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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…

India’s farms have supported the country’s agricultural growth for decades. However, long-term farm productivity depends on healthy soil, efficient use of resources and strong ecosystems. Regenerative agriculture offers a way to improve all three. The approach focuses on restoring soil health, supporting biodiversity and helping farms cope with climate stress. Across India, farmers are using practices such as natural farming, agroforestry, micro-irrigation, integrated farming and scientific soil management. Government schemes are also helping farmers adopt these methods. As of March 2026, natural farming clusters covered 8.80 lakh hectares and included 18.19 lakh farmers. Meanwhile, the Per Drop More Crop scheme…

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and Cultus Education have launched a nationwide cloud and artificial intelligence skilling initiative. Amazon Web Services (AWS) supports the programme. The initiative will give 150,000 learners access to basic AI and cloud training through AWS digital learning content. In addition, 10,000 participants will receive intensive, job-ready training through AWS re/Start. AWS re/Start is a free training programme that helps people build cloud computing skills. It also prepares participants for employment and connects them with local employers. As a result, graduates can access qualified interview opportunities.…

जिस मद्रास को हम आज चेन्नई के नाम से जानते हैं, कभी वह मद्रास के नाम से जाना जाता था। क्या आपको इसके पीछे की कहानी पता है? चलिए जानते हैं मद्रास से चेन्नई तक का सफर। कहानी शुरू होती है 22 अगस्त 1639 से। इसी दिन ब्रिटिश ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी के अधिकारी फ्रांसिस डे ने स्थानीय नायक शासक दामरला वेंकटाद्री नायक से एक ज़मीन की डील की। यह ज़मीन दो छोटे गांवों की थी मद्रासपट्टनम और चेन्नापट्टनम। इसी डील के दस्तावेज़ पर दस्तखत चंद्रगिरी किले में हुए थे, जो आज के आंध्र प्रदेश में, तिरुपति के पास स्थित है।…

When Ganesh Chaturthi is around the corner, we start planning how we will celebrate, where we will go, what we will wear and, most importantly, who we will spend those special days with. For many, it is a time for family, friends, devotion, food and traditions. It is a festival that fills our homes and streets with colour, music and excitement. But while we prepare to welcome Bappa, thousands of people are already working behind the scenes. Their work often begins weeks or even months before the celebrations, shaping the idols, building pandals, preparing flowers and sweets, making festive clothes…