighty Lin Dan in straight games at the China Open in 2014, stepping on the first paddle of victory. (Pic Courtesy: AP)
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