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Sadaf Modak
A legal correspondent based out of Mumbai, Sadaf mainly covers trial courts of the city. Apart from writing on major criminal cases, she also keeps a keen eye on the ordinary and not so ordinary events in courtrooms. She also writes on prisons, juvenile justice and human rights. She tweets @sadafmodak
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Mumbai: After 17-day trip in general bogies to discover real India, three youth return with heartwarming talesSubscriber Only
March 30, 2016 00:53 IST
For instance, onboard one of their train rides between Delhi and Dibrugarh in Assam, the men met people with similar stories of wrong numbers turning into conversations and eventually ending in love.
Wed, Mar 30, 2016
Youngsters from fishermen families to work as ‘naturalists’ at marine centreSubscriber Only
March 28, 2016 00:45 IST
5-day programme by Bombay Natural History Society will train 20 community members this week.
Mon, Mar 28, 2016
Efforts on to preserve Thane creek frequented by flamingosSubscriber Only
March 26, 2016 01:34 IST
The stench of chemicals in the water is unbearable and is also affecting the wetlands.
Sat, Mar 26, 2016
Monitor 4 major air polluters: MPCBSubscriber Only
March 21, 2016 00:39 IST
MPCB officials said that these four polluters usually caused the maximum damage to air quality.
Mon, Mar 21, 2016Night shift: 25-year-old stall dishes out 400 omelettes a nightSubscriber Only
March 19, 2016 01:06 IST
The customers continue even after the last train leaves Churchgate at 1am. Many, looking for food after all eateries in the area are shut, do not go disappointed.
Sat, Mar 19, 2016Sindhudurg: Mangrove cell to set up first response centre for stranded marine animalsSubscriber Only
March 19, 2016 00:53 IST
The proposal has been discussed with the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation and a formal nod is awaited by the mangrove cell of the forest department, whose staff will be part of the Management Centre.
Sat, Mar 19, 2016
Water crisis deepens in North Mumbai: For a fee, tankers fill drums with locksSubscriber Only
March 18, 2016 02:23 IST
Residents of villages, including Murdha, Khadi and Morva, have been receiving water only three times a week for less than an hour since February.
Fri, Mar 18, 2016
This village leaves its doors open but won’t let ‘city life’ inSubscriber Only
March 17, 2016 02:01 IST
If you choose to go the village in the afternoon, you will be met with empty roads with most residents enjoying their afternoon nap.
Thu, Mar 17, 2016
Bio-medical waste: Hospitals flouting disposal norms face actionSubscriber Only
March 16, 2016 00:18 IST
So far, around 300 medical establishments have been identified and notices are in the process of being sent, said Dilip Khedkar, regional officer, MPCB.
Wed, Mar 16, 2016
Rewind: 6 years on, rape-murders of Nehru Nagar still unsolvedSubscriber Only
March 15, 2016 01:21 IST
The father of the six-year-old girl found raped and murdered in a Kurla locality in 2010 continues to visit the police station seeking answers
Tue, Mar 15, 2016
Amended Juvenile Justice Act complicated, needs discussion: SC judge M B LokurSubscriber Only
March 14, 2016 02:11 IST
“If we put a child who does not deserve to be sent to the adult criminal justice system, he will be in great trouble,” he said.
Mon, Mar 14, 2016
Once Upon A Time – Mani Bhavan: Once Gandhi’s home, it now preserves the mahatma’s legacySubscriber Only
March 13, 2016 00:00 IST
A significant part of the freedom struggle, Mani Bhavan was the headquarters of the Indian National Congress from 1917 to 1934 and the place from where the first phase of Gandhi’s call for non-violence was launched.
Sun, Mar 13, 2016
BMC told to promote safai karamchari pursuing PhDSubscriber Only
March 12, 2016 00:54 IST
The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis has directed the BMC to ensure that safai karamchari Sunil Yadav be given a promotion as a Class III employee.
Sat, Mar 12, 2016
CityBiz: Automobile exports drive Mumbai Port Trust’s growth storySubscriber Only
March 12, 2016 00:50 IST
It increased further by about 18 per cent in 2015-16 with 1,53,647 units till February this year. Officials said of the total units handled, the majority share was that of exports with around 3,000 units imported.
Sat, Mar 12, 2016Sound pollution from vehicle horns: NGT slams cops for non-complianceSubscriber Only
March 10, 2016 03:16 IST
MPCB laid down standards on July 31, 2014 on the use of horns, sirens and multi-toned horns for vehicles
Thu, Mar 10, 2016Mumbai: Wildlife sanctuaries report no fire this MahashivratriSubscriber Only
March 09, 2016 00:50 IST
Forest department officials said while there was no incident of fire at the SGNP both at the Borivli -end and on the Mulund-Yeoor side, a minor fire at Tungareshwar was immediately brought under control.
Wed, Mar 09, 2016
Measuring air quality: How SAFAR is making Mumbai aware of its pollutionSubscriber Only
March 07, 2016 02:56 IST
The System of Air-quality-weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) has been calculating the AQI, a globally used parameter to measure and disseminate air pollution levels, in Mumbai since June through its 10 centres across the city.
Mon, Mar 07, 2016
Ballard Estate, Mumbaikars’ century-old business districtSubscriber Only
March 06, 2016 02:00 IST
The Mumbai Port Trust, which owns the Estate, has since January initiated a weekend street festival to open the area up for citizens and tourists to explore.
Sun, Mar 06, 2016
Thane mass murder: ‘I have surprise for you’, Hasnain Wearekar texted brother-in-law day before crimeSubscriber Only
March 01, 2016 02:09 IST
Thane murders: Police probe loan accused had taken to start a business but couldn’t repay.
Thu, Mar 03, 2016
TISS leadership summit: ‘Must focus on trafficking of children born with non-confirmed gender identity’Subscriber Only
February 29, 2016 03:21 IST
Chennai-based transwoman and activist Olga Aaron speaks at TISS leadership summit.
Mon, Feb 29, 2016
Rush to the flamingo festival in Mumbai as this may well be the last year you spot the birdsSubscriber Only
February 29, 2016 03:10 IST
With construction activity for the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link connecting Sewri with Uran in Navi Mumbai expected to commence by the end of this year, the migration of the birds to the Sewri wetlands could be altered.
Mon, Feb 29, 2016
Thane mass murder: He hit us all with a cleaver, says sole survivorSubscriber Only
February 29, 2016 02:31 IST
She woke up just before Hasnain attacked her and managed to push him out of the ground floor bedroom.
Thu, Mar 03, 2016
JNU professor invited to TISS Mumbai for lecture replacedSubscriber Only
February 28, 2016 02:00 IST
The TISS management replaced Kumar’s lecture with one by in-house Prof Avatthi Ramaiah, who spoke on Ambedkar’s idea of nationalism.
Sun, Feb 28, 2016
Sanitation worker sweeps hurdles on way to MPhilSubscriber Only
February 25, 2016 02:09 IST
His series of study leave applications for the three-month programme had got no response till his coursemates filed an RTI to find out why.
Thu, Feb 25, 2016
Setting standards for vehicle horns: NGT issues order to govt authoritiesSubscriber Only
February 22, 2016 04:04 IST
The tribunal was informed that though the Maharashtra government has issued a notification on July 31, 2014, prescribing standards for horns, it was not being implemented.
Mon, Feb 22, 2016Journalism of Courage
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