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Bombay Zine Fest fosters camaraderie, new work on bold themes

Seven editions of the fest have demonstrated that zines, when they are accessible, inspire others to create their own work, say organisers

The fest has 35 paid tables helmed by artists as well as well-known publications like Blaft and Agents of Ishq, apart from common tables which display the work of 140 artists. (Satish Bate/ HT photo)

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 23, 2024 06:56 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Mumbai infrastructure: Residents object to flyover bypassing Juhu circle

An official from BMC’s bridges department disagreed with the residents, saying the flyover will allow motorists to bypass Juhu Circle and reduce load

The 1.6-km flyover is expected to help commuters bypass the busy Juhu Circle and decrease the travel time from Versova to Western Express Highway (WEH) during peak hours from 45 minutes to 10 minutes . (HT PHOTO)

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 22, 2024 09:19 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Maharashtra polls: How citizens’ groups are drawing out rich Mumbaikars

Mumbai's affluent areas see low voter turnout, prompting citizen groups to boost participation through campaigns and social media

Many citizens’ groups in these areas have been making an attempt to improve the record by encouraging residents to vote.. (Pics for representation)(HT_PRINT)

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 20, 2024 09:30 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Unfinished projects main focus in Versova

The fast-tracking of pending projects is the focus of most candidates. Khan adds a new litany: the stalled redevelopment of MHADA buildings and SRA projects, stormwater lines in Yari Road, the delay in Kolis’ diesel subsidy and garbage-dumping spots in prosperous areas

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 17, 2024 06:56 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Maharashtra polls: Jogeshwari's dilemma; husband's legacy or track record?

Redevelopment is an issue that could significantly influence the election outcome in Jogeshwari East. Around half the population here lives in slums

Manisha Waikar, former MLA Ravindra Waikar’s wife, is the Shiv Sena candidate

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 15, 2024 09:18 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Maharashtra polls: In Mumbai, slums are most sought after but least benefitted

Issues facing Mumbai’s slum communities extend beyond attention to basic needs. Drug abuse and rising crime rates are towering concerns

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 15, 2024 09:14 AM IST

ByNiraj Pandit, Sabah Virani

Citizens object to auction of Malabar Hill plot meant for garden

On Tuesday, the last day to submit bids for leasing the plot, over 60 residents wrote to the BMC commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and other officials, saying the plot was given by the Maharashtra government to the civic body for the purpose of a public garden and it should be restored for its original purpose

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 13, 2024 08:10 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Maharashtra polls: Fadnavis brings up ‘vote jihad’, ‘dharma yudh’ in Versova

In a rally at Oshiwara, as he was cheered by people holding up placards of the lotus symbol, Fadnavis sustained his row with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 12, 2024 11:41 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Jaishankar on India’s growth story: A transformation the world can’t ignore

The evening featured another distinguished guest, Michael Sandel, a renowned professor of political philosophy at Harvard University. Sandel captivated the audience with thought-provoking questions, challenging perceptions of morality, markets, and values, which have shaped his legacy

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 11, 2024 07:04 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Brushstrokes from two emigres: Works by Souza, Chandra at Taj Mahal Palace

DAG honors FN Souza's centenary with an exhibition featuring 45 works alongside Avinash Chandra, opening November 12 at Taj Mahal Palace

Seated Nude on Blue Armchair by F N Souza

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 09, 2024 09:23 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Maharashtra polls: What Mumbai’s 36 assembly seats have on offer

As Maharashtra elections approach, Mumbai sees heightened political activity with 70+ candidates vying for votes across 36 constituencies

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 08, 2024 09:42 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Maharashtra Polls: No BJP flags at Nawab Malik's Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar show

In Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar, a fierce election battle unfolds between incumbent MLA Azmi, NCP's Malik, and Shiv Sena's Patil, amid divided loyalties.

Former minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik. (Photo by Vijay Bate/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 06, 2024 09:20 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Retailers and restaurants unite to boost voter turnout with Assembly polls discounts

Mumbai aims to boost voter turnout by offering discounts at retail and entertainment venues on election days, hoping for a 5-10% increase in participation.

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 05, 2024 08:18 AM IST

BySabah Virani

‘Citizen Correa’, a rich tribute to a beloved architect

Correa is known for designing the modern version of the colonial-era Portuguese church in Dadar, the Brutalist tower, Kanchenjunga Apartments, among others

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 05, 2024 09:36 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Maharashtra elections: Decoding the fight for Aarey’s crucial adivasi votes

Though he garnered only 3,857 votes in the 2019 Vidhan Sabha election, tribal rights activist Vitthal Lad is back as an independent candidate in Jogeshwari East

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 02, 2024 09:30 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Anand Teltumbde’s new book unravels the man behind the Babasaheb Ambedkar

Teltumbde recalled his initial hesitation when approached by Penguin in August 2018 to write Ambedkar’s biography, sharing his thoughts at the book’s launch on Wednesday evening at the Mumbai Press Club. The event, held a month after the book’s release, was delayed not by choice but by bail restrictions confining Teltumbde to Mumbai and Goa

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 31, 2024 06:56 AM IST

BySabah Virani

BMC scraps GST on free stalls on Mahaparinirvan Diwas

BMC scrapped the 18% GST on free food, water, and medicine stalls for Mahaparinirvan Diwas after public backlash and complaints from community leaders.

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 30, 2024 08:04 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Green crackers under sound limit but contain banned chemicals: Awaaz Foundation

Awaaz Foundation found all 30 tested Diwali firecrackers compliant with noise limits, but all contained banned toxic chemicals, raising pollution concerns.

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 30, 2024 07:42 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Jai Bhim Nagar residents demand basic services from BMC

Jai Bhim Nagar residents, rendered homeless by BMC's illegal demolition, demand basic services, citing health risks and safety concerns.

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 30, 2024 07:34 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Ghodbunder Fort restoration nears completion

Today, the Grade III-B heritage fort is nearing the end of its over- ₹15 crore restoration project that began in 2014, the years piling on due to the many approvals required and the break forced by the Covid-19 pandemic

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 27, 2024 07:24 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Temperature reduction to worsen AQI in days ahead

Mumbai's air quality is declining ahead of winter, with AQI levels worsening to 124. Experts warn of further deterioration as temperatures drop and pollution increases.

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 26, 2024 07:14 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Bandra East high-rise residents oppose clinic for poor

While the residents are not opposed to the clinic in the vicinity, the civic body should find a spot close to the slums behind the housing society, they contend

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 25, 2024 09:17 AM IST

BySabah Virani

BMC peripheral, specialty and maternity hospitals request for conrtact renewal

BMC had scrapped 1,840 permanent posts which had been lying vacant for over three years, and now decides to terminate contract with no renewal, making it difficult to run many public hospitals

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 24, 2024 07:12 AM IST

BySabah Virani

How the Koli community in Bandra romanced the sea before reclamation

Pioneer Hall in Bandra hosted ‘reClamation,’ an exhibition reflecting on the lost coastal heritage of the local fishing community due to reclamation.

Graphic artist Gary Curzai and Shormistha Mukherjee, a blogger, hosted an exhibition titled ‘reClamation’ at Pioneer Hall on Saturday (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 20, 2024 07:34 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Jai Bhim Nagar residents live to tell the tale of life on the streets

BMC defies ban on razing informal settlement in monsoons; FIR filed against civic officials and accomplices

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 19, 2024 08:57 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Fire in Andheri high-rise kills 3

The couple were both 74, and their house help, 42, had been living in their house for the past 20 years

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 17, 2024 07:58 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Bandra Fort restoration: Irate citizens demand halt of work at historic landmark

Citizens criticize restoration work at Bandra Fort, claiming it defaces the Grade-I heritage site. Architects defend the project, citing preservation standards

In their letter, concerned citizens have called for a halt to the work, restoration of the fort to its previous state, and action against those responsible for defacing it . (Satish Bate/HT Photo)

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 16, 2024 09:48 AM IST

BySabah Virani

BMC to refurbish 15-year-old stormwater pumping stations

BMC plans to spend ₹640 crore to upgrade two storm water pumping stations and implement bioremediation at six wastewater treatment plants in Mumbai.

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 16, 2024 07:12 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Completion certificates given but work unfinished in Ghatkopar’s Parksite slum

In Ghatkopar's Parksite slum, BMC's incomplete improvement projects raise concerns as activists question the allocation of ₹5 crore for development.

In the Parksite slum of Ghatkopar in N ward, multiple work orders for slum improvement have been given by the BMC since March. Representative Image(Kunla Patil/HT File Photo)

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 16, 2024 09:50 AM IST

BySabah Virani

Farewell to Kaluram Dhodade, who fought for tribal rights

After decades of service to tribals and the environment, Dhodade, affectionately called “Kaka”, died at the Seven Hills Hospital in Mumbai at 10:52pm on Thursday, due to age-related complications

Mumbai

Published on Oct 12, 2024 09:12 PM IST

BySabah Virani

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Seven editions of the fest have demonstrated that zines, when they are accessible, inspire others to create their own work, say organisers

An official from BMC’s bridges department disagreed with the residents, saying the flyover will allow motorists to bypass Juhu Circle and reduce load

Mumbai's affluent areas see low voter turnout, prompting citizen groups to boost participation through campaigns and social media

The fast-tracking of pending projects is the focus of most candidates. Khan adds a new litany: the stalled redevelopment of MHADA buildings and SRA projects, stormwater lines in Yari Road, the delay in Kolis’ diesel subsidy and garbage-dumping spots in prosperous areas

Redevelopment is an issue that could significantly influence the election outcome in Jogeshwari East. Around half the population here lives in slums

Issues facing Mumbai’s slum communities extend beyond attention to basic needs. Drug abuse and rising crime rates are towering concerns

In a rally at Oshiwara, as he was cheered by people holding up placards of the lotus symbol, Fadnavis sustained his row with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

The evening featured another distinguished guest, Michael Sandel, a renowned professor of political philosophy at Harvard University. Sandel captivated the audience with thought-provoking questions, challenging perceptions of morality, markets, and values, which have shaped his legacy

DAG honors FN Souza's centenary with an exhibition featuring 45 works alongside Avinash Chandra, opening November 12 at Taj Mahal Palace

As Maharashtra elections approach, Mumbai sees heightened political activity with 70+ candidates vying for votes across 36 constituencies

In Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar, a fierce election battle unfolds between incumbent MLA Azmi, NCP's Malik, and Shiv Sena's Patil, amid divided loyalties.

Mumbai aims to boost voter turnout by offering discounts at retail and entertainment venues on election days, hoping for a 5-10% increase in participation.

Correa is known for designing the modern version of the colonial-era Portuguese church in Dadar, the Brutalist tower, Kanchenjunga Apartments, among others

Though he garnered only 3,857 votes in the 2019 Vidhan Sabha election, tribal rights activist Vitthal Lad is back as an independent candidate in Jogeshwari East

BMC scrapped the 18% GST on free food, water, and medicine stalls for Mahaparinirvan Diwas after public backlash and complaints from community leaders.

Awaaz Foundation found all 30 tested Diwali firecrackers compliant with noise limits, but all contained banned toxic chemicals, raising pollution concerns.

Jai Bhim Nagar residents, rendered homeless by BMC's illegal demolition, demand basic services, citing health risks and safety concerns.

Today, the Grade III-B heritage fort is nearing the end of its over- ₹15 crore restoration project that began in 2014, the years piling on due to the many approvals required and the break forced by the Covid-19 pandemic

Mumbai's air quality is declining ahead of winter, with AQI levels worsening to 124. Experts warn of further deterioration as temperatures drop and pollution increases.

While the residents are not opposed to the clinic in the vicinity, the civic body should find a spot close to the slums behind the housing society, they contend

BMC had scrapped 1,840 permanent posts which had been lying vacant for over three years, and now decides to terminate contract with no renewal, making it difficult to run many public hospitals

Pioneer Hall in Bandra hosted ‘reClamation,’ an exhibition reflecting on the lost coastal heritage of the local fishing community due to reclamation.

BMC defies ban on razing informal settlement in monsoons; FIR filed against civic officials and accomplices

The couple were both 74, and their house help, 42, had been living in their house for the past 20 years

Citizens criticize restoration work at Bandra Fort, claiming it defaces the Grade-I heritage site. Architects defend the project, citing preservation standards

BMC plans to spend ₹640 crore to upgrade two storm water pumping stations and implement bioremediation at six wastewater treatment plants in Mumbai.

In Ghatkopar's Parksite slum, BMC's incomplete improvement projects raise concerns as activists question the allocation of ₹5 crore for development.

After decades of service to tribals and the environment, Dhodade, affectionately called “Kaka”, died at the Seven Hills Hospital in Mumbai at 10:52pm on Thursday, due to age-related complications

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