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BKC traffic tangle: Experts call for a total reset

BKC traffic tangle: Experts call for a total reset

Following a series on BKC and its failing infrastructure, Bhaumik Gowande, Urban Transport Planner at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, recommended a long-term solution that involves segregating vehicles traversing to BKC from those passing through elsewhere. 

16 November,2024 01:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Metro commuters baffled as Aqua line doesn’t allow cycles, other two lines do

Metro commuters baffled as Aqua line doesn’t allow cycles, other two lines do

“They did not allow me to bring my cycle inside the Bandra Colony Metro station. What shall I do now? Cycles aren’t mentioned on the list of don’ts at the station. I don't understand the issue here. How are they promoting convenience for Mumbaikars? They are not even ready to show the rule or regulation prohibiting cycles from the Metro.

16 November,2024 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Keep yourself updated on how to stay safe online

Keep yourself updated on how to stay safe online

Spinning a yarn, the fraudsters claimed a cybercrime investigation had been initiated against her based on several complaints and then transferred the call to a ‘cybercrime officer’.

14 November,2024 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Who is Samantha Harvey, the winner of Booker Prize 2024?

Who is Samantha Harvey, the winner of Booker Prize 2024?

British author Samantha Harvey won the prestigious Booker Prize 2024 on Tuesday for her short novel ‘Orbital’

13 November,2024 08:12 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Authorities seize exotic species in Dombivli, including orangutan; watch video

Authorities seize exotic species in Dombivli, including orangutan; watch video

According to a press release by the Forest Department, they received a tip-off from their sources based on which the Kalyan Forest Department along with Thane Forest Department, the state reserve police force, Manpada police officials conducted a raid on November 9 at Palava City Savarna Building B Wing

13 November,2024 12:01 PM IST | Thane | Ranjeet Jadhav
Mumbai: MHADA techie loses Rs 3 lakh in digital arrest scam

Mumbai: MHADA techie loses Rs 3 lakh in digital arrest scam

Cyber fraudsters pose as Telecom Regulatory Authority of India officials, duping victim of Rs 3 lakh

13 November,2024 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest 2024 to be held from November 15-17 at NCPA

Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest 2024 to be held from November 15-17 at NCPA

This year’s stellar line up will include Arundhathi Subramaniam, Christopher Merrill, Farrukh Dhondy, Gautam Bhatia, Gulzar, Huma Qureshi, Hussain Zaidi, Ila Arun, Jane Goodall to name a few

12 November,2024 02:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Train commuters want single transport authority like London

Mumbai: Train commuters want single transport authority like London

The Mumbai Rail Pravasi Sangh has urged the state government to establish a unified authority for the city’s public transport, citing a need for better coordination between trains, buses, and metros. Secretary Siddesh Desai highlighted the lack of cohesive management across modes, proposing a single body to improve daily operations

12 November,2024 10:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
20-year-old Navi Mumbai woman loses both legs after fainting on tracks

20-year-old Navi Mumbai woman loses both legs after fainting on tracks

The woman, who is employed as a house help, fainted between a Mumbai local train and the platform, resulting in her legs being severed. Quick response from the railway and police authorities enabled the train to be reversed, but her limbs could not be saved

11 November,2024 04:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
First fix our sporting gaps, then host Olympics

First fix our sporting gaps, then host Olympics

The bid has strong Indian government support, yet, the boxer told news agencies that we need to up the number of centres and they should be accessible to all juniors who are training to break into higher ranks and reach world levels in their sport

11 November,2024 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial

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