Mumbai: A “Bengali baba” or self styled godman was arrested by a joint team of Railway Protection Force (RPF) from Central and Western Railway for illegally pasting and distributing publicity material in trains and on railway premises. The joint operation was carried out on Feb 17.Mohammad Nazir Andari was apprehended from a dargah at Reay…
MUMBAI: A director of a construction firm and his son have been booked by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for inducing a businessman to invest Rs 5.15 crores promising a high returns through MOU by falsely claiming development rights and failed to fulfil contractual obligations, hid the issue of land disputes, demanded additional funds and…
MUMBAI: The Ghatkopar police have registered an offence of negligence against the owner of the garment factory after a steam machine explosion at a garment unit in Ghatkopar (West) allegedly led to the death of two workers and injuries to others.Police have booked its owner Akshay Anand Gupta under BNS sections of 106 of caused…
MUMBAI: Indian teacher and activist Rouble Nagi on Thurdsay has been awarded the Global Teacher Prize 2026, the largest prize in the world for educators. The award, worth $1 million, was presented at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, recognising her decade-long efforts to provide quality education to children in underprivileged communities.Who is Rouble Nagi?Rouble…
MUMBAI: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday met Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde at his official residence, Nandanvan, in Mumbai, to extend an invitation for the wedding of his son, Arjun Tendulkar.During the meeting, Tendulkar, accompanied by his wife Anjali, and the deputy chief minister also discussed various matters, with a particular focus on…
A “Bengali baba” or self styled godman was arrested by a joint team of Railway Protection Force (RPF) from Central and Western Railway for illegally pasting and distributing publicity material in trains and on railway premises. Image Credit: TOI MUMBAI: A “Bengali baba” or self-styled godman was arrested by a joint team of the Railway…
MUMBAI: With nearly seven lakh students set to appear for the SSC and HSC examinations across Maharashtra, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has issued a series of instructions aimed at preventing copying and other malpractice.The HSC examinations will start on Feb 10, followed by SSC on Feb 20. According…
Somaiya University’s ‘Afsana’ festival brought the ancient tale of Raja Bhadrahari to life (File Photo) MUMBAI: The auditorium lights dimmed, a hush fell over rows of expectant students, and the rhythmic beat of traditional music signalled the beginning of a journey centuries into the past. On stage, draped in royal robes and lit by a…
Mumbai: A child raised exclusively by her mother cannot be compelled to carry her father’s name, surname, and caste merely because the format once demanded it, the Bombay high court said in response to a 12-year-old girl’s plea for correction of her name in school records and of the caste entry from ‘Maratha’ to ‘Scheduled…
Chembur’s St. Sebastian School Road buzzed with life as Happy Streets transformed it into a car-free haven. Residents of all ages enjoyed exercise, art, and community bonding. Actor Manish Goel energized the crowd with a dance performance, calling the event therapeutic and fun. Happy Streets ended its Sunday run in Chembur recently, transforming St. Sebastian…
