March 08, 2026 4:22 pm
Experts at IES College forum warn redevelopment may overlook the racecourse’s role in Mumbai’s natural drainage system and its cultural significance as the BMC pushes ahead with plans to convert 120 acres into a public park.
January 28, 2026 4:27 pm
In a viral clip from Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse, two elderly men are seen soaking in Linkin Park’s live set with pure, unfiltered happiness.
February 02, 2024 9:30 am
Earlier this week, a majority of members of the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) gave their nod to a proposal mooted by the BMC that stipulated that the lease of the century-old racecourse would be extended on the condition that the club hands over 120 acres of the 211-acre racecourse to the BMC.
January 26, 2024 3:37 am
The bench also said it was not staying the January 30 Extraordinary General Meeting of the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC), that manages the racecourse, for its internal consideration on a proposal regarding a lease renewal.
January 31, 2023 1:23 pm
Mumbai's per capita open space is also very low in comparison to other equally big metro cities, such as New York with 26 sqm per person, and London with 31 sqkm per person.
February 23, 2016 2:45 am
Among the prominent additions, allocation for Balasaheb Thackeray’s memorial has been increased and Aditya Thackeray’s initiative of a theme park at Mahalaxmi racecourse has been granted Rs 5 crore.
July 25, 2015 12:55 am
The state Urban Development (UD) department had directed the civic body to produce documentary evidence to validate its ownership claim.
June 26, 2013 2:48 am
Three women corporators from rival parties in the BMC exchanged blows.
June 20, 2013 1:37 am
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray,addressing workers at the 47th foundation day of the party,reaffirmed the need to build a theme park at Mahalaxmi Racecourse
June 03, 2013 3:24 am
Three days after end of lease,no notice to RWITC,no word on renewal.





