In a city that never stops, certain moments force Mumbai to pause, reflect and unite. From heartbreaking tragedies to historic milestones, these events shaped the city’s emotions, resilience and spirit in 2025. (PICS/ Sayyed Sameer Abedi, Satej Shinde, Ashish Raje, Shadab Khan, X, Adani Group PR)

Large effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhakarna, and his son Meghnada were set ablaze in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur on Wednesday night as part of the ‘Punjabi Dussehra’ celebration, marking the beginning of festive events across the country. Pics/PTI