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“Can vendors on Hill Road be managed better?”

“Can vendors on Hill Road be managed better?”

Now, post yet another clean up drive, stalls encroaching the Hill Road footpath have come up again, days after demolitionRead More

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“Dear BMC, human life is as precious as an idol's”

“Dear BMC, human life is as precious as an idol's”

BMC’s pre-Ganeshotsav inspection of idol routes highlights a larger concern: Mumbai’s potholes and unsafe roads need the same urgent attention to...

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“Initiators of cricket rows can’t be less guilty”

“Initiators of cricket rows can’t be less guilty”

Jaiswal’s turnaround resulted in a physical scuffle between him and FernandoRead More

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“Prioritise safety while celebrating festivals”

“Prioritise safety while celebrating festivals”

Our reports stated that a speed breaker has been removed from the stretch, so vehicles carrying the idol from workshop to mandal have a smooth stretch...

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“Insidious dumping is ruining Aarey forest”

“Insidious dumping is ruining Aarey forest”

The Aarey problem stems from this attitude where it seems fair game to target some space, away from too many people, and use it as a rubbish...

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“Everything cannot be a social media trophy!”

“Everything cannot be a social media trophy!”

We have listed species bearing the brunt of this behaviour that include Sahyadri lantern flower, ground orchids, black musli and the iconic Karvi.Read...

22.08.2026 20

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“Rid storage spaces in all buildings of fire hazards”

“Rid storage spaces in all buildings of fire hazards”

Even old wires at times hang about from above or are bundled somewhere in a cornerRead More

21.08.2026 20

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“Trump announces sweeping economic measures against Iran”

“Trump announces sweeping economic measures against Iran”

US President Donald Trump has announced what he called the “most crushing economic operation” against Iran, threatening severe economic...

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“Dadar pool must be always be clean and safe”

“Dadar pool must be always be clean and safe”

First, the Dadar pool authority stated that the water is clean and tested by a BMC-approved laboratory.Read More

19.08.2026 20

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“Ensure drinking water at railway stations is pure”

“Ensure drinking water at railway stations is pure”

There needs to be a zero tolerance policy, especially on this most basic amenity — drinking water at public commuting facilities.Read More

18.08.2026 20

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“More spaces must be opened to Mumbaikars”

“More spaces must be opened to Mumbaikars”

Now citizens have an opportunity to experience the sylvan surroundings around the heritage bungalow.Read More

17.08.2026 30

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“BMC must ensure its gardens are safe for all”

The civic authorities need to undertake checks and thorough maintenance of the gardens they are looking afterRead More

15.08.2026 30

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“Exercise caution on Marine Drive promenade”

Even standing on the promenade and walking on it should be done with cautionRead More

14.08.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion:Make Bandra East skywalk walkable again”

This paper’s spot check did find hawkers on the skywalk and people sleeping or camping along it with their belongingsRead More

13.08.2026 30

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“West Indies cricket needs introspection, action”

There is merit in saying that West Indies are in real danger of not being part of the ODI World Cup for the second time in a row.Read More

12.08.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Maintain surveillance systems on major roads”

Authorities are tightening surveillance on the Pune-Mumbai Missing Link with advanced speed monitoring cameras inside four tunnels and a crackdown on...

11.08.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Kitchens cannot be lowest on hygiene order”

We are now heartened that even college mess are on the FDA radar.Read More

10.08.2026 20

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Footpaths are for pedestrians. Full stop”

A number of roads have been marked for initial action. With encroachment removal, footpath infra repairs and beautification has been cited.Read More

08.08.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: FDA must not allow its crackdown to get hijacked”

These fakes will puncture the confidence the public has in these measuresRead More

07.08.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Give every girl the opportunity to excel in sport”

Encourage sporting ambition, and where there is genuine talent, parents, if possible, can encourage their girls to get training and good equipmentRead...

06.08.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Assaulting security staff cannot be tolerated”

The housing society surveillance bore out those claims, with a medical examination showing both eardrums ruptured following the beatingRead More

05.08.2026 20

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“Mid-Day Opinion: If outside food is to be hygienic, let FDA cook”

This is a copout. The restaurants and other eating outlets were fully aware of their transgressionsRead More

04.08.2026 20

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Mumbai needs a solid water crisis plan”

The BMC, along with the state government, has to get cracking on these so that Mumbai, the Urbs Prima in Indis, does not have to spend another year in...

03.08.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: IPL expert Fleming has his work cut out”

An Ashes win in Australia will form a big part of Fleming’s to-do list and that will be his biggest challengeRead More

01.08.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Aadhaar enrolment must be accessible to every Indian”

It took a story by this newspaper and suo motu cognisance by the Bombay High Court to get the basic service of enrolment done for Devrath at his...

31.07.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Public spaces aren’t meant for drinking alcohol”

The legislator visited a wine shop in Shimpoli on Tuesday.Read More

30.07.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Running away from home is never a solution”

After due process, the girls were sent back to their home towns and eventually their familiesRead More

29.07.2026 20

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Changes must be systemic, not just on paper”

Question papers have found their way into the hands of a select fewRead More

28.07.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: India’s education system needs an overhaul”

This is easier said than done, considering that faculty, certainly not all of them, though, have been involved in some paper leaks themselvesRead More

27.07.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Bomb threat 'for kicks' lands Kandivli man in trouble”

Agencies can start by putting messages on social media and even at police stations about how hoaxes do not earn you ha ha’s but can get you time...

25.07.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: It’s always better to err on the side of caution”

The Press Trust of India reported that after the money was given, in a familiar pattern, the accused failed to deliver on the promise.Read More

24.07.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Equip all train coaches with latest surveillance tech”

They are important in the safety ecosystem of the RailwaysRead More

23.07.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Hygienically cooked food is a basic expectation”

Today, thanks to the FDA raids across Mumbai, several restaurants have seen their licenses suspended over different food safety violations.Read More

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Dormitories for patients’ kin will prove beneficial”

The proposed facility is expected to benefit thousands who travel to Mumbai for treatment at the city’s major civic hospitalsRead More

21.07.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Wiser to keep one’s cool in a heated train”

Fortunately, he was nabbed without further incident and the matter ended there.Read More

20.07.2026 40

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Consumers must not tolerate unsafe food”

If one sees that an outlet is stocking expired products quite often, speak to the owner/proprietorRead More

18.07.2026 40

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Let’s ensure we keep beautified spaces... beautiful”

Our primary goal as visitors should be to keep the surroundings as clean as possibleRead More

17.07.2026 40

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Don’t sacrifice playgrounds to build parking lots”

One exception, though, is the maidan/garden at Prabhadevi, which was dug up for the Siddhivinayak Metro stationRead More

16.07.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Governments must go green in the truest sense”

When it comes to number crunching, we learn that more than 25,000 volunteers were part of planting 35 different indigenous species, aimed at enhancing...

15.07.2026 40

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“Mid-Day Opinion: The only job of teachers should be to teach”

Do they seriously think that teachers are doing no work and so must carry this burden too? Read More

14.07.2026 40

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Please put your life before likes, Mumbai!”

As the rains have arrived, the vistas have become lush and invitingly greenRead More

13.07.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Authorities must step up in times of crisis”

Power outages cut these residents from all their devices and, effectively, communication. Read More

11.07.2026 40

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Indian cricket is not smelling of roses”

The Indian bowlers allowed England to blast them all over Trent Bridge for a total of 201-7Read More

10.07.2026 30

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Citizens should not attempt to clear fallen trees”

We also stated that people should not attempt to clear away the foliage themselves, as it may be dangerous to do soRead More

09.07.2026 40

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Fallen trees need to be cleared off roads quickly”

It is important that laypersons do not try to move the foliage or tree branches themselves. Read More

08.07.2026 40

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Steer clear of waterfalls, dams in the monsoon”

The edits space has warned against bathing in waterfalls, a much visited site in the monsoon, when they most probably are in spateRead More

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“Celebrate wins, but stay safe”

As FIFA World Cup celebrations draw massive crowds, the recent tragedy involving Mexico fans serves as a reminder that joy should never come at the...

06.07.2026 30

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“Can the civic body just get its act together!”

When open for whatever reason, there are shockingly no on-the-ground precautionsRead More

04.07.2026 40

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“Authorities must ensure safety at Gorai jetty”

The jetty becomes slick in the monsoon, it needs to be cleaned properly.Read More

03.07.2026 30

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“Follow all rules to stay safe this monsoon”

There have been tree falls across the city, and people wading in flooded waters trying to reach different destinations.Read More

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