Pune: Rainfall activity reduced in the ghat section and city areas on Sunday, following last week’s intense downpour.The subdued spell in ghats of Pune district saw Tamhini and Lonavla record 91mm and 18mm of rain, respectively, over the last 24 hours ending on Sunday. The city saw muted activity in areas like Shivajinagar (2.9mm), Pashan…
MUMBAI: Held by Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy at the Sahyadri Guesthouse recently, a minority welfare workshop dedicated to the Sikh community in the state discussed ways and means to access the government welfare schemes. It marked a significant step towards empowering the Sikh community.Convened by the Minority Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, in collaboration…
The Buskr Chowk initiative celebrates and supports the spirit of street performances On the World Music Day weekend, a brand-new initiative titled Buskr Chowk that celebrates and supports the spirit of street performances, launched with pop up performances across Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. World Music Day celebrates free expression, grassroots artistry, and music in public…
RATNAGIRI: The tiny village of Ambavali, nestled in Western Ghats of Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district, has declared that its land not for sale — not to real estate agents, not to developers, not to ‘outsiders’.The decision, born from a deep sense of betrayal and fear of displacement, is more than just a refusal to sell, it…
Thane: A sessions court in Thane on Tuesday acquitted a 46-year-old man accused of murdering his neighbour, a private bank employee, stating that “mere suspicion is not enough” when the prosecution fails to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The accused, Vijaykumar Lallanprasad Bharati, who spent three years in jail before being granted bail, was finally…
New Delhi: A neurological tsunami is looming over India as projections reveal a staggering 168% surge in Parkinson’s disease (PD) cases by 2050. This sharp rise will see India shoulder 10% of the global Parkinson’s burden, with an estimated 2.8 million cases, up dramatically from 2021 levels. Globally, Parkinson’s is set to affect 25.2 million…
Pune: A newly registered voter will now receive their Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) within 15 days of their name being added to the electoral roll, under a new fast-track delivery system launched by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on June 18, state election officials told TOI.The initiative also applies to voters seeking changes…
According to AQI.in, this weather data represents the beginning of a significant seasonal shift in Mumbai’s climate pattern.Mumbai residents face moderate rainfall on June 23, 2025, with temperatures ranging between 27.4°C and 29.1°C, accompanied by high humidity of 77% and strong winds reaching 35.6 km/h. The city is experiencing an 86% chance of rain with…
New Delhi: Delhi Zoo has activated its monsoon preparedness plan to safeguard animals and infrastructure during the upcoming rainy season, taking lessons from last year’s severe flooding that disrupted operations and left much of the premises submerged.Key measures include covering kraals, feeding areas and animal enclosures, particularly for herbivores. Soil mounds have been created inside…
“I avoid walking on the footpaths near BMCC Road at night. With parked cars lining the street and poor lighting, I’m always scared someone might pull me into a car and abduct me.”“Walkways with continuous barricades and no breaks are avoidable. As I’m constantly on the lookout for an escape route in case of an…
