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Mumbai family deaths: FDA finds no additives in watermelon sample, but bacteria not ruled out yet

A shopowner, his wife and two daughters died within a little over 24 hours of a dinner at their Bhendi Bazaar home on the night of 25 April.

Why Shiv Sena (UBT) is opposing Maharashtra minister’s renaming proposal for Mumbai’s KEM Hospital

Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha has written to BMC proposing change in name of King Edward Memorial Hospital to ‘Kaushalya Eklavya Memorial Hospital’.

Mumbai ‘watermelon deaths’: Police hope autopsy report will help solve mystery, samples sent for tests

Shop owner Abdullah, his wife Nasreen and their daughters Zainab & Nasreen had biryani around 10.30 pm Saturday, and watermelon around 1 am. In a little over 24 hrs, they were dead.

Rihanna arrives over 7 hours late at Fenty Beauty event. Frustrated influencers post AI images

During her stay in Mumbai, Rihanna made several high-profile appearances, including an intimate luncheon hosted by the Ambani family at their iconic residence, Antilia.

Rihanna arrives in Mumbai. Fans link visit to her cosmetics brand Fenty Beauty

Rihanna last visited India in March 2024, when she performed at the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

The Indian girl who danced with Michael Jackson in Mumbai in 1996. ‘I won’t bathe’

From a cynical mother’s doubt to a stage-side miracle, an aunt’s nostalgic post recounts the night the King of Pop chose a 15-year-old fan.

Mumbai woman who shouted at minister spoke for many Indians, exposed BJP’s protest politics

Had it been a poor woman shouting at Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over the roadblock, the police would likely have arrested her, raided her home, and terrorised her family members.

MMRDA targets Nov completion for behind schedule & overbudget Ambedkar memorial at Mumbai’s Indu Mill

In February, MMRDA earmarked Rs 400 crore for Ambedkar memorial at Indu Mill in Mumbai’s Dadar. Part of the project is a 350-feet tall bronze statue of Dr Ambedkar.

‘Wanted to sing better than her but never by pulling her down’—what Asha Bhosle said about sister Lata Mangeshkar

In 2006 Walk the Talk, Asha Bhosle discussed with Shekhar Gupta her journey, struggles and relationship with her sister the late Lata Mangeshkar.

A melody fades into eternity as Asha Bhosle, India’s evergreen voice, dies at 92

Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most celebrated playback singers, died on Sunday at 92 in Mumbai following multi-organ failure, ending a career spanning over eight decades.

On Camera

By refusing to resign, Mamata Banerjee isn’t resisting authoritarianism—she is becoming it

Mamata Banerjee spent decades fighting for Bengalis' right to vote. It would be a tragedy for her legacy if she told those same Bengalis their vote didn't count when it went against her.

Noel Tata’s resistance to IPO creates discord in board of Indian conglomerate

At the center of the rift is the initial public offering of Tata Sons, which controls a vast collection of companies that do everything from making salt to selling luxury vehicles.

India-Pakistan have new normal, no sanctuary safe from us, says Indian military on Op Sindoor anniversary

Addressing media on sidelines of Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur, DCAS Air Marshal A.K. Bharti said one must remember that narratives and rhetoric do not give you victory.

Muslim vote, X factor & limitations of regional politics: Takeaways from Bengal, TN, Kerala elections

On counting day, this special edition of National Interest looks at key takeaways from verdicts in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam. You’d err if you credit or blame BJP’s success only on Hindutva. It’s more than that.