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Chiraiya series review: Divya Dutta uplifts the rough edges of this timely take-down of marital rape

Through its accessible storytelling, the show offers a sharp portrayal of patriarchy and its impact on families, even though the presentation lacks finesse, making it clunky in some portions.

20 Mar 2026 4:33 pm
Gudi Padwa marked by processions across Maharashtra

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended a procession in Nagpur

20 Mar 2026 3:19 am
Self-styled godmans arrest in Nashik rape case triggers political row in Maharashtra

The Oppn. hit out at ruling Mahayuti leaders for their alleged close ties with the accused

20 Mar 2026 1:18 am
Prime Video India announces 2026 slate: Shahid Kapoors Farzi season 2, Bobby Deols Teen Kauwe, Mirzapur The Movie and more

The star-studded event was held in Mumbai and was attended by Hrithik Roshan, Alia Bhatt, Bobby Deol, Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Varma, Sonakshi Sinha, Jyotika, Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre, Preity Zinta, Ravi Kishan and others

19 Mar 2026 10:54 pm
Mumbai to witness mainly clear sky, temperatures to hover around 32 degrees Celsius

The city is expected to remain largely dry, with only isolated light rain possible in some areas during the morning hours

19 Mar 2026 4:19 pm
SBI Foundation Conclave deliberates on urban ecosystem conservation

Swapan Dhar, Managing Director, SBI Foundation, said collaboration across sectors, institutions, and communities is necessary for effective climate action.

19 Mar 2026 4:17 pm
Kunal Kemmu, Chirag Nihalani launch production banner 'DRONGO Films'

Kemmu, who made his directorial debut in 2024 with Madgaon Express and is known for his work in movies such as 99 , Zakhm and Go Goa Gone, said the new venture marks a step toward creative independence.

19 Mar 2026 10:41 am
Maharashtra government to issue ban on use of plastic flowers

Mr. Fadnavis was responding to the concerns raised by BJP MLC Sadashiv Khot around the increased use of plastic flowers, which is impacting the market of floriculture farmers

19 Mar 2026 7:17 am
Mumbai will not move towards gang wars: saysCM Fadnavis on attacks on celebrities

A series of high-profile firing incidents in Mumbai between 2024 and 2026, involving actor Salman Khan, politician Baba Siddique, and filmmaker Rohit Shetty, have been linked to Lawrence Bishnois gang by the Mumbai police

19 Mar 2026 6:17 am
How Maharashtra Legislature cleared the Freedom of Religion Bill, and why most of the opposition parties did not oppose it

Once the Governor gives his assent, Maharashtra will become the 13th State in India to have a legislation against forced conversions

19 Mar 2026 2:58 am
Acid attack on minor girl triggers protests; Oppn. targets Mahayuti govt. in Assembly

The girl was attacked on Tuesday afternoon while returning home from school at Vadgaonpan village in Sangamner taluka; she is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Loni

19 Mar 2026 12:43 am
Divya Dutta interview: On Chiraiya and her belief in unlearning as an actor

The actor, along with director Sushant Shah, speak about their upcoming series Chiraiya, Divyas process of working on the dialect, Sushants approach to telling a story about women, and more

18 Mar 2026 5:47 pm
2016 teachers' assault case: Court rejects discharge plea of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde

According to the prosecution, the conflict erupted over the sudden transfer of a lady teacher who was reportedly battling cancer.

18 Mar 2026 12:52 pm
Acid attack on minor in Maharashtra village; locals demand arrest of accused

According to police, the girl was heading home from the school in the afternoon when she was attacked. She is currently taking treatment at the hospital in Loni

18 Mar 2026 12:22 pm
Dhurandhar 2: Ranveer Singhs spy-actioner gets A certificate with 21 modifications as it crosses Rs 100 crore in pre-sales

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is set to released in theatres on March 19 with paid previews starting on March 18

18 Mar 2026 11:57 am
Centre and State government have failed to manage LPG shortage: NCP-SP leader Jayant Patil

LPG shortage has created a panic situation in Maharashtra with people queuing outside the distribution centres

18 Mar 2026 2:19 am
Mumbai water crisis deepens, corporator flags irregular supply

At the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation general meeting on Monday (March 16, 2026), Ritesh Rai, a Corporator from Eknath Shindes Shiv Sena, proposed a discussion on the issue of water scarcity.

18 Mar 2026 1:49 am
Light rain forecast for Mumbai, neighbouring districts on March 18-19

For the rest of Maharashtra, the IMD has predicted moderate summer conditions for the next four to five days

17 Mar 2026 9:17 am
Freedom of Religion Bill passed in Maharashtra Assembly; 'not against any community', says Fadnavis

As per the Bill, those involved in unlawful conversions on the pretext of marriage will be punished with imprisonment of seven years and shall also be liable for a fine of 1 lakh

17 Mar 2026 5:04 am
NCP(SP) won't contest against Sunetra Pawar in Baramati Assembly bypoll: Supriya Sule

Speaking about the LPG situation amid the West Asia conflict, Supriya Sule said the Centre should convene an all-party meeting and take everyone into confidence

16 Mar 2026 4:35 pm
Salman Khan-starrer Battle of Galwan' retitled as Maatrubhumi

Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, this highly-anticipated Hindi movie dives into the intense 2020 Galwan Valley clash, where twenty brave Indian soldiers, including Salman Khans character Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, made the sacrifice

16 Mar 2026 2:31 pm
How indie singer Dikshant turned wedding emotions into a song

Inspired by the emotional transition brides undergo, the Mumbai-based singer writes a wedding song from the grooms perspective

16 Mar 2026 1:22 pm
Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh team up for Raftaar; film to release on this date

Directed by Aditya Nimbalkar, the film has been produced by Patralekhaa

14 Mar 2026 3:14 pm
Sonam Kapoor: Dress for yourself. And raise kinder boys

Actor Sonam Kapoor on her post-motherhood style, jewellery as personal embrace, and bringing up boys who value women

14 Mar 2026 12:43 pm
Cocktail 2: Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon starrer gets release date

The Homi Adajania directorial is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 romantic-comedy starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty

14 Mar 2026 12:17 pm
Retention rate below 50% in BMC schools, finds report

According to the report, titled State of Municipal Education in Mumbai, during the period, the transition of students from Class 8 to Class 9 declined by 30%, and only 80% of students moved from Class 9 to Class 10

14 Mar 2026 3:12 am
Maharashtra govt. tables Bill to ban unlawful conversions

It proposes stringent provisions for conversions carried out through coercion, fraud, inducement, or marriage; objective to protect right to freedom of religion, says Minister while introducing Bill

14 Mar 2026 1:30 am
Anupam Khers Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 gets release date

Directed by Prashant Bhagia, the film stars Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Ranvir Shorey, Parvin Dabas, Vinay Pathak, Tara Sharma and Ravi Kishan

13 Mar 2026 12:23 pm
LPG distributors approach Bombay High Court against supply crunch; notices issued to Centre, says private firm

The petition said the six distributors procure LPG from Confidence Petroleum India Limited and subsequently supply the same to its customers, including households, hotels, small industries, and commercial establishments in Nagpur and other districts of Maharashtra

13 Mar 2026 12:10 pm
Teams deployed in Maharashtra to prevent hoarding of LPG cylinders

Residents were seen standing in long queues outside LPG cylinder supplying agencies in Solapur, Amravati, and Thane districts, and the State capital, Mumbai

13 Mar 2026 1:05 am
West Asia conflict: Saudi oil tanker reaches Mumbai after crossing Strait of Hormuz

Shenlong, a tanker managed by Dynacom, sailed from Ras Tanura in Saudi Arabia and docked at the Mumbai port at 4.30 p.m. on March 11, according to a ship-tracking website

12 Mar 2026 10:02 pm
Bhooth Bangla teaser: Akshay Kumar promises to deliver chills and laughs in Priyadarshans horror-comedy

The film also stars Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jisshu Sengupta, Manoj Joshi, Mithila Palkar, Asrani and Rajesh Sharma

12 Mar 2026 4:51 pm
Ek Din trailer: Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi turn lovers for a day in dreamy romantic-drama

Directed by Sunil Pandey, the film is produced by Aamir Khan Productions

11 Mar 2026 1:46 pm
With job prospects declining, B.Coms attraction maybe slipping

Data from the All India Survey on Higher Education (202122) shows that B.Com remains the third most preferred undergraduate programme, with 43.4 lakh students enrolled nationwide, accounting for 13.1% of all undergraduate enrolments.

11 Mar 2026 10:29 am
Supreme Court to pronounce judgment on withdrawal of life support to a 31-year-old man

The judgment by a Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan may decisively draw the boundaries for when to allow natural death to take over

11 Mar 2026 9:34 am
Randeep Hooda, Lin Laishram welcome first child

The duo got married in 2023 in Chumthang Sanapung in Imphal in a ceremony conducted according to traditional Meitei rituals

10 Mar 2026 7:12 pm
LPG shortage shuts 20% of Mumbai eateries, industry warns of wider closures

Hotel associations say supply disruptions linked to West Asia conflict could force up to 50% of restaurants in Mumbai to shut within days

10 Mar 2026 4:48 pm
Makers of Varun Dhawans Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai announce new release date to avoid clash with Yashs Toxic

The rom-com, helmed by David Dhawan, was initially planned to be released on June 5

10 Mar 2026 1:52 pm
Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' to stream soon on SonyLIV

Directed by RS Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par was released in theatres in June last year, earning over Rs 250 crores at the box office

10 Mar 2026 10:56 am
State suspends issuance of new auto-rickshaw licences

The Minister cited an increase in the number of auto-rickshaws in major cities as a primary reason for the move

10 Mar 2026 9:00 am
2 arrested in Pune for forcing truck driver to eat cow dung, sent to police custody

The duo accused the truck driver of transporting buffaloes using forged documents and assaulted him, the police said

10 Mar 2026 12:48 am
Alpha: Alia Bhatt and Sharvaris actioner gets new release date

Helmed by The Railway Men director Shiv Rawail, the film also stars Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles

9 Mar 2026 11:47 am
Maharashtra Health Department rolls out HPV vaccine for girls on Womens Day

The move aims to protect 9.84 lakh g in the 9-14 age group from cervical cancer

9 Mar 2026 7:15 am
Dy CM Pawar inaugurates Mahila Samman Portal

Ms. Pawar said that the Mahila Sanman Portal will enable women to lodge complaints online and track their status, ensuring timely resolution and greater transparency.

8 Mar 2026 7:07 am
Need to act together to address climate change, says Finnish President

Alexander Stubb tells Mumbai students that clean energy innovation and local action are key to tackling global crisis

7 Mar 2026 10:27 pm
Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge trailer: Ranveer Singh rises to rule Lyari in blood-soaked battle of vengeance

Written and directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is set to be released in theatres on March 19

7 Mar 2026 11:23 am
Jab Khuli Kitaab movie review: A heartfelt exploration of loves endurance

Despite the contrivances in the storytelling, Saurabh Shuklas tender dramedy shines through Pankaj Kapurs sensitive interpretation of emotional decay and trust deficit

7 Mar 2026 10:36 am