Bringing much joy to the tourists, services of the iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumed after a short break in the monsoon season. The train, with a history of over 150 years covers around 20 kilometres of journey, offering people a scenic route through the small hill station. Swapnil Nila, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CRPO) of Central Railways said that the train was stopped on June 8th because of the monsoon season and was started on November 6. The train reportedly transports 600-700 passengers on average every day. This toy train starts from Neral and ends at Matheran and takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. The elevation starts from 40 meters above sea level and then steadily climbs to 850 meters at Matheran. The train usually runs twice from Neral to Matheran from Monday to Friday and offers six shuttle services from Aman Lodge to Matheran.
08 November,2024 06:31 PM IST
Post the US Elections 2024 win, Republican Candidate Donald Trump will be taking office as the President of the United States. This also marks the second time when Donald Trump’s wife Melania Trump will be serving as the First Lady of the United States. Donald and Melania’s relationship has always been under scrutiny. Their relationship journey has been full of ups and down plagued by allegations of affairs and sexual misconduct. Media reports have frequently predicted and reported on their possible divorce yet both of them stand as a power couple after two decades of marriage. How did their relationship begin and shape up through all the challenges? Take a look
06 November,2024 07:12 PM IST
Crores of people in India celebrate Chhath Puja. In fact, this is known to be one of the oldest festivals of India. This 4-day festival of India pays respect to the Sun God and his sister Chhati Maiyya. This ancient tradition reminds us of our connection with nature and the importance of gratitude. But why is this festival celebrated and how? Take a look as India celebrates Chhath Puja 2024.
06 November,2024 05:54 PM IST
The festival of lights Diwali 2024 is here. This is known to be one of the most auspicious times of the year and conducting Laxmi Puja on Diwali is considered to be highly blissful. In this video, Varun Panditji explains how to do Diwali Laxmi Puja Vidhi in a simple way. Take a look.
29 October,2024 05:59 PM IST
This Diwali 2024, make your Diwali shopping a breeze with our smart Diwali shopping guide. Mumbai is a city where you can find almost all the festive shopping items at every other area. But to find the best in a budget, takes knowledge of Mumbai’s best areas to shop. In this video, we explore Mumbai’s top markets for Diwali shopping. From decor, sweets, lanterns, puja items to traditional clothes, here’s how you can make your Diwali shopping easier in Mumbai by following these recommended places to shop. Take a look.
25 October,2024 06:03 PM IST
Diwali 2024 is here and the city of Mumbai is lit up with decor items, puja essentials, flowers, sweets, dresses and so much more. As you gear up for the festival and get ahead with Diwali shopping in Mumbai, Kandil Galli in Mahim is a place you must not miss. Known as the biggest lantern market in Mumbai, this street gets lit with hundreds of lanterns in all shapes and sizes 2 weeks before Diwali. While the market primarily offers lanterns, you can also find diyas, torans and other Diwali decor items. This Mumbai street turns into a paradise with a string of lanterns emitting a view you surely don’t want to miss. Take a look.
24 October,2024 06:00 PM IST
The festival of Diwali 2024 is here and this brings us to the time when friends and family gather together to enjoy the festive occasion. The festive time can become even more enjoyable if you add a spark of Diwali games to the same. In this video, we suggest some fun Diwali games that you can enjoy with your loved ones. Whether you're young or young at heart, these games are sure to bring laughter and joy to your festive gatherings. Take a look.
23 October,2024 06:00 PM IST
Dussehra 2024 is here and this happens to be one of the biggest festivals celebrating the win of good over evil. While Ravan is largely considered an evil force ruling the ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka, it might come as a surprise to many about his worship in India. The mystery and the history about Ravan continues to intrigue while several misconceptions loom on him side by side. In this episode of Culture Beat, Mythologist Devdutt Pattnaik talks about the worshipping of Ravan in India, its origins, and the life lessons that we can learn from Ramayan this Vijayadashmi 2024.
11 October,2024 05:00 PM IST
In an inspiring move, 90-year-old Namita Chatterjee shocked all by walking the ramp at Bombay Durgabari Samiti Pandal. The pandal happens to be one of the oldest in the city of Mumbai and is famous for its magnificent Durga idol, bhog and cultural programmes. One of the cultural programs organised this year was a fashion show that saw many fashion enthusiasts taking part in the show but one stood out. 90-year-old Namita Chatterjee was seen walking the ramp exuding grace and inspiring others on the way. Take a look.
11 October,2024 04:29 PM IST
The festival of Durga Puja 2024 is being celebrated across India. Each year on the occasion of Durga Puja, numerous Durga Puja pandals are organised in the city of Mumbai however a few Durga Puja pandals stand out for their special festivities. The Lokhandwala Durgotsav organised in the Lokhandwala Durga Puja pandal by Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya is known to attract devoted from far and wide. The first look of the Durga Maa idol was unveiled on 8th October. Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya was seen playing traditional Bengali Dhak at the event to welcome Ma Durga. Take a look.
09 October,2024 04:59 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
