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Mukkti Foundation and Anupam Kher's An Actor Prepares are offering free dance, drama, and acting workshops for Mumbai's slum children. Led by professionals, these sessions aim to boost confidence, communication, creativity, discipline, and leadership.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, BrahMos missile architect Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, Operation Sindoor heroes, and Mumbai's dabbawallahs will be honored with the Kanchi Seer SIES National Eminence Awards. The prestigious awards, carrying a cash prize of Rs 2.5 lakh each, will be presented at Shanmukhananda Hall in Sion on December 13th as part of the Kanchi Mahaswami festival.

St. Andrew's Church in Bandra, a 450-year-old Portuguese colonial structure, was rededicated after a 20-month restoration, just in time for Christmas. Across Mumbai, other churches like St. Ignatius, Our Lady of Health, and Our Lady of Lourdes also underwent significant repairs and refurbishments, enhancing their interiors and exteriors for the festive season.

The Bombay High Court questioned if the deputy chief minister's son was being protected in a controversial Pune land deal case, as he was not named in the FIR. Real estate businesswoman Sheetal Tejwani, arrested in connection with the deal, withdrew her pre-arrest bail plea. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated the government would not protect anyone found guilty.