Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar never ceases to surprise its visitors. From antique treasures to unique finds, you can literally dig out the past at this fascinating flea market. On the occasion of World Telecommunications Day, we explore Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar to find vintage and antique phones.
16 May,2023 07:03 PM ISTAsia’s biggest mental asylum, the Regional Mental Hospital of Thane, has always been in the news for the wrong reasons. Recently, a patient was beaten to death by the staff, following which a police complaint was filed by his kin. Mid-day, while trying to uncover details about the case, stumbled upon far more sinister goings-on at the institution. Over a long investigation, the reporters found that the asylum has been admitting perfectly sane people by certifying them as unstable for as paltry a bribe as Rs 8,200. One of the Mid-day reporters, Saimullah Khan approached the hospital staff with a request to admit his ‘cousin’ Faizan, who is another reporter from Mid-day. When the reporters followed the legitimate admission procedure, the staff refused to entertain them. However, after talking to a few staffers, the in-charge of a ward agreed to clear all hurdles in return for Rs. 8,200. Without making basic inquiries or demanding the patient’s medical history or documents, Faizan was admitted to the hospital after paying the bribe. However, before he was about to be handed over to the ward boys, the duo left the hospital with damning evidence.tch Mid-day Reporters Exposing The Harsh Reality Of Thane Mental Asylum
04 May,2023 04:15 PM IST | MumbaiIf the idea of visiting a typical desi mela in the heart of Mumbai excites you, it’s time to head to the Dindoshi festival in Goregaon. This local fair is currently a hotspot for fun with varied ride options, quirky shopping, games and lip-smacking desi food. You can even try out the popular fire paan and smoke biscuits here. This desi local mela experience took us down memory lane when these melas were the heart of entertainment in the city much before the malls and adventure parks made an entry. This festival will only last till 7th May, so hurry up and head here now.
02 May,2023 05:21 PM ISTWestern Railways has come up with a creative way to stop track-crossings by enlisting the help of Yamraj, the god of death. In this unique initiative, Karambir Dahiya, a constable with the Railway Protection Force, dresses up as Yamraj in a flashy black-and-gold costume and appears on busy platforms to draw attention to the dangers of crossing the tracks. Despite repeated awareness campaigns and regular action taken by all authorities concerned, track-crossing and resulting deaths remain a significant challenge faced by the Railways. Watch this video to learn more about this innovative approach to safety.
30 April,2023 03:01 PM ISTWith a plate full of mouthwatering dishes, indulging in a thali is one of the tastiest ways to understand regional food. On the occasion of Maharashtra Day, we tried out an authentic Maharashtrian restaurant in Mumbai to sample the best through their special Maharashtrian thali. With extraordinary food and ambience at ordinary prices, we feel it was bang for the buck. Check out this experience of tasting a pure veg Maharashtrian thali at Aaswad, Dadar, Mumbai. You can locate the place here - Aaswad Upahar & Mithai Gruh Sanskruti Building Gadkari Chauk, 4, Lady Jamshedji Rd, opp. Shiv Sena Bhavan, Dadar West, Mumbai -------- Prices - Special Thali - Rs. 220 Pithale Bhaji Bhakari Thali - Rs. 110 Aamras - Rs. 160 Kairi Panhe - Rs. 78
30 April,2023 01:33 PM ISTAs India observes Akshaya Tritiya 2023, we explored the biggest jewellery market in Mumbai - the Zaveri Bazaar. With shops as many as 300 years old, this market still stands today as one of the hotspots for the wholesale and retail jewellery trade. From dagina bazaar to danji street, we walked through iconic landmarks in the Zaveri Bazaar and got lost in the dazzle of gold and diamonds.
22 April,2023 02:52 PM ISTWhile most of us head to Mohammed Ali Road for Ramzan street food, don’t you miss out on Mumbai’s hidden gems that will leave you spellbound with their delicious Ramzan street food offerings. We explored two of such places which are sure to give you a Mohammed Ali road feels. From cutlets, kebabs to phirnis and malpua, we bring you everything that you can explore in this street food haven. Watch the video
21 April,2023 10:28 AM IST | MumbaiA major fire broke out at a commercial complex in Maharashtra's Thane city on the night of Tuesday, April 18th. Officials said it was brought under control after 10 hours on Wednesday morning. At least 15 vehicles parked in the building were charred and many offices were destroyed. There was no report of any casualty. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
19 April,2023 02:32 PM IST | ThaneNCP leader Ajit Pawar on Tuesday dismissed the rumours of him joining hands with the BJP and said he will remain a part of the Sharad Pawar-led party. Earlier in the day, Sharad Pawar rubbished rumours that Ajit Pawar would break ranks with the party and join hands with the BJP. Echoing Sharad Pawar's sentiment, Sanjay Raut, the leader of the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena, also dismissed rumours of Ajit Pawar aligning with the ruling BJP alliance in the state.
18 April,2023 07:40 PM IST | MumbaiWith a graceful ‘hello’, tech giant Apple is all set to open its first retail store in Mumbai on April 18. The first-ever physical retail outlet to be opened in India is a huge step forward for Apple and India in terms of expanding the service for its loyal customers. Taking to Twitter, Apple CEO Tim Cook greeted Mumbai with a huge ‘hello’ and shared a welcoming picture with his Mumbai team. The store with attractive architecture will open its gates to the public at 11 am in the morning. The outlet in Delhi, however, will open on April 20. The first online store in India entered the market in 2020 with plans to open stores soon after, however, the launch was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
18 April,2023 12:07 PM IST | MumbaiTwelve people were killed and over 29 persons sustained injuries after a bus fell into a ditch in the Khopoli area of Raigad in Maharashtra on April 15. Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadanvis expressed his sorrow over the incident.He said, “The Khopoli incident is extremely painful. Around 41 passengers were travelling on the bus. 12 people died on spot and remaining were rescued. 18 passengers have been admitted to MGM hospital. 10 have been admitted to Khopoli Nagarpalika Hospital and 1 has been admitted to Jhakotia hospital. The government will help the family members of those impacted in the accident. Investigation is under process to find out the reasons behind this accident. My sympathies are with those who lost their close ones in the accident,” he added.
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