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60 hours on, 7-year-old Zohan still missing after ferry capsizes off Mumbai coast: Family clings on to hope, makes duas

December 21, 2024 9:41 am

Residents of Goa's Mapusa, Ashraf Pathan and five members of his family were on a mini vacation in Mumbai when the Navy’s speedboat collided with the ferry they were in.

Why 'Ironman' IPS officer Krishna Prakash swam against the waves, from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves

March 28, 2023 3:24 pm

"Whenever I am swimming, I am in a different mindset, almost like a trance where I don't think of any untoward incidents -- just keep the goal in mind," IPS officer Krishna Prakash, Special Inspector General, VIP Security and Coastal Security, Maharashtra said

In Elephanta Caves, artistic carvings, spiritual callings, and a religious monolith

January 15, 2021 6:55 pm

'UNESCO declared it as a world heritage site. Unfortunately, visitors do not gather the significance as there is limited connection with ancient religion and iconography,' says Dr Manjiri Bhalerao, associate professor of Indology at Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth

Connecting Mumbai to the Elephanta Caves: Final clearance for India’s longest ropeway over sea project to be issued soon

August 12, 2019 7:16 am

Pitted as the country’s first and longest ropeway project over the sea, the initiative is to be executed by the Mumbai Port Trust, under the Ministry of Shipping.

Let there be light

March 11, 2018 4:58 pm

An island, 10 km away from Mumbai, has waited 70 years for electricity. Will power change its life?

Elephanta Caves features in Union Budget as govt plans to refurbish it

March 01, 2015 1:56 am

The plan also involves setting up a helipad at Elephanta Caves so that visitors can also access the site using choppers.

Elephanta Festival to celebrate silver jubilee year

March 12, 2014 11:16 am

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is organising the 25th edition of Elephanta Festival.

Set in Stone

July 21, 2012 3:32 am

Archaeological Survey of India is celebrating its 150th year by showcasing its accomplishments outside India

Set in Stone

July 20, 2012 11:40 pm

In its 150 years of existence,the Archaeological Survey of India has worked on some of the most historic sites in India and around the world.

Set in Stone

July 20, 2012 3:11 am

In its 150 years of existence,the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has worked on some of the most historic sites in India and around the world.

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