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Pothole-free roads are for everyone, not just VIPs

They also spoke out about how they had been instructed to ensure that there were no potholes or dust near the VIP route

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Visionary effort needed to stamp out child marriage

Visionary effort needed to stamp out child marriage

Heed activists warning that a deep-rooted network continues to exploit young tribal girls, turning their poverty into illegal profit

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We need more awareness on how cyber criminals work

People must realise that crime, if committed in the alternative cyberverse, is crime, too

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Road transport requires visionary approach

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation to appoint consultants to set up these basic...

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Choose medical science above superstition always

Choose medical science above superstition always

The para-athlete’s address was replete with examples and anecdotes about her life

03.10.2025 4

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Ensure every work site has safety equipment

As a precaution, they were taken to the hospital, where a medical examination confirmed that they were fine. 

02.10.2025 5

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Make tourists aware of impact of their behaviour

Make tourists aware of impact of their behaviour

During the monsoon, the area comes alive with a carpet of wildflowers attracting thousands of visitors every year

01.10.2025 9

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Girls deserve the opportunity to go out and play

Let us give our girls the opportunity to go out and play. They may not make the competitive cut, but still, it is empowering to claim your right to...

30.09.2025 7

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City authorities need to operate with empathy, too

City authorities need to operate with empathy, too

Residents claim the notice, dated September 9, was actually delivered only on September 16, nearly a week after demolition had begun.

29.09.2025 3

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Schools should comply with surveillance norms

Schools should comply with surveillance norms

It is vital for schools to follow government-mandated safety regulations. While private and aided schools are making efforts, zilla parishad and...

27.09.2025 10

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Let’s hope we see more BEST buses on the road

Let’s hope we see more BEST buses on the road

A large number of pilgrims usually alight at Byculla or Mahalaxmi railway stations and then rely on BEST buses to reach the temple

26.09.2025 3

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The helmet could be the difference between life and death

He cited in the report that he was wearing a helmet, and when he approached the Andheri flyover, his bike skidded as there was a huge pothole

26.09.2025 4

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Railway commuters must avoid risky behaviour

At times, we see commuters standing at the door and chatting away on their cell phone

24.09.2025 10

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Women athletes deserve a strong sports ecosystem

They have good changing rooms and washrooms for girls in the club. 

24.09.2025 10

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Time to leave the city’s trees alone and let them thrive

Time to leave the city’s trees alone and let them thrive

An official from KDMC’s garden department admitted that while such activities are banned, enforcement is slow

22.09.2025 10

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Kudos to Railways for preserving historical relics

Kudos to Railways for preserving historical relics

There are also stone plaques on the bridge and metal plates on the pillars and girders, dating back a century, which trace their manufacturing  to...

20.09.2025 10

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Two-wheelers encroaching footpaths is a citywide issue

Just like riding bikes on the wrong side on pavements has become a chronic problem

19.09.2025 10

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BMC must crack down on dust pollution in Andheri

BMC must crack down on dust pollution in Andheri

If possible, tin sheets could be set up around the space as one more measure to stop dust pollution.

18.09.2025 3

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Thane ST depot, once vital hub, now reflects civic neglect

Thane ST depot, once vital hub, now reflects civic neglect

Staff report working under constant fear, unsure whether they’ll make it home safe each day

17.09.2025 4

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Stop bickering over Navi Mumbai airport name

Stop bickering over Navi Mumbai airport name

Paranjpe has stated that DB Patil was renowned among locals and he also fought for the rights of farmers and villagers.

17.09.2025 10

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Let’s think about bringing out the BEST for city’s roads

While we are all for the thousands of visitors who throng the fair having more access and more buses to reach the fair, we hope there is generally an...

15.09.2025 7

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Never try to board or alight from a moving vehicle

As she boarded the train, it picked up speed, and she noticed her friends couldn’t catch it. Out of fear, she jumped off, falling on her back and...

13.09.2025 7

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Broken barriers must be mended without delay

Fences and barriers must be repaired immediately if they are broken into or if any gap occurs in the boundary for any reason

12.09.2025 10

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Toilets should be viewed as a vital facility by Railways

A recent visit to Dombivli revealed the appalling state of the so-called “deluxe” toilets

12.09.2025 10

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Stamp out illegal cab menace at SGNP decisively

If such incidents repeat, the park administration could face international consequences, as foreign tourists often use these vehicles

10.09.2025 10

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Dispute resolution mechanisms help build bridges

There is one Lok Adalat for traffic fines scheduled for September 13, one hears, but this has nothing to do with the WIAA.

10.09.2025 10

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Adherence to rules is indicative of a good moral compass

The Railways needs to make announcements about travelling with valid tickets

08.09.2025 4

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Let’s stay safe while bidding Ganesha goodbye this year

Shockingly, we also witness some inebriated people venturing into the sea

06.09.2025 5

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Post visarjan, let’s get Mumbai ship-shape again

They are staring at us on our streets, at junctions, sometimes becoming a blind spot for vehicles, which is dangerous, too

06.09.2025 5

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Respect for one’s surroundings must be ingrained

This edit is focussed on not who has left or who has not, but what has been left behind. By the time you read this, you will know what exactly has...

04.09.2025 10

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Extortionist influencers must not be allowed to thrive

Eight months after the Tamil Film Active Producers Association (TFAPA) urged for an embargo on reviews for the first three days of a movie’s...

04.09.2025 10

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Cooperate with authorities during festivals

The complaint was filed by Yogesh Gunijan, assistant municipal commissioner of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC)

03.09.2025 10

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We must ensure the end to the evil of dowry

This report and others highlight that dowry still exists and it is not just in rural pockets but in urban spaces, too, where people pretend to be...

01.09.2025 10

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Practising equality will make world safer for women

There are several dimensions to this, the first being physical infrastructure. This is necessary for women’s safety

30.08.2025 10

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Despite pressure, students must have moral compass

A senior official told mid-day that this year, they had a student who sent emails from a fake NTA account he had created.

29.08.2025 10

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Ensure your own and others’ safety during visarjan

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an advisory urging citizens to remain cautious of stingrays and blue button jellyfish along...

29.08.2025 10

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Mumbai needs more legal parking spaces

Ad hoc rates are stated, and there is absolutely no logic as to why this sum has been charged

26.08.2025 10

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Cricket fans have to grin and bear it

The reason for Iyer’s omission was not spelt out by the chief selector in the media conference held last week in Mumbai. When asked, Agarkar...

25.08.2025 10

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Meaningful Ganesh pandal themes a great idea

Several Ganesh mandals one hears are gearing up to highlight Operation Sindoor, and the valour of our forces

23.08.2025 9

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We must fight to ensure our open spaces are preserved

The Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) at the Mahalaxmi race course is all set to get a new club on the premises. The Club’s chairman has stated...

22.08.2025 20

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Ignoring weight limits on infra could prove dangerous

While there is a lot of action needed, post the monorail incident which the authorities need to do in double quick time, there is one aspect this edit...

21.08.2025 10

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It is wise to reach out to the right authorities for help

Once alerted, a senior police officer and his team reached the spot and rescued everyone within two minutes, bringing them safely to the police...

20.08.2025 6

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Safety at railway stations can’t be an afterthought

The station has now descended into a dangerous free-for-all, with blocked access points and crush-prone conditions that regulars say could trigger the...

19.08.2025 8

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We need to stop putting ourselves in danger

Just before the 7.7-km Igatpuri tunnel, Maharashtra’s longest road tunnel that bypasses the old Kasara Ghat section, motorists are seen halting...

19.08.2025 8

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Let’s treat Coastal Road promenade with respect

Mumbai’s new 5.25-km coastal promenade between Marine Lines and Worli opens as the city’s first major seafront space since Marine Drive in the...

17.08.2025 9

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Footpaths must be available for purpose they’re built

This edit space has often highlighted pavement apathy. With the few footpaths that are not encroached, the surface quality is questionable. There is a...

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Even smaller mandals must provide gear to Govindas

The 11-year-old, a member of a mandal, reportedly fell during the formation of a human pyramid in Ketkipada, Dahisar, and succumbed to his injuries on...

14.08.2025 4

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Para-athletes deserve support from the government

The 100 per cent blind athlete, who is based in Borivli, has won several national medals in para judo competitions. He is now looking forward to...

13.08.2025 4

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Travelling without tickets is nothing less than theft

Currently, QR codes pasted at stations are being misused by passengers who replicate and store them in their phone galleries, then scan them to buy...

12.08.2025 10

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Mumbai: Dedicated tourism security force a welcome move

The impetus for this came from the successful deployment of a similar force at Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani hill stations. This force managed crowds...

11.08.2025 9

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