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Peters will start the tour in Delhi on March 15, with Pune as his second stop in India. On March 18, the standup will be at Amanora Mall in Hadapsar. The three-hour event will begin at 7 pm. Tickets are priced upward of Rs 2,000. (Asset Image)

Standup comedian Russell Peters in Pune on March 18. Here's all about where he will perform and how much tickets will co

December 22, 2025 5:12 pm

Besides Pune, Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata are also set to host Russell Peters as part of his Relax World Tour.

The forgotten fire that reshaped Bombay: Abdul Latif Shushtari’s chronicle of 1803

December 04, 2025 4:24 pm

An obscure Persian chronicle reveals how a single fire redrew Bombay’s streets — and its future.

Could IIT Bombay be renamed IIT Mumbai? Here’s what the debate is about

November 30, 2025 3:21 pm

Recent days have witnessed the revival of the old “Mumbai” vs “Bombay” debate. Why was the city’s name changed? How would the renaming of the IIT work, and what makes it an emotive political issue in the state?

Mehernosh Mullan, a fifth-generation shop owner on Princess Street, sells sandalwood sticks to a woman preparing to offer them to the Parsi sacred fire. (Rahul Patel)

The last word: Parsiana’s end and the uncertain future of the Parsis of Bombay

September 25, 2025 5:04 pm

The closure of Parsiana marks more than the end of a magazine — it signals the fading voice of a community long central to Bombay’s cultural and civic life.

Bombay HC dismisses PIL by ‘non-aggrieved’ lawyer against GR for Kunbi status to Marathas

September 18, 2025 10:19 pm

The court said that the lawyer was not personally aggrieved by the GR and body of individuals have already approached the court, therefore there should not be multiplicity of litigations.

Who’s my neighbour | In Bandra, the matriarch’s gaze and a building leaning gently into its own decline

July 30, 2025 11:39 am

Gentrification doesn’t always come with cranes and concrete. In my case, it arrived with subsidised rent, a slightly too-generous cook salary, and a balcony I still haven’t properly used

57th International Chemistry Olympiad 2025 Team India (Image via PIB)

India wins 2 gold, 2 silver medals at International Chemistry Olympiad 2025

July 16, 2025 8:59 am

India has maintained a steady record of high performance at IChO since its first participation. Historically, Indian participants have won 30% gold, 53% silver, and 17% bronze medals.

Hundreds of maps 'forged' for illegal bungalows: Mumbai court rejects bail of four officials, says manipulation not possible without their participation

July 14, 2025 2:53 pm

The official had said that there was ongoing digitisation of records and hence the documents may not have been properly maintained.

'Gross abuse of environmental laws': Bombay HC expresses shock over lack of drainage facilities in Thane's Kulgaon-Badlapur municipality

July 10, 2025 2:07 pm

The Bombay High Court ordered the Thane district collector to inspect the area on July 12 and 13 and submit a report within a week.

Fort’s 100-year-old Jimmy Boy is not shutting down: ‘It’s a speed breaker, not a final verdict,’ says Sherzad Irani

June 30, 2025 1:21 pm

Meanwhile Jimmy Boy, which is gearing up for its centenary celebration in September this year, is serving all its customers online from its Mahim outpost.