Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is set to deploy ‘Arjuna’, the second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), for the ambitious Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel Project, taking another step towards building India’s longest urban road tunnel. The machine is expected to be commissioned within the next few days and could also be launched on August 15, according to officials. The development comes a few months after the launch of the first TBM, ‘Nayak’, in April this year. While Nayak has already begun excavation from the Thane end, Arjuna will soon join the tunnelling work, helping speed up the construction of the…

Daily travel for thousands of commuters in Thane district could become much easier in the coming years. The Maharashtra government has proposed a new metro corridor connecting Thane, Kalwa, Mumbra and Diva, a move aimed at improving connectivity in one of the fastest-growing and most crowded parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has given an in-principal approval for the project and directed Maha Metro to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) within six months. The report will determine the final alignment, station locations, cost and implementation plan for the proposed corridor, which is expected…

By: Pratyush Bardoliwala Arunachalam Muruganantham, born in 1961 in Pappanaicken Pudhur near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, is an Indian inventor and social entrepreneur known for developing affordable sanitary pad-making technology that helped improve menstrual hygiene access in rural communities. However, before gaining recognition for his innovation and social impact, Muruganantham faced years of struggles, failures and criticism. His journey involved persistence, determination and the courage to address a problem that many people preferred to ignore. After his marriage, Arunachalam Muruganantham became concerned about his wife’s health when he noticed the difficulties she faced during menstruation. Like many women in rural India,…

SRM University Sikkim has announced the commencement of admissions for its online undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes for the 2026 academic session. The university is inviting applications for its Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programmes, aiming to provide flexible higher education opportunities for students and working professionals across the country. The university said the programmes are offered through its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) and are approved by the University Grants Commission’s Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB). With the institution holding a NAAC…

At Ram Mandir station on the Western line, thousands of commuters step off a smooth, air-conditioned local every day and walk straight into chaos. The station itself works fine. What happens the moment they exit the gate does not. This isn’t a one-off complaint. It’s the pattern across Mumbai’s suburban network right now, and the irony is that the city has never spent more money trying to fix it. Across successive phases of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project and the national Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, investments have crossed ₹52,724 crore. CSMT alone is mid-redevelopment, with its old Platform 18 entrance…

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to temporarily remove the divider on Marine Drive and N.A. Purandare Road ahead of Anant Chaturdashi to ensure smoother movement, better crowd management and prevent any stampede-like situation. The decision comes as lakhs of devotees are expected to gather at Girgaon Chowpatty for the immersion of Ganesh idols. Anant Chaturdashi, which falls on September 25 this year, marks the conclusion of the Ganesh festival. Girgaon Chowpatty is one of the most popular Ganesh idol immersion sites in South Mumbai, attracting thousands of devotees every year. To manage the heavy crowds and ensure a…

The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project has made significant progress in advancing the digital transformation of India’s legislative institutions. According to the Government, 33 out of the 37 State and Union Territory Legislatures have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application. Of these, 21 Legislative Houses have already completed their transition into fully digital Legislatures under the NeVA project. The National e-Vidhan Application is designed to modernise legislative functioning by digitising the conduct of legislative business and providing a secure digital platform for State and Union Territory Legislatures. The initiative seeks to improve efficiency,…

Continuing its community service initiatives, the Lions Club of Bombay West Coast donated essential kitchen and residential equipment to the Smt. Kamla Mehta Dadar School for the Blind in Dadar on August 4, 2026. The initiative aimed to improve the daily lives of the visually impaired girls residing at the government-aided residential school. The visit was led by Club President Ln Ekta Khosla along with Ln Mala Shetty, Ln Gouri Channe (DC) and Ln Rita R. Gowda (DC Blind Welfare). During the programme, Ln Mala Shetty donated a 16-litre pressure cooker in memory of her late son, Satej S. Shetty,…

The Kotak Education Foundation (KEF), the CSR implementing arm of the Kotak Mahindra Group, has launched the sixth edition of the Kotak Kanya Scholarship under the campaign theme “One in a Million”. The initiative aims to identify and support talented girl students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds across India, helping them pursue professional higher education without financial constraints. Since its launch in 2021, the scholarship programme has provided educational support to 1,525 young women across 24 states. For the 2026–27 academic year, the foundation plans to add 500 new scholars, continuing its mission of expanding access to quality higher education for…

By: Pratyush Bardoliwala India’s cities are witnessing rapid growth and transformation, creating new opportunities across education, employment and quality of life. While Mumbai continues to remain one of India’s most important economic and career hubs, several other cities are emerging as attractive destinations with reputed institutions, expanding industries, modern infrastructure and diverse career pathways. From technology and startups to research, manufacturing and business, these urban centres are reshaping India’s opportunity landscape and giving young Indians more choices to pursue education and build successful careers. Here are five Indian cities that are gaining recognition for their education ecosystem and professional opportunities.…