Packed meeting rooms, no mask — no surprise 18 of Maharashtra’s 43 ministers got Covid
While politicians are more susceptible to Covid due to the very nature of their job, the number of ministers infected in Maharashtra is one of the highest in the country.
NCP aide, Modi backer, now Mumbai’s ‘Godfather’ — the political gymnastics of Raj Thackeray
The MNS chief’s latest political avatar, aimed at the 2022 Mumbai civic polls, is to project himself as a ‘godfather’ who solves people’s woes and champions Marathi pride.
Aarey to Kanjurmarg in 9 yrs — Mumbai Metro car shed to still take over 2 yrs if all goes well
CM Thackeray has shifted the car shed for Mumbai’s costliest metro rail out of Aarey Colony. But it took years of political back and forth for the project to reach Kanjurmarg.
Not all farmers are against Modi’s new farm laws, this group in Maharashtra is celebrating
Farmers associated with Shetkari Sanghatana, founded by economist Sharad Joshi in 1978, believe the laws are a step closer to their demand — freedom of access to markets.
Gilbert Hill, a Mesozoic Era marvel Thackeray govt wants to preserve after years of neglect
Last week, Uddhav Thackeray spoke about preserving Gilbert Hill, which is rare and special, but has been reduced to a trifling hillock in the dense suburb of Andheri.
How Aaditya Thackeray’s using Covid downtime to prep Maharashtra as post-pandemic tourist hub
Since the beginning of the year, the Maharashtra tourism department has sent at least 5 major policy decisions to state cabinet, all of which have been approved.
In Aaditya and Rohit, seeds of another Thackeray-Pawar friendship in Maharashtra politics
Rohit Pawar, grandnephew of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, has been praising Aaditya Thackeray for his work and returning barbs of his political opponents.
How quaint Silver Oak Bungalow No. 2 has become one of Maharashtra’s key political addresses
2, Silver Oak, home of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, has become a hotspot of political activity and media glare since the MVA govt came to power last year.
British then, Covid now — Mumbai plans muted Ganesh festival with message for new ‘enemy’
The 10-day Ganesh festival, a Hindu tradition celebrated with special fervour in Maharashtra, will begin 22 August.
Journey of Bal Thackeray’s Saamana — from Shiv Sena’s daily newspaper to newsmaker
The paper, founded in 1989, is known for its incendiary editorials, though its role has evolved from Bal Thackeray’s era to Uddhav Thackeray’s.
How Joe Biden and Kamala Harris could transform American childhood
Although the impact of the Trump presidency will not be easily overcome, a Biden-Harris administration offers hope for the nation’s children.
Fastest Covid vaccination rollouts in Israel, UAE are propelling market gains
Traders are rushing to price the global vaccine rollout & betting that nations at the forefront will be the fastest to recover from the crisis, lifting their stocks, currencies and bond yields.
Defence
How Army and Navy are keeping Republic Day parade participants safe amid Covid
In November, when Army contingent and bands started arriving in the capital, a total of 260 tested positive for Covid, out of about 3,000 who had landed.
7 reasons why Modi govt is in retreat on farm reform laws
Farm reform could’ve been high point of Modi’s second term. But lack of patience, understanding and contempt for history have turned it into a disaster.