
October 31, 2018 04:52 IST
New vehicle registrations under tourist cabs, which include Ola and Uber, has seen a sharp drop of 70 per cent in April-September 2018 as compared to the same period last year.
Wed, Oct 31, 2018
October 30, 2018 02:46 IST
For the last eight days, more than 40,000 drivers, registered with the app-based cabs like Ola and Uber, have been off roads in Mumbai. Here's why.
Tue, Oct 30, 2018
October 24, 2018 02:10 IST
Prasad Mahadkar from Jivangani Sanstha concurred. “Diwali is a festival of lights and sweets. Restricting the bursting of firecrackers is not going to lower the spirit of the festival in any way.”
Wed, Oct 24, 2018
October 22, 2018 07:30 IST
Currently, the seating capacity of an EMU train is 1,200, the new AC rake would accommodate an additional 100 passengers.
Mon, Oct 22, 2018
October 18, 2018 03:56 IST
Hyderabad-based Medha Servo Drives will manufacture the electrical equipment for the rakes.
Thu, Oct 18, 2018
October 18, 2018 03:49 IST
Having steered more than 60 ships in his career, Sequeira said he is excited to hit Mumbai waters on Saturday with his merchant vessel, MV Angriya — owned by Angriya Sea Eagles Private Limited — which is going to be the first cruise from Mumbai with a carrying capacity of 400 passengers.
Thu, Oct 18, 2018
October 16, 2018 02:33 IST
The premium train from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), which has fare four times higher than the alternative Konkan-bound trains, has recorded less than 50 per cent occupancy during the off-peak season.
Tue, Oct 16, 2018
October 16, 2018 00:59 IST
For many commuters travelling daily for years on a particular local, Dussehra has special significance. Over a week before the festival, many like Salve contribute some money from their pockets and assign tasks.
Tue, Oct 16, 2018
October 15, 2018 03:21 IST
A resident of Byculla, Lahane is required to change the saree every day during the festival as the idol’s sarees are changed according to the colour decided for that day.
Mon, Oct 15, 2018
October 10, 2018 04:16 IST
The carrier, Angriya Sea Eagle Private Limited, has started bookings for the cruise, which will begin from Mumbai, sail non-stop and dock at Mormugao in South Goa within 16 hours.
Wed, Oct 10, 2018
October 06, 2018 01:17 IST
As the brothers fashion the idols from wood and fabric, they spend more time on each, and hence take limited orders.
Sat, Oct 06, 2018
October 02, 2018 03:41 IST
In a personal email sent on September 27, the airline has apologised to the passengers about the incident.
Tue, Oct 02, 2018
October 02, 2018 01:56 IST
The Kalyan diesel loco shed of the Central Railway (CR) will attach these locos to south and Konkan-bound trains. With more than 300 staff maintaining a 100 diesel loco engines, the Kalyan shed is one of the largest loco sheds for Mumbai sections.
Tue, Oct 02, 2018
September 30, 2018 01:08 IST
Since the stampede, the Army had constructed a bridge on the northern end of the station, worth Rs 6 crore. In July this year, the Western Railway had constructed another FoB that connects Parel station to the western line.
Sun, Sep 30, 2018
September 29, 2018 03:20 IST
In Worli's BDD chawl, the Haldankars are yet to come to terms with the loss of their 16-year-old son Mayuresh, who died at the stampede at then Elphinstone Road station on September 29 last year.
Sat, Sep 29, 2018
September 28, 2018 08:29 IST
A year on, their families are yet to move on. For them, the ‘city of dreams’ is now a grim reminder of what they have lost
Fri, Sep 28, 2018
September 28, 2018 07:54 IST
In the winter schedule starting October-end, many airlines plan to scale up flight operations out of the airport.
Fri, Sep 28, 2018
September 26, 2018 03:38 IST
According to sources, while Central Railway spends close to Rs.1 crore 10 lakh on an average to run this train service every month, its average ticket fare earning is close to Rs. 20 lakh.
Wed, Sep 26, 2018
September 25, 2018 02:24 IST
The commuters meet each other on holidays, plan trips and remain in touch through WhatsApp groups. During Navaratri, they play Garba inside the train and sing on Ganesh Chaturthi.
Tue, Sep 25, 2018
September 23, 2018 02:07 IST
Celebrating its 42nd year of Ganesh celebrations, the mandal has scripted a short play depicting the mythological character, Narad Muni, descending on Mumbai from heaven to meet Lord Ganesha.
Sun, Sep 23, 2018
September 23, 2018 01:03 IST
In the past two months, in response to several complaints on social media regarding glitches with air conditioning on Jet Airways flights, the airline has said the issue is being addressed by its engineering team.
Sun, Sep 23, 2018
September 21, 2018 03:59 IST
According to senior officials of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the crew on Jet Airways flight (9W 697) forgot to turn on the ‘bleed switch’, which keeps the air pressure level inside the cabin at a comfortable level after the aircraft gains height.
Fri, Sep 21, 2018
September 21, 2018 03:45 IST
The passengers suffered from a condition called baro-otitis media, in which there is ear pain, dizziness, and muffed hearing due to the difference in the pressure in the cabin and in the middle ear.
Fri, Sep 21, 2018
September 19, 2018 01:56 IST
Tourism Minister Jaykumar Rawal speaks to Neha Kulkarni about the new initiatives that MTDC has taken up and the rise in the number of foreign tourists visiting Maharashtra during Ganeshotsav
Wed, Sep 19, 2018
September 13, 2018 04:31 IST
Rise in fuel prices, eco-friendly initiatives make festival costlier this year
Thu, Sep 13, 2018




