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Mumbai's faith, food and identity: The battle over sacred traditionsThe evolution of Mumbai from seven islands into a bustling urban center illustrates the ongoing tension between age-old traditions and cont...
7 best river cruises in IndiaIf you are looking for a unique domestic holiday this year, opt for any of the popular river routes, but be prepared to shell out a large s...
Over Rs 1 lakh crore investments in Maharashtra despite lockdown: Governor"Despite the industrial slowdown, Maharashtra attracted more than Rs 1 lakh crore in domestic and foreign direct investments. My government...
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train may end up arriving very late in MaharashtraThe Shiv Sena-BJP tussle and snags in land acquisition are forcing the Rs 1.1 lakh crore Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project to lose s...
- Konkan coast, Gulf of Mannar saw widespread coral bleaching during 2014-17
The metamorphosis of wetlandsEven as more wetland and coastal areas are reclaimed in the name of development, palaeontologists have excavated evidence of evergreen fore...
Jaitapur nuclear project: Sena takes issue to PM Narendra ModiThe MPs of Sena, which is strongly against the 10,000 MW nuclear power project, had met Modi a few months back and conveyed to him their ap...
Before examination season, take your family on a short holiday and return rejuvenatedComplement the entire trip with stay and tour packages with a local guide in tow. Read on to know where you can head to and indulge in the ...
World Wetlands Day: Need to save our marshlands and mangrovesThe sight of dead mangroves standing still in the disturbed wetland near Seawoods railway station, as hectic landfill and flattening work t...
Govt walking tightrope between environment protection & need to attract investmentsWhile the govt wants to be seen as acting tough on environmental violations, it is also desperate to attract investments amid slowing growt...
- Dwindling wetlands, waste recycling major concerns
Environmentalists and citizens are concerned about dwindling wetlands and the need to recycle non-biodegradable waste like plastic.
- Once rich in biodiversity, Konkan mangroves on the decline now
The diversity and distribution of present day mangrove vegetation along the west coast and Konkan in particular, is under tremendous stress.
- Jairam plays Maha obstructionist
The work on over a dozen power projects and 55 mines — all in the Konkan region — may come to halt soon with the Union environment minister...
- Ratnagiri atomic power plant gets ‘green’ light
This could bring some cheer to a power-starved country reeling under summer heat.
- Removal of 'tsunami sand' threatens coastal village
Clearing of sand dunes formed after a major tsunami in the 15th century to build Coastal National Highway in Maharashtra is threatening a v...
- Realty boom takes a toll on mangroves
The boom in the real estate sector in Mumbai and Thane has claimed 30% of mangroves - the natural buffer between land and sea.