Birding has boomed in recent years, with trails, apps, and hobby groups catering to every level of enthusiasm—from fledgling fervour to full-blown fixation. Now, a new initiative aims to raise the public profile of another group of winged wonders—butterflies. “Mumbai has several hobby groups dedicated to birds, but few for butterflies, despite the important role…
New Delhi: Taking into account that a mother of three was in jail for over a decade and her appeal may take time, Delhi High Court suspended her life sentence in a murder case.“The perusal of Nominal Roll reveals that the appellant underwent incarceration for more than 10 years, and her conduct in jail was…
Pune: Azim Abu Salem Khan (51) of Mira Bhayandar, who allegedly collapsed and died after biting a constable during his arrest at a flat in Kondhwa’s Kausarbaug on Oct 17 in connection with a drug case, had suffered a head injury, the preliminary post-mortem report released on Friday showed. The report also showed that Khan…
Mumbai wakes to heavy rain today, with temperatures steady between 24.9°C and 26.6°C and high humidity. While yesterday saw ‘good’ air quality at AQI 33, persistent downpours could trap pollutants, potentially worsening conditions. The city anticipates continuous rain and elevated humidity throughout the coming week, urging residents to prioritize indoor activities and stay prepared for…
New Delhi: A blood-red moon, flickering jack-o’-lanterns and the sound of eerie laughter set the stage at Okhla’s NSIC exhibition ground as Delhi’s cosplay enthusiasts turned up in spine-chilling style for HorrorCon 2025 on Saturday. From blood-smeared zombies and corpse brides to witches, the venue became a living, breathing Halloween carnival. Fog machines hissed as…
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar/Pune: The family of the doctor (28), who allegedly died by suicide in Phaltan on Friday, demanded death penalty for those who forced her to take the extreme step as they bid a tearful adieu to their daughter at Kavadgaon in Beed district, where she was cremated in the early hours of Saturday. Later,…
Thane: Several residents from Hiranandani Estate, one of the city’s upscale residential enclaves, stormed into an open plot in their neighbourhood on Saturday morning, accusing the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) of stealthily turning a temporary garbage transfer station at the spot into a full-scale dumping ground.Residents complained they were enduring a choking stench all through…
New Delhi awakens to a pleasant October 26, 2025, with sunny skies and a comfortable 32.1°C, ideal for outdoor pursuits. Despite the inviting weather, yesterday’s severe air quality (AQI 304) remains a concern, urging residents to wear masks. A gentle breeze offers hope for improvement. The coming week promises consistently stable and pleasant conditions, encouraging…
PUNE: Satara police arrested a techie and a police sub-inspector on Saturday in connection with the alleged rape and abetment of suicide of a 28-year-old doctor employed at Phaltan subdistrict hospital.The brother and sister of the techie told TOI that contrary to reports, he was not arrested from a farmhouse in Pune but from their…
Navi Mumbai: Tourism minister Shambhuraj Desai has convened a meeting for Monday next week to discuss various tourism related infrastructure issues and the problems faced by the locals of Matheran hill station. The meeting will delve into five different aspects as demanded by Karjat MLA Mahendra Thorve.One of the issues is regarding transfer of plot…
