Mumbaikars find joy in rainy lockdowns through various engaging activities. Families bond over board games, while others indulge in baking sessions, or snacks vada pav and bhajiya. Many turn to creative outlets such as painting or enjoy video game and movie marathons, fostering camaraderie and fun during the downpour. Sometimes the heavy rains can bring…
‘The vibe of chess meetups is chill and fun’ Indian chess has been making waves globally, and D Gukesh’s recent win against World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in a classical game in Round 6 of Norway Chess further cemented the country’s position as a powerhouse of chess. Inspired by these global wins and a growing…
Pune: Aspirants across party lines and those looking to contest as independents have started preparations for the upcoming civic polls following the state govt’s announcement for a detailed schedule for the formation of wards.Many hopefuls are looking forward to tap upcoming festivals and special days to reach out to their voter base. Others have expressed…
As authorities continue rescue and recovery operations in the wake of the Air India crash, families across the country are grappling with the trauma of sudden loss of a loved one, none more so than the Chakravarti family in Mumbai.At their modest home in Santacruz west, disbelief hangs in the air. Friends and neighbors have…
New Delhi: A 42-year-old employee of a jeweller in Chandni Chowk was robbed of gold and jewellery worth Rs 40 lakh in northwest Delhi’s Subhash Place area on Wednesday afternoon.The victim, Subhash Ramka, sustained injuries during the attack and was admitted to a nearby hospital. Police were alerted after receiving information from hospital authorities regarding…
Mumbai: An ‘orange’ alert has been issued for Mumbai and Thane for Saturday (Jun 14), with a forecast of ‘heavy to very heavy’ rainfall and thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds at isolated locations. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (40–50 kmph) are likely in some areas, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. The…
New Delhi: Amid soaring temperatures, Delhi recorded its highest peak power demand of this summer on Thursday afternoon. The real-time figures of State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) showed the peak demand was 8,423 MW at 3.06 pm.Delhi’s peak load clocked 8,231 MW at 10:55 pm on Wednesday. It was the first time this year when…
Pune: “Why are firefighters always men? Why is a black, old, fat woman never the first image when we ask for a person?” These were some of the sharp questions posed by 11- to 14-year-old children learning about artificial intelligence (AI), its reasoning, and its biases.As part of Pune-based THE Labs, a not-for-profit organisation founded…
Mumbai: A 37-year-old married woman and her live-in partner were arrested on Thursday for killing her 58-year-old father in Andheri (East) a day before.The deceased, Shankar Kamble, had opposed the extra-marital affair.The woman, Sonali Bait, and her lover, Mahesh Pandey, were arrested on the basis of a complaint filed by the son of the victim….
PUNE: Congress and NCP (SP) on Wednesday expressed unhappiness over state govt’s decision to implement a four-member ward formation in the upcoming polls to several municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, calling it a “strategic tactic” by BJP to ensure victory.Congress city unit chief Arvind Shinde said the announcement is not…
