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Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari during the 74th Republic Day function, in Mumbai.

Maharashtra Governor steps down after tumultuous term

Bhagat Singh Koshyari placed several hurdles before the previous MVA government.

A view of the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary in New Mumbai, which lies in the path of the to-be-constructed line.

Mangroves to be cut for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project after court order

The rail corporation has undertaken to carry out compensatory planting of 1,10,000 saplings.

A view of Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum in Mumbai on International Museum Day on May 18, 2017. The building is Palladium-style with an ornately gilded Victorian interior. It won the UNESCO’s 2005 Asia Pacific Award for its comprehensive restoration work.

As good as new: Bhau Daji and CSMVS are worthy of emulation

Mumbai’s Bhau Daji and CSMVS, two of the country’s best maintained museums, were recently restored.

Tasneem Zakaria Mehta.

Tasneem Zakaria Mehta: ‘Museums are safe spaces for critical thinking’

The art historian and cultural activist says museums need to respond to contemporary culture.

A committee of vultures in the Sigur plateau in the Nilgiris.

Government yet to ban drug dangerous to vultures despite availability of safe options

Aceclofenac is toxic to vultures, while meloxicam and tolfenamic acid are safe.

Tracing citizen involvement in ecology issues

A look at various projects that harnessed people’s power to expand subject matter knowledge.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar with Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray (right) and NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal during Bhujbal’s 75th birthday celebrations, in Mumbai on October 13, 2022.

Uddhav Thackeray forges ties with old rivals Chhagan Bhujbal, CPI

The Shiv Sena leader’s decisions have raised eyebrows in political circles.

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde addressing the Dussehra Rally at BKC ground, in Mumbai on October 5. The government had a greater need to show numbers since it had a point to prove.

Uddhav Thackeray, Eknath Shinde use Dussehra rallies as show of strength

For the first time in Shiv Sena’s 56-year-old history, there were two Dussehra rallies this year.

Uddhav Thackeray addresses a party meeting at Goregaon, Mumbai

Are Uddhav Thackeray and his Shiv Sena fighting a losing battle?

The Shinde-Fadnavis government in Maharashtra is determined to see the end of the Maha Vikas Aghadi.

The ladies of the Save Rani Bagh Foundation. From left: Sheila Tanna, Shubhada Nikharge, Hutokshi Rustomfram, Katie Bagli and Hutoxi Arethna.

Rani Bagh at 160: Celebrating the heritage garden of Mumbai

Five extraordinary women stopped it from falling victim to slipshod renovation plans.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hold the tricolour during a ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ event in Mumbai in August 2022.

BJP in election mode as it draws up strategy for Maharashtra

Having paralysed the Maha Vikas Aghadi, it is now going all out to put the State in its kitty.

India at 75 | Timeline: Environment

There have been innumerable hurdles, but the battle remains spirited.

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