Vallabh Ozarkar

Vallabh Ozarkar is a senior correspondent with The Indian Express' Mumbai bureau. He writes on Maharashtra politics and governance. He tweets @Ozarkarvallabh

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Loss of its distinct character, livelihood a sore topic in this fishing villageSubscriber Only

September 15, 2016 01:05 IST

The difference in Vesave is that with news of celebrities’ bungalows in the locality found to have encroached upon mangroves, the subject of urbanisation that has cost them their livelihood is a truly sore topic.

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

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Shree Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Sanstha that pioneered Ganesh festival retains old traditionsSubscriber Only

September 11, 2016 04:36 IST

Shree Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Sanstha had also hosted freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1901.

Sun, Sep 11, 2016

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Kapil Sharma row: Locality dotted with illegal structuresSubscriber Only

September 10, 2016 03:12 IST

Kapil Sharma row: Activists say that there are about 199 bungalows in the region. A majority of these have illegal extensions.

Sat, Sep 10, 2016

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Mumbai: Horniman Circle garden water fountain to be restored soonSubscriber Only

September 09, 2016 01:54 IST

The water fountain and the Horniman Circle garden (Bombay Green) are historical landmarks in South Mumbai.

Fri, Sep 09, 2016

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Maharashtra MLA Jitendra Awhad doles out justice, gets girl to thrash her harasserSubscriber Only

September 08, 2016 03:45 IST

After being slapped repeatedly by the girl, the 22-year-old was handed over to the Naupada police station where the girl lodged a molestation complaint.

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

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Nationalist Congress Party’s Jitendra Awhad doles out justice, asks minor to slap ‘molester’Subscriber Only

September 08, 2016 01:30 IST

Awhad reportedly summoned the girl and the man to his office in Naupada on Monday evening and ordered the girl to hit him.

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

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New to the Mumbai: ‘I like the liveliness of the city’Subscriber Only

September 07, 2016 02:09 IST

It was not easy to settle down in a new city, but gradually she fell in love with Mumbai.

Wed, Sep 07, 2016

Lower Parel: 108 Ganesh idols to highlight concerns, issues of various social groupsSubscriber Only

September 04, 2016 02:18 IST

Ganesh idols with different materials to express their concerns and issues.

Sun, Sep 04, 2016

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Dahi Handi rule violations: Mumbai police begin probe against organisersSubscriber Only

August 28, 2016 01:10 IST

Mumbai and Thane police received several calls from Govinda ‘pathak’ members requesting the police not to arrest them from their homes as it would bring ‘disgrace’ to their family members.

Sun, Aug 28, 2016