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Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his birthday on 2nd November and for his die-hard fans, this day is no less than a festival. On his birthday, hundreds of fans gather below his bungalow Mannat at Bandra, just to get a glimpse of the superstar. Express photo by Prashant Nadkar, Saturday 02nd November 2019, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Why SRK needs clearance to renovate Mannat, a heritage building

February 28, 2025 10:40 am

SRK's home, Mannat, is an annexe that he built behind a century-old Grade 2-B heritage structure in Bandra. He wants to increase the height of the building and his floor area, and needs regulatory clearance from coastal zone authorities.

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UNESCO fears Ukraine harm as Russian culture backlash grows

March 06, 2022 8:51 pm

Ukraine is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the famous St. Sophia Cathedral and related monastic buildings in the capital Kyiv

This winter, rewind time in these heritage 'rajbaris' of West Bengal

January 07, 2022 1:06 pm

Fun fact: About a century ago, Kolkata, then 'Calcutta', was called the 'City of Palaces'.

Haryana govt stops restoration of heritage building, says no approval was obtained

June 13, 2018 2:19 am

When the matter came to the notice of Additional Chief Secretary Dheera Khandelwal, she asked why the work was initiated without approval and ordered it be stopped right away. Khandelwal was not available for comment.

New plan for city may leave its heritage heart at risk

March 31, 2015 2:31 am

Mumbai’s A-ward stands testament to being the crucible for various colonial architectural styles.

Walking through time

February 24, 2014 1:39 am

ASI and Google’s virtual tours of Indian heritage sites bring us closer to our history

BMC can decide on grade-III buildings, proposed heritage precincts: HC

February 06, 2014 11:26 am

“We are of the view that the petitions are justified in making grievance against the BMC circular dated August 14, 2013,” said the bench.

HC to BMC: Bear maintenance cost of shaky heritage buildings

December 18, 2013 1:26 am

Those living in heritage structures should be given incentives to maintain the structures.

Doorway to Luxury

October 29, 2013 5:23 am

The Big Door in Bandra celebrates beauty with ornate ceilings and replicas of antiques.

Filed between July 4 last year and April 30 this year; civic agency says stiff resistance from residents a problem

July 09, 2013 1:41 am

Filed between July 4 last year and April 30 this year; civic agency says stiff resistance from residents a problem

Choksi and his nephew Nirav Modi are wanted in the alleged Punjab National Bank fraud case that they allegedly orchestrated through fraudulent Letters of Undertaking in connivance with some bank officials at the Brady House branch in Mumbai.

‘Personal space, adequate light’: India assures Belgium on Mehul Choksi if extradited

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Four months after Mehul Choksi, the fugitive diamond trader wanted in India for the alleged Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, was arrested in Belgium, India sent a letter of assurance to the country’s government, saying it will keep him in Mumbai’s Arthur Road jail complex, “if extradited”.

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