The stories one associates with the Malayalam film industry these days are joyous — of it making yet another movie that defies conventional box office logic, of it telling a familiar story in unexpected ways, or of it conquering some uncharted territory. But almost a century ago, its beginnings were steeped in tragedy. J.C. Daniel,…
Mumbai: Ahead of the civic budget, the Congress group in the BMC has written to the municipal commissioner pointing out expectations of citizens. On environment and air quality, it expects the civic body to provide enforcement protocols and measurable reduction targets. Regarding health, the party wants the BMC to establish medicine procurement tracking, stock accountability…
India’s real estate landscape has changed for the better dramatically in the past 10 years. As of 2026, India’s tallest skyscrapers are almost entirely luxury residential towers showing a demand for luxury living. But what’s interesting here is the fact that all six of these tallest buildings are in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This reflects the city’s…
India found itself directly referenced in a landmark US Supreme Court judgment limiting presidential tariff authority, after justices examined how tariffs imposed under emergency powers were used as tools of foreign policy– including pressure linked to Russian oil imports.The ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)…
New Delhi: Inside a classroom at a CM Shri school in Delhi, learning is no longer with chalk and blackboard. As students settle into their seats, a lesson unfolds through colourful infographics projected on a smart panel, real-time feedback appears alongside explanations, and personalised prompts guide each learner differently. At the centre of this transformation…
Pune: Advanced precision oncology at a private cancer centre in the city has helped a 74-year-old man from Pimpri Chinchwad overcome stage IVA throat cancer and regain his voice. The treatment also preserved his larynx, allowing him to return to a normal life.The patient was a tobacco user with no major health issues. In 2024,…
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Mumbai: Bombay high court on Friday, in an interim order, said prima facie there appeared to be a “failure of intelligence” by the Navy in noticing how a high rise came up in the vicinity of INS Shikra, the premier naval air station in south Mumbai. The HC did not immediately stay construction work on…
One of the most commonly asked household questions is can I wash heavy blankets at home? Including comforters and woolen throws, among others. Can these items be washed in a washing machine, and if so, how to do it safely. It is a fact that heavy blankets collect oils and sweat over time. Timely cleaning…
