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Co-operative hsg societies should co-operate more

Co-operative hsg societies should co-operate more

A housing society in Goregaon East held a two-day, five-over ‘Women’s Premier League’ with four teams comprising six players each to unite...

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Railways need to be extra alert now to beat the cheats

Passengers are faking mobile train tickets by editing screenshots to dodge fares, particularly on premium AC locals and express trains. Over the past...

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Encourage sporting excellence at the local level

This was about cricket, but we need to use a wider lens to include all sports

13.11.2025 8

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Value of our open spaces cannot be overestimated

Despite the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation allocating Rs 39 crore for park repair and maintenance in 2024-25, most of its 162 public gardens,...

12.11.2025 6

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Clear communication can help avert tragedy

Clear communication can help avert tragedy

A group of commuters alighted from a stationary train and started walking on the tracks. This happened after railway employees went on a flash strike

11.11.2025 9

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Let’s not give tourists reasons to regret their trip

We need locals to intervene and help if they see a tourist in trouble

10.11.2025 10

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There is no justification for sexual abuse

The accused was held guilty of the offences committed under the Indian Penal Code as well as relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from...

08.11.2025 10

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We cannot allow history to be relegated to the dustbin!

The plaque was one of the last surviving artefacts linking the bridge to Mumbai’s early 20th-century railway heritage. Officials had previously...

07.11.2025 10

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Shortcuts could end up cutting short your life

The incident took place at about 9.30 am when the passengers got off the Chopan Express on the track and were hit by the approaching Netaji Express...

06.11.2025 10

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Let’s make sports training accessible to all kids

There is a lot of talk about how this win will act as a springboard for more girls to take to the game. One of the big factors to make sports training...

05.11.2025 10

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It’s vital to ensure that afforestation efforts succeed

Recently, the Supreme Court had criticised the Maharashtra government over the poor survival rate of trees planted as part of the compensatory...

04.11.2025 10

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Celebs must realise their high moral responsibility

Celebs must realise their high moral responsibility

In one of the viral videos, an actor can be seen replicating the classic Titanic pose while standing on a moving bike

03.11.2025 10

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Better planning needed while undertaking infra work

Better planning needed while undertaking infra work

While work may be necessary, it must envision a safe space for people to walk on before work begins

01.11.2025 10

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Corporal punishment has no place in society

Corporal punishment has no place in society

A senior police officer said that a notice had been issued to the teacher under the due provisions of law, and she would be called in for questioning

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Why do infra upgrades happen only around elections?

These initiatives should be around the year, instead of being rolled out with one eye on the ballot box

31.10.2025 10

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Put away your devices, learn to live in the moment

This goes back to our obsession with getting the picture rather than enjoying the moment

29.10.2025 10

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Never endanger your life by crossing railway tracks

Until the work is completed, they are unable to use this staircase

29.10.2025 10

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We need to be responsible for our own safety

The bus had gone up in flames after it hit a motorcycle, said police

27.10.2025 10

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Girls should get the same sporting opportunities as boys

The bigger takeaway from the substantial crowds, exciting contests and skill is to give girls the same opportunities and avenues as boys to go out and...

25.10.2025 9

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Take every precaution amid festivities

We had written about how precautions and empathy for others should be part of celebrations. We had also highlighted safety measures while bursting...

25.10.2025 9

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Place nets around maidans to keep pedestrians safe

It moved at some speed towards pedestrians on a couple of instances before being scooped by the fielder

22.10.2025 10

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A disability is limiting only till we view it as such

The athlete stated that there was considerable disappointment in her village when she was born

21.10.2025 10

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Quality checks for food should be a year-round activity

The Maharashtra FDA has launched a massive statewide food safety drive to ensure that citizens bite only into purity, not adulteration, said our...

21.10.2025 10

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Take utmost care while restoring heritage buildings

Heritage conservation and commemoration can work simultaneously, using reversible, non-invasive methods

18.10.2025 10

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May nothing darken Mumbai’s skies this Diwali

In a move to raise awareness, informative banners have been displayed across Thane city by the municipal corporation

18.10.2025 10

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Motorists must realise driving is about awareness

The gent, who still drives five years short of his 100th birthday, had some interesting takeaways

17.10.2025 10

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It’s crucial to recognise patterns of scams

Here, the victim paid up substantial sums, but was told to release more money on some pretext or the other

15.10.2025 4

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Concerted effort needed to keep skywalks usable

We have the familiar paan stains and spit walls that are often found on so much infrastructure

15.10.2025 3

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Let’s show civic sense at least on the Metro

Yet, we also have downers like people spitting and littering the brand new rapid transit system

13.10.2025 3

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Anti-drunk driving messages must be reinforced

A huge tragedy has been averted. Other vehicles could have been hit because of his driving

11.10.2025 10

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Exercise patience while negotiating Metro landscape

While this is the first day for the public, one must urge citizens to make it a memorable one

10.10.2025 10

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Nirmala Sitharaman warns against AI deepfake frauds, urges caution with money

Reports stated that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a riveting address at an event in the city recently. Here, the FM told people...

10.10.2025 10

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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

09.10.2025 6

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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

08.10.2025 10

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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

06.10.2025 4

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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...

04.10.2025 10

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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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

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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