C Y Gopinath

CY Gopinath, in Bangkok, throws unique light and shadows on Mumbai, the city that raised him. Email: cygopi@gmail.com

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Meeting the other Gopinath

ChatGPT declared that I was a renowned Kannada writer who’d started India’s first low-cost airline. I decided to find out who had inspired it... [Read More]

26 September,2023 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath

This time only just about only only

Many reports described India as ‘only the fourth country to reach the moon’. The time has come to ask why it was felt necessary to use the word ‘only’... [Read More]

19 September,2023 07:39 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath

Red flags over Blue Zones

Blue Zones, with unusually high numbers of healthy, old people, some centenarians, are suddenly the buzz. Don’t believe all you read... [Read More]

12 September,2023 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath

Cecil the Lion meets the dentist

For a mere Rs 38 lakh you could go to Africa and pot a full-grown lion as a trophy. How would it be if the hunters became the hunted, for a change?... [Read More]

05 September,2023 07:06 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath

Come to the talkies with me

Here are six movies you’ve not seen but should. I won’t tell you their names but there are enough clues for you to find them with some clever searching... [Read More]

29 August,2023 06:54 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath

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IN PHOTOS: Devotees mark Ganpati Visarjan amid heavy rains in Mumbai

Amid heavy rains in Mumbai, with the beating of drums and chants of `Ganpati Bappa Morya`, various Ganesh mandals and Lord Ganesha devotees in Mumbai on Thursday started processions to immerse the idols of the deity, marking the culmination of the 10-day festival. Pics/Atul Kamble... [Read More]

28 September,2023 05:16 PM IST

In Pics: Govt finalising policy for using municipal waste in road construction

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said his ministry is finalising a policy for use of municipal waste in road construction. Photo/PTI/File... [Read More]

28 September,2023 04:17 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Lalbaugcha Raja procession begins in Mumbai

After the 10 days festival celebration, devotees gathered to bid farewell to Lalbaugcha Raja. The visarjan procession of Lalbaugcha Raja begins in Mumbai (Pic/Raj Patil, Shadab Khan)... [Read More]

28 September,2023 02:25 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: India's first five World Cup 2023 matches

With ICC Men`s ODI World Cup 2023 starting from 5th October, a total of number of 10 teams will compete with each other. India will be hosting the marquee event this year, here are the first five matches of team India (Pic: AFP and PTI)... [Read More]

28 September,2023 03:49 PM IST

In Photos: Idol immersion processions begin in Mumbai

Amid the beating of drums and chants of `Ganpati Bappa Morya`, various Ganesh mandals in Mumbai on Thursday started processions to immerse the idols of the deity, marking the culmination of the 10-day festival. Photos/Shadab Khan, Anurag Ahire, Satej Shinde... [Read More]

28 September,2023 01:50 PM IST

Trudeau apologises after Nazi unit war veteran honoured in Canadian Parliament

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologised for the Canadian Parliament`s recognition of a man who fought for a Nazi unit during World War II, an incident that drew global condemnation and was termed by the Opposition as the "biggest single diplomatic embarrassment" in the country`s history (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]

28 September,2023 01:46 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Devotees bid adieu to Lord Ganesha in Mumbai

Devotees in Mumbai bid farewell to Lord Ganesha on Anant Chaturdashi. Visarjan processions of Lord Ganesha engulfed Mumbai streets. See pics (Photo/Ashish Raje, Satej Shinde, Anurag ahire, Shadab Khan)... [Read More]

28 September,2023 01:35 PM IST

In Photos: Vivek Ramaswamy attacked by rivals over Ukraine

Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has infuriated his Republican primary rivals when he said that he will not back Ukraine in its war against Russia, aligning himself with former president Donald Trump who wants to abandon critical support of Kyiv (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]

28 September,2023 01:20 PM IST

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Bill & Melinda Gates foundation CEO Suzman says India can be a "global leader"

Lauding India`s support for emerging economies in the southern hemisphere and calling it one of the most important voices and champions of the Global South, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman, said that the foundation sees India`s ability to be a “global leader.”In an exclusive interview with ANI, Suzman said that models developed in India can accelerate progress globally, especially in the global south.Responding on India being the voice of the Global South, he said, "...India is clearly one of the most important voices and champions of the Global South, and that is why we, in addition to the strong partnerships we developed in India to help drive better health and development outcomes in India, we now see India`s ability to be a global leader in helping roll out & share some of its lessons & best practices in health, in digital financial inclusion, agriculture..."... [Read More]

28 September,2023 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai

Ganpati Visarjan 2023: Lalbaugcha Raja immersion procession begins in Mumbai

Mumbai`s Lalbaugcha Raja will get immersed in the Girgaon Chowpatty on September 28. The 10-day festival began on September 19, 2023. Watch the video to witness the immersion procession of the Lalbaugcha Raja before the visarjan happens at Girgaon Chowpatty. ... [Read More]

28 September,2023 03:11 PM IST | Mumbai

Animal Teaser Drops on Ranbir Kapoor's Birthday

Animal Teaser: Sandeep Reddy Vanga`s highly anticipated movie, `Animal,` is inching closer to its release. To celebrate Ranbir Kapoor`s birthday today, the filmmakers unveiled the teaser for the film. This teaser offers a glimpse into the complex father-son relationship set against an underworld backdrop, portrayed by Anil Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor. `Animal` boasts a star-studded cast, including Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Tripti Dimri. Originally slated for an August 11 release, the film`s debut was postponed to December 1 due to pending post-production work. `Animal` will be presented in multiple languages.... [Read More]

28 September,2023 01:47 PM IST

Fukrey 3 Public Review: Viewers' verdict on Pulkit Samrat-Richa Chadha's film

Fukrey 3 Public Review: The 3rd instalment in the comedy franchise has finally been released in the theatres today. Here`s what the public has to say about the movie starring Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, Richa Chadha, Manjot Singh, and Pankaj Tripathi. `Fukrey 3` promises to deliver yet another rib-tickling and unforgettable cinematic experience. The film is directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and produced under the banner of Excel Entertainment by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar.... [Read More]

28 September,2023 01:37 PM IST

Ganpati Visarjan 2023: Watch breathtaking visuals of Kalachowkicha Mahaganpati

Ganpati Visarjan 2023: Members of Kalachowki Vibhag Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal participate enthusiastically at the immersion procession of Kalachowkicha Mahaganpati at Dattaram Lad marg, Kalachowki in Mumbai. The 10 day festival of Ganesh Chaturthi started on September 19 and the immersion procession will be happening today, on 28th September 2023, on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturdashi. ... [Read More]

28 September,2023 12:38 PM IST | Mumbai

Ganpati Visarjan 2023: Watch Lalbaugcha Raja last aarti in mandap

Ganpati Visarjan 2023: Mumbai`s Lalbaugcha Raja will get immersed today in the Girgaon Chowpatty on September 28. The 10 day festival began on September 19, 2023. The procession will begin shortly before immersion of the idol. Watch the video to witness the last aarti of Lalbaugcha Raja at the mandap before its immersion procession begins. ... [Read More]

28 September,2023 12:03 PM IST | Mumbai

World Cup 2023: New Zealand & Pakistan cricket team arrive in India

The New Zealand & Pakistan Cricket team landed in India’s Hyderabad on September 27 for One Day International World Cup 2023. With India hosting the World Cup, Hyderabad has been allocated two warm-up matches, with Pakistan going toe to toe against New Zealand on September 29.... [Read More]

28 September,2023 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai

YouTube Fanfest 2023 | PM Narendra Modi narrates 15 years of his YouTube journey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the YouTube Fanfest India 2023 and told about 5,000 content creators that he is "no different" and is "just like them". In his YouTube address, PM Modi said he is "extremely happy" to be among them as a fellow YouTuber. He also told his "YouTuber friends" that he has been observing how their content impacts the people of our country.... [Read More]

28 September,2023 11:18 AM IST | Mumbai

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Aakanksha covers fashion, beauty, culture, wellness and relationship stories. An old-school at heart, she is a lover of all things Bollywood. When not at work, she hangs out with friends at fancy cafes and visits new restaurants to try different dishes. She is a GenZ having the traits of a Millennial.

First-class in every sense!

The inaugural cricket World Cup in 1975 produced several moments and anecdotes to cherish among the participants which happened to be some of the greatest names in the game

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Assaulting police personnel is never excusable

There was an argument and the passenger verbally abused the cop, snatched the e-challan machine from him, and then physically assaulted him, an officer said