Author: Chanda Vaikar

Mumbai’s weather remains unpredictable, with fluctuating temperatures providing little relief. On Wednesday, the city saw its hottest December day in 16 years. However, the intense heat is expected to be brief, with the IMD forecasting a significant temperature drop in the coming days. The heatwave, which has made conditions feel suffocating, is linked to Cyclone Fengal, which has raised both temperatures and humidity levels in the region. The Santacruz Observatory recorded a sweltering 37.3°C on Wednesday, marking the hottest December day in 16 years, surpassing the previous record of 37.7°C in 2008. With the cyclone now shifting to the central…

Ambati Rayudu has revealed the difference between the operation and management of two of IPL’s most popular franchises – Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. Rayudu, one of the select few cricketers to have represented both teams, weighed in on how the player growth and monitoring is poles apart at MI and CSK, highlighting how Chennai are more process-based, and Mumbai result-oriented. CSK and MI have both won the IPL five times each, making them the joint-most successful franchise in the history of the Indian Premier League. The CSK-MI swap has witnessed several renowned names jump ships such as Dwayne Bravo, Harbhajan Singh and Rayudu…

Tata Group is taking note of Apple’s increasing interest in India Every time Apple has looked for an alternative to China for production, it has turned to India–this time, it’s for battery production. Apple is encouraging suppliers to move toward India-made iPhone batteries for the upcoming iPhone 16 line as part of its broader effort to diversify supply chain, the Financial Times reported on Dec. 6, citing anonymous sources. The tech giant has reportedly given the mandate to Shenzhen-based Desay and Taiwanese battery supplier Simplo Technology. Amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing, Apple has not only been increasing manufacturing in India—it produced…

Mumbai’s Malcolm Baug, a Parsi colony, celebrated its centenary this year, with residents praising its serene atmosphere and self-contained amenities. Mumbai: Going past the many tabelas that Jogeshwari west is famous for, one reaches a serene, tree-laden paradise, called the Malcolm Baug – a Parsi colony which feels like a whole new world, especially in a fast-paced city like Mumbai. Constructed in the year 1922, Malcolm Baug completed 100 years as a Parsi colony this year and its oldest residents call it their very own “hill station” within Mumbai, comprising some 40-50 odd quaint bungalows with 23 buildings. A new…

The sanitary worker at Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Shatabdi Municipal General Hospital peeped into the hostel bathroom and filmed the resident doctor while she was taking a bath. A sanitary worker was arrested for secretly filming a female resident doctor while she was taking a bath in a hospital in Chembur in Mumbai, police said on Thursday. According to the police, Ashok Gupta, a 28-year-old worker at the Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Shatabdi Municipal General, peeped into the bathroom of the hostel while the doctor was taking a bath and filmed her. The officials stated that since the gents’ and…

As Bandra and Lower Parel get high on rentals and low on inventory, high-end restaurants flock to Dadar, attracted by its affordable rentals and under-catered demand Last October saw restauranteur Riyaaz Amlani’s cafe and co-working space Social opening in Dadar. Becoming its neighbour a month ago were the folks behind the famed Malvani restaurant Chaitanya, who opened fine-dining restaurant Coast and Bloom serving coastal fare from across the world. And, coming up next is Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s Bastian with a 10,000 sq ft rooftop restaurant parked on the 48th floor of the same commercial and residential hub. With at least…

Architect and heritage enthusiast Rahul Chemburkar of Vaastu Vidhaan, the firm appointed as consultants on the MCRP, speaks to Omkar Gokhale on how the planning authorities and other stakeholders should approach such restoration and conservation. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to restore the century-old iconic Parsi Gate at the Marine Drive promenade that was dismantled to make way for the Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP). Architect and heritage enthusiast Rahul Chemburkar of Vaastu Vidhaan, the firm appointed as consultants on the MCRP, speaks to Omkar Gokhale on how the planning authorities and other stakeholders should approach such restoration…

The last time India won an Olympic gold medal in hockey was in 1980. “I believe India has the potential to win the Olympic gold medal in hockey. This team has the attitude and talent to make it happen,” says Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the man whose rock-solid support is behind the sport’s revival. “Hockey is in our DNA. It’s time for hockey to be more appreciated. I know plenty of other sports are vying for our country’s attention but hockey deserves some shine,” Mr. Patnaik, whose state is the official sponsor of both men’s and women’s Indian hockey…

A few years ago, the Mumbai Taximen’s Union, one of the biggest taxi driver unions in the city, had petitioned the government to preserve at least one kaali-peeli, but without any success For decades, if one had to conjure up a picture of Mumbai, the imagery would be incomplete without the city’s Premier Padmini’ taxis. For, the public carriers, fondly called kaali-peeli’, were more than just a mode of transport. They were attached to every aspect of the city. Giving way to newer models and app-based cab services, these black-and-yellow taxis will now bow out from Mumbai’s streets, following the…

The train’s engine experienced a technical issue around 1 p.m. on Saturday A goods train departed from Trombay bound for Kurla yard, came to an unexpected standstill on Saturday due to a technical issue. This resulted in disruptions in the busy UP & DOWN Harbour Line services in Mumbai. The train’s engine experienced a technical issue around 1 p.m. on Saturday that halted its progress near Kurla yard, leading to significant delays for commuters. More details are awaited. Source : Mid Day