Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced a series of welfare schemes, including free LPG cylinders for low-income families and expanded free bus travel benefits for women and transgender persons. Under the ‘Annapoorani Super Six’ scheme, families with an annual income below Rs 2.5 lakh will receive the cost of three LPG cylinders every year. The scheme will begin from Pongal 2027 and is expected to benefit around 1.30 crore families across Tamil Nadu. The cost of the three LPG cylinders will be directly transferred to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries. The scheme is estimated to cost…

Ask a man in his thirties how he is doing, and you may often hear a familiar answer: “Bas theek hoon, chal raha hai.” Fine. Managing. For many men, these words have become an everyday way of describing life. But there is a positive change taking place. More Indian men are beginning to talk about stress, anxiety, pressure and emotional well-being. The idea that men must always appear strong is slowly giving way to a healthier understanding of what strength can mean. “Mard ko dard nahi hota” may be a popular film dialogue, but the idea behind it has existed…

Mumbai-based multi-specialty healthcare provider ABH Healthcare Limited has opened its initial public offering (IPO) for investors, with the company aiming to raise Rs 34.98 crore through the issue. The IPO opened on August 24 and will remain available for subscription until August 27. The company’s shares are proposed to be listed on the NSE SME platform, giving investors an opportunity to participate in the growth of a healthcare-focused business. The IPO price band has been fixed between Rs 96 and Rs 102 per share. The public issue comprises a fresh issuance of 34,29,600 equity shares. Investors can apply in lots…

Mumbai commuters will soon get a safer and more convenient walking route between Metro Line 3 and the Worli waterfront as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved a Rs 702.4 crore underground pedestrian link project. The 1.3-kilometre underground passage will connect the Nehru Science Centre Metro station on Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) with the Worli Promenade and the upcoming landscaped garden. The passage will pass beneath the Mahalaxmi Racecourse area and Lala Lajpatrai Road. The new pedestrian link aims to improve last-mile connectivity for metro passengers by providing a direct route without the need to walk through busy…

By: Pratyush Bardoliwala Ganesh Chaturthi is one of India’s biggest and most widely celebrated festivals. Every year, communities come together to welcome Lord Ganesha with beautifully crafted idols, vibrant decorations and traditional celebrations. Amid the excitement, however, one important aspect can sometimes go overlooked: safety. This becomes even more important when a large Ganpati idol is involved. Moving and installing a tall or heavy idol requires more than a suitable vehicle and a group of volunteers. It requires careful planning, proper handling, route assessment and preparation at the mandap. A few checks before the Aagman can help prevent avoidable problems…

Gujarati is not just a language; it is a symbol of culture, tradition and identity for millions of people across the world. World Gujarati Language Day celebrates the beauty of the language, its rich literature and its contribution to preserving Gujarat’s heritage. The Gujarati language has a long history, with its roots connected to Sanskrit and Prakrit languages. Over centuries, it evolved into a unique language with its own script, literature and cultural significance. Today, Gujarati is spoken not only in Gujarat but also by communities across the globe. Gujarati literature has played an important role in shaping the language’s…

For families in Parandur, Monday’s announcement was about much more than an airport. It was about their farms, their homes, their water bodies and the uncertainty they had been living with for years. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced in the state Assembly that the proposed second Chennai airport at Parandur in Kancheepuram district would no longer be pursued at the site. The government will now look for an alternative location that causes less damage to agricultural land and does not displace large numbers of people. The proposed airport had been announced in 2022 as a major infrastructure…

By: Pratyush Bardoliwala It is not surprising to see citizens in Mumbai walking along busy main roads to get to their destinations. But once we realise that they do not do so because of a lack of civic sense, a bigger problem comes to light: they simply have nowhere else to walk. Footpaths across Mumbai are slowly losing their purpose. Instead of serving as safe spaces for pedestrians, they now have markets, parked vehicles, construction materials and business extensions. For pedestrians, walking has become less about convenience and more about finding a way through whatever space remains. So, let’s take…

Mumbai commuters will have to spend a little more on their daily travel as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) has approved a fare hike for autorickshaws and black-and-yellow taxis across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The revised fares will come into effect from September 1 in areas including Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan, Vasai-Virar and Panvel. According to the new fare structure, the minimum autorickshaw fare will increase by Re 1, from Rs 26 to Rs 27 for the first 1.5 km. The minimum taxi fare will rise by Rs 2, from Rs 31 to Rs 33. The…

Mumbai’s stray dogs will soon get a digital identity as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced QR-coded reflective collars for vaccinated and sterilised dogs across the city. The move aims to improve identification, maintain digital records and support Mumbai’s goal of becoming a rabies-free city by 2030. The BMC has partnered with the Ridlan AI Foundation to launch the QR-coded collar initiative. The agreement was signed at the civic headquarters on August 20 in the presence of officials from the Veterinary Health Department and representatives of the foundation. Currently, vaccinated stray dogs are identified through temporary methods such as…