In this video, we hear from first-time voters like Muskaan and Samraaj Thackeray, who cast their votes for the first time in the Versova Assembly constituency after returning from the USA. Independent candidate Geeta Jain explains why people should vote. Kirit Somaiya reviews the situation in Garodia Nagar. Plus, a senior citizen from Belapur shares his thoughts on the importance of voting. Watch video for more.
20 November,2024 03:31 PM IST
It’s a dream for many to buy a home in Mumbai. Especially, buying a property in some of the posh areas of Mumbai might even seem impossible for middle-class buyers. But what is it like to really live in an apartment at a high-end area in Mumbai? How are the views of the sea from Mumbai’s high rise? In this episode of Inside Access, Real estate agent Rafique Merchant takes us through a tour of Mumbai’s luxury property in Versova. Take a look.
21 September,2024 07:00 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced that Versova–Bandra Sea Link will be named as Veer Savarkar Setu and Mumbai Trans Harbour Link to be renamed as Atal Bihari Vajpayee Smruti Nhava Sheva Atal Setu. The decision to rename MTHL was taken in the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Other than this, Maharashtra cabinet also decided to expand the limit of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yogana from ₹2 lakh to ₹5 lakh. Last month, Eknath Shinde, had announced that Versova-Bandra Sea Link will be named after Savarkar. The decision was approved by the cabinet today.The upcoming Versova-Bandra Sea link will connect Andheri to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link as part of the coastal road project. The MTHL will connect Mumbai to Navi Mumbai. The construction work of the sea link is expected to be over by the end.
28 June,2023 06:06 PM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra Chief Minister paid floral tribute to Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary on May 28. CM Shinde announced to name Bandra-Versova sea-link bridge after VD Savarkar. He said, “Bandra-Versova sea-link bridge will be named after VD Savarkar and will be known as Veer Savarkar Setu.”
29 May,2023 11:04 AM IST | Mumbai
The new 4 lane highway, constructed from Versova near Ghodbunder on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway No. 8 will be opened for citizens from February 20, 2023. Shiv Sena MP Rajan Vichare visited the construction site, discussed with the National Highway Project Officer Mukunda Attarde and gave this information to the media
04 December,2022 02:55 PM IST
Almost 70 years after his father set up shop on a footpath in Matunga, Kasi Viswanathan continues to run Durai Book House on the very same spot. After taking over it 30 years ago, he has recognised changing trends and hopes to continue keeping Matunga as a hub for book lovers in Mumbai
04 December,2022 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai
Many comic book lovers in the city are aware of Leaping Windows, one of Mumbai’s only spaces dedicated solely for people to indulge in anime, manga, graphic novels and comic books. From starting out of their Bandra home to running a full-fledged café to aid the reading room, Mid-day Online visits and speaks to co-founder Utsa Shome to understand more
20 November,2022 04:20 PM IST | Mumbai
When Navin Soni came to Mumbai from Gujarat over five decades ago, little did he know that his scrap shop would turn into a book shop but he is happy to hand it over to his son Nishant, who is now continuing his father’s legacy
22 October,2022 04:24 PM IST | Mumbai
Self-taught artist and Versova fisherman Vishnu Hegde and the architect duo behind an ingenious fishing net contraption that is trapping plastic waste in a Versova creek, let mid-day in on the evolution of a project that’s quirky for its jugaad and promising for its potential
21 August,2022 03:12 PM IST
It was all about fitness for Akshay Kumar on Sunday morning as the actor arrived at Mumbai's iconic Marine Drive. Every Sunday morning, citizens take over the roads at Marine Drive with various activities like yoga, zumba, exercise or even play games. This Sunday, citizens were in for a special surprise as Akshay Kumar arrived at Marine Drive amidst heavy police presence. The actor's presence was acknowledged by the Mumbai Police and the actor even made a run.
07 July,2022 07:31 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
