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By: Pratyush Bardoliwala As children, we may have all felt that time simply refused to move. A 40-minute lecture could feel like it lasted three hours, and we would keep looking at the clock, wondering how only five minutes had passed. But as we grow older, something strange seems to happen. Days, weeks and months appear to move faster. These days, an hour can almost feel like 40 minutes. A year that once seemed impossibly long can disappear before we even realise it. But is time actually speeding up, or is our brain simply experiencing it differently? The answer may…

AI Generated image Mumbai is set to receive four major road overbridges aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving connectivity across some of the city’s busiest corridors. The new bridges, coming up at Dadar, Byculla, Ghatkopar and Prabhadevi, are being constructed at a combined cost of Rs 1,179 crore and will replace ageing British-era structures that have served the city for decades. Of the four projects, three will be cable-stayed bridges, while the bridge at Prabhadevi will become Mumbai’s first double-decker road overbridge, marking a major milestone in the city’s transport infrastructure. Civic authorities believe the projects will significantly improve…

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will soon inspect roadside Chinese food stalls across the state to assess hygiene standards, food quality, ingredients, storage practices and overall food safety following multiple public complaints. After conducting several raids against food adulteration, substandard medicines and illegal gutkha, the Maharashtra government is now set to focus on roadside Chinese food stalls. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe will lead the drive, with special emphasis on food quality and hygiene. During an interaction in Pune, Tukaram Mundhe said the department has received several complaints regarding Chinese food stalls operating across cities and towns in Maharashtra.…

By: Pratyush Bardoliwala We all want a financially secure future. Whether it is for an unexpected emergency, an important family expense, or a goal we have been planning for years, having some money set aside can make a big difference. Saving today can give us greater financial support when we need it tomorrow. But saving money is not just about keeping it safely in a bank account. The right banking options can also help your savings earn interest over time. So, instead of simply keeping your money aside, let’s look at some ways banks can help you save your money…

By: Pratyush Bardoliwala Have you ever known exactly what you wanted to say, but struggled to put it into words? Maybe you felt nervous during a presentation or became unsure of yourself while talking to someone. Becoming a confident speaker is not about having a perfect vocabulary or always knowing what to say. It is about expressing yourself clearly and feeling comfortable while doing so. The good news is that communication is a skill you can improve with practice. Here are some simple habits that can help you become a better and more confident speaker. 1. Stop Translating Everything in…

A Mumbai local train delay is no longer unusual enough to shock commuters. On Monday morning, multiple technical faults on the Western Railway turned short journeys into hour-long commutes, but for many passengers the disruption felt familiar. Delayed trains, overcrowded platforms and uncertainty have become part of daily life for millions who depend on Mumbai’s suburban railway network. Another morning, another delay The disruption began early on Monday when a mechanical fault affected railway points near Vasai Road. As railway staff worked to restore operations, additional faults were reported at Dadar and on sections connecting Goregaon and Churchgate, creating delays…

Maharashtra has taken a significant step towards building Mumbai 3.0, an ambitious urban development project that aims to create a new economic and residential hub outside Mumbai. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has appointed Singapore-based Surbana Jurong Infrastructure Pte Ltd to prepare the vision document, master plan and comprehensive planning framework for the proposed city, marking the beginning of its detailed planning phase. The project, officially known as the Karnala-Sai-Chirner (KSC) New Town, will be developed across 323.44 square kilometres in Raigad district, covering 124 villages spread across Uran, Panvel and Pen talukas. Maharashtra is positioning the project…

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions for most families, but managing monthly EMIs amid changing interest rates can often become a challenge. To address this concern, Kotak Mahindra Bank has launched its new Hybrid Home Loan, allowing customers to lock their interest rates for up to 65 months before shifting to a floating-rate structure. Announcing the launch on Monday, the bank said the new offering aims to provide borrowers with greater financial stability during the initial years of homeownership, when families are also managing expenses related to home interiors, children’s education, savings and other household needs.…

By: Pratyush Bardoliwala Once night falls, most of us simply go to bed, watch a show or scroll through our phones. But while we sleep, thousands of people continue working. They sacrifice their sleep, comfort and time with their families to protect, serve, inform and care for the rest of us. Many of them rarely receive recognition for what they do. Their work often goes unnoticed because we usually notice its importance only when something goes wrong. From soldiers guarding the nation’s borders to doctors treating patients through the night, from police officers responding to emergencies to journalists bringing us…

आजकल फैशन में हर तरफ जींस ही जींस दिखती है। लड़का हो या लड़की, हर कोई जींस पहनना पसंद करता है, और अब ये सिर्फ ट्रेंड नहीं बल्कि रोज़ की ज़रूरत बन चुका है। लेकिन अगर आप ध्यान से देखें, तो लड़कियों की जींस की जेब अक्सर लड़कों के मुक़ाबले काफी छोटी होती है। फोन जेब में डालो तो आधा बाहर लटकता है, बैठो तो चुभने लगता है। बहुत से लोग मानते हैं कि ये जान-बूझकर किया गया है, ताकि लड़कियां कोई कीमती चीज़ या पैसा छुपा न सकें। अगर आप भी अब तक यही सोच रहे थे, तो पूरी…