Maharashtra council passes resolution to rename seven local train stationsThe Maharashtra legislative council unanimously passed a resolution to rename seven Mumbai local train stations. The Mahayuti government, l...
09 Jul, 2024, 02.32 PM IST
170 years ago, Mumbai-Thane train set in motion India's railway sagaThe maiden passenger service was hauled by three engines, inexplicably named 'Sahib', 'Sindh' and 'Sultan', which blew off loud whistles, b...
16 Apr, 2023, 08.48 AM IST
National Award-winning Bengali director Pinaki Chaudhuri passes away at 82He got two National Awards for 'Shanghaath' in 1996 and 'Ballygunge Court' in 2007.
25 Oct, 2022, 09.04 AM IST
US anchor's spiel on British Raj leaves Shashi Tharoor 'redfaced' with angerFox News anchor Tucker Carlson in his tribute to Queen Elizabeth II played fast and loose with facts and colonial history.
13 Sep, 2022, 07.14 PM IST
Anil Agarwal built Vedanta Resources from a 8x9 ft rented office in Mumbai with a shared telephoneAgarwal would spend his days collecting metal scrap from cable firms and his hometown.
08 Mar, 2022, 11.35 AM IST
From CSMT to Howrah junction, Indian railway stations that are tourist attractions in their own rightRailways stations that are India's pride.
19 Mar, 2020, 05.16 AM IST
Now, Mumbai's Elphinstone Road station renamed as PrabhadeviThe station, which was named after Lord Elphinstone, the Governor of Bombay Presidency from 1853 to 1860, has now been renamed in honour of...
05 Jul, 2017, 01.52 AM IST
114-year-old Taj Palace of Mumbai becomes first Indian building to get trademarkThe image trademark will ensure that commercial use of the image of its dome and grand exterior can be made only with the consent of Taj Ho...
19 Jun, 2017, 07.44 PM IST
Mumbai CST most photographed building after Taj MahalIn July 2004, the iconic railway station and HQ building of Central Railway was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
05 Jul, 2016, 09.10 AM IST
'Mumbai' must replace 'Bombay' in all institutions: Sena leaderClaiming the name of the city was changed from 'Mumbai' to 'Bombay' by the British for ease of pronunciation, a Shiv Sena leader today said...
13 Nov, 2015, 10.56 PM IST
Railway inks deal with UNESCO for revival of Bandra stationUnion Ministry of Railways and UNESCO today entered into an agreement to upgrade Bandra railway station, a heritage structure, and develop ...
26 Jun, 2015, 11.12 PM IST
Planning your summer vacation? Best heritage sites in IndiaSome of the ideal getaways ET-Travel recommends: Mahabalipuram; Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi; Rock Shelters of Bhimbetaka; Ajanta and Ellor...
16 May, 2013, 06.02 AM IST
- Landmark names: Queen Elizabeth II deserves to be hailed as London’s Big Behen
Tourists can expect to be bewildered when it comes to the monikers of landmarks in India, especially those with a colonial provenance.
05 Jun, 2012, 03.21 AM IST
- Times, they are a-changin’
India often confounds those that seek to tinker with its history. Little, by way of solace, can be offered to terror victims in Mumbai.
01 Dec, 2008, 01.05 AM IST
- Mumbai rocked by terror attacks, 16 dead, 50 injured
At least five near-simultaneous firings and explosions rocked South Mumbai, leaving at least 16 persons dead and 50 injured. Watch: Terror ...
27 Nov, 2008, 12.02 AM IST
- Mumbai rocked by terror attacks, at least 2 dead
At least five near-simultaneous firings and explosions rocked areas in South Mumbai, leaving at least two persons dead and ten injured. Rec...
26 Nov, 2008, 11.24 PM IST
- Rlys plans designer makeover for CST
Indian Railways is getting design-savvy. The ministry is in talks with Mumbai-based ace architect Hafeez Contractor for designing and re-mo...
18 Oct, 2006, 12.44 AM IST