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Mumbai, also well-known as Bombay is the capital of Maharashtra. With the highest number of billionaires and millionaires in India, Mumbai is also the most populous city in India. Often labelled as the City of Seven Islands, City of Dreams, Gateway to India and Hollywood of India, Mumbai is also the entertainment, financial and the commercial capital of India.
Students' protest 'far bigger than any individual,' says Shabana Azmi
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi (75) fell ill on Monday while protesting at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
John Abraham buys Bandra bungalow for ₹84cr
Bollywood actor John Abraham has reportedly added a luxurious bungalow to his real estate portfolio. The property, located in the upscale Bandra (West) area of Mumbai, was purchased for a whopping ₹84 crore.
When will we see another Nolan movie after 'The Odyssey'?
Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan has announced that he will be taking a break from directing for "at least" three years after the release of his latest film, The Odyssey.
'Welcome 3' continues to mint money; total gross reaches ₹192cr
The Bollywood film Welcome To The Jungle (Welcome 3) has shown a remarkable growth in its box office collection.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in several states on Monday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across several Indian states on Monday.
Maharashtra to build quantum computing, deep-tech ecosystem: CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced plans to build an ecosystem for quantum computing and deep technologies in the state.
BPCL's new Bharatgas Lite-ZIP cylinders are meant for urban households
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has launched a new premium LPG offering called Bharatgas Lite ZIP.
Japanese engineer flags policy concerns over India's bullet train project
Isao Tsujimura, a senior Japanese railway engineer and metro vehicle consultant based in Delhi, has raised concerns over India's first bullet train project.
A peek into Sunita Ahuja's lavish ₹16cr Vastu-approved house
Sunita Ahuja, who gained fame as a contestant on the reality show Lock Upp, recently gave a glimpse into her luxurious Mumbai home in an episode of Mashable India.
'Welcome to the Jungle' dips; yet to cross ₹190cr globally
The Bollywood film Welcome to the Jungle (Welcome 3) saw a significant drop in its box office performance on Day 20.
'The Odyssey' craze: Indians queue up despite tickets crossing ₹3,000
Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film, The Odyssey, is set to release on Friday.
Shraddha Walkar murder trial delayed again for Poonawala's education
The trial of Aftab Poonawala, accused of murdering his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar, has been delayed due to multiple personal requests from the accused.
Renowned composer Pyarelal Sharma's wife, Sunila, dies at 78
Sunila Pyarelal Sharma, the wife of renowned music composer Pyarelal Sharma, passed away on Sunday (July 12) in Mumbai. She was 78 and is survived by her husband and children.
Arshad Warsi sells Andheri shop for ₹6.25cr
Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi has sold a commercial property in Mumbai's Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, for ₹6.25 crore, reported Hindustan Times.
Salman Khan sells Bandra apartment for ₹3.5 crore
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has reportedly sold a luxurious apartment in Mumbai's Bandra West for ₹3.5 crore.
'The Odyssey': Christopher Nolan calls Indian audiences 'most enthusiastic, knowledgeable'
Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan is in India for the premiere of his latest film, The Odyssey.
Tom Holland, Christopher Nolan arrive in Mumbai for 'The Odyssey'
Hollywood actor Tom Holland, along with director Christopher Nolan and actor Matt Damon, are in Mumbai for the promotional events of their upcoming film The Odyssey.
Shah Rukh Khan buys family home in Delhi for ₹37cr
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly acquired a new property in Delhi's upscale Panchsheel Park area.
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Sharan Sharma opt for registered marriage
Actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and filmmaker Sharan Sharma are set to tie the knot on Thursday at her residence in Mumbai.
Allu Arjun-Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'AA23': Look-test clip to come out soon
Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun has completed a look test for his upcoming project with director Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film, tentatively called AA23, is still in pre-production and will go on floors later.
Bollywood's female assassins don't have to be 'hyper-sexualized': Huma Qureshi
Huma Qureshi, who stars in the recently released Baby Do Die Do, has criticized Bollywood's portrayal of female assassins.
'Angre': Rajesh Mapuskar directs film on Maratha warrior
Abundantia Entertainment has announced its upcoming project, Angre.
15-16 workers feared trapped after building collapses in Pimpri Chinchwad
A three-story administrative building at the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's (PCMC) Waste-to-Energy plant in Moshi, Pune, collapsed on Wednesday afternoon.
Major accident averted as 2 flights come face-to-face in Mumbai
A major aviation disaster was narrowly avoided at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Tuesday night.
'Your new journey...': Arjun Kapoor celebrates sister Anshula's wedding
Actor Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula Kapoor recently tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend Rohan Thakkar.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra buys posh Bandra apartment for around ₹8cr
Acclaimed filmmaker and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra has reportedly purchased a luxurious apartment in Mumbai's Bandra (West) area.
Heavy rains, thunderstorms kill 4; red alert in Mumbai
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have disrupted normal life across India, killing at least four people, Hindustan Times reported.
17 flights canceled, 217 delayed amid heavy Mumbai rain
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has been severely affected by heavy monsoon rains this week.
13 dead as rains lash Maharashtra; landslides, flooding disrupt connectivity
Heavy rainfall in the Mumbai-Pune region has caused major disruptions, including landslides and flooding, which have disrupted train services and forced the closure of both the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the old highway
Mumbai rain: Private offices to implement WFH, half-day for government
The Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has advised private offices in Mumbai to implement work-from-home arrangements due to heavy rainfall.
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is coming, but India's IMAX issue persists
Christopher Nolan is a beloved filmmaker in India. His films have always performed well at the box office, and his fandom here is unparalleled.
Mumbai: 6 dead, 1 injured in Mankhurd chawl collapse
A three-story chawl (row tenement) in Mankhurd, Mumbai, collapsed on Sunday night amid heavy rains.
Both Mumbai-Pune Expressway, old highway closed after heavy rainfall
Traffic on both the Pune-Mumbai Expressway and the old Pune-Mumbai highway has been suspended due to heavy rainfall that has caused flooding and landslides.
Heavy rains batter Maharashtra; landslides disrupt connectivity
Heavy monsoon rains have severely disrupted rail and road connectivity between Mumbai and Pune.
Why Air India issued travel advisory for Delhi, Mumbai flights
Air India has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying to and from Mumbai and Delhi.
Mumbai: Man killed, vehicles damaged as tree falls in Kurla
A 63-year-old man was killed when a tree fell on him in Mumbai's Kurla neighborhood on Sunday.
Air India issues travel advisory for Delhi, Mumbai
Air India has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying to and from Mumbai and Delhi.
Red alert issued in Mumbai, adjoining areas; heavy rain expected
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of active monsoon conditions across large parts of India on July 5 and 6.
Heavy rainfall warning in Mumbai; Delhi to see light showers
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Mumbai and nearby districts.
IMD issues orange alert for Uttarakhand; Mumbai logs 150mm rain
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Uttarakhand on Friday. The alert specifically applies to Nainital and Bageshwar districts.
60-year-old man dies after falling into open manhole in Mumbai
A 60-year-old man died after falling into an open manhole in Mumbai's Sakinaka area on Thursday afternoon.
Akshay Kumar sells Mulund apartments for ₹12cr, earns profit
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has sold two luxury apartments in Mumbai's Mulund for a whopping ₹12.38 crore, reported CRE Matrix.
Severe waterlogging in Mumbai after heavy rainfall; red alert issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai and adjoining areas of Thane, Palghar, and Raigad.
Diljit Dosanjh's 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' crosses ₹50cr in India
Diljit Dosanjh's latest film, Main Vaapas Aaunga, has crossed the ₹50cr net mark at the Indian box office.
'Baby Do Die Do' to have paid previews before release
The trend of paid previews in Bollywood is gaining momentum, with the upcoming film Baby Do Die Do joining the list.
Mumbai: 11-year-old killed, 4 hospitalized after tree falls on school-bus
An 11-year-old student was killed and four others injured after a tree fell on their school bus in Chembur, Mumbai, on Tuesday.
Mumbai prostitution racket: 2 female actors rescued, pimp captured
In a shocking turn of events, the Mumbai Police recently busted an alleged prostitution racket operating from a hotel in Girgaon.
Mumbai toxic pills suspect made anti-Shia remarks in old podcast
The man arrested for distributing toxic pills at a Muharram procession in Mumbai had made a controversial remark about the Shia community in an old podcast.
'Laapataa Ladies' actor alleges physical assault, threats by director
Satendra Soni, who played a key role in Laapataa Ladies, has accused a director of physically assaulting him.
Mumbai: Man held for distributing poison tablets at Muharram procession
A major disaster was averted at a Muharram procession in Mumbai on Friday after police detained a man for allegedly distributing poisonous pills.
India inaugurates first-of-its-kind hydrogen plant powered by nuclear reactor heat
India has inaugurated the world's first hydrogen production plant that uses nuclear reactor heat instead of electricity.
Salman Khan building new sea-facing home in Bandra
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is reportedly constructing a new six-story, sea-facing residence for himself and his family in Bandra, Mumbai.
Sanchita Ugale's last rites: What happened to TV actor
Television actor Sanchita Ugale's last rites were performed on Tuesday, June 23, nine days after her alleged suicide.
IPS officer under fire after 'praising' RSS at right-wing event
Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Vishwas Nangre Patil has landed in controversy after a video of him addressing a Hindu Sammelan hosted by right-wing outfit, Sakal Hindu Samaj, surfaced.
How one conversation led Kunal Shah to become WhatsApp's head
Meta Platforms Inc. has appointed Kunal Shah, the founder of fintech start-up CRED and one of India's most prominent angel investors, as the new global head of WhatsApp.
Video: BMC worker falls into manhole during mayor's drainage inspection
A routine inspection of rain-affected areas in Mumbai took a dramatic turn on Wednesday when a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) worker fell into an open drain.
Mumbai: Heavy rain disrupts train services; 24 canceled
Heavy rainfall in Mumbai has disrupted train services and waterlogged several roads.
'Love & War' crew death: Body demands FIR against Bhansali
The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has demanded a First Information Report (FIR) against filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the production house, and others responsible for the death of a crew member on the sets of Love & War.
Waterlogging in Mumbai after over 300mm rainfall in 24 hours
Mumbai woke up to a wet Wednesday morning after heavy overnight rainfall.
Flowers, candle-lit cake: Pune woman's romantic posts before killing fiancé
The Instagram account of Siya Goyal, the Pune woman accused of killing her fiance with her lover, was filled with posts of her fairytale romance with her fiance, Ketan Agarwal.
Centre plans subsidized tomato sales as prices hit ₹92/kg
The Indian government is planning to sell tomatoes at subsidized rates through cooperative outlets, in a bid to cool the recent price surge.
Fred again.. to make India debut with multi-city tour
British music producer and global dance music sensation, Fred again.. (real name Frederick John Philip Gibson), is all set to make his much-awaited debut in India with a multi-city tour in December 2026.
Southwest monsoon reaches Mumbai after almost 2-week delay
The southwest monsoon has finally reached Mumbai, albeit with a delay of almost two weeks.
Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece slams Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis
The Shiv Sena vs Shiv Sena feud has taken a new turn, with Uddhav Thackeray's faction's mouthpiece, Saamana, publishing an editorial.
'The Odyssey' v/s 'Spider-Man 4': Nolan's film wins IMAX round
Despite being shot and formatted for IMAX, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will not be released in India in this format.
Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' stampede case hearing gets postponed
The Nampally Court in Hyderabad has postponed the hearing in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case involving actor Allu Arjun to July 6.
'Mumbai will look like concrete jungle by 2040': Urban designer
Mumbai's redevelopment plans could drastically change the city's landscape by 2040, a report by The Times of India has revealed.
'Love and War' crew dies on set; better compensation demanded
In a tragic incident, a carpenter named Chandradhari Singh Yadav (42) died after suffering an electric shock on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love and War.
IMD issues orange alert in Mumbai; pre-monsoon showers bring relief
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an Orange alert for Mumbai, predicting thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over the next three hours.
Rainbands spotted over Mumbai, signaling onset of monsoon
The southwest monsoon is finally making its presence felt over Mumbai, albeit slowly.
Monsoon likely to advance in Maharashtra, Telangana, eastern states
The southwest monsoon is likely to advance into more parts of Maharashtra, Telangana, and eastern states by June 23.
20 years later, former MP acquitted in Congress leader's murder
A special court in Mumbai has acquitted all the accused in the 2006 murder case of Maharashtra Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar.
Monsoon stalls in India; Pune introduces odd-even water supply system
India's southwest monsoon, which entered through Kerala on June 4, has slowed down considerably this year. After covering parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh, its progress has stalled.
The ultimate besan cheela trail across India
A popular street breakfast option in India, besan cheela, is a savory pancake made from gram flour.
Thackeray's Sena summons all MPs for crucial meeting in Delhi
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) will hold an important meeting of its Members of Parliament (MPs) in Delhi on Thursday.