Uddhav Sena-MNS manifesto promises free power, allowance for domestic helps

A monthly allowance of Rs 1,500 for domestic helps and women from the fishing community who sell fish, 100 units of free power, and property tax waiver for houses up to 700 sq feet are key promises......

Downpour in Mumbai, red alert issued, BMC schools shut

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Thursday, causing waterlogging on roads in some areas that led to traffic snarls and also delayed local train operations. IMAGE: High tides lash at the......

'Mumbai's mayor will be...': Raj, Uddhav unite for civic polls

Putting months of speculation to rest, Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Wednesday formally announced the alliance of their parties......

Mumbai rains: 145 BMC schools to shelter commuters

IMAGE: A train runs through a waterlogged railway track following heavy rains in Mumbai on Wednesday. Photograph: PTI Photo In the wake of hundreds of commuters stranded at railway......

BMC plans to ban plastic bags in Mumbai

Adopting the post July 2005 deluge mantra of 'Say No To Plastic Bags', Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, is in full swing against the use of plastic bags in the metropolis. "We will take up......

'To make a Bollywood film is not easy'

'I don't trust these days.'Like now, everyone likes Mimi and my phone is constantly ringing.''But tomorrow if I make a flop, the opposite will happen.' IMAGE: Pankaj Tripathi, Sai Tamhankar and......

'Never thought I'd come this far'

'I still remember I couldn't buy How To Learn Acting because I did not have sufficient money.''Later, when I searched for the book, I could never find it.' IMAGE: Akshay Kumar in Gold. Akshay......

Harbhajan plans to start cricket academy in Mumbai

India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Monday met Mumbai civic body officials in connection with his plan to start a cricket academy at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai. "I have found Andheri......

Tendulkar provides financial support to 4,000 underprivileged people

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar made the donation to the Hi5 Foundation, a non-profit organisation based out of Mumbai. Photograph: Sachin Tendulkar/Instagram Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has......

Sports Shorts: Boston marathon winner to turn pro

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday IMAGE: Japan's Yuki Kawauchi crosses the finish line to win the men's division of the 122nd Boston Marathon.Photograph:......

Tour de France: Dumoulin wins stage, Froome carries lead into rest day

IMAGE: Yellow jersey leader Team Sky rider Chris Froome of Britain reacts on the podium after the 184.5 km (114.6 miles) Stage 9 from Vielha Val d'Aran, Spain to Andorre Arcalis, Andorra at the......